What Our Fans Have to Say
“I have worked with the iMergence team for two corporate events and both were EXCEPTIONAL!!
Improv builds real, value-add business skills like innovative thinking, collaborative problem solving, and public speaking, while rapidly breaking down silos and hierarchy to build bridges across functions and roles.
This is always helpful, but especially following mergers or large reorgs, an event with this improv team brings people together and creates partnership and JOY!
I cannot wait to have them back again at a future social event!”
— Kendall Murphy, PFIZER
“This was a ton of fun!! I got positive feedback from the team and they really enjoyed this session. Each game and activity was a hit!
You did a great job warming us up and then getting our creative juices flowing.”
— Ilyas Rashid, Engineering Manager, SPOTIFY
— Jack Folz, Managing Director
BAYARD ADVERTISING / NYC
“Highly recommend this!
Everyone loved it! Sarah and her team were super curious and open to our team's needs and made a customized program for the day.
It was really a perfect mix of team bonding, fun, and learning—we really felt more connected as a team and feel confident about using all the tools in our future collaboration.
Perfect for any team looking to build more connections :)”
— Sophie Sui, Strategic Partner Manager, CRITEO
“We were thrilled to have you be part of our day and we all had a great time and learned a lot.
We'll definitely be referring you to others and keep on thinking about how we can bring you in for other events.”
— Elizabeth Yi, Founding Partner, Science & Strategy, BROTH
“IMERGENCE’S energy, adaptability, and support throughout the event made a lasting impression. When we asked participants how much they felt they had grown in their ability to step forward, be seen, and engage—every single person shouted '10 out of 10.'
I wholeheartedly recommend them to any organization looking for a team that delivers deeply engaging, out-of-the-box learning experiences.”
— Robert Phillips, PhD, EdD, MFA, MA, FABC Network Director, Organizational Effectiveness, Human Resources, HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HOSPITALS
— Catherine, INTERNATIONAL AIDS VACCINE INNIATIVE
“We loved that you took the time to explain the WHY behind why we were doing each game/exercise, as well as HOW it could be applicable in the workplace and in life.
It was so fun to see folks break out of their shells, and get more comfortable with being silly, free, and ready to think on their feet! We will definitely be looking forward to future sessions, and are so grateful for your energy, enthusiasm, and empathy.”
— Jackie Goldstein, Recruiting Leader
GECKO ROBOTICS
“We ran a survey following the event and the workshop scored an incredible and unheard of 98% satisfaction response with 100% of our attendees completing the survey! (that’s 160 people, mind you)
The content of the workshop worked so perfectly to support our objectives and the overall theme for the summit…iMERGENCE gave us a shared language and got everyone in the same open, attentive YES-AND headspace.”
— Amanda, VM WARE
— Rosa Pena - Software Engineer, Latina in Tech, NATIONAL GRID
“This Good Girls Aren’t CEOs presentation is amazing!
Holly is so deeply inspiring. I didn’t move for two hours, enthralled by what she was piecing together and uncovering.
I also was blown away at the effect she was having on the women in the room! — watching all the different ages come to realize their potential and feel comfortable was such a beautiful thing to be part of.
I’m truly forever changed.”
— Jennifer, WARNER BROS TELEVISION
“Great training session! Our team enjoyed it. Highly recommend. I had so much fun. Way better than a team happy hour.”
— Kevin S, CNN BROADCASTING
“If you are looking for a team building experience that is a perfect mix of fun and interactive learning, I cannot recommend iMergence more highly!
Using improv to build on communication, collaboration, and quick-thinking skills, Sarah and Holly were able to get people out of their comfort zones in the best ways possible while building real skills. I can’t recommend them enough!
Our annual sales meetings were a mix of leadership, account executives and support staff on all levels. To be able to bring together a mix of senior executives to entry level assistants and provide professional, engaging sessions based on using improv that resulted in real takeaways for all levels, is no small feat. No one does it better.
