Startup Improv Level 1: Communication Skills for Innovators & Entrepreneurs
Instructor: Leanne Linsky

Five (5) 90-minute sessions

Days: Wednesdays (Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9 and 16)

Time: 2pm PST / 5pm EST

Cost: $399 (or register for Level 1 & 2 at the same time and save $200)

 

Objective: Equip innovators and entrepreneurs with easy-to-implement and fun and improv techniques to improve communication the startup eccosystem.

 

Class 1: Introduction to Improv and Basic Principles

Understand the foundational principles of improv and their relevance to workplace communication.

 

Class 2: Active Listening and The Art of Being Present

Develop active listening skills and the ability to stay present in conversations.

 

Class 3: The Delivery and Its Impact

Examine the power of tone and delivery to gain understanding of its role and improve communication clarity and effectiveness. Learn to foster empathy and emotional intelligence to strengthen interpersonal relationships.

 

Class 4: Non-Verbal Communication

Enhance understanding and use of non-verbal cues to improve communication clarity and effectiveness (especially in remote settings).

 

Class 5: Bringing It All Together

Final project to apply the learnings from classes 1-4.

 

Class size is limited to 10 students. Please note that you will need to create a free Plauzzable account to attend classes.

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Startup Improv Level 2:

Leadership through Creativity, Curiosity, and Feedback

Five (5) 90-minute sessions

Days: Wednesdays (Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 11, 18)

Time: 2pm PST / 5pm EST

Cost: $399 (or register for Level 1 & 2 at the same time and save $200)

 

Objective: Build on the basics of improv to improve creativity, collaboration, and communication for innovators and entrepreneurs.

 

Class 1: Follow the Follower: Leadership Skills For A Successful Team

Learn to use improv tools to build trust, resilience, and courage making your team shine even in the face of adversity.

 

Class 2: Creativity and Innovation in Problem-Solving

Utilize improv techniques to enhance creative thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.

 

Class 3: Questions: When (and how!) should you ask them?

Make intelligent questions your superpower. Learn how and when to ask, and how to embrace questions from others without feeling put on the spot.

 

Class 4:  The Art of Giving & Receiving Feedback

Integrate and apply all learned improv skills with a focus on bridging generational communication gaps.

 

Class 5: Applying Improv Skills in Real-World Business Situations

Integrate and apply all learned improv skills in practical business scenarios.

 

Class size is limited to 10 students. Please note that you will need to create a free Plauzzable account to attend classes.

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Meet Your Instructor: Leanne Linsky

Leanne Linsky is a comedian and Founder/CEO of Plauzzable. She has studied comedy at world renowned theaters such as Upright Citizens Brigade, Magnet Theater, The Second City, and IO Chicago. She earned a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Irvine. She studied at CoachVille and earned her Professional Coach Certification (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation.

 

Leanne has coached improv teams and taught various levels of improv comedy, including advanced courses at Gotham City Improv and workshops at both Gotham City Improv and Cherub Improv. Cherub Improv partners with senior homes, veterans centers, children’s runaway, and homeless shelters, and cancer support organizations to perform and teach improv comedy. It was through her work with Cherub Improv, Leanne became a TV show host for KidZone TV at Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mount Sinai.

 

Leanne has been cast in theater, film, and commercial work. She performed in resident improv ensembles at Magnet Theater and in Gotham City Improv’s award-winning main stage show, Off the Tops of Their Heads. She wrote, performed, and produced her critically acclaimed one-woman show in NY, DE, and DC. Leanne produced, and hosted a weekly open mic for over 7 years and produced and hosted weekly stand-up shows in both New York and California.

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Jacked Out the Matrix: Mastering Effective Communication for Social Impact

Instructor: Michael Kitty

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Welcome to "Jacked Out the Matrix: Mastering Effective Communication for Social Impact," a unique and transformative 6-week cohort-based course designed to empower you with the communication skills essential for overcoming the systemic barriers of Dominator Culture and Patriarchy. Through immersive storytelling and gamified learning, you'll embark on a journey with your pods (teams) to hone your communication abilities, paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

 

Course Structure:
 

Act 1: The Awakening (Weeks 1-2)

Week 1: Welcome to the Matrix - Orientation and Introduction to Effective Communication

Week 2: Breaking Free - Understanding Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Basics and Setting Time Constraints

 

Act 2: The Journey (Weeks 3-4)

Week 3: Navigating the New World - Embracing Authenticity, Overcommunication, and Feedback Techniques

Week 4: Confronting Challenges - Overcoming Right/Wrong Thinking, Exploring Privilege and Power Dynamics

 

Act 3: The Final Showdown (Weeks 5-6)

Week 5: Building Resilience - Asserting Your Voice, Encouraging Diversity, and Making Conscious Choices

Week 6: Mastering the Matrix - Applying Vision-Oriented and Needs-Oriented Language, Final Assessments, and Reflections

 

Course Synopsis:

In this exhilarating course, you and your fellow participants will be jacked out of the Matrix and into a world where your communication skills are your greatest weapons. Together with your pods, you'll tackle real-world challenges designed to simulate the oppressive forces of Dominator Culture and Patriarchy. Each week, you'll unlock new strategies and tools, from Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to assertive versus passive communication, to help you navigate and ultimately dismantle these barriers.

