We are:
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Dedicated to creating meaningful private coaching and corporate team-building events that are congruent with the goals and objectives of each client we work with.
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Committed to helping clients master and infuse the skills necessary to develop or strengthen interpersonal relationships, understand the importance of active listening, and build a culture that serves as a workplace foundation that encourages confidence and enthusiasm.​​​​​
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Your team will:
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Be better equipped to perform as a cohesive unit as a byproduct of strong interpersonal relationships.
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Be able to maneuver fast-changing workplace conditions as your organization scales and evolves, capitalize on favorable market conditions, and meet investor demands. And as a cohesive unit,
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Share a take-charge attitude initiated with confidence and enthusiasm.
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What makes us special:
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Each event is a highly customized experience which is designed by Yes And Innovations Founder & CEO, Brett Duggan.
Guaranteed to be energetic, engaging, and ultimately highly-effective, the Yes And Innovations’s private coaching and team building programs have helped hundreds of business professionals and organizations meet their objectives and goals in a uniquely fun and entertaining way.
Meet Founder,
Brett Duggan
Yes, and Innovations is the brainchild of Brett Duggan, who is a lead communication coach, workshop leader, and keynote speaker. He works with top Fortune 100 companies, startups, and exclusive clientele. He has trained corporate executives, managers, salespeople, doctors, and lawyers, supporting them to become the communicators that they want to be. He has trained national public speaking champions and award-winning actors and comedians. A professor of Acting and Improvisation at LSU, who is also an accomplished actor, comedian, filmmaker, and improviser. With over a decade of experience in training professionals, Brett has developed a proven system to improve public speaking, leadership communication, and creative problem-solving by imparting transferable skills from the arts. Join us to unlock your potential and take your skills to the next level.
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The Story Behind
"Yes and Innovations"
Yes and Innovations was named after the term and tool YES AND used by improvisers. Brett Duggan is a 30-year improviser and the founder of the Baton Rouge Improv Comedy Festival. He has improvised on ABC and Netflix. He started training improvisers in the early 1990s and later developed corporate training and workshops based on these transferable skills. The innovation developed over years of practice and the addition of other research into vocal training and human behavior. Here is a deeper explanation of why improv skills are helpful to everyone.
Improv, short for improvisation, is a style of live theater where performers create scenes and stories on the spot without a script. It involves quick thinking, adaptability, collaboration, and creativity. Improv is not just for actors; it has proven to be useful for training professionals in various fields, including executives, doctors, lawyers, and management leaders. Here are some reasons why improv is beneficial for communication and team-building in these professions:
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1. Enhances Communication Skills: Improv exercises require active listening, effective verbal and non-verbal communication, and the ability to think on your feet. By practicing improv, professionals can improve their ability to express ideas clearly, engage in active dialogue, and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and team members.
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2. Builds Adaptability and Resilience: Improv teaches individuals to embrace uncertainty and adapt to unexpected situations. This skill is valuable in professions that often require quick decision-making, problem-solving, and the ability to handle unexpected challenges. By practicing improv, professionals can become more comfortable with change and develop the resilience to navigate unforeseen circumstances.
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3. Fosters Creativity and Innovation: Improv encourages individuals to think creatively and outside the box. It helps professionals to generate new ideas, explore different perspectives, and find innovative solutions to problems. By engaging in improv exercises, professionals can unlock their creative potential and apply it to their work, leading to improved problem-solving and innovative thinking.
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4. Promotes Collaboration and Teamwork: Improv is a collaborative art form that relies on teamwork and trust. Through improv activities, professionals learn to work together, support each other's ideas, and build trust within their teams. This fosters a positive and inclusive team culture, improves collaboration, and strengthens relationships among team members.
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5. Develops Emotional Intelligence: Improv requires individuals to be aware of their own emotions and the emotions of others. By practicing improv, professionals can develop their emotional intelligence, which is essential for effective communication, conflict resolution, and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Overall, improv training can be highly beneficial for professionals in various fields, including executives, doctors, lawyers, and management leaders. It enhances communication skills, builds adaptability and resilience, fosters creativity and innovation, promotes collaboration and teamwork, and develops emotional intelligence. These skills are essential for success in the workplace and can significantly contribute to improved communication and team-building.