n n Think on Your Feet] is a helpful mavens guide ideal for anyone who views a podium with fear and trembling.--Publishers Weeklyn nGet out of your own way n nOur professional lives are full of situations outside of our control. A job interviewer asks a question out of left field. A coworker puts you on the spot in front of the boss. Your PowerPoint presentation crashes at a critical moment. n nMost people react to the unexpected with anxiety and unease. We get rattled, stumble over our words, and overthink the situation. Others, though, handle it with self-assurance and aplomb. They gain a sense of empowerment and energy when the pressure is on. n nLike great improv actors, theyre able to think on their feet.n nThe great thing is, improv isnt about winging it or flying by the seat of your pants; improv at its core is about listening and responding. Its based on rules and techniques, and it taps directly into your soft communication skills. By incorporating it into your prep work for professional situations, youll learn how to retrain your brain for the unexpected and get out of your own way in those unexpected--and expected--professional situations. Practicing improv isnt about being funny. Instead, its about developing the mental agility to spin any surprise in your favor and to communicate with confidence.n nFilled with engaging improv activities, this interactive guide will ensure you never come away from a tough moment pondering the woulda, coulda, shoulda again. Youll learn how to nurture your personal style for communicating in every professional situation. From effective listening in the office, giving presentations, and leading meetings to negotiating a raise, acing an interview, and more, youll start communicating with confidence and stop letting the unexpected hold you back. Take your workplace communication--and your career--to the next level by mastering the art of Thinking on Your Feet. nn