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Showing Up Better with Ross Kimball: Improv Principles for Presence, Connection & Culture

Showing Up Better with Ross Kimball: Improv Principles for Presence, Connection & Culture

Update: 2025-06-11
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What does it really mean to “show up” as a leader? Ross Kimball—actor, comedian, and executive communication coach—joins Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to explore how the mindset and techniques of improv can reshape the way leaders connect, listen, and communicate. Drawing from his own journey on stage and screen, Ross breaks down how presence, adaptability, and storytelling translate into stronger relationships and better team culture. He also shares practical exercises to help leaders listen more deeply, think on their feet, and foster an environment where ideas—and people—are truly heard.


Key Topics:



  • Why presence is a learned skill, not a fixed trait—and how to develop it

  • How improv teaches quick thinking, adaptability, and empathy

  • The power of storytelling to make messages stick and create connection

  • Using “Yes, And” to strengthen team culture and encourage innovation

  • The link between active listening and psychological safety

  • Simple mindset shifts to be more present in meetings and conversations

  • Why the best leaders aim to make everyone around them look good


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Showing Up Better with Ross Kimball: Improv Principles for Presence, Connection & Culture

Showing Up Better with Ross Kimball: Improv Principles for Presence, Connection & Culture

Tim Flanagan & Amanda Kramer