Overview

From the creators of Improv for Coaches(TM)Transform your coaching and communication through the power of improv and play. Coaching With a Twist(TM) provides everything you need to quickly and joyfully grow these skills in ways that stick. It includes how to give feedback, tips on facilitation, dozens of exercises, lesson plans and more. We're all improvising all of the time - using these techniques will help you connect with your inner improvisational genius and sharpen skills you use not only in coaching, but in every aspect of life.

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""At its heart, coaching is highly improvisational. In Coaching with a Twist, Betsy and Amy highlight natural links between improv and coaching practice. They explain the philosophy, context and techniques for using improvisation to improve practice."" - Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, author of Radical Listening ""This book is chock full of practical tips for coaches (and trainers), presented through their unique lens of humility and humanity. The Question Story game is my favorite and the lesson on Interrupting should be used in every coach training curriculum!"" - Erika Jackson, MCC, NBC-HWC, co-author of The Coaching Psychology Manual ""As the founder of ICF-accredited coach training schools, I know the power of innovative learning. Having taken Improv for Coaches myself, I've experienced how this approach unlocks creativity, deepens emotional intelligence and strengthens confidence in ways traditional training often overlooks. This book takes what I learned from them to another level - offering even more exercises, deeper skill-building and practical applications that make it a must-have for every coach. If you're serious about elevating your coaching, this belongs on your shelf."" - Sophia Casey, MCC, Founder & CEO, ICLI RISING ""Step into the playful, transformative world of Coaching with a Twist: Improv for Coaches, where creativity meets mastery. Warshawsky and Salkind masterfully weave the art of improvisation with the craft of coaching, delivering a fresh, practical guide brimming with tools, exercises and facilitation insights. This book invites coaches, leaders and educators to sharpen their skills, build authentic connections and rediscover the joy of learning. Thoughtful, inspiring and fun - this is a must-read for anyone ready to embrace creativity and growth."" - Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, author of Light Up: The Science of Coaching with Metaphors ""This is the book I've been waiting for! Coaching with a Twist shows what a life-giving and life-affirming process coaching can be. Betsy and Amy are the ideal companions as we find ways of bringing more fun and joy into transformative conversations.""- Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Author Information

BETSY SALKIND, PCC, NBC-HWC, is a health and mentor coach with expertise in team, group, and leadership coaching. She trained at the Mayo Clinic and was the Associate Director and Lead Mentor Coach for the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program. A professional standup comic and TV writer, with credits including The Tonight Show and Roseanne, she also holds an MS in Organization Studies from MIT Sloan School of Management. AMY J. WARSHAWSKY, MCC, NBC-HWC, is a leadership and mentor coach with expertise in coaching individuals, teams and groups. She integrates somatic practices with coaching to deepen self-awareness and embodied leadership. A former faculty member of the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program, Amy has held roles in nonprofit and higher education settings. She holds an MS in Journalism from Northwestern University and a BA from Cornell University.

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