One Word Suggestion - Improv Inspiration
Every week Eran Thomson takes one word suggested by you and uses it as a leaping off point to explore the benefits of improv and how they can help you perform better in both your personal and professional life. Produced by PowerProv (fka LMA Professional Development), this thought-provoking three-minute podcast is, in a word: inspiring. onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, September 19, 2021
One Word Suggestion: Dolphins
Welcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran Thomson This week's word is: Dolphins * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProv PowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.au Laugh-Masters Academy Australia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedy laugh-masters.com.au Show notes: Links: * Eran Thomson on The Light Inside podcast with Jeffrey Besecker This podcast is intentionally short and sweet, so don't expect too much from the notes. We will, of course, share links and details of things discussed in individual episodes as appropriate - and that's about it. The main thing to know is every episode of this show starts with a one-word suggestion, and there's no reason the next one couldn’t come from you.As long as its not "dildo." Transcript: Dolphins are widely agreed to be one of the most intelligent species on the planet. Anyone who's seen the TV show "Flipper" knows that their level of individual intellect - and sense of humor - is high. They have been known to save the lives of other animals and stranded swimmers, they know how to use shells and sea sponges as tools, and they've even run secret miss
Sun, September 12, 2021
One Word Suggestion: Candy
Welcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran Thomson This week's word is: Candy * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProv PowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.au Laugh-Masters Academy Australia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedy laugh-masters.com.au Show notes: This podcast is intentionally short and sweet, so don't expect too much from the notes. We will, of course, share links and details of things discussed in individual episodes as appropriate - and that's about it. The main thing to know is every episode of this show starts with a one-word suggestion, and there's no reason the next one couldn't come from you.As long as it’s not "dildo." Transcript: When it comes to candy, things can go from good to gross real fast. Halloween is proof of this. And some of us (ahem) have to learn the same lesson every year. Too much of a sweet thing corrupts. I'll buy an entire bag of mini Snickers and demolish the entire thing before any of the kids I bought it for come around in costume. I don't feel bad for them. They got bag loads of candy. I feel bad for me. Because now I have to do something good and healthy, fast, like yoga or hitting the gym to offset the inevitable belly bulge. </p
Sun, September 05, 2021
One Word Suggestion: Taxes
Welcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran Thomson This week's word is: Taxes * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProv PowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.au Laugh-Masters Academy Australia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedy laugh-masters.com.au Show notes: Links: * https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhall/2019/05/09/the-cost-of-turnover-can-kill-your-business-and-make-things-less-fun/?sh=487530067943 This podcast is intentionally short and sweet, so don't expect too much from the notes. We will, of course, share links and details of things discussed in individual episodes as appropriate - and that's about it. The main thing to know is every episode of this show starts with a one-word suggestion, and there's no reason the next one couldn’t come from you.As long as its not "dildo." Transcript: The wealthiest man in the world, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, allegedly paid zero tax in 2020. But rich people don't pay less tax because they're cheaters. They pay less because they know how to play the game.</
Sun, August 29, 2021
One Word Suggestion: Election
Welcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran Thomson This week's word is: Election * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProv PowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.au Laugh-Masters Academy Australia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedy laugh-masters.com.au Show notes: Links: * George Bush: Fool me once ( https://youtu.be/JhmdEq3JhoY?t=111 ) * Donald Trump's 30,000+ lies: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/how-fact-checker-tracked-trump-claims/2021/01/23/ad04b69a-5c1d-11eb-a976-bad6431e03e2_story.html This podcast is intentionally short and sweet, so don't expect too much from the notes. We will, of course, share links and details of things discussed in individual episodes as appropriate - and that's about it. The main thing to know is every episode of this show starts with a one-word suggestion, and there's no reason the next one couldn’t come from you.As long as its not "dildo." Transcript:
