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Ep#181: Building Adaptability, Presence, and Stronger Teams w/ Beth Sanchez

March 11, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 181

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Beth Sanchez, founder and CEO of Impactful Improv, a company that helps professionals and teams strengthen communication, collaboration, and adaptive thinking through improv-inspired learning.

Beth shares how her background in business and leadership led her to discover improv as a powerful tool for skill-building while earning her MBA at Duke University. She explains how improv helps people become better listeners, think on their feet, embrace uncertainty, and build authentic human connection—especially in today’s fast-paced, virtual work environments. Through stories from her journey and client work, Beth highlights why presence, play, and curiosity are essential for effective leadership and meaningful teamwork.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Improv builds essential business skills like listening, adaptability, and collaboration.

⭐️ Presence and human connection drive stronger communication in teams.

⭐️ Learning through play helps ideas stick and strengthens engagement.

⭐️ Great leaders create trust by embracing uncertainty and curiosity.

⭐️ Small moments of connection can create powerful ripple effects.

& more...

More information about Elizabeth:

Website: www.impactfulimprov.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-beth-sanchez/

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