EP 133: Second City’s Kelly Leonard is on with YES... And...

Denise DiGrigoli is joined by Kelly Leonard as he shares his story of growth, change, unexpected tragedy, and the transformation that has followed. Plus, we enjoy a few fav improv exercises, along the way. This session really moved me forward. I hope it does that same for you. Kelly Leonard is the Vice President of Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City. His book, “Yes, And,” was published to critical acclaim by HarperCollins. Kelly has spoken at Aspen Ideas Festival, Microsoft, DDB, TEDx Broadway and has guest lectured at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and The Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. He hosts the podcast “Getting to Yes, And” for WGN Radio. For over twenty years, he oversaw Second City’s live theatrical divisions working with such talent as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, Keegan Michael Key and others. He and his wife Anne Libera were awarded the Creative Voice Award in 2019 by Arts Alliance Illinois Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, and sharing! If you just found me, welcome! And if you're a regular listener, welcome back! This is where I interview some fascinating people from all walks, from well-known to not-so-known, entrepreneurs to creatives, performers, and athletes—forward-thinking individuals, people who found the silver lining in their fiascos and life's challenges, and can laugh with it! It’s business & life hacks, the real beans! Fresh ideas to inspire you and help you #move forward. Make us a pit stop, a well-deserved coffee break. We’re real! Unedited. Authentic. Like coffee with a friend, conversations, stories you can trust, infused with humor! We tape live in short formats, 27 or 36 minutes max because we have stuff to do! To find out more about me and the creative services I offer, visit DeniseDiGrigoli.com after the show! Stay connected with Denise: Visit www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com to learn more about Denise and my consulting services View episodes on YouTube Here > https://www.youtube.com/@MavsCoffeeClarity Follow Denise on Instagram Here > https://www.instagram.com/denise_digrigoli/ Engage with Mav’s Coffee Clarity with Denise on Instagram Here > https://www.instagram.com/mavscoffeeclarity/ Connect with Denise on TikTok Here > https://www.tiktok.com/@mavscoffeeclarity Subscribe to Denise’s newsletter at www.DeniseDiGrigoli.com