Work Shop Contents and Tutors Profile

Improvisation has been proved by neuroscience as an effective tool for accessing creativity and solving problems. Regardless of your background or profession, this transformative technique can help you to improve your performance at work, overcome obstacles and become comfortable in any situation.

During this interactive workshop with improvisation and communications teacher Patrick Ziliax, you’ll take part in practical exercises that will boost your creativity and positivity. You’ll learn how to access deeper creativity, develop new ideas ‘off-the-bat’ and collaborate with others. In addition, you’ll improve your ability to relax and deal more effectively with the pressures of the modern world. In addition you will practise your English constantly and become more fluent in speaking.

This course is for you if...

• You’re a working professional looking to improve your creative abilities and improvisation skills.
• You’re looking for new ways to recharge your creative batteries, or are seeking a new perspective on your work.
• You’re an artist, writer or performer who wants to improve your ability to come up with ideas ‘on-the-spot’.

Course content

• 1. What is improvisation?
• 2. The neuroscience of improvisation: how improv can benefit your brain
• 3. Key improvisation techniques – and how to use them in your work
• 4. Advice on how to use improv to deal with the pressures of the workplace and fulfil your potential
• 5. How to use improv to boost your confidence and motivation
• 6. How to recharge your creative batteries and boost productivity
• 7. Improvising within a structure
• 8. Applying improvisation in real-life settings
• 9. How to approach storytelling and story creation with confidence
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Tutor profile

Patrick Ziliax is a Quito, Ecuador-based improviser and teacher. Over his nearly 20 years of teaching English through Drama, he has worked with improv groups and performers in Germany, the US and lately in Quito. Patrick has performed in several productions such as "Locked abroad"- National Geographic (2010) and "Carmen on Ice" - HBO (1990). 

To see his professional training click on the following link:

Patrick Ziliax in "Locked Abroad" National Geographic
https://www.facebook.com/patrick.ziliax/videos/vb.557756213/10151153415446214/?type=3&theater

http://patrickziliax.blogspot.com/p/professional-training.html

He also has been considered as one of the best story tellers at the Traveler Circle in Washington DC. (1995-1997)

In addition to travelling to teach and perform at festivals and events, Patrick regularly produces and hosts improv and storytelling events in Quito. He’s currently working on a TV show for Ecuavisa.