Sun, August 22, 2021
One Word Suggestion: Tickles
Welcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran Thomson This week's word is: Tickles * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProv PowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.au Laugh-Masters Academy Australia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedy laugh-masters.com.au Show notes: Links: * BBC Article * Wikipedia This podcast is intentionally short and sweet, so don't expect too much from the notes. We will, of course, share links and details of things discussed in individual episodes as appropriate - and that's about it. The main thing to know is every episode of this show starts with a one-word suggestion, and there's no reason the next one couldn’t come from you.As long as its not "dildo." Transcript: Do you like being tickled? Turns out people are pretty evenly divided on the subject. One-third hate it, another third are meh, and a third are really into it. But what's the point of humans being ticklish if two-thirds of people just don't like being touched tha
Sun, August 15, 2021
One Word Suggestion: Batteries
Welcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran Thomson This week's word is: Batteries * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProv PowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.au Laugh-Masters Academy Australia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedy laugh-masters.com.au Show notes: This podcast is intentionally short and sweet, so don't expect too much from the notes. We will, of course, share links and details of things discussed in individual episodes as appropriate - and that's about it. The main thing to know is every episode of this show starts with a one-word suggestion, and there's no reason the next one couldn’t come from you.As long as its not "dildo." Transcript: This suggestion actually came in a few weeks ago, but I saved it up for today because we have some news. This podcast has, up until this episode, been brought to you by LMA Professional Development - Australia's best improv-based corporate training. But, LMA recently rebranded to PowerProv, and so, you know. Batteries. Power... you get the idea. So if you're a long time listener, or just checking out your first episode, head on over to powerprov.com to see all the fun team building activities on offer, including new online wo
Sun, March 01, 2020
One Word Suggestion: Ankle
Basketball players wear high tops and gymnasts use lots of tape, but less demanding activities, like the ones you do around the office, require a different, but equally important, type of support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sat, February 22, 2020
One Word Suggestion: Hippos
If a cocaine sniffing hippo starts chasing you, run in a zig-zag because they can only run in a straight line. If an improviser chases you, stay where you are, say "yes, and..." and see what happens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, February 16, 2020
One Word Suggestion: Parasite
Do you have parasites at the office? People who take credit for other people's efforts, or who bring snacks and coffee to meetings, but never share any ideas? Improv can help. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, February 09, 2020
One Word Suggestion: Parachute
Use your fear as a divining rod. Do what makes you uneasy. Do the thing that scares you most, and discover new things about yourself. Just do it safely. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, February 02, 2020
One Word Suggestion: Firetruck
Even if you plan for a bushfire, it is not going to go to plan. When the wind changes direction there has to be a new plan. And when plans fail, you must improvise. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, January 26, 2020
One Word Suggestion: Pineapple
If you're the kind of person who sometimes comes across as a bit prickly on the outside, but the people who know you think you're sweet, you might be a "social pineapple." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, January 19, 2020
One Word Suggestion: Freedom
After 8 years of trying, last week I finally broke into prison. We went in hoping to help inmates find some joy and arm themselves with tools for survival on the outside. I don't know if we succeeded. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, December 22, 2019
̶O̶n̶e̶ ̶ Two Word Suggestion: Happy Holidays!
I'm taking a couple of weeks off - hopefully you are too. Have a great holiday. One Word Suggestion will be back in January 2020. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, December 15, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Lipstick
Lipstick, in improv terms, is essentially “yes, anding” your face. Accepting the reality and building on it, working with what you have to make something even better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, December 08, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Pizza!
