185: Patricia Ryan Madson | Life is an Improvisation

Patricia Ryan Madson, writer, speaker, Professor Emerita from Stanford University, and founder of the Stanford Improvisors joins me on this episode.

Patricia is the author of Improv Wisdom, a book that shows how to apply the maxims of improvisational theater to real-life challenges—whether it’s dealing with a demanding boss, a tired child, or one of life’s never-ending surprises. Author Steven Pressfield said, "There are very few books on creativity that I would take with me to a desert island. One for sure is Patricia Ryan Madson's Improv Wisdom."

Topics we cover include testing resilience and flexibility, lessons learned from a Zen monastery, common misconceptions of improv, a discussion of key maxims from Improv Wisdom, and more.

Get connected with Patricia:

Website: https://improvwisdom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patricia.ryan.madson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/patryanmadson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patryanmadson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaryanmadson/

Purchase a copy of Improv Wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Improv-Wisdom-Dont-Prepare-Just/dp/1400081882

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