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Author: LauraB

A salesman selling a farm to the Joker

Improv Game: Sell a Blank to a Blank!

The rules to the improv game “Sell a Blank to a Blank” are deceptively simple. One person is the seller, and the other person is the buyer. The seller has to sell a random object to the buyer, who has a random personality trait. To …

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Leave a Comment on Improv Game: Sell a Blank to a Blank!December 28, 2023 By LauraB
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Debunking the Myth of YES AND

If you’ve ever taken an improv class, you’ve probably heard the golden rule of “yes and”. It means you accept whatever your scene partner offers you and build on it. For example, if they say “We’re on a spaceship”, you don’t say “No, we’re not, …

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Leave a Comment on Debunking the Myth of YES ANDDecember 21, 2023 By LauraB
If you have a problem, there's a game to solve it..and if there isn't a game, invent one!

How to Become a Better Speaker in One Minute or Less

The mother of Improv Viola Spolin said, “If you have a problem, there’s a game to solve it. And if there isn’t a game, invent one!” As a public speaking coach, I use the Sponto Time card deck in my consults to help executives with …

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Leave a Comment on How to Become a Better Speaker in One Minute or LessDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023 By LauraB
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New Game! One Minute Story

On Friday the 13th, Izzy and I did a LIVE audio event on LinkedIn. We invited participants on stage to play an improv game with us called “One Minute Story.” I’ll often use this game in public speaking classes and consults as a warmup exercise. …

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Leave a Comment on New Game! One Minute StoryOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023 By LauraB
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What does “YES, AND” actually mean?

You’ve probably heard that improv and improv games rely heavily on the concept of “Yes, and…” But what does that phrase really men? As you approach each game, do so with the spirit of “yes, and…” in mind. The concept of “yes, and…” is a …

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Leave a Comment on What does “YES, AND” actually mean?October 5, 2023September 28, 2023 By LauraB
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Why is it Sponto Time? In a word, ENGAGEMENT

People are sick and tired of going to boring meetings, classes, parties, and other events that lack opportunities for meaningful conversations and connections. When people aren’t more deeply engaged with others in their environment, they lose focus and interest. They lose heart. 💗 That’s because their …

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Leave a Comment on Why is it Sponto Time? In a word, ENGAGEMENTSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023 By LauraB
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Why Did We Create Sponto Time?

These are five quotes from various clients we’ve worked with over the years: Who are we? We’re Laura and Izzy! I’m Laura Bergells. I’m a business communication coach. Izzy Gesell is a presentation coach and humorist. We both teach courses and lead workshops to develop …

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Leave a Comment on Why Did We Create Sponto Time?September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 By LauraB
I Heard a Rumor About You Improv Game

New Game Rules! I Heard a Rumor About You

The RULES: In this two-person improv game, select one player as “The Chosen One,” or CO, for short! The other player grabs and reveals either a purple card or an orange card. 🟠🟣 The player with the card confronts the CO with a rumor based …

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Leave a Comment on New Game Rules! I Heard a Rumor About YouJuly 12, 2023 By LauraB
a stack of three cards. one card says broken equipment, the other says absent minded. The third card is green and face down. Sponto Time Deck

X is like Y: Game Play + Debrief

Izzy G and Laura B use the Sponto Time deck to play the improv game “X is like Y.” After they both play the game, they debrief in an Applied Improv session. Transcript: Laura: So we’re going to play a game called X is like …

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Leave a Comment on X is like Y: Game Play + DebriefJune 27, 2023 By LauraB
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Easy, relaxed, friendly.

Easy, relaxed, friendly. Seeing how quickly one can learn about themselves, recognize when uncomfortable and willing to try something new anyway is a wonderful take-away! -BJD

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Leave a Comment on Easy, relaxed, friendly.June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 By LauraB

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