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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+

Selling Change With the Simple Power of “Yes, And!”

I have a guest post up on Brett Clay’s Change Leadership Group website. Brett is the author of Selling Change, which is a great book about how salespeople, to compete in the modern world, need to move beyond offering solutions … Continue reading

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Early Reviews of “Say ‘Yes, And!’”

As you probably know by now, my new book, Say “Yes, And!” is launching this Tuesday, February 28th. Here are a two “pre-release” reviews you might enjoy: Get off your ‘buts’ and Say, ‘Yes, And’  – From Eleven Minute Awesome  … Continue reading

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Success Secret: Get Yourself a “Yes, And” Buddy!

One success tip that I have heard, that I have talked about, and that I have elicited in an interview (with Neen James on the Smart Ass Success Audio Series) is the idea of getting a partner, or “buddy.” There … Continue reading

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Using “Yes, And!” to Become Awesome

I have a guest post up at Eleven Minute Awesome. As you might have guessed from the title of this post, it’s all about how you can use the power of saying, “Yes, And!” to become awesome… You can read … Continue reading

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What is “Yes, And”?

My new book, Say “Yes, And!” is launching next Tuesday, February 28th. Here’s a short fun and video that explains what “Yes, And!” is and why you should care: NOTE: Buy a copy of Say “Yes, And!” on Tuesday, February … Continue reading

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Free Copies of “Say ‘Yes, And!'” Now Available!

My new book, “Say, ‘Yes, And!’” is officially launching next Tuesday, February 28th. For the next four days, I am GIVING AWAY PDF copies at NO CHARGE! Visit this page to grab your copy now: Say “Yes, And!” Free Giveaway! … Continue reading

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For Valentine’s Day: Spreading Unconditional Love with “Yes, And!”

How often do you “but” the people you love? Have you though about the message that sends? When it comes to the people we are closest to in our lives – significant others, children, parents, etc. – we want to … Continue reading

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Saying “Yes, And,” Building Trust, and Growing a Business

The internet is a weird, cool place. It provides information to resources, information, contacts, and potential buyers, right there at the tips of your fingers. You can get a tremendous accomplished without ever leaving home. Or showering. Or putting your … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Stop Running Horribly Inefficient Meetings

Meetings suck. Sorry if that sounds too rude or blunt, but you know it’s true. Meetings, while sometimes necessary and occasionally useful, are quite often a giant waste of time. Ask someone who spends long hours at the office and … Continue reading

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5 Awesomely Motivational Lines from the Greatest Band of All Time!

Today is National Rush Day! No, that does not mean that today we celebrate Rush Limbaugh, or that we go out and join a sorority or fraternity. No, what it means is that today we honor and celebrate the music … Continue reading

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