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title: "Podcast : Lessons from the world of improvisation"
description: "Neil Mullarkey talks about the lessons that a business can take from the world of improvisation | London Speaker Bureau"
url: "https://londonspeakerbureau.com/podcasts/lessons-from-the-world-of-improvisation/"
language: "en-GB"
updated: "2021-03-22"
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# Lessons from the world of improvisation

**Each week, our colleague Maria Franzoni invites one of our keynote speakers to discuss their life, work, current projects and passions. We hope that hearing more about them will allow you to get a better understanding of who they are.**

This week Maria’s guest on the show is Neil Mullarkey. Neil tells us why after studying economics he went into comedy where he met Mike Myres who introduced him to improvisation. Neil talks about the lessons that a business can take from the world of improvisation.

*Please welcome **Neil Mullarkey***

[![Neil Mullarkey Keynote Speaker](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Neil-Mullarkey-Keynote-Speaker.jpg)](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/neil-mullarkey.md)

**Neil Mullarkey** – Guest

Neil studied economics, social and political science at Cambridge University, where he was also president of the famous dramatic club, The Footlights. In 1985, he co-founded the London Comedy Store Players with Canadian-American comedian Mike Myers. Neil’s credits include “Whose Line Is It Anyway”, “I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue”, “Have I Got News for You”, “QI”, and two Austin Powers movies. Since 1999 he has been bringing theatre skills, in particular, improvisation, into the world of business. His work has taken him to 24 countries. Neil is currently a visiting lecturer at Cass Business School, City University. Neil’s book, “Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills,” was published in October 2017.

[View profile](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/neil-mullarkey.md)

[![Maria Franzoni Keynote Speaker](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Maria-Franzoni-Keynote-Speaker.jpg)](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/maria-franzoni.md)

**Maria Franzoni** – Host

Maria Franzoni is one of the most experienced speaker bookers in Europe and a recognised speaking industry expert. She has been a part of the London Speaker Bureau since 2000 & is the founder of MFL, a licensed office of London Speaker Bureau.

[View profile](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/maria-franzoni.md)

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