We have gone virtual. We are still running the same engaging, fun and valuable workshops as before, now we just don't have to wear pants. Scroll down for more information.

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Would you like your employees to collaborate more efficiently with each other? Manage change better? Respond to new circumstances with ease? Gain invaluable communication and presentation skills as they learn to listen and think creatively? We thought you might.  We’re excited to begin and look forward to providing your company with our fantastic and proven Knuckleball Comedy for professional development - scroll down to learn more and Contact Us today. 

“Knuckleball Comedy provided a much needed break to the human resource professionals attending the Chicago SHRM Elevate Conference.  Ethan and team had the attendees on their feet and interacting with one another with fun, creative and collaborative activities.  It was clear that any business looking to transform their workplace culture and foster teamwork, collaboration and impactful communication would benefit from a Knuckleball Comedy engagement.”

~Karen Byron, Chicago SHRM          Conference Chair

“Knuckleball Comedy’s instruction created a perfectly sequenced afternoon that allowed our summer associates to warm up to the idea of improv while still pushing them out of their comfort zone. I watched as some initial skepticism gave way to full enjoyment as our class laughed, bonded and “yes and”-ed their way through our session. Our goal for this event was that our summers could enter the workplace equipped to confidently express their ideas which would, in turn, foster effective collaboration with a new set of colleagues - Knuckleball delivered in every way.”

 ~Legal Recruiter, AmLaw 100 Firm

"Ethan did an amazing job leading a team building improv training for my camp staff. They were a little nervous at first, but once Ethan got them going, it was hard to get them to stop! They are still talking about the fun games they played and learned, and have already implemented many of them into camp! We will most definitely have Knuckleball Comedy back for team building  for future staff! This is a MUST for anyone who is looking to change up the traditional team building activities!"

~Erica Wise. Youth Camp Manager Lisle Park District

“Knuckleball did an improv session for my law firm’s summer associates and newer attorneys.  The event was very well received.  Not only did the attendees have fun and share laughs, I believe that Knuckleball helped them realize that you can not only exist but even thrive and succeed when you leave your comfort zone.  I think being able to think clearly and communicate effectively in new situations is a critical business skill which Knuckleball helped develop.”

~Partner, AmLaw 100 Firm of 600 lawyers

“Knuckleball led an interactive and fun session during our orientation week that helped our 21 fellows get to know one another, collaborate, get out of their comfort zones, and build confidence as they prepared for their summer internships. Our fellows had an amazing time! I highly recommend  Knuckleball programming.”

~Sasha Pena, Chicago Scholars

“Knuckleball Comedy did a great job presenting teamwork ethics through entertaining and interactive methods with our seasonal summer camp staff. Over 200 employees had fun while learning the art of working together.”

~Robin Horwitz, CPRE

Skokie Park District

“Ethan’s improv program was a breath of fresh air for our associate team building exercise! While hesitant to participate at first, the associates all came out of their shell to have a blast learning how the principles of improv and comedy can be applied to many aspects of being a lawyer – including teamwork and client development. By the end of the program, we all had valuable takeaways, and many laughs. We will definitely have Ethan back in coming years!”

~Associate, AmLaw 100 Firm of 600 lawyers

“I lead by listening to the other musicians and reacting to them.”

-- Ken Peplowski

Business leaders are no different than jazz players or improvisers; the best way to lead isn’t with an iron fist but rather by listening and reacting.  Believe in the process of saying “Yes” to your employees and watch your team grow.  Employees who hear “yes” instead of “no” feel more valued and valued employees perform better. The concept may sound simple, but putting it into action requires a special touch. Let us help.

“Six key areas that link improvisation exercises to the practice of management: interpreting the environment; crafting strategy; cultivating leadership; fostering teamwork; developing individual skills; and assessing organizational culture.”

-- Mary Crossan

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Companies want their employees to collaborate better as a team, manage change with ease, solve complex issues, communicate well and think quickly and creatively. The fundamentals of improv align perfectly with these goals. How can we expect employees to exude these traits if they don’t practice? Let us teach you the magic of improv and you can see for yourself how your team will rise to the occasion.

“Improvisation was especially effective in countering the true source of organizational failure: panic, a paralysis of sense-making which leads to the collapse of the team.”

- Wendy Currie & Robert Galliers

When you give a presentation to employees, employers, clients, students, teachers or whoever the audience may be, remember there is a reason you are there in person. After all, if the purpose was merely to share information, you could send an email. Learn to communicate with charisma, confidence and purpose and watch your results go from 0-60 in a flash. Let us help, and even have some fun in the process as we learn and laugh together.