Harness the Power of Applied Improv.
Transformative Leadership skills
Everyone benefits from collaboration and creativity, but many teams get stuck. Improv and facilitation training has been shown to help people become more flexible, connected leaders.
Koppett is a a globally-recognized organizational development company that blends traditional tools with proven improvisation and storytelling techniques that enhance individual and group performance. Our expert communication, teamwork, and creativity programs are practical, engaging and customized, delivered in formats that suit client needs. From off-sites, to workshops, keynotes and more — there’s a reason people trust Koppett to help them take their teams to the next level.
New. World’s 1st Applied Improvisation Online training Course
Kat Koppett and Bård Brænde are leading applied improvisation practitioners. After more than a decade of collaboration they translated years of live facilitation, leadership training, and applied improv practice into a dynamic, accessible, and premium online learning experience.
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New! Training to imagine 3rd Edition
The seminal work Training to Imagine is recognized for codifying and legitimizing the field of applied improvisation.
This updated edition published in Q4 2025 includes new stories, applications, and activities written and tested by Kat Koppett, one of the field’s pioneering founders and most respected thought leaders.
What we do.
We use story and improvisation to build resilient and creative leaders with exceptional communication skills. Our deliveries are highly customized to meet your specific goals and parameters. Most programs can be delivered in person or virtually.
Strengthens your creativity and collaboration with techniques and exercises proven to add muscle to your core leadership skills.
How we do it.
Programs
Explore our Programs to find a wide range of interactive, customizable workshops and sessions from leadership development and communication skills to team alignment, improv-based learning, storytelling, and practical organizational tools designed to build connection, creativity, and performance across your organization.
Keynotes
Discover our inspiring and interactive keynote sessions that blend improvisation, storytelling, and leadership insight to help your team build agility, deepen connection, and lead with confidence.
Additional Offers
Explore our Additional Offers to discover flexible, customized offerings—from facilitation and coaching to team building and virtual experiences—designed to deepen connection, spark creativity, and support your organization’s unique goals.
Testimonials.
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"I continue to be impressed at how nimbly [Koppett] were able to lead discussions and deliver salient feedback and great perspectives, demonstrating great understanding of the subject matter and excellent facilitation skills."
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"Koppett provided the perfect amount of levity and succeeded in helping attendees relax and use their imaginations to visualize challenging situations through new lenses of exploration."
Helene Rosenhouse-Romeo, Provider
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"Kat has a unique mix of backgrounds that allow her to add value in many different ways. Whether she is running management training, facilitating strategy sessions, or coaching senior executives, her work with us has provided practical solutions, insight, and motivation. She has had a significant impact on our developing culture."
Tobey Fitch, Head of People
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"Our experience with Kat Koppett greatly exceeded our expectations. Our audience was a diverse group ranging from individuals who had never facilitated before to those who are extremely effective facilitators. Each of them walked away with many new skills that they could turn around and apply immediately. I would recommend Kat to any organization looking for an engaging and valuable skill-building experience."
Natalie Wu, USA Leadership Development
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"The SAIL Institute has been partnering with the Koppett team for several years, and each engagement is designed with us in mind, meets the mutually agreed upon learning objectives and is FUN! I look forward to planning organizational and leadership development workshops with Kat and her team because they are amazingly talented and a joy to work with."
Carolyn J. Mattiske, Director of SAIL Institute & Organizational Development
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"Our members and guests were truly energized by this creative and entertaining session and I happily recommend the services of Koppett for your training needs or for a motivational team-building exercise."
Will Trevor, President
About
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Founded more than 20 years ago, Koppett is the gold standard in applied improvisation trainings and workshops, and is renowned for developing programs to enhance leadership, creativity, communication and teamwork.
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Kat Koppett is a recognized pioneer in the field of applied improvisation. Her seminal book Training to Imagine is in its 3rd edition. She is a founding member and former vice‑president of the Applied Improvisation Network and a recipient of NASAGA’s Ifill‑Raynolds Lifetime Achievement Award.
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With outposts in Asia, Europe, Canada and the US, Koppett facilitators and consultants bring their deep expertise in theater, instructional design, leadership education, organizational development, and coaching — to where it is needed.
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