 

Your journey will take you through three acts, starting with "The Awakening," where you'll break free from the confines of ineffective communication and learn the foundational skills necessary for change. In "The Journey," you'll deepen your understanding and application of these skills, facing obstacles that test your resilience and adaptability. Finally, in "The Final Showdown," you'll confront the ultimate challenges, mastering the art of effective communication to become a champion for equity and inclusion.

 

By the end of the course, you will not only have defeated the metaphorical agents of the Matrix but also emerged as a more confident, capable, and compassionate communicator, ready to lead the charge for social impact. Join us in this revolutionary adventure and transform your communication skills to transform the world.

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The Aligned Entrepreneur - Enter a Sustainable Peak Performance State
Instructor: Rupa Bhojraj

Program Overview
"The Aligned Entrepreneur" is a comprehensive six-session course designed to help entrepreneurs develop resilience and achieve sustainable peak performance. This program integrates principles from integrative health, Ayurveda, and modern business practices to provide a holistic approach to entrepreneurial success.


Schedule
Sessions are held every other Tuesday from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm ET.

• Session 1: October 8

• Session 2: October 22

• Session 3: November 5

• Session 4: November 19

• Session 5: December 3

• Session 6: December 17
   

Course Content
Session 1: Introduction to Resilience & Integrative Health Approach - 90 min

• Introduction to the five layers of integrative health

• Icebreaker Activity: Sharing Personal Entrepreneurial Challenges

• Activity: Mapping Out Stakeholders

  • Identify key stakeholders in your entrepreneurial ventures

  • Plot the relationships between stakeholders and your venture using visual tools
     

Session 2: Spiritual Resilience (Blissful Kosha) 

• Practices for Connecting with the Blissful layer within us

• Group Discussion: Finding Meaning and Purpose in the Entrepreneurial Journey, connecting to your Deeper Why

• Activity: Mapping Out Values and Purpose

  • Reflect on core values and the purpose behind entrepreneurial endeavors

  • Create a visual representation of values and purpose alignment with your venture
     

Session 3: Physical Resilience (Physical Layer) - 90 min

• Discussion: Sharing reflections and examining participants' daily life habits

• Lecture: Importance of Understanding Nature's Cycles

  • Explore Ayurvedic principles regarding the impact of nature's cycles on health and well-being

  • Discuss aligning with nature's rhythms to enhance physical resilience

• Activity: Mapping Out Daily Routines with Nature's Cycles
   

Session 4: Emotional Resilience (Energetic Layer) - 2 hours

• Group Discussion: Managing Emotions and Cultivating Resilience

• Activity: Identifying Emotional Triggers and Responses

  • Identify common emotional triggers in the entrepreneurial journey

  • Add a layer of relational dynamics and triggers to your stakeholder map

• Lecture: Self-managing emotional triggers using emotions and needs wheel

• Breathwork Techniques to Calm the Nervous System
   

Session 5: Mental and Intellectual Resilience (Mental and Intellectual Layer) 

• Cognitive Techniques for Resilience: Cognitive Reframing, Goal Setting

• Time Management Strategies for Entrepreneurs

• Group Activity: Creating Resilience Plans for Specific Challenges

• Activity: Mapping Out Goals and Milestones

  • Identify short-term and long-term goals for your ventures

  • Create a visual timeline of goals and milestones, incorporating Ayurvedic resilience techniques
     

Session 6: Integration and Action Planning

• Review of Resilience Practices Learned Throughout the Program

• Group Sharing: Successes, Challenges, and Insights

• Activity: Refining Action Plans and Stakeholder Strategies

  • Update stakeholder maps based on insights gained throughout the program

  • Refine action plans and stakeholder engagement strategies with peer and facilitator feedback

• Closing Ceremony: Gratitude and Celebration
   

Program Benefits
Participants will:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of resilience across multiple dimensions: spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental

• Learn practical techniques to enhance personal and professional performance

• Create actionable plans for sustainable success in their entrepreneurial ventures

• Connect with a community of like-minded entrepreneurs

• Gain insights into Ayurvedic principles and their application to modern entrepreneurship

• Learn to align business practices with natural cycles for improved well-being and productivity
   

Join us on this transformative journey to become a more aligned, resilient, and successful entrepreneur!

 

From Change to Triumph: Leading through the Storm - Executive Program

Course Overview
Led by Dr. Katie Eastman, "From Change to Triumph: Leading through the Storm" is a transformative and experiential group program designed to help mid to late-career leaders master the impacts of operational, financial, market, social, and cultural shifts. This course will elevate your organization to new heights by tackling the most significant obstacles to effective communication and collective creativity.


