Think on Your Feet: Improv Skills for Interviews, Networking, and Career Success

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Time: Nov 12, 2026 10:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Place: Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place, Saratoga, CA 95070 US Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87127867286?pwd=R673lowlNhSxSU5kFe3BTDRRA03JPr.1 Overview of Topic: How often have you been caught off guard by an interview question, struggled to keep a networking conversation going, or thought of the perfect response only after the conversation ended? The ability to think on your feet is a skill you can learn and strengthen. In this engaging, hands-on workshop, presentation skills coach Elaine Lung introduces practical techniques from improvisational theater to help you respond confidently, communicate clearly, and connect with others, even when you do not know what to say next. Through simple exercises and real-world examples, you will practice staying present, listening, responding to unexpected questions, using “Yes, And” to build conversations, and recovering gracefully when your mind goes blank. Apply these skills to interviews, networking, and everyday professional conversations. No improv experience is necessary. Come ready to participate, laugh, learn, and leave with practical tools you can use right away. Speaker’s Bio: Elaine Lung is a presentation skills coach who helps professionals speak with confidence, clarity, and connection. Her secret sauce is applied improv. By combining practical presentation techniques with improvisational exercises, Elaine helps people think on their feet, handle unexpected questions, and communicate naturally, even under pressure. A Certified World Class Speaking Coach and Distinguished Toastmaster, Elaine serves on the board of NSA Northern California and co-founded Silicon Valley ImprovMasters Toastmasters club. With a background in engineering and corporate IT, Elaine brings a practical, real-world approach to communication training. Her interactive workshops help participants build skills they can use immediately. Learn more at ElaineLung.com. Physical Venue: The entrance to Richard’s Hall at SFC is near the intersection of LG Saratoga Rd and Oak Place. Saratoga Federated Church 20390 Park Place Saratoga, CA 95070 United States Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87127867286?pwd=R673lowlNhSxSU5kFe3BTDRRA03JPr.1 Join and take notes https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87127867286?pwd=R673lowlNhSxSU5kFe3BTDRRA03JPr.1&mynotes=on Meeting ID: 871 2786 7286 Passcode: 178055 --- One tap mobile --- Join by SIP Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/87127867286/invitations?signature=zqBV79AnYnO4JBvv4_-0ljH2zWb61K4okf8GEOKVgw0

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