Team Building Activities in Zurich
Corporate Improv Training: Empowering Teams & Leaders Through Experiential Learning
With much of the work happening behind screens, teams often experience disconnection, miscommunication, stifled creativity, and the pressure of constant performance. Meetings may become unproductive, creativity may diminish, and trust among team members can start to fade.
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Applied improv training at Mighty Moments addresses these issues directly. Through innovative, engaging activities, teams are empowered to break through barriers, strengthen connections, and improve collaboration. These immersive experiences inspire creativity, boost trust, and foster more effective, dynamic teamwork, both personally and professionally.
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Cultivating a Safe Learning Environment
Mighty Moments creates a supportive space where teams and leaders can explore and experiment with different behaviors. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, participants gain valuable insights into effective communication strategies and behaviors that strengthen collaboration and leadership. Most important of all: it's fun!
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About
Hello! I’m Sylvia, a certified Applied Improv trainer since 2014, with a passion for improv acting that started in 2012.
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Experience
Throughout my career, I’ve led numerous workshops focused on Applied Improv and team-building, helping organizations foster better collaboration and communication.
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With over 12 years of experience in leading roles across various organizations—ranging from change management to people and project management—I’ve seen firsthand how effective communication and collaboration drive success. Improv has been a powerful tool in helping teams and individuals unlock their potential, leading to more effective collaboration, stronger relationships, and impactful results.
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Mighty Moments
In 2023, I founded Mighty Moments in Seattle to support more organizations in unlocking their potential. In 2024, I relocated to Zürich. Through my workshops, I connect people and teach them improv principles that help them achieve goals more effectively, have fun at work, feel more fulfilled and connected, and reduce stress.
Who are these workshops for?
Mighty Moments is designed for organizations committed to serving their customers and advancing their mission, all while fostering an environment where employees enjoy their work, grow continuously, and maintain a sustainable pace. It’s ideal for organizations that prioritize employee personal development and well-being, and value a strong team culture built on collaboration. If your organization aims to empower employees to thrive, grow, and be more effective—while having fun and reducing stress—these workshops are the perfect fit.
Improv Principles and Skills at Work
Originally developed for actors improvising on stage, the core principles of improv have been applied to enhance workplace performance and strengthen teamwork. Through engaging, hands-on exercises, Mighty Moments brings these principles to life, helping participants build essential skills such as communication, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration. Here’s a glimpse of the key principles and skills explored:
Yes, and
The 'Yes, and' principle is the number 1 rule or golden rule of improv and is about accepting and building on your peers’ ideas, allowing for seamless progression in a scene. In contrast, 'Yes, but' or 'No' disrupt this flow. In the workplace, a similar dynamic occurs when someone presents an idea and others respond with barriers. Imagine the positive shift if colleagues embraced the 'Yes, and' approach, fostering idea development and minimizing obstacles.
Be part of the solution
While asking questions is a common and natural way to communicate, it often places the burden of responsibility on others to provide answers. In an improv scene, questions like "Where are we?" or "What are we doing?" can hinder progress. A more effective approach is to make statements, such as "We’re on a spaceship, preparing for liftoff," which moves the scene forward. In the workplace, this means shifting from asking "What should we do?" to offering proactive suggestions like "Let’s try this," encouraging a solution-oriented mindset.
Dare to make mistakes
Fear of failure can lead to hesitation or "stage freeze." Many improv exercises are designed to encourage failure in a playful way, helping participants feel comfortable with errors and creating a safe space for growth. By embracing mistakes, we unlock valuable opportunities and accelerate learning.
Lift others up
In improv, one of the core principles is to support and uplift your scene partner. While a quick joke at someone’s expense might get a laugh, it often derails the scene. On the other hand, when both partners focus on putting each other in a positive light and building each other up, it creates a positive, dynamic energy that leads to a more engaging and entertaining scene. In the workplace, when everyone consistently encourages and values each other's contributions, it fosters a more positive and collaborative team environment, which ultimately results in better work and more successful outcomes, just like a well-flowing scene.
