Paul Mone

About Me

I'm the Creative Director of Belfast Improv, an organisation that trains and coaches improvisers, and produces improv comedy shows in Belfast and farther afield.As an actor I've been lucky to work in a number of TV shows, as well as a few short films - two of which had had improvised dialogue!The greatest joy in my life is performing and teaching improvised comedy. I've taught across Ireland and the UK, the US, Europe and Asia, and have been fortunate enough to share a stage with International Improv luminaries Joe Bill, Neil Curran, Katy Schutte, Jim Fishwick, Jay Wang, Monica Gaga, Jonathan Pitts, and Luana Proença among others.I also work as both an organiser and consultant on Political Theory, and have recently written a number of essays on Critical Theory, which are linked on the home page.Follow me on socials, or drop me a line if you'd like to work with me!Bisous!

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Improv

I'm the Creative Director of Belfast Improv, an organisation that trains and coaches improvisers, and produces improv comedy shows in Belfast and farther afield.The greatest joy in my life is performing and teaching improvised comedy. I've taught across Ireland and the UK, the US, Europe and Asia, and have been fortunate enough to share a stage with International Improv luminaries Joe Bill, Neil Curran, Katy Schutte, Jim Fishwick, Jay Wang, Monica Gaga, Jonathan Pitts, and Luana Proença among others.You can find out more at Belfast Improv, or check out Improv events in Belfast here. I perform at least twice a month so chances are you'll see me there.

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Contact

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All of Paul's workshops are completely tailored to his client's needs. The workshops below are examples of the most popular workshops, which can be customised based on requirements. All workshops are available as either half-day or full day workshops, or as long-term engagements.

TESTIMONALS

"Paul's Public Speaking course was absolutely invaluable to our student entrepreneurs. From mindset to tips on body language, there were a huge amount of simple but effective tips."- Jessamyn Fairfield, Ideas Lab, University of Galway"We brought Paul in to work with our Effective Leaders group, the result of which was a challenging and empowering day that made a huge impact on the team. We can't wait to work with him again."- Pam Steyn, Effective Leaders Coach, Henderson Group"Paul was asked in to facilitate a Team-Building workshop on one of our company-wide training days, and the result was a fun and energizing morning that got us all going. The group was buzzing for the rest of the day."- Rachel Coulter, Manager, Outform Consultancy"This training session [Public Speaking] for Senior Consultants was excellent - we were all talking about how helpful it was for both team meetings and big presentations."- Ashley Rosen, Chief of Staff and Senior Consultant at Deloitte Belfast"Paul's creativity workshops are so enjoyable that you don't realise the learning that's happening. Students and Lecturers get a lot out of these sessions."- Deirdre Lynskey, Student Development Manager, Queen's University Belfast"Paul has come in to work with our schools over a dozen times in the past year, and the results are always the same - engaged students, happy teachers, and excellent feedback."- Cormac Venney, Founder, HIP Psychology

Effective Public Speaking

A great presentation starts with a positive mindset.This interactive session is designed to improve how participants engage with audiences, and get them thinking differently about how they approach speaking engagements, whether it be an informal gathering or a large-group presentation.Public speaking can make people anxious, and they can carry these feelings into their meeting, making it less personally enjoyable and less publicly effective. With a few small changes in how we frame the task of speaking, we can make the experience more enjoyable and more effective - for ourselves and our audience.Being confident in your content is important, but being clear and engaging is of equal value. We'll cover the key ways in which you can make your presentations more engaging to your audience. We’ll look at how to structure your thoughts, and how to use your body language and voice to better communicate your ideas.

Team Building / Skills for teams and leaders

We spend most of our lives embedded within groups and teams, making teamwork skills crucial for success in work and at play.This workshop functions as a way to deepen the bonds that a team already have, or to create a sense of camaraderie among new teams.Participants get a fresh look at listening skills, group dynamics, and individual self-confidence, and learn concrete ways to apply these to the teams they are in.Paul's team-building workshops use improvisation to develop relationships between team members, and to encourage listening and respect for other's ideas. This workshop is adapted based on whether the focus is on developing specific skills for team leaders, or developing relationships between existing teams.

Creativity in Practice

Creativity is a highly sought after skill in today's workplace, whether it be an ability to innovate on a product range, or apply a unique approach to a problem.In this workshop, Paul will take participants through a variety of exercises designed to stimulate creativity, as well as to frame creativity as as informed practice or mindset, as opposed to an inherent quality in people.As a professional improviser, Paul will share lessons from stage performance and apply them to the day-to-day work of the participants.

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