Leading in the Moment: The “Yes, And” Communication Skills Used by High-Performing Teams
Everyday interactions require clarity, trust, and the ability to adapt when things don’t go as planned. Whether at work, at home, or in the community, the way people listen, respond, and build on one another’s ideas directly shapes relationships, outcomes, and momentum.
This interactive keynote brings the principles of improvisation into real-world communication and leadership challenges. Participants experience how agreement builds connection, how presence improves listening, and how intentional responses create greater adaptability, trust, and collaboration.
Rather than relying on scripts, formulas, or “perfect answers,” this session focuses on developing the ability to respond effectively in real time. Through engaging demonstrations and participation, attendees see how small shifts in communication can dramatically improve teamwork, reduce friction, and unlock more creative problem-solving.
Participants leave with practical, memorable tools they can immediately apply to communicate more clearly, strengthen relationships, and navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Named one of MSN.com’s Top 10 Speakers to Follow in 2025, Jon Colby has been empowering people all over the world with improv for over 27 years. From presenting to performing, his engaging and interactive approach has successfully helped audiences across the world to be better communicators, leaders, teammates, salespeople, and even [insert your job title here].
Colby combines his master’s in education and his background in theatre to craft a meaningful and interactive experience where audiences have the opportunity to apply what they learn.
As a graduate from the world-famous Second City Conservatory comedy program and an educator with 15 years of classroom experience, he is able to keep an audience laughing while sharing practical knowledge that can be put to use right away. He has motivated and entertained hundreds of clients, including some of the nation’s top companies and organizations, as a keynote speaker.