Embrace change
Improv teaches the value of comfort with uncertainty and adaptability. In an unscripted scene, the unpredictability of what comes next or how your scene partner will react is a fundamental part of the experience. Onstage, situations can shift in the blink of an eye. Through fun and engaging exercises, participants learn to embrace uncertainty, let go of control, and welcome change. This ability to adapt becomes a vital skill in organizational environments, where flexibility and responsiveness to change are crucial.
Balance leading and following
Achieving balance between leading and following is essential in an improv scene. When one person takes control, the scene can become predictable and lack the input of others. Similarly, in the workplace, creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas ensures that meetings, as well as work, benefit from diverse perspectives. There are many improv exercises designed to practice a range of behaviors, encouraging both leadership and support. These exercises give each team member the chance to speak up, make space for others, listen actively, and find the right balance between leading and following within the group.
Be present
Improv requires complete attention to the here and now, eliminating distractions like future plans or personal concerns. Many fun games within improv help reinforce this focus on the present moment. When applied to the workplace, encouraging a shared sense of presence in meetings—free from distractions like to-do lists or email notifications—can greatly improve productivity, efficiency, and the overall effectiveness of meetings. As a result, work becomes more productive, with tasks being completed more efficiently and with greater focus.
Listen actively
Improv provides a variety of exercises that help develop active listening skills. In everyday conversations, it's common to start thinking about your response while the other person is still speaking. However, in improv, as well as in real life, this approach disrupts the flow and prevents meaningful responses, potentially derailing the scene or making the conversation less connected than it could be. Through improv exercises, participants learn to be fully present, creating an environment of openness and active listening. This heightened awareness leads to more thoughtful interactions and a stronger sense of understanding and alignment within the team.
Play!
Research increasingly underscores the importance of play for adults, revealing benefits like the release of endorphins, enhanced brain function, and boosted creativity. In these workshops, participants can learn new skills in a fun and playful way, making the learning experience both enjoyable and effective. This playful approach also translates to having more fun at work, leading to greater engagement and a positive team atmosphere.
Let's do this!
Mighty Moments offers three types of Corporate Improv Workshops in the Zürich area:
Collaborative Success Workshop
Dive into a fun and energetic session where your team will engage in dynamic improv exercises designed to strengthen relationships, enhance collaboration, and spark creativity. Throughout the workshop, participants will develop personal and interpersonal skills that improve teamwork, while also acquiring techniques for effective collective problem-solving. The session combines interactive activities with reflective moments that promote deeper understanding and stronger collaboration. Thoughtful questions throughout the workshop will offer insights into how various behaviors impact the effectiveness of teamwork and collaboration. Whether you're looking to improve team dynamics, collaboration, or problem-solving skills, or seeking a fun and engaging team-building experience, this workshop creates a positive and memorable atmosphere for all involved.
Effective Leadership Workshop
Unlock your leadership potential through the power of applied improv in this engaging and hands-on workshop. Designed for leaders at all levels, this session focuses on developing key leadership skills such as adaptability, decision-making, and the ability to inspire and empower teams. Through dynamic improv exercises, participants will practice responding to unexpected situations, refining their ability to think on their feet, and fostering resilience in themselves and others. The workshop will guide leaders in exploring how to build trust, communicate effectively under pressure, and lead with confidence. Reflective moments will be integrated to encourage personal growth and self-awareness, helping participants recognize their leadership strengths and areas for development. Whether you're looking to improve your leadership presence, handle change more effectively, or strengthen your ability to lead with clarity and purpose, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and strategies that can be immediately applied to your leadership role.
Tailored Workshop Experience
Crafted specifically for your organization’s unique needs, this fully customizable workshop is designed to target any area of focus. Whether you’re looking to enhance presentation skills, improve public speaking, support cultural change, manage reorganizations, boost personal development, focus on story telling, have a creative ideation session or address other key areas, we’re here to help. Let’s discuss your specific objectives, and Mighty Moments will design a personalized workshop that perfectly aligns with your organization's goals and aspirations.
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