Author Archives: Avish

About Avish

By Avish Parashar. As the world's only Motivational Improviser, Avish uses techniques from the world of improv comedy to engage, entertain, and educate audiences on ideas around change, creativity, and motivation. Connect with Avish on Google+

Be Funny As A Speaker!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Avish

Announcement: I have launched a new blog (in conjunction with my friend and partner Fred Gleeck) called “Be Funny as a Speaker”! As you might guess, the site is devoted to how you can add humor to your presentations and … Continue reading →

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Rest Assured, Stupidity is Alive and Well…

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Avish

Just in case you happened to be thinking, “hey, people can’t possibly be that stupid, right?” here’s a story that will set you straight: NM man set on fire after losing drinking bet Sure, there’s nothing seemingly funny about a … Continue reading →

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Thoughtlessness and Assumptions: Two Big Communication Destroyers

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Avish

Sometimes I wonder why people do and say stupid things. Ok, I wonder about that quite often. I haven’t come up with an answer (yet), but I do have some ideas on how you can make sure you don’t do … Continue reading →

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Achieve More By Sucking Less

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Avish

You suck! Don’t be offended, we all suck in some way, in some places, at some time. Rather than being offended, storming off in a huff, or sticking your head in the sand, try taking a deeper look at some … Continue reading →

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The Important Difference Between Foolishness and Incompetence

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Avish

Pop quiz hotshot: What’s the difference between foolishness and incompetence? 20 years in the slammer, it seems… I came across a story today of two men trying to use stupidity as a defense for…stupidity…? You can read the story here: … Continue reading →

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How To Make Better Faster Decisions and Be Happier With Them

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever struggled with a decision, big or small, and then got really annoyed at yourself for taking so long to decide? If so, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are ways of dealing with that situation… In … Continue reading →

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How to Make Sure People “Get” What You Are Saying

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and gotten so frustrated because they just kept missing your point? Did you want to smack them in the head, grab their shoulders, and scream, “what’s wrong with you??” Sure, that’s … Continue reading →

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Professional Speaker Meets Vuvuzela

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Avish

Just for fun… Here’s a quick video example of what would happen if professional speaker audiences were like World Cup audiences: *** Are you planning an event and looking for a great speaker to add humor and energy? Then visit … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Making Stupid Mistakes Out of Stupid Anger

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever done something really stupid when you were angry? If so, don’t worry; now you can feel better about yourself, because I doubt you have ever done something this stupid. I came across this story that a) strongly … Continue reading →

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6 Horrendous Leadership Types

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever had a really bad boss? One of those bosses who is so bad he can turn a dream job into a nightmare? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Bad leadership can destroy a team, division, organization. This is … Continue reading →

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