Susanne Schinko-Fischli, born in Vienna, studied psychology and acting at the University of Vienna and the University of California, San Diego. Since 2004, she has been an independent trainer, with a focus on and passion for the methods of applied improvisation. As a trainer in the areas of social skills, storytelling, teamwork and creativity, she works online and offline for well-known organizations in Europe. She is also the author of the books “Applied Improvisation for Coaches and Leaders” and “Learning Social Skills Virtually: Using Applied Improvisation to Enhance Teamwork, Creativity and Storytelling”, published by Routledge in 2019 and 2021.