Angie Wakeman: the joy of clowning around in life (#49)

Candour Communication Podcast

1:33 - being present rather than prepared.

4:26 - the moments that happen when we're present.

6:04 - being in the moment allows you to interact with your audience.

7:56 - does the costume help to lower inhibitions?

9:43 - curiosity, empathy and naivete.

11:28 - training yourself to see as if it was your first time seeing.

14:00 - how did clowning start for Angie?

16:23 - clowning is vulnerable and authentic.

24:10 - how Angie's previous careers helped with clowning.

27:31 - clowning in the corporate environment.

32:10 - you are more than the role you perform.

34:23 - the value of staying in the mess.

36:50 - those moments of stuck aren't real.

38:32 - making the time and space to play.

39:53 - status games.

45:23 - clowns play, they don't act.

46:22 - overthinking makes us perform worse.

48:18 - the role of the court jester.

51:22 - how the class transforms through clowning.

56:51 - we connect through our imperfections.

1:00:02 - connect with Angie.

You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/angie-wakeman/