1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with fellow improviser and change-maker Kathy Klotz-Guest. Kathy’s career path is anything but boring. She went from being a rare female leader in Silicon Valley tech to blending her love of improv and comedy into transformational work with corporate teams. We talk about her journey, the power of “yes, and” in leading change, why vulnerability and honesty matter more than ever in the age of AI, and how embracing fun isn’t just good for morale - it’s good for business. If you're a leader navigating uncertainty, this conversation is a must-listen. Key Takeaways: How Kathy’s improv and stand-up background made her a better tech leader What it was like being one of the few women in Silicon Valley, and how she navigated the challenges Why corporate advice like “don’t be funny” hurts more than helps How to bring humanity back into leadership, especially during times of change The disconnect between how leaders think their teams feel about change - and how they actually feel Why “talking to your team” is the most obvious yet underused leadership tool Kathy’s favorite improv game for building communication and adaptability in teams Relevant Links: Kathy’s Website: KeepingItHuman.com Kathy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kathyklotzguest Kathy’s book: Stop Boring Me! Yes, And! With Avish Parashar https://sites.libsyn.com/546427 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38127315/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38127315