They work closely with you to understand your goals and create a supportive and energizing environment that brings teams closer together while helping them think on their feet and communicate more effectively. Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, sales training, or leadership development session, iMergence is the way to go!”
— Marie Tassani, ATHLON MEDIA GROUP
“One of the key highlights of our Off-Site was an improv class led by Holly Mandel and iMergence Training! It was a fantastic way to build trust, foster creativity, and embrace a “YES, AND” mindset —skills we can all apply in our work. Plus, a lot of laughs were had along the way!
- Kathryn Cook, Chief Marketing Officer, ALLOY
“I would highly recommend!! The workshops are a fun and valuable experience to help think faster on the fly.”
— Michael Bogart, VP Global Sales
PARCEL PERFORM
“You are amazing and we loved absolutely everything about our time with you.
It was great to see how many times we’ve been referring back to the improv session throughout the Bootcamp and the impact it had on the participants.
Thank you for providing us with this fantastic experience. Some participants have already reached out to me to ask when the next session is!”
— Laura, ADIDAS
“Holly, Sarah, and their team at iMergence are masterful at inspiring participants to step past personal constraints and embrace the learning that comes from improv—no small feat with a group of 400 people.
They partnered closely with our leadership to co-create a fully customized experience, from an energizing keynote at the top to a celebratory performance finale—all aligned with our core theme of trust. Every moment was intentional, interactive, and deeply resonant.”
— Robert Phillips, PhD, EdD, MFA, MA, FABC Network Director, Organizational Effectiveness, Human Resources, HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HOSPITALS
— Dr. Amy Frieman MD, MBA, FAAHPM, President, Physician Alliance,
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
“Our sales team has not been able to stop talking about the workshop with iMergence. The development the group experienced across the board was astounding.
The Storytelling portion especially has stuck and the tools Holly provided everyone in understanding the building blocks of story and making it REAL and RELATABLE were priceless for us.”
— Catherine K, CONVATEC
“I was very impressed with how skillfully they applied improvisation to what our department needed... And best of all, it really has helped us work together better.
We really listen to each other now, instead of pretend to. There is more trust and more ease between us.
We didn’t see how locked into a problem-focused dynamic we were.”
— Steve M, DELOITTE & TOUCHE
“I know this is going to help me present to clients.
It’s going to help me stay present and connected to everyone and everything happening in the room…not in my head.”
— Casey, AMERICAN AIRLINES SALES
“We started off our department’s first ever “summit” with Holly’s team. The high energy helped our group get out of their comfort zone early on.
Working with Holly and her team set a tone for the rest of the summit that allowed for it to be more productive and honest.
This was just what we needed...and fun!”
— Garrett W, OTTER
“I needed a boost in not just presenting data but turning that into stories that mean something. This did it…plus so many more useful tools. Amazing!”
— Alex, ALLERGAN
“The session was terrific and very impactful.
You made us feel ready to do and learn, moving from activity to activity smoothly and with well-articulated links that explained how what we were doing was important, and continuously challenged our thinking in a caring and knowing way.
Wow-wee and bravo!!!”
— Melissa H, AMERICAN EXPRESS
“You and your team were UNBELIEVABLE!! We are hearing such amazing feedback from our team members! Everyone is complimenting what an amazing job you did, especially with facilitating such a large group, and how much fun it was!”
— Mariah DeCillia, HACKENSACK MERIDIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
— Mike Iaia, Regional Vice President Operations, SHAKE SHACK
“Holly created a super safe and trusting space that allowed people to come out of their shells in a profound way.
She did an incredible job connecting the exercises to how we can use them in ‘real life’.”
— Heidi, CAMPBELL EWALD, LA
READY TO SEE WHAT YOUR BUSINESS IS TRULY CAPABLE OF?
Reach out to set up a time to talk with Sarah Hicks, our Executive Director of Sales & Events
She’ll find out what you need, we’ll create a program and proposal for you to review and then, BOOM — we’ll get it on your calendar!