<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Railway City Improv]]></title><description><![CDATA[Railway City Improv]]></description><link>https://www.railwaycityimprov.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:33:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.railwaycityimprov.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Building Your Resilience in a Lonely World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our workshops and courses are designed as your "Social Gym." Here, you'll engage in structured exercises that gently push you beyond your comfort zone, building resilience and agility in your interactions. You'll practice active listening, not as a theory, but as a dynamic skill that deepens understanding. ]]></description><link>https://www.railwaycityimprov.ca/post/building-your-resilience-in-a-lonely-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69679fd3bbaf501a67d82e50</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:55:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01597a_45c3759ad7564dfca4919e6f6ded9940~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_727,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Bakker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The "Micro-Dose" Entry: Try Before You Commit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think of it like sampling a gourmet meal before ordering the full course, or taking a test drive before buying a car. Our "Micro-Dose" sessions are designed to deliver a potent, impactful taste of what we offer in a compact timeframe—typically 90 minutes to a few hours. 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Bryan Baker sits down with Dean Anderson on Stirring Strength to discuss how "Yes, And" logic serves as a powerful antidote to anxiety and a secret weapon for professional success.]]></description><link>https://www.railwaycityimprov.ca/post/the-defibrillator-for-the-anxious-brain-why-improv-is-the-future-of-social-fitness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69777cce8aff15125e7b1fd7</guid><category><![CDATA[Corporate Services]]></category><category><![CDATA[Comedy Improv Sessions]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:43:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/DBPb2Sv_Mkk?si=lwR47lhfG8IIuBBU" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Bryan Bakker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The "No-Joke" Guarantee: Serious Skills, No Stage Fright]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era where social anxiety is on the rise and vulnerability feels increasingly risky, the idea of being "wacky" on command is a non-starter for many professionals and individuals seeking personal growth. 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Comedy improv is the unexpected secret weapon, teaching active listening, quick thinking, and instant rapport. It transforms reps into problem-solvers, building confidence and resilience. Leaders like Howard Schultz value its flexibility. Railway City Improv's training hardwires these human skills, fostering connected, successful sales teams. 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