It's Tuesday
Each person responds with dramatic emotion to a neutral line
by Erica MarxGoal
get familiar with emotion coming first and justification secondly
Materials
Instructions
A initiates with "It's Tuesday"
B responds emotionally, dramatically, immediately and then justifies their emotions
Note - can be played with cards that give the emotion or just coming up with emotion
B calms down and then gives A a neutral line
A responds with dramatic emotion to the line
Note: Classic version has the scenes be unrelated. It seems natural that people gravitate toward a cohesive narrative.
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I help teams connect, collaborate, and perform at their best in both virtual and in-person environments. As an executive and leadership coach, I design highly engaging experiences where people can think together, navigate challenges, and strengthen the way they work. With a background in leadership coaching, facilitation, and applied improvisation, I create interactive retreats, conferences, and networking events that energize participants and create lasting impact. My work creates the conditions for psychological safety, honest communication, and deep collaboration, allowing teams to build trust, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful results together. I am deeply committed to mission-driven organizations. As a board member of the International Applied Improvisation Network, I partner with nonprofit and social justice leaders to help their teams thrive in fast-changing environments.
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