Testimonials
From large-scale improv for business workshops to dynamic presentation skills classes and personalized one-on-one coaching sessions, we have had the privilege of serving individuals and organizations across various industries and sectors. Here's a few nice things these clients have said about our work.
Laura Small, SVP of People at RPA
“Jerry is a phenomanl resource to our executive team. For the past five years, he has been leading our Associates at all levels through an amazing Improv class - first in person, and then virtually. His program gets people out of their comfort zone, trying new things and engaging with one another in new ways. Jerry brings his great sense of humor and generous approach to these classes, and they are always very well received. I also highly recommend Jerry as one-to-one coach -- he has a great energy and is able to connect with people in a ways that supports their growth and challenges them in all the right ways."
Cait Drury, Executive Talent Director, Team One
“Jerry is one of the most well-rounded people I know and have had the pleasure to work with in many capacities, from Improv, Communication, Coaching etc. His brilliant analytical skills bring a level and depth to all of these talents that is exceptional and highly unusual in this field. Jerry is an extraordinary, highly skilled coach. His ability to bring clarity to any situation sits in true service of his clients and is overlaid with empathy and caring."
Kristi Lind, EVP of Canvas Worldwide
"Jerry has helped Canvas through our teams and across competencies, realize the profound impact of telling a succinct story through visuals, language and material organization. Further the Improv nature of his training really underlines the Canvas motto of Challenge the Comfortable . It’s become so important as a mandatory training for all our employees ensuring that they are truly walking the walk. Canvas is on year three of working with Jerry. He has been engrained into the fabric of the Canvas Culture."
Mike Margolin, Executive Director, 4A's Institute of Advertising Studies
“Of Jerry’s many coaching skills, there’s one talent that stands out for me. It’s how safe he makes people feel while in his sessions. They put their guards down, connect with others more easily and build trust in one another. He listens remarkably well, shows grace and helps push them to be their best selves."
Paul Silverman, Executive Director, Team One
"I hired Jerry to design a creative team-building workshop that kicked off two full days of intense business meetings for a team that had a fairly tense dynamic. The team had a wildly fun time. But even better, holding the Improv workshop before our meeting instantly boosted our group’s comfort level with one another, led to far more open communication, and dramatically improved our creativity. The meeting succeeded well beyond my expectations, and my team continues to apply their learnings from the improv with one another and their teams. I would recommend Jerry to any leader/manager that is looking to accelerate team collaboration and a higher level of shared accountability."
Craig Rowley, Vice President Marketing, REI
Jerry hosted an event for my team focused on becoming better storytellers and building stronger team dynamics. The instructors offered a great balance of engaging exercises and practical tools to apply to our everyday work. Everyone who participated loved it. I would definitely do it again.
Amanda Taft, VP, Media, Carat Media
To date, this class has been the most effective communication course I’ve ever participated in. It helped me find my voice in large and sometimes awkward settings. I walked away not only feeling comfortable in my own skin, but confident. At the end of the day, I was just more easily myself. When credibility is so closely linked to authenticity, as a client- facing manager, I need the room to feel they can trust me. This course has been invaluable within that regard. I highly recommend this class to anyone at any level of work experience. It is especially helpful to those who find themselves having to present to and/or lead groups. In addition, they only made cluck like a chicken once. And I was better for it.