Listen "Yes, and: Improv and communication that connects (with Tyler Dean Kempf from The Second City)"
Episode Synopsis
Today, we sit down with Tyler Dean Kempf — a director, writer, and teacher from The Second City — to explore how improvisational theater intersects with neurodivergent thinking. Tyler shares his late ADHD diagnosis at 40 and how improv gave him tools to understand and embrace his brain.Whether you’re neurodivergent or managing a diverse team, Tyler offers a fresh perspective on listening, collaboration, and creating space for different minds to thrive — on stage, at work, and beyond.Timestamps: (02:45) How the principles of improv can help businesses(06:37) Tyler’s ADHD diagnosis and what led to it(09:42) Talking about neurodivergence at work(14:25) What improv really is — and what it’s notFor a transcript and more resources, visit Minds at Work on Understood.org. You can also email us at [email protected].
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Explore Through My Eyes today. Step into the world of three kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia — helping you see differently so you can act differently.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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