Teja Goli
Teja is the founder of Improving Playfully. Her motto is “We’re already improvising every day!”.
Teja discovered her passion for improvisation nearly a decade ago while training at IGLU Theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She later performed with BIZON and joined the main cast of IGLU+, appearing in shows from improvised musicals to Greek tragedies.
She became a certified teacher in 2019 through Slovenia’s award-winning youth theatre program. She continued her education globally by completing a Business Improvisation course with the University of Krems/Vienna in 2021.
As an instructor, Teja works with diverse age groups, focusing on playfulness, mindfulness, and openness. Holding an MA in Translation Studies and Intercultural Mediation, she easily connects with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Gareth Wild
Gareth is an English actor and improviser who has studied and taught improv comedy in Oxford, England. He’s passionate about helping people discover the fun and freedom of improv, whether they’re stepping on stage for the first time or looking to sharpen their performance skills.
In London, Gareth performed in a series of musical theatre cabaret shows, combining storytelling, character, and live performance. After moving to Iceland, he expanded into voice acting, contributing to BBC and Amazon Prime productions with Reykjavík Studios.
Blending solid acting technique with the spontaneity of improv, Gareth creates a space that’s playful, supportive, and grounded in real performance craft. His sessions focus on connection, confidence, and creativity – giving everyone the chance to explore, take risks, and find their voice on stage.
Fernanda Fajardo
Fernanda studied Waldorf Pedagogy in Portugal and Communication in Brazil. Besides being a designer, she founded the first Forest School in Lisbon, has entrepreneurial experience, and knows how to build an educational institution from scratch. Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in a blend of visual storytelling and the development of human connections. She is an expert in creating safe, nurturing learning environments.
She has been actively improvising for over a decade. She has a unique international perspective, expanded through international workshops and performances in Portugal, France, Brazil and Iceland. As an educator, she merges her creative expertise with a gentle, empathetic approach, creating a supportive space where students can explore their curiosity and take risks.
She is also the designer of Improving Playfully’s brand identity.
Our philosophy
We absolutely LOVE to see the glow on people’s faces when they realize how well they can empower themselves though playfulness. Our focus is to connect people to each other and themselves through fun impro games and acting scenes. In this process, they boost their awareness, creativity, communication, and overall confidence.
In our classes, we show you that it’s possible to (re)act daringly, fearlessly and mindfully. We create a safe space for you to explore and train for the situations that come up in everyday life. Soon, you’ll notice that you react differently in difficult situations, that you become more willing to try out new things, and that you are a source of endless creativity!
