Frequently Asked
Questions.

For starters, I don't believe you can PowerPoint your way to better communication, confidence, or collaboration.

My approach is built around a simple idea: People learn best by doing, not just listening. Rather than spending most of our time talking about what makes a great communicator or collaborator, we actually practice those skills. Through interactive exercises, real-world scenarios, and a healthy dose of humor, people get to experiment, try new things, and learn from the experience.

I bring more than 20 years of experience in improvisation, along with a background in business, marketing, and coaching, to create experiences that are engaging, supportive, and genuinely useful.

Because there's a big difference between knowing you should speak up in a meeting and actually doing it. Or understanding the importance of listening and collaboration versus putting those skills into practice.

Whether we're working one-on-one or with an entire team, my goal is to help people build skills they can actually use, not just walk away with a bunch of notes they'll never look at again.

And hopefully have a whole lot of fun along the way.

Don't worry, nobody's going to make you perform stand-up comedy or pretend to be a chicken. (Unless you really want to be a chicken. In which case, who am I to stop you?)

While improvisation is a big part of my approach, the goal isn't to turn anyone into a performer. It's to use the principles of improv to build real-world skills like listening, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and confidence.

Some activities are inspired by improv games, while others are practical exercises and conversations tailored to your goals. Everything is designed to be accessible, supportive, and engaging, whether you're working with me one-on-one or participating in a workshop with your team.

No experience necessary. Just a willingness to try something new!

Well, that depends on you! No two people are exactly alike, and neither are my coaching sessions.

We'll start by getting clear on your goals, what's working, what's getting in your way, and where you'd like to grow. From there, we'll work together on building the skills and confidence to get you where you want to go.

And we won't just sit around talking about it! Depending on your goals, we might practice a big presentation, role-play a tricky conversation, work through a challenge, or use improv-inspired exercises to help you think on your feet and get out of your own way.

My sessions are a mix of practical tools, honest conversations, hands-on practice, and probably a few laughs along the way.

The goal? To help you make real progress and walk away with skills you can actually put to use in your everyday life.

For starters, expect a lot less sitting around listening to someone talk at you and a lot more actually doing stuff!

Every session is designed around your organization's unique needs, goals, and people. I'll get to know your team, what makes them tick, and what you're hoping to accomplish. Even if I've delivered the same topic a dozen times, your experience won't be a carbon copy of someone else's. No cookie-cutter workshops here!

The level of interaction depends on the format and group size, but whether I'm speaking to 20 people or 200, my goal is to create a supportive, engaging experience where people feel comfortable jumping in, trying new things, and maybe even surprising themselves.

Will there be laughter? Oh, absolutely.

But you'll also walk away with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and skills you can put to use long after we've said our goodbyes.

How much time have you got? Kidding. Sort of.

My interactive keynotes start at 60 minutes, with most workshops running around 2–3 hours. But I'm also available for full-day experiences, weekend retreats, and ongoing engagements where we work together weekly or monthly.

Whether you've got an hour or an entire weekend, we'll find the sweet spot that works for your group, your goals, and your schedule.

You bet! I'm based in Chicago, but I'm always up for a little adventure and happy to travel for the right opportunity.

I also offer virtual workshops, although I'll be the first to tell you that in-person is where the real magic happens. There's just something about being in the same room, feeding off each other's energy, and laughing together that you can't quite replicate through a screen.

That said, virtual can absolutely work, too! I'll make sure the experience is interactive, engaging, and a whole lot more interesting than another Zoom meeting that could've been an email.

Well, that depends on what we're cooking up!

Pricing varies based on the type of engagement, whether it's a keynote, an interactive workshop, a multi-session experience, or individual coaching.

Since no two clients or organizations have exactly the same needs, I like to start with a conversation about what you're looking for, what your goals are, and how we can make the most of our time together.

From there, I'll put together a proposal or recommend an option that makes sense for you. No surprises, no mystery math.

Do you need a little flexibility with payments? Depending on the type of engagement, installment options may be available. Just ask!

Easy peasy!

Just reach out through my contact form and tell me a little about what you're looking for. Whether you're planning a workshop, booking a speaker, or exploring individual coaching, we'll start with a conversation to see if we're a good fit.

We'll talk about your goals, answer any questions, and figure out what makes the most sense for you or your team.

No pressure, no awkward sales pitch. Just a good old-fashioned conversation about what's possible.

Let's chat!

I grew up surrounded by smart, capable women who had learned to put everyone else's needs before their own. Women who made themselves smaller, kept the peace, and rarely felt empowered to ask for what they wanted or needed.

And for a long time, I followed some of those same patterns myself.

It took years of personal growth, unlearning, and finding my own voice to realize just how much those patterns had shaped me. And once I started breaking free of them, I began noticing them everywhere.

In incredibly talented women who second-guessed their ideas, downplayed their accomplishments, apologized for taking up space, or waited for permission to go after what they wanted.

Women who had so much to offer but didn't always see it in themselves.

Meanwhile, I'd spent years working in business, marketing, and creative industries, alongside more than 20 years studying, performing, and teaching improvisation. And I started to see how the skills I'd developed through improv could help people break out of those patterns.

Because improv teaches us to trust ourselves, embrace uncertainty, listen, collaborate, recover from mistakes, and stop worrying so much about getting everything "right."

And that's how You, Yes! Coaching came to be.

I wanted to create a space where people, especially women, could quiet that inner critic, reconnect with their own voices, and show up more fully in their work and their lives.

Because when we stop making ourselves smaller, the impact goes far beyond us. It changes how we lead, how we communicate, how we connect with others, and what we believe is possible.

And I think the world could use a whole lot more of that.