Program Structure:

• Duration: 6 sessions

• Frequency: Bi-weekly sessions

• Session Length: 90 minutes per module

• Group Size: 10 participants

• Location: Online
   

Schedule:

• Every two weeks on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM PST
   

Dates:

• Module 1: October 2, 2024

• Module 2: October 16, 2024

• Module 3: October 30, 2024

• Module 4: November 6, 2024

• Module 5: November 20, 2024

• Module 6: December 4, 2024

Course Fee: $1200 

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Both programs cover the following modules:

1. Managing Loss and Change in Organizations

   • Understanding and processing organizational loss
      

2. Strategies and Implementation

   • Developing and applying effective change strategies
      

3. Application of Change Management Tools

   • Utilizing practical tools for managing change
      

4. Creating a Compassionate Culture

   • Building a supportive and empathetic organizational culture
      

5. Compassionate Leadership and High-Performing Teams (Part 1)

   • Leading with compassion to foster high performance
      

6. Compassionate Leadership and High-Performing Teams (Part 2)

   • Continuation of leadership strategies for team success
      

Program Benefits

Participants will:

• Equip themselves and their teams to navigate transitions with confidence

• Enhance communication within their organizations

• Achieve outstanding business outcomes

• Learn cutting-edge strategies for change management

• Receive personalized coaching to address specific organizational challenges

• Develop skills in compassionate leadership

• Build a toolkit for creating and maintaining high-performing teams

• Network with other entrepreneurs and organizational leaders facing similar challenges
  
   

For Startups & Entrepreneurs: Persevering with Passion and Purpose through Loss, Change, and Growth

 

Time and Dates 

● Every two weeks on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM (PDT)  

● Beginning October 3, 2024  

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Dates  

● Module 1: October 3, 2024

● Module 2: October 17

● Module 3: October 31

● Module 4: November 14

● Module 5: November 21 note because of Thanksgiving

● Module 6: December 5

  

Course Fee: $800

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Why Choose This Program?

Change is the constant dynamic that tests every entrepreneur and their emerging organization. By participating in "Rising to the Challenge of Change," you will emerge prepared to face any challenge and lead your organization to success. Our unique approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring that you can immediately implement what you learn in your organization.

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Through this program, you'll not only learn how to manage change effectively but also how to create a compassionate culture that supports innovation, resilience, and high performance. Join us to transform your approach to organizational change and leadership.

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Choose the program that best fits your needs - whether you're leading an organization or an entrepreneur persevering through challenges. Enroll now to start your journey towards mastering change and cultivating a compassionate, high-performing culture!

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 Innovate with Kolbe: Founders Edition
By 360 Social Impact Studios

Unlock Your Founder Superpower
The Innovate with Kolbe: Founders Edition is a unique coaching and assessment program designed for entrepreneurs who want to harness their instinctive strengths to drive success. Using the Kolbe A Index, this program helps founders identify their natural "superpowers," empowering them to excel in securing funding, building products, and leading teams.


Program Highlights:

• Coaching Scholarship: 360 Social Impact Studios offers scholarships to 7 founders or founding teams (up to 3 people) for a series of one-on-one coaching sessions.
   

• Expert Guidance: Led by Mike Lee, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at 360 Social Impact Studios, with 24 years of experience advising startup founders and Fortune 25 leaders.
   

• Kolbe A Index: Participants receive a free Kolbe A Index Assessment to discover their instinctive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
   

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand your unique innovation pattern and instinctive leadership style.

• Gain insights on how to complement your strengths and fill gaps within your team.

• Learn how to communicate with investors, partners, and team members effectively.
   

Why It Matters:
In this confidential coaching program, you’ll explore your instinctive strengths and learn how to leverage them to build great products, secure funding, and grow your company. Mike Lee’s coaching approach is designed to help you recognize your existing strengths and identify actionable steps to increase your odds of success.

About Mike Lee: Mike Lee is a seasoned founder, advisor, and team builder with extensive experience in technology and healthcare startups. He has successfully led talent acquisition efforts for Menlo Labs, technology startups acquired by Home Depot, and a data science organization within Pfizer.

Ready to Innovate?
Apply now for the Innovate with Kolbe: Founders Edition and start unlocking your full potential as a founder.

 

Until you’re ok with Selling Nothing, you won’t sell Anything.

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What that means is that we each want so much to sell something that we get attached. But in the process, we lose our connection to the person, the relationship we’ve fought so hard to gain. Until you become unattached from the thing you sell, you’ll miss the opportunity to create the relationship you want.

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With the Sell Nothing approach, you create a relationship in which the person will buy anything.

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At 360, our monthly cohort meetings offer a unique space for founders to learn, connect, and grow. Each session features a guest speaker who provides valuable insights on topics crucial to entrepreneurial success. After the presentation, participants break out into smaller discussion groups to reflect on core values and how they shape our lives and businesses. These meetings are designed to inspire, educate, and build a strong, supportive community among our founders. Join us to gain new knowledge, share experiences, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

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