Improv can be applied in business in surprising and effective ways. In fact, this episode’s guest believes that the skills you need to be good in improv are exactly the same skills you need to be a great salesperson. Join Sara Murray as she interviews Vivek Venugopal, VP of Sales at Freestyle+ (formerly Speechless), who is making work feel like play through improv. Discover his journey into using improv techniques in sales. Explore the fusion of entertainment and B2B sales training and learn how improv enhances professional skills like sales and leadership. Delve into the neuroscience behind play and trust-building, from improv’s origins to serious applications in mental fitness. Plus, uncover practical tips for building trust with clients and leveraging improv in presentations and team collaboration. Tune in for a captivating exploration of improv's transformative power in business and beyond.

Connect with Vivek Venugopal: https://freestyleplus.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Challenger-Sale-Control-Customer-Conversation/dp/1591844355 https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book/ https://www.hulu.com/movie/we-are-freestyle-love-supreme-94b5c7d6-4a40-4282-9f47-e21bceec6d7c https://www.ted.com/talks/charles_limb_your_brain_on_improv?language=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/speechless-vivekvenugopal/

Connect with Sara:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramurraysales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramurraysales/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@saramurraysales

Ep 71: Make Work Feel Like Play: Where Improv Meets Sales With Vivek Venugopal