How Improv Sharpens Public Speaking Skills

Jared Stull, Head Coach and Corporate Facilitator, presenting at Connection is the Cure

Public speaking tops the list of things people fear—even more than heights, spiders, or taxes. But what if the secret to confident speaking wasn’t memorizing a script… but learning to let go of the script altogether?

Welcome to the world of improv.

💡 Why Improv Helps You Speak Better

Improv trains your brain to think clearly under pressure—and to connect with your audience in real time.

Here’s how it works:

• Active Listening – You learn to truly hear what’s being asked or said, so you can respond instead of panic.

• Presence Over Perfection – You stop worrying about the “perfect” answer and focus on being real, clear, and confident.

• Body Language Practice – Improv forces you out of your shell (often physically), helping you find stronger stage presence.

• Failing Forward – You learn to embrace mistakes and recover gracefully—a must-have for public speaking.

🎤 We’ve Seen It Over and Over Again

At CSz Boise, we’ve watched improv help:

• High schoolers conquer speech class

• College students ace interviews

• Parents lead stronger PTA meetings

• Business professionals give dynamic presentations

And they all followed the same path:😬 Nervous to 😄 Surprised to 💪 Confident.

🛠️ Improv Gives You Tools To Tackle Public Speaking with Confidence

Whether you're pitching a project, giving a toast, or just trying to speak up in meetings, improv sharpens the skills you need:

• Clear thinking

• Quick adapting

• Audience connection

• Trust in your own voice

  
  

Want to boost your public speaking skills the fun way?

🎭 Join an improv class!

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