Category Archives: Improv Comedy

Tips and ideas on improv comedy and improvising

Personal Development Training: Have Fun, Be Willing to Fail [VIDEO]

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Avish

Your own personal development training should start with adopting two powerful mindsets. In this video I explain how how the combination of your ability to have fun and your willingness to fail can tremendously improve your performance, productivity, and ability. … Continue reading →

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Getting Worse to Get Better [VIDEO]

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Avish

Here’s a short video where I explain why sometimes you have to be willing to get worse in order to get a whole lot better: If you like it, please share it!

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New Demo Video!

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Avish

I have a new demo video for my keynote speaking business! This one does a great job of capturing my energy, humor, and crowd interaction. Check it out: (If you would like a similar video for your speaking business, drop … Continue reading →

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Why and How Anyone Can Learn to Improvise [VIDEO]

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever wondered why some people can improvise quickly and effectively? Do you think that some people are just born with that ability while others are not? If so, watch this short video where I explain why and how … Continue reading →

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Video: Ranting on Stupidity (Especially When Driving)

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Avish

Here is a short clip from one of my keynote speeches. In this segment, I talk about how sometimes it can be hard to have fun because we all have our “buttons” that get puched that we let make us … Continue reading →

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Lessons From my Improv Group (with 20/20 Hindsight)

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Avish

Ah, the beauty of hindsight! It is so easy to look back at what you have done and say, “D’oh!” I would do that differently now… This past weekend I attended a meeting of the National Speakers Association Philadelphia Chapter … Continue reading →

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Why Stupid People Succeed

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever looked at a stupid person who was very successful and thought to yourself, “how in the heck is someone that dumb so successful?” I have. And I think I have an answer. (To be clear, when I … Continue reading →

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Four Simple but Powerful “Smart Ass” Ideas

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Avish

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting with an improv group where I shared with them some of my experiences both as an improv comedy performer/director/group manager and as a professional speaker. I am not going to share the specifics … Continue reading →

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Video: “Life is Like Improv Comedy”

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Avish

Here’s a clip from a funny motivational keynote speech I did recently: The clip starts with a demonstration of the improv comedy game, “Ding!” Then I explain how life is the ultimate improvisation and just when you think you have … Continue reading →

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Avish on TV!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Avish

Breaking News! I was recently interviewed on the Fox 43 Morning show! Two thoughts: Yes, I know that after they welcome me, I turn right around and say “welcome” back. That made no sense. But after that, things were smooth … Continue reading →

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