{"id":42,"date":"2017-07-16T06:17:06","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T06:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panicsquad.com\/corporate-events\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2020-04-22T17:15:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T17:15:37","slug":"keynotes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/panicsquad.com\/corporate-events\/keynotes\/","title":{"rendered":"Keynotes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/panicsquad.com\/corporate-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/keynote.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.87&#8243; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;500ms&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;10%&#8221; animation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"highlight\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Improv is amazing.<\/strong> There is no script and no director. You don\u2019t hold a meeting before starting the scene or vote for the best idea before moving forward. You simply go, now. What\u2019s key is understanding how to work as a team so you can succeed in the moment. Knowing when to lead and when to follow is crucial. Trust and respect are essential. Momentum is everything.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 7px;\" src=\"https:\/\/panicsquad.com\/corporate-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/adrew.jpg\" \/>For twenty years Andrew Bright has performed professional improv comedy across the United States and Canada for diverse events ranging from local businesses to national conferences and top Fortune 500 corporations.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding how to lead and function within a team is essential to succeeding in improv. From his combined passion for improv comedy and leadership, Andrew created a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Improv-Leadership-Comedians-Effective-Unscripted\/dp\/0692887423\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1501095654&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional development workshops<\/a> that use improv comedy to teach key elements of teamwork and leadership. His workshops have been creating change and helping organizations across North America move forward and lead well. In 2017 Andrew released his book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Improv-Leadership-Comedians-Effective-Unscripted\/dp\/0692887423\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1501095654&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Improv Leadership<\/a>, bringing his relatable, effective training to a wider audience.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew\u2019s passionate, funny and effective keynotes will motivate your audience to lead well, take ownership, and work as a team to accomplish more. Laugh and learn as you receive a backstage pass to how improv works, why improv works, and how you can apply the best improv practices to your own organization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our practical teaching includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Creating a Yes And perspective that aligns rather than derails.<\/li>\n<li>Learning to lead in unknown territory.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding what your team needs to perform with excellence.<\/li>\n<li>Becoming a leader whom others want to follow.<\/li>\n<li>Creating a culture of celebration to build morale and do great work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a class=\"highlight\" href=\"https:\/\/panicsquad.com\/corporate-events\/booking\/\">Contact us now for more information!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EqG-CYsw1mM\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]\t<div class=\"wtwp-testimonials-slider-wrp wptww-clearfix \" data-conf=\"{&quot;slides_column&quot;:1,&quot;slides_scroll&quot;:1,&quot;dots&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;arrows&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;autoplay_interval&quot;:&quot;8000&quot;,&quot;rtl&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:300,&quot;adaptive_height&quot;:&quot;false&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div id=\"wptww-testimonials-slidelist-1\" class=\"wptww-testimonials-slidelist design-1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Jess Huxman<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> We have worked with Andrew and the Panic Squad for four consecutive years. Each year we host an Appreciation Banquet in one of the cities where we have an office. Our banquet is an upscale event used to thank those who use our services. The first year I was very nervous about using a comedy troupe. But the Panic Squad delivered. They were funny, connected with our audience and represented our organization with class. I was so impressed I signed them on for the next year. And the next. And the next.\u00a0They are easy to work with and they do their homework to personalize the show. I highly recommend them for your upcoming events. <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tJess Huxman\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-job\">\r\n\t\t\tCommunications Director \/ <a href=\"\"> Abundance Canada <\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Tim Mulligan &#8211; Vulcan<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> Panic Squad performed at our last team retreat, and the team went crazy for them. They were funny, sharp, and made for a highly interactive experience. I can't recommend them enough. <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tTim Mulligan\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-job\">\r\n\t\t\tCHRO \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vulcan.com\"> Vulcan Inc. <\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Kristian Martens<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> The Panic Squad made this the highlight corporate event of the decade. Their hilarity brought many people to tears. Quick wit and clean humor made this a comfortable event for all ages and sensitivities. Their performance has been a catalyst for a new level of camaraderie and team