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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+

Motivational Humor: Stupid Things People Do In Horror Movies

You know who’s stupid? People in horror movies. In fact, as I watched Paranormal Activity this past weekend, it struck me how so many horror movies rely on characters doing stupid things to get going or keep going…. But their … Continue reading

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Motivational Speech Fail

Think it’s easy to come up with an inspiring motivational speech that captures an audience’s attention while conveying a message in a unique way? Maybe it’s not… I came across this video today, of a guy attempting to motivate us … Continue reading

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What Can You “Not Imagine Not Doing”?

Did you ever get into trouble as a kid because you just kept doing something you weren’t supposed to, but you couldn’t stop yourself? Did your teachers, parents, and advisors keep punishing you until you stopped doing it? It’s quite … Continue reading

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The New “Virtual Humor Coaching Program”

Registration for my new “Virtual Humor Coaching Program” opens tomorrow, but only for people who have signed up for the “pre-information.” For everyone else, registration opens on Tuesday (if spots are left). If you haven’t signed up yet, you can … Continue reading

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Video: Avish Critiques His Own Speech!

Next week I am launching my Virtual humor Coach Program. In that program, I will be not only teaching people how to add humor to their presentations, but I will also be watching, reviewing, and providing feedback on their speeches … Continue reading

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Twitter Stupidity Can Get You Arrested

How many people need to get in trouble over something they Tweet or post on Facebook or some other social media site before people learn their lesson? At least one more, it seems… I came across this story about a … Continue reading

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Free Resources On “How To Be Funny!”

I posted some great free resources on how you can be funnier and add humor to any presentation you give! Click the link below and you will get access to: A video on “How To Be Funny Without Telling Jokes.” … Continue reading

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Attitude Schmattitude!

Last week I felt a little bummed out. I don’t need to go into the “whys,” but I had my “low attitude moments” last week. I’m sure you do from time to time as well (we all do). While I … Continue reading

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Now This Isn’t Very Professional…

Ah, email. What a wonderful medium with which to do some stupid things… My friend forwarded me an email he received from someone who did some work for him and his team. The guy, (let’s just call him “Gil” for … Continue reading

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7 Superpowers You Act Like You Have But Don’t (And How That Messes You Up)

Check it out! I have a guest post up on DumbLittleMan.com. It’s a fun take on some of the stupid things we all do to get in our own way… You can read the post here: 7 Superpowers You Act … Continue reading

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