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Liz Career Coaching

Welcome to the Liz Career Coaching podcast, my name is Liz Herrera and I am your host, career coach and job search ally. I have dedicated most of my profession as a career coach and have worked with many clients and students that have found their niche or continue to strive to find career happiness, purpose and satisfaction. For many reasons, some people find themselves in a career path that does not align with their goals and overall purpose. If you are launching your career or ready for your next career move, this podcast will empower you to pave your path and take the action steps to get you where you need to be. Episodes will entail discussion and interviews around values, interests, finding career satisfaction, uncovering and leveraging strengths, and conversations with professionals in diverse industries. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela Design

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Building Career Confidence through Improv with Alex Beard

October 29, 2024 • Liz Herrera

In this episode, Alex Beard explores how applied improvisation can transform personal and professional growth, fostering confidence, adaptability, and deeper collaboration. He shares his journey of using creativity to empower underserved communities and offers practical tools, like the ‘Yes, And’ technique, to encourage open-minded problem-solving. Listeners will gain insights on creating brave spaces and using storytelling as a powerful tool for self-advocacy and empathy in the workplace.

Key Highlights

Alex Beard shares how applied improvisation can boost confidence, communication, and adaptability in careers.
His journey illustrates the power of creativity in public service, especially for empowering underserved communities.
Alex shares the ‘Yes, And’ technique to foster collaboration and inclusivity
Highlights storytelling as a tool for self-advocacy, enhancing empathy and understanding in the workplace.

Connect with Alex
www.beardcollaborative.com

Resources Shared:
Yes, And by Kelly Leonard
If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan Alda

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/
Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/
Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Sound from Zapsplat.com
Artwork: Joseph Valenzuela Design

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