Improvisation can change your life | John Cooper | TEDxWarrington

When did you last make stuff up and mess about? Would you trust yourself in a work meeting without a pre-planned agenda? Improvisation skills aren’t just for comedians, musicians and theatre folk. Comedian and illustrator, John Cooper, shares how they can help us navigate our lives using better conversations.
Video production by Prism Studios, Warrington www.prism-studios.co.uk John is an illustrator and an improviser comedian. He believes in the power of improvisation skills to create conversation, help us make decisions, and navigate through life.
Since 2020, John has been focusing on building his reputation as an illustrator and teaching the benefits of improvisation for teams. If you know where to look, you can find him at comedy clubs in the guise of his character act, Danny Pensive.
John’s proudest achievement is successfully running a kickstarter campaign to publish his graphic novel ‘Distance’. The book is an illustrated diary of his life during the pandemic and lockdowns as it happened. He is an ambassador for Manchester Road Runners, an amazing bunch of folks who support social running for everyone. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@anaikanthonioz-blanc2930]

What an amazing talk John. I am so impressed and very grateful and proud to know you and to have worked with you. Huge congratulations.

[@rocketsteps]

Thanks Anaik!

[@Presentingqueen]

Absolutely love this talk. Such a lot to take away and apply and delivered with energy and sense of fun!

[@marcbalaban8981]

Brilliant John.....I will use..... yes and! Well done buddy

[@rocketsteps]

Cheers Marc

[@KateTrafford]

Brilliant talk, John! Funny, engaging and useful to everyday life. Love it!

[@engaging-content]

This is really inspiring. Two simple words to change the narrative. Thanks so much for this. As a visual person myself, I need to see this written down to remind me!

[@AliDavenport]

Smashing talk, John - entertaining and thought-provoking. It’s got me interested in learning a bit more about stand up and improv….

[@lindseyrussell2270]

Fantastic talk John - I love the freedom of 'Yes, and...'

[@markgriffiths4826]

Bravo!

[@rocketsteps]

Cheers Mark

[@SocialMediaExecutiveLtd]

Just brilliant John, yes and ... I would definitely like some cake to go with permission to fail!

[@rocketsteps]

Thank you so much. It was a wonderful event to be part of.

[@SocialMediaExecutiveLtd]

@@rocketsteps I'm a huge fan of yours now, I loved the way you used your humour to highlight such an important topic.

[@Joselephante]

Love the video!!

[@EngagingMarketeer]

Absolutely loved that! Superb work John.

[@davetitford2327]

Yes and..... I'm going to use that!

[@Hannah-os7we]

Amazing

[@johnsoffe1648]

Great stuff!!