Who knew improv and quality improvement went together? Sarah Horst, that’s who. This genius of a woman from the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) in Minneapolis shares her approach to creating an improvisational mindset to help teams and the humans in them thrive in a world turned upside down. Tune in to the Heartwood Treehouse Podcast for some light-hearted laughs and some solid strategies that can help you navigate our new reality now that coronavirus / covid-19 are reshaping our lives and work.

Sarah developed the Quality Improv(e) Framework, an adaptive approach to quality improvement that marries the science of improvement to the art of improvisation. As a quality improvement coach and mentor, Sarah is passionate about meeting people where they are, empowering them to safely explore new ideas, embrace mistakes and become more nimble and resilient problem solvers.

By the way, the improv teacher I mention in the show is Patricia Ryan Madson, the author of Improv Wisdom, and the woman I learned the proverb game from. 

Listen in and then let Sarah and I know in the comments what resonated with you the most! 

xoxo! 

Jacque

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How do we use healthy forms of touch in the era of #MeToo and no-touch policies at schools and businesses? Host Jacquelyn Fletcher-Johnson talks with guest Robyn Scherr about the healing power of touch and its role in self-mastery. You’ll hear how unconscious biases, psychological safety, and systemic issues impact healthy touch. You’ll also hear how our comfort in our own bodies impacts others—whether we’re leading a team or treating a patient.

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Dr. Juli La Rocca worked hard caring for patients. When a personal crisis during residency left her so full of anxiety and negative thoughts that she couldn’t get out of bed, she realized she needed help. Hear her story of hitting rock bottom and how she bounced back in this inspiring conversation with Heartwood Treehouse host Jacquelyn Fletcher.

Here are the resources mentioned in this episode: 

Unbreakable Moms is Dr. La Rocca’s fabulous site for single moms.

The Stop, Breathe, Think app for fast ways to check in with your emotions and calm your mind, body, and spirit.

The Evo Journal

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When was the last time you thought of your organization as a living system? And yet all of our work environments are made up of living humans. In this insightful discussion, host Jacquelyn Fletcher talks with Dr. Kathleen Allen, the author of Leading From the Roots. Hear why more and more people are experiencing PTSD symptoms just from going to work every day; how you can be a more effective leader; and the reasons why leading with design principles from nature can transform your organization.

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Based on psychological development theories, Voice Dialogue is a fantastic exercise to help you tap into the roots of your self-mastery. Listen in to a conversation between host Jacquelyn Fletcher and Maggie Pierce, a masterful coach who uses the powerful Voice Dialogue technique with her clients. 

Find more about Maggie Pierce. 

Learn more about Voice Dialogue.  

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What if alongside the listing all the to-dos you have to achieve at work or home, you also listed the fun things you want to do this year? Game-changer, right?

You can get the same dopamine hit in the brain for checking things off your list, but you get the added benefit of doing something that lights you up. Tune in to hear my conversation with Teresa Thomas, the creator of 50 Fun Things for some laughs, some ideas, and some actions you can take to make having fun a priority. I took her workshop a few weeks ago in a gorgeous space hosted by Rachel Greenhouse of the Rachel Greenhouse Agency. Tune in to hear some embarrassing confessions and some inspiring stories.

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