The Confidence Gap
Curing the Epidemic of Awkwardness—and Developing the Leaders You Need.
A funny, practical experience that helps talented people move through discomfort and communicate with confidence.
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Help your next leaders step forward.
Talented employees can hesitate when leadership calls for visibility, difficult conversations, or an imperfect answer in real time. When they stay silent or get overlooked, organizations lose the leaders they need.
Brett combines comedy, storytelling, applied improvisation, and audience participation so emerging leaders can practice the moments that usually make them hesitate.
- Speak with confidence before feeling completely ready.
- Handle uncomfortable conversations without withdrawing.
- Stay present and adaptable when leadership goes off-script.
- Build trust and connection.
Confidence grows through practice. Our proprietary NeuroSpontaneity™ framework combines applied improvisation, performance psychology, and communication practice.
From comedy stages to classrooms and boardrooms.
Brett is a former stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, filmmaker, LSU professor of theatre, and organizational facilitator with more than 12 years of experience coaching leaders and working with teams.
As founder of Yes And Innovations, he turns the principles of live performance into practical tools for work and life when things don’t follow the script.
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Designed for high-potential employees, new managers, and emerging leaders. Available as a keynote, interactive keynote, or extended workshop, with practical communication tools and live audience participation.
For the detailed YAI keynote offering and audience FAQs, visit Ending the Epidemic of Awkwardness.
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