building in the workplace. <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tKristian Martens, Practice Manager, Lynden Family Medicine\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Shannon Demant<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> I was hoping the scene would be over soon so I could breathe again. I was afraid I might pass out! I've never laughed so hard in my life! <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tShannon Demant, Spokane, WA\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Doug Adelstein<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> My standards were high. I wanted top quality 'clean' family entertainment that would make our Christmas program the best in our 25-year history...I don't remember an hour going by so quickly. Guests were amazed that The Panic Squad seemed to have the inside scoop on life at our corporation.. There was ample audience participation but no pressure was placed on anyone, and no one was publicly embarrassed. The Panic Squad can be described as creative, incredibly quick thinking and crazy! I laughed so hard and for so long that my jaw literally hurt by the end of the show...At the end of the evening, comment after comment verified that this year's company Christmas party was the best ever, thanks to The Panic Squad. <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tDoug Adelstein, HR Director, Lynden Door, Inc.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Brad Kuik<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> Our corporate partners from all over the U.S. and Canada unanimously rated The Panic Squad as THE best part of our 3-day business conference. <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tBrad Kuik, K2 Performance Management\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Teresa Stauffer<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> We just have to write to tell you that we were so impressed with your performance at our Fall Fundrasing Comedy Night. You are experts at your craft, and the level of clean comedy was superb. We also needed to meet the humor level of a wide range of ages. Your group provided that and then some. We still have parents, grandparents, and visitors tell us that they had a wonderful time, and that they had not lauged so hard in years! Really, that is not an exaggeration! Thank you for giving us such a light hearted evening. <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tTeresa A. Stauffer, Administrator, Traverse Bay Christian School, Traverse City, MI\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Darrell Heisler<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> The Panic Squad performed for our state-wide Washington School Personnel Association Spring conference and did an outstanding job! Our group ranged in age from 20 to 70 and the entire group had sore jaws from laughing so much. It was especially funny to see how they were able to incorporate real life examples of members of the audience into their routine. I would highly recommend them for any group looking for fresh, clean entertainment <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tDarrell Heisler, Conference Chair, WSPA\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Ed Roddy<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> On several occasions I have had the opportunity to see The Panic Squad in action. Their impromptu comedy is quick, clever and clean. Many took the opportunity to thank me for bringing The Panic Squad to the program. There is no concern of embarrassment, off-color jokes or individuals being offended. What a refreshing time to smile, laugh and participate when The Panic Squad performs! I look forward to inviting them back again next year! <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tEd Roddy, Vice President, Key Bank\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Ashley Raber<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> Last night you guys were amazing...I laughed so hard I thought I was going to cry..and I think I kinda did sometimes lol. And it was awesome how it was so clean and it was still really funny, you really dont see that very much these days!..I hope Concordia invites you to come back soon! <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tAshley Raber, Concordia University, Nebraska\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Nancy Scrambler<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> I cannot remember ever laughing as much as I did watching The Panic Squad use their creative talents to entertain us. Their spontaneity, ability to engage the audience and handle all kinds of suggestions speaks both of their professional training and experienced acting. It was a hilarious evening and one not to be missed. A definite 10 out of 10! <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tNancy Scrambler, Executive Director, Crisis Pregnancy Centre of Vancouver\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Donna McBride<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> Our quarterly, national conferences have an average attendance of 1,500 -2,500 people. Over the past 15 years we have hired comedians, authors, musicians, athletes and motivational speakers from both Canada and the U.S. The Panic Squad is truly one-of-a-kind comedy and truly one of the best-received entertainers we've ever had! I will hire them again and never hesitate to give them an enthusiastic refererence! <\/em> \t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-client\">\r\n\t\t\tDonna McBride, Function Coordinator, Concept West, Calgary, AB\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><div class=\"wptww-quote\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wptww-avtar-image\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonial-content\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t<h4>Candace Gerzanich<\/h4>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wptww-testimonials-text\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>\r\n\t\t\t\t <em> I just have to say, you guys are absolutely hilarious. I don't normally laugh at clean humor, but I was laughing so hard that my stomach hurt. 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