Yes, And… with Erin Deihl

Are you a leader or change maker inside of your business, organization, or corporation? Are you looking for new, innovative ways to boost morale and innovation?  Are you ready for some fresh strategies to engage your team and get that spark back? We’ll, I’ve got a treat for you. My guest on this episode is Erin Diehl, founder of Improve-it, a company dedicated to helping develop teams and leaders through play, improv, and experiential learning. Erin describes herself as a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoom-bie. She’s a graduate of Clemson University, a former experiential marketing and recruiting professional, as well as a veteran improviser from the top improvisational training programs in Chicago including The Second City, i.O. Theater, and The Annoyance Theatre.  Erin’s company has helped everyone from Fortune 500 companies to small mom and pop shops, transform their business, their leadership, and their people - through play. Their clients include United Airlines, PepsiCo, Adobe, Deloitte, Pfizer, Motorola Solutions, Walgreens, and many others. Their work with The Obama Foundation earned them the 2014 Chicago RedEye Big Idea Award, in addition to a Chicago Innovation Award nomination every year since 2015.  Erin is an accomplished keynote speaker, member of The Chicago Innovation Awards Women's Cohort, and graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. I’m delighted Erin agreed to come on my podcast to share her insights and a few practical strategies any leader can use to bring more compassion and energy into our workplaces.     Erin, welcome to OnCompassion!