Using Improv Theatre to Think On Your Feet & Elevate Decision-Making Under Pressure

Mastering the Art of Thinking on Your Feet

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable work environment, the ability to make confident, effective decisions under pressure is a critical skill. This dynamic one-day workshop combines the principles of improvisational theatre with proven decision-making strategies, helping you respond with clarity and creativity in high-pressure scenarios. Through interactive exercises and real-world simulations, participants will enhance their mental agility, adaptability, and ability to think on their feet in challenging situations such as important meetings, presentations, or unforeseen problems.

Enhancing Decision-Making Skills Through Improv Techniques

This course provides a unique blend of creativity and structure, teaching you how to apply improvisation techniques to decision-making. Participants will learn to embrace uncertainty, communicate effectively, and adapt quickly while staying focused on achieving results. By the end of the workshop, you will have gained actionable insights and practical tools to elevate your decision-making capabilities, improve teamwork, and thrive under pressure.

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Build a solid foundation in key decision-making styles and principles for high-pressure environments.
• Leverage improvisational theatre techniques to adapt creatively and respond effectively in uncertain scenarios.
• Apply a structured, four-step decision-making model to assess situations, evaluate options, and deliver sound decisions under time constraints.
• Incorporate creative problem-solving strategies, including brainstorming and lateral thinking, to approach complex challenges innovatively.
• Organize thoughts and present confidently in unplanned or high-pressure situations, ensuring clarity and poise.

This course is perfect for:

• Corporate Professionals and Team Leaders – Professionals who often find themselves navigating tight deadlines, unplanned challenges, and critical decision points that require them to think swiftly and confidently.
• Middle Managers and Supervisors – Those in supervisory roles who need to quickly assess situations, guide their teams, and make effective decisions under pressure, ensuring productivity and efficiency.
• Aspiring Managers and Future Leaders – Professionals aspiring to move into leadership roles and who want to develop key decision-making and problem-solving skills to handle dynamic business environments confidently.
• Anyone That Wants to Improve their Crisis Management Skills – Ideal for individuals aiming to boost their ability to communicate clearly, stay calm, and make informed choices in high-stress situations.

“Hazriq Idrus is a great, competent and entertaining speaker. He provided an outstanding presentation at a Kaplan Singapore - University of Essex symposium earlier this year. I highly recommend Hazriq.”

~ Dr Jurgen Rudolph | Head of Research, Senior Lecturer | Kaplan Higher Education, Singapore

“Hazriq has changed my perspective in creative thinking and leadership. He made us curious on how we can incorporate creativity in a rigid work sector such as educational management and technology. (Surprised) at how easy it is to apply creativity in our work. Since then, I teach my course mates and colleagues the same technique so our meetings will be much more efficient.”

~ Diyana Tojiman | MA Candidate | Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

“As MC / Event Host at a recent Singapore conference with approximately 220 academics and working professionals, Hazriq Idrus was third speaker on our five speaker event agenda. Hazriq had a wonderful presence as a speaker who easily engaged the audience with his 'Language of Creativity' message. His timing was spot on with this TEDx style presentation which helped me as MC keep our event on track. I highly recommend Hazriq to help listeners use creativity to live happier lives and something he can speak about if you engage him to speak at your future events.”

~ Rob Salisbury | Event MC | Strategic Resources, Australia

"... Thank you for teaching me such a simple and fun way of speaking in public. As I mentioned to you when we met, I was getting ready for my big day. I knew I wanted to say something, at least to thank my guests. And so the time came and I found myself delivering my simple message in a calm and natural way. I grabbed that mic and I started talking! I thought I was going to get very nervous, but I didn't! I practiced mentally and used pauses, and looking at different parts and people in the audience. .... And for that, I have to Thank You Hazriq. I have no doubt that when the time comes, I'll be seeking your assistance again."

~ Ms Maitte Cruz | Counsellor | Public Speaking Coachee

"My work with Hazriq Idrus aimed to increase my confidence and the dramatic aspects in my presentations at the recently-concluded Toastmasters International's inter-division competition. I was thrilled that after the coaching sessions, not only did my presentation styles were brought up a notch, but I also won the Top Prize in that annual competition! What I appreciated most from Hazriq was his professionalism and his acumen in the presentation and public speaking field. He's a no-nonsense coach with a high threshold of patience (with my antics!) yet firm in his delivery to meet, and exceeded, the desired outcome."

~ Suhail Abdul Hamid | Technical Professional | Public Speaking Coachee

Hazriq Idrus – Expert in Creative Leadership and Improvisational Thinking

Hazriq Idrus is a seasoned stage actor turned professional speaker and trainer with a passion for combining creativity, leadership, and communication. The author of The Stage Fright Antidote! and Creative Leadership, Hazriq is a recognized authority on using improvisational theatre principles to elevate decision-making and collaboration in professional settings.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media Management from the University of South Australia, Hazriq has over 18 years of experience impacting more than 10,000 learners across diverse industries, including BMW, Petronas, and Starhub. His engaging workshops are renowned for their experiential and practical approach, empowering participants to tackle challenges with confidence and creativity.

Hazriq’s expertise has been featured in media outlets such as The Straits Times, Radio 938Live, and The Brunei Times. He is also an Associate Lecturer in Innovation and Design Thinking at a local polytechnic in Singapore. Hazriq continues to perform and refine his craft, ensuring his workshops are infused with cutting-edge insights into creative problem-solving and adaptive thinking.

Accreditations at a glance:

• BA Communications and Media Management, University of South Australia
• Diploma in Business (Corporate Communications & Human Resource), Temasek Polytechnic
• Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) certification, WDA
• Certified Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, IBM, USA
• Certified Practitioner of Human-Centric Design, LUMA Institute
• Certified Agile Professional, ICAgile, USA
• Certified Agile Leadership Essentials, Scrum Alliance, USA
• Certified Agile Leadership Teams, Scrum Alliance, USA
• Certified DiSC Behavioural Consultant, Institute of Motivational Living, USA
• Certificate of Educational Studies (Public Speaking), College of Teachers, UK
• Certified Service Provider (CSP), Workforce Devt Agency (WDA)
• Certificate in Creative Leadership, Cannes Lions