Be Obvious: Stop Working So Hard To Be Creative: Brad Robertson and Shelley Darcy at TEDxBend

Brad Robertson and Shelley Darcy are the brainchildren of a unique project that blends business and art to help companies like Disney, Nike and Intel create and relate more effectively. On Your Feet uses improvisational theater and other nontraditional tools to teach leadership development, communication, team building and other skills for business success. Robertson began his career as the owner of a successful shaved ice company and later served as the Director of the Business Outreach Program at Portland State University. Darcy, a professional improv writer, performer and sketch comedian has worked with Second City LA, The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade and Big News, one of L.A.'s longest running live-sketch comedy shows.

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