We talk to Angie Wakeman about what clowning can teach us about communication, relationships and life. Angie is a clowning facilitator. She helps people to find joy and freedom in life by reducing stress and improving mental health.
1:33 - being present rather than prepared.
4:26 - the moments that happen when we're present.
6:04 - being in the moment allows you to interact with your audience.
7:56 - does the costume help to lower inhibitions?
9:43 - curiosity, empathy and naivete.
11:28 - training yourself to see as if it was your first time seeing.
14:00 - how did clowning start for Angie?
16:23 - clowning is vulnerable and authentic.
24:10 - how Angie's previous careers helped with clowning.
27:31 - clowning in the corporate environment.
32:10 - you are more than the role you perform.
34:23 - the value of staying in the mess.
36:50 - those moments of stuck aren't real.
38:32 - making the time and space to play.
39:53 - status games.
45:23 - clowns play, they don't act.
46:22 - overthinking makes us perform worse.
48:18 - the role of the court jester.
51:22 - how the class transforms through clowning.
56:51 - we connect through our imperfections.
1:00:02 - connect with Angie.
You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/angie-wakeman/