Improv teaches you to take risks. Trying new things on a pizza, the stakes are low. But on the job, we tend not to take risks at all because if things go wrong, we get burned. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, December 01, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Authenticity
You can always tell when you see or meet someone who is truly authentic and living comfortably and openly with who they are. And usually, they’re our most favourite people to be around. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, November 24, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Teamwork
Get what you want, not by trying to be bossy, funny or cool, but by doing what's necessary to make your whole group look good instead of just worrying about yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, November 17, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Uncertainty
Ambiguity is not something to be feared but a given… We never have complete and perfect information. The best way to succeed in life is to revel in ambiguity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, November 10, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Watching
Our ability to observe people and situations and translate those observations into useful opportunities for personal growth and development is wonderful. So are sunglasses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, November 03, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Mindfulness
People have become so preoccupied with themselves and their phones they're not only becoming less mindful, they're becoming dangerously mindless. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, October 27, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Criticism
If people keep telling you that you have a tail, sooner or later, you’re gonna have to turn around and take a look. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, October 20, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Courage
For those of you out there who feel like a lack of courage is holding you back from living the truly good days you wish for, I’m here to tell you, fear is an illusion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, October 13, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Acceptance
People who say “no” live in the comfort and security of their own world. People who say “yes” go on to live lives filled with glorious adventure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, October 06, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Listening - Part 2
If you want to be more than just a passive listener, then you need to practice being an active listener. This means using more than just your ears. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, September 29, 2019
One Word Suggestion: A******s
I was going to write this suggestion off as inappropriate and off-topic, but the reality is all of us probably know or work with at least one person who is, in fact, an a*****e. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, September 22, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Panic
We’ve all probably experienced panic at some stage in our life. And the first thing to do if you start to panic - in any situation - is to just breathe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, September 15, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Success
Sometimes we get caught up in the trappings of success only to realise later in life that the things we thought would make us feel successful don't define it for us at all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, September 08, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Balance
I probably shouldn’t be saying this because we’re still building the improv community here in Australia, but there is more to life than improv. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, September 01, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Intelligence
Most of the time when we think of intelligence we probably think of I.Q. tests, Stephen Hawking, or pipe smoking professors, but there’s more to intelligence than just being good at science and math. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, August 25, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Teachers
The point is, to be great at anything you have to keep learning. Always. And to be a great teacher you have to be a good student. Always. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, August 18, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Stereotypes
I might get some pushback for this, but I’m gonna say that the reason stereotypes exist, and persist, is because they are based in some amount of truth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, August 11, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Connections
All of us want to connect with others and find the easily found common ground. And when we realise we’re all more alike than we are different, it feels really, really good. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, August 04, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Insults
The truth is, putting other people down will not make you look better. In fact, putting other people down only makes you look worse. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, July 28, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Focus
Learning to pay attention to whoever or whatever is directly in front of you will greatly improve your performance on stage - and at work, no matter what it is you do for a living. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, July 21, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Sincerity
Along with patience and compassion, sincerity is one of those qualities we all probably wish we had more of — or at least wish other people had more of. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, July 14, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Kindness
Kindness at home? That’s usually pretty easy with our loved ones. Kindness at work? Where we spend 80% of our time? That can be a bit more of a challenge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, July 07, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Editing
Editing is that little voice in your head: “Should I say this? If I do will people get it? Will I look stupid? What if I get it wrong? Maybe I’ll just stand here and keep my mouth shut.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, June 30, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Fear
Fear often manifests itself when there’s something we know we want to do, but we’re hesitant to try because we might fail, get rejected, or be disappointed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, June 23, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Ensemble
The word “team” is often equated with lousy team building experiences or associated with competition. Ensemble, by contrast, implies cooperation, collaboration, and unconditional support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, June 16, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Passion
People come to play knowing that they will be accepted, failure is OK - if it even exists at all, and that they can further their personal growth in a way that doesn't feel like work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, June 09, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Integrity
Having integrity means you are true to yourself and won't do anything that demeans or dishonours your beliefs - or anyone else's, on stage or in real life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, June 02, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Feelings
The way you react to people, situations and events will tell you much about your values, and examining, rather than avoiding them is a worthwhile pursuit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, May 26, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Listening
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and you can tell they’re not listening, and just waiting for you to shut up so they can say what they want to say? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, May 19, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Vulnerability
Vulnerability makes you strong, not weak. When we show vulnerability with confidence we share ourselves without hesitation and accept ourselves and ideally, others, fully. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, May 12, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Honesty
Honesty is more than just not being a liar, it’s about operating with integrity and being truthful to yourself, to your peers, and to the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
Sun, May 05, 2019
One Word Suggestion: Intro
Welcome to One Word Suggestion. If you have no idea what improv is, or why it's good for you (even if you're not funny or don't think you are), listen to this first. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
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