Improv to Upgrade Your Conversation Skills in Social Settings (Course)

Schedule

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:45 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Sydney Comedy School | Surry Hills, NS

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A specialised course where you’ll learn & practice workplace skills through applied improvisation – have fun & improve confidence!
About this Event

This 4-week course is designed for people who are seeking skills to **improve their conversation skills** - both in social settings and in the workplace.



You'll learn techniques that will improve your conversation skills, public speaking ability, and prowess in thinking quickly on your feet.



The Sydney Comedy School has over 200 five-star Google Reviews. Check out what our students say about our courses and how they are fun, practical, and will help you gain new skills!


TIMETABLE


***Week 1: Deep dive into thinking quickly on your feet and finding your voice.
***Week 2: Active listening and techniques to build rapport with others.
***Week 3: Impromptu speaking and techniques to respond to tricky or unexpected questions or topics.
****Week 4: Body language, enhancing your charisma, and improving how others perceive you.


OVERVIEW


In this 4-week course you will gain experience, skills and tips that will magnify your presence, charisma, and negotiation skills for PROFESSIONAL & SOCIAL settings.



This course has been designed by Dave Crisante, the director of the SYDNEY COMEDY SCHOOL, who blends his experience in diplomacy, senior management and high-level negotiations, with his skill in networking, comedy and audience-focused communication techniques.


You will learn every-day techniques that you can use in conversation to improve your relationships and confidence.


  • At the end of this four-week course, you will be a better storyteller and presenter - both professionally and socially.
  • This course is a great way to meet people, practice skills, and learn in a fun and supportive environment that's judgement free!


HOW IT WORKS

  1. You'll be on your feet doing activities the entire time. These activities are aimed at building your ability and skill in communication. They will be fun improv-lite activities. If you're interested in learn more about what this is, please check out the Wiki Page here about applied improvisation.
  2. Our course focuses on techniques that will improve interprersonal capabilities, and we have hand-picked a blend of practical and fun exercises that will help you gain confidence for the workplace and social environments.
  3. Whether you're interested in improving your assertiveness, deepening your storytelling skills, or being a better communicator who draws others in and builds friendships more easily - then this is the course for you!


ABOUT US

This course has been designed by Dave Crisante - a former journalist, diplomat and executive who has blended his career coaching and communication training with his deep experience in the arts.



Contact Dave directly via LinkedIn or his website should you be interested in a 1:1 session for an upcoming presentation, meeting, negotiation, job interview or career strategy deep dive.


REFUND POLICY

Sorry no refunds, unless the event is cancelled / postponed by the organiser.


OTHER COURSES & ACTIVITIES:

  • We run other activities including stand-up comedy courses, public speaking courses, small talk courses, the Science Comedy Program, plus a large variety of comedy shows in Sydney and across Australia.
  • If you are interested in a bespoke training session or event for your workplace or for a special event such as a birthday or bucks/hens night, please get in touch with us via [email protected]
  • If you follow us on Eventbrite, you'll see all of our other shows, courses and classes.


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Sydney Comedy School, 242 Riley Street, Surry Hills, Australia

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