Category Archives: Improv Comedy

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Motivational Cliches and Improv Comedy

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Avish

Here’s a video clip of me performing as part of a Comedy Night at the National Speakers Association: (Note: the video starts out wobbly for some reason, but then straightens out) The theme of the night was “Whose Cliche is … Continue reading →

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Ding Happens! How to Improvise With Anything Life Throws Your Way!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Avish

On this blog, and in my speeches, I use the phrase, “Ding! Happens.” If you have seen me speak, then you know exactly what I am talking about. If not, you may be confused. Here then is the explanation of … Continue reading →

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“Say Yes And!” I Need YOUR Input

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Avish

Yesterday I announced that my new book, “Say ‘Yes, And!’” is coming out in January, 2012. It is 99% done, but I need YOUR HELP to make the final product as strong and useful as possible! Please take 30 seconds … Continue reading →

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New Book: Say “Yes, And!”

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Avish

Twenty years of improv comedy experience. Eight years speaking to companies and associations on applying improv to business and life. All boiled down to one big idea, contained in two little words: Yes, And! And now you can learn all … Continue reading →

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Winners of the “185 Teachers Walk Into a Bar” Contest!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Avish

The first ever Motivational Smart Ass contest is now officially over, and we have a winner! I want to thank everyone who participated. This being my first time trying this, I honestly had no idea how it would go. I’m … Continue reading →

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Friday Web Roundup

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Avish

I tend to surf the web more than I should (you might call it, “procrastinating”). Rather than letting all that idle time be a complete waste, I decided to compile the interesting stuff I came across and share it with … Continue reading →

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MSA Contest: Win a Book! (“185 Teachers Walk Into a Bar…”)

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Avish

It’s Contest Time! As you may or may not know, my background is in improv comedy. As a professional speaker, I show audiences how they can use improv comedy ideas to think quickly, communicate better, and react quickly to change. … Continue reading →

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Improvise to Success! Now on Amazon

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Avish

Here’s some cool news: My book, Improvise to Success!, is now available for sale on Amazon.com. You can get it here: Check out the link and pick up a copy now (and a few for your friends too!). If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Selling Change

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Avish

Most people who have any sales training or experience understand the concept of selling benefits, not features. However, have you ever considered going beyond both of those and instead focusing on selling change? I recently read “Selling Change” by Brett … Continue reading →

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4 Ways You (and Your Team) Can Keep Kicking Ass, Even When Things Go Wrong

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Avish

In Vino Veritas! Translated: “Truth in Wine!” Of course, in order for the Veritas to come out, you have to be able to get to the Vino… I discovered this lesson a few years ago, when I decided it was … Continue reading →

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