Become a Memorable Speaker Through the Art of Improv (Vancouver)

With Ingrid Broussillon

November 4 - 5, 2026

Book now and get 10% off accommodation prices. Offer valid until Aug 5, 2026.

Date and Time Details:
Program begins: November 4, 2026 6:30pm
Program ends: November 5, 2026 1:30pm

Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Room 1420

Address: 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3

Contact: Meg Powers
meg@hollyhock.ca

Material Fee: This program has an additional $20 fee for materials.

Scholarships: Hollyhock programs are enriched by welcoming a multitude of voices and experiences that reflect global plurality. The Hollyhock scholarship program is one of the key strategies we employ to expand program access to underrepresented and marginalized communities. Learn more and apply.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel more than 14 days before the start of the program, you'll be refunded the balance less $50 or 50% of the ticketing price (whichever is less) for a processing fee. No refunds or credits within 14 days of program start. Please see Full Terms and Conditions for more information.

Tuition
  • CAD $620.00 – Program Price

Join Ingrid Broussillon for a workshop that uses the power of improv to help speakers connect more authentically and confidently with any audience.

What makes a speaker truly memorable? It’s not perfect slides. It’s not memorizing every word.

It’s presence, authenticity… and the ability to stay connected even when things don’t go exactly as planned.

This workshop is designed to be light, energizing, and interactive. Expect laughter, creativity, and practical insights you can immediately apply to presentations, meetings, or any situation where you want your voice to have impact. Participants will discover how the principles of improvisation can transform the way they speak, present, and connect with an audience.

Through fun and practical improv exercises, participants will explore tools that help them become more present, confident, and memorable when speaking. Improv teaches us how to listen deeply, think on our feet, embrace mistakes, and connect authentically, all essential skills for powerful communication.

Participants will experiment with playful exercises that help reduce the fear of public speaking while strengthening presence, storytelling, and audience connection. By stepping outside of perfection and into curiosity and play, speakers often discover that their most memorable moments come from authenticity and spontaneity.

No improv or public speaking experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to play.

By the end of the session, participants often discover that becoming a memorable speaker is less about being perfect… and more about being present.

What You’ll Gain

  • Build confidence and presence when speaking in front of others
  • Learn improv techniques that help them think on their feet and adapt to unexpected moments
  • Discover how authenticity and playfulness can make their message more memorable
  • Practice listening and responding in ways that create stronger connection with an audience
  • Develop tools to transform nerves into energy and engagement

What You’ll Experience

  • Interactive improv exercises
  • Short storytelling activities
  • Speaking and presence exercises
  • Small group and partner activities
  • Playful exercises designed to practice spontaneity and connection

Material Fee

Additional supply costs ($25 CAD) for this program are included in the tuition.

Schedule

The workshop will run from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily

 

Testimonials

We recently had the pleasure of working with Ingrid to lead a workshop on interview skills and public speaking for our clients, and the feedback has been very positive. Ingrid brought an incredible amount of energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to the session, creating an engaging and uplifting environment from start to finish. She has a natural ability to connect with people, putting even the most nervous participants at ease. Her positive energy was truly contagious, fostering an atmosphere where everyone felt motivated to participate, engage, and learn…Past participant

“Ingrid is an incredible speaker and facilitator. I had the privilege of attending one of her workshops recently. She has the ability to convey complex concepts with very simple words. Her facilitation was engaging, inclusive, and deeply insightful. Ingrid created a safe space where everyone felt heard, seen, and validated. The experience was truly transformative and I have to say her energy is just phenomenal.” Past participant

“I am the CEO of Small Business BC. We have followed Ingrid since she won the Premier’s People’s Choice Award at the Small Business BC Annual Awards in 2019. Ingrid led an improv/speaker training course at our office and she was as phenomenal as I would have expected. Ingrid is engaging, fun and extremely knowledgable about her craft. The attendees at our team event really had a good time and we all learned something new to apply to our own public speaking skills that day. I highly recommend Ingrid for your team events!” Past participant

About the Presenter

Ingrid Broussillon

Ingrid Broussillon is an award-winning entrepreneur, workshop facilitator, and storyteller originally from Guadeloupe, in the Caribbean. She is the founder of The WoW Culture and Griottes Polyglottes Scty, two organizations using improv, theatre, and storytelling as powerful tools for social impact, confidence-building, and cultural inclusion. What started as a personal quest to overcome language barriers […]

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