Too Nice Women Gaulier

It has been genuinely engaging and enjoyable to read the articles selected for this improvisation class. It’s no surprise that “Boooorrriinng!!!” was entertaining as well; however, I found it strange. I value the lessons derived from the article, but I find Philippe Gaulier’s teaching methods to be excessive and avant-garde. If I’m being completely honest, I think the author’s writing style is a bit pretentious, which adds to the over-the-top atmosphere of the article (ex. “Gaulier quickly performs surgery on her soul”). However, I do not mean to suggest that the article was terrible or that I did not learn anything from it. The “A Too-Nice Women” section of the article describes a lady that Gaulier, the leadership guru, has asked …show more content…
First, a person’s timidity and disingenuousness can be communicated through their movements and demeanor. Most of the time a person’s body language is subconsciously registered by others. Still, body language is an important aspect in building social relationships. Therefore, it is an important feature of effective leadership. Secondly, letting go of inhibitions will help a person be a skilled leader. More importantly, letting go of inhibitions helps people live more freely and be more comfortable in their skin. When you let go of your self conscious restrictions you gain the courage to do the things that scare …show more content…
Trying to filter every thought is very exhausting. Improv has taught me that the free association thoughts I have are not inherently wrong. I’m usually not as afraid to say how I feel, and I’m able to sufficiently frame those thoughts. As for freedom of movement, I still have a ways to go. I’m not very conscious of the way I move and my physicalizations. It would be beneficial for me to use my body language more effectively in daily life. I need to continue to practice object work for improv. For some reason, it’s hard for me to picture an object as I’m miming. Still, those difficulties can be remedied with