Personal Development Training: Have Fun, Be Willing to Fail [VIDEO]
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. *** Are you planning an event and looking for a great speaker to add humor […]
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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+
Getting Worse to Get Better [VIDEO]
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! About By Avish Parashar. As the world’s only Motivational Improviser, Avish uses techniques from the world of improv comedy to engage, entertain, and […]
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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+
New Demo Video!
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 me a line and I will out you in touch with my Amanda, my video […]
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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+
Why and How Anyone Can Learn to Improvise [VIDEO]
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 anyone can learn to improvise. It’s just a matter of going through the right learning […]
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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+
Video: Ranting on Stupidity (Especially When Driving)
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 angry. Then I make fun of stupid people. This is an example of one of […]
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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+
Lessons From my Improv Group (with 20/20 Hindsight)
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 where we learned all about publicity and PR. The speaker, Jill Lublin, told us to […]
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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+
Why Stupid People Succeed
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 say “stupid” and “dumb” I am not talking about IQ, or education or grades, or […]
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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+
Four Simple but Powerful “Smart Ass” Ideas
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 of their situation, but I made a note of some of the random ideas that […]
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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+
Video: “Life is Like Improv Comedy”
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 it figured out, the universe comes along and goes “ding!” deal with this. Goal setting […]
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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+
Avish on TV!
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 sailing… Clearly, I am not so great at the self-promotion. I forgot to mention my […]
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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+