Discover Your Career Superpowers
In a world addicted to noise, stand out with calm confidence
For those tired of watching others get credit for the work they do
You keep systems maintained, projects on track, and profits flowing.
But lately it feels like none of that matters.
Companies chasing higher profits are shipping more jobs overseas, forcing us to train our replacements, then laying us off with no regard for the value we bring.
All this, while the loudest voices in the room keep advancing upwards - even those with no idea what they’re actually talking about.
If you’ve ever thought, “I do solid work, but I still feel invisible”,
You’re exactly who I built this program for.
The missing piece for me...
"Don't brag! Your work should speak for itself" my dad burned into me growing up.
That advice worked for him. He spent 31 years at the same company, building his reputation slowly, day by day.
But it doesn't anymore. Companies reorg and restructure so often that you rarely work for the same boss or on the same team long enough to build a reputation slowly.
Even if you do, the leaders running the show are going so fast that they simply pay more attention to loud mediocrity over quiet mastery.
So for 21 years, I sat on the sidelines, watching others take credit for my work. I didn't even care about the spotlight; I just couldn't figure out why they weren't sharing any credit with the team.
Every career expert out there says you have to speak up and become more visible at work.
That's great advice, but no one ever talks about how to do it without feeling fake or boastful.
That feeling was the real problem I faced.
And what changed
After the layoff I didn't see coming, my wife signed me up for an improv course.
I almost didn't go into the theater that first session.
"You're an engineer, not a comedian! You're going to fail, do it all wrong" a voice inside my head screamed at me.
But I'm glad I did. That night changed everything.
Getting on stage with no script, no plan, and without knowing what would happen next taught me a valuable lesson. I learned to trust myself, stop chasing perfect, and start showing up bigger.
After I started my next job, I noticed the change inside was bigger than the stage.
No longer did I sit silently on the sidelines. I was calmer and more confident. I was unafraid to talk about my accomplishments. I had discovered it wasn't bragging or boasting to say things about myself that were accurate, backed by facts. I had finally overcome the biggest misbelief of my childhood.
What I learned through improv comedy became the backbone of the Career Superpower Program. Now I teach those who prefer substance over slogans how to stand out in a way that is authentic and natural to them - no shouting required.
Why it works
Improv breaks the habits that hold us back. It creates a connection between the logical side of our brain and the creative sides. We harness the power of human emotions and imagination in truly unexpected and powerful ways.
The work we do trains your brain to respond in real time - calmly, confidently and clearly - silencing any fear, doubt or criticism that has been holding you back.
This doesn't happen automatically. It takes practice, hands-training with a level of support and encouragement you don't find in typical corporate environments.
This isn't a course you watch
it's an experience you do
You'll tap into your own creativity to transform your strengths into superpowers - the things you do better, faster, and more effectively than anyone else.
Through improv-based exercises, you'll rewire the parts of your brain that cause you to freeze due to doubt or self-criticism.
You'll learn to communicate your value clearly, no bragging, no fluff.
The end result? You'll be impossible to ignore
Through improv-based exercises, you'll rewire the parts of your brain that cause you to freeze due to doubt or self-criticism.
You'll learn to communicate your value clearly, no bragging, no fluff.
The end result? You'll be impossible to ignore
The Results You'll See
You'll stop doubting your words, able to talk about the impact you make
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Be respected for your expertise by your peers
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Be recognized by leaders for your contributions
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Be rewarded with better roles, a bigger paycheck, and greater opportunities
FAQ
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I don't want to be a comedian. Is the improv approach really for me?
We'll be using improv techniques, not to be funny, but to strengthen our ability to access our creative sides at the moments we are in most need of inspiration.
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I'm not an engineer. Do I fit?
I'm an engineer. This program is developed using a systemic, logical approach. It's for anyone with a technical background who wants to level up their impact in their current or future roles. It applies to other areas as well. I've worked with geologists, IT, accounting, and those with auditing/compliance backgrounds as well.
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What do you mean by an immersive experience?
These sessions are 20% sitting, 80% moving. You'll be physically engaging in the space we're in. That's the most effective way to move beyond what you're good at into the superpower zone.
Your guide
Philip Black, PE
Engineer, Career Coach, Improv Comedian
