40 Ways to Improvise, Adapt, and Innovate – Plus a Super Birthday Sale!
Today, Friday, May 31st, is my birthday! And it’s not just any birthday – it’s my 40th birthday. Wow, what a milestone! But far from being sad about it, I am excited! The first 40 have been great, and I plan on making the next 40 even better. To celebrate, I wrote a post titled 40 […]
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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+
Giving Thanks, Improv Comedy Style
It’s Thanksgiving Time! (here in the U.S. at least. For the rest of you, it’s…er…a random week in November!) Over on my Ding Happens Blog, I’ve put together an article about how you can use the creative principles of improv comedy to feel really thankful. It’s a simple but powerful idea with a short twelve-minute […]
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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+
Halloween Humor!
Happy Halloween! I hope you are having a nice “All Hallows Eve!” And for those of you caught up in Sandy’s wrath, I hope you are safe and that your recovery is proceeding nicely… To lighten the mood (and tap into the spirit of the day) here is a collection of Halloween/Horror Movie related posts […]
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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+
How to be a Master of the Unexpected in 9 Simple Steps
You may have noticed that I have been a tad remiss in updating this blog. I haven’t gone into witness protection or been abducted by aliens; no I’ve just been a little busy. You see, I just got married this summer! As you can probably guess, things got very busy and I got a little […]
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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+
Motivational Cliches and Improv Comedy
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 it Anyway?” All the participants were given 8 “motivational cliches” and we each had to weave […]
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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+
The Crazy “Pay What You Want” (And Help Me Pay for My Wedding) Sale!
As you may have noticed from a recent blog post, I am getting married soon (July 21st – less than three weeks away!!) It turns out, weddings can be…um….shall we say,…expensive affairs… Because of that, I am offering a crazy “Pay What You Want” (and Help me Pay for My Wedding) Sale! That’s right, for […]
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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+
Big Birthday Sale!
This week is my birthday! On Thursday, May 31st I turn 39. To celebrate (mourn?) that fact, I am offering you $39 off one of my best programs: The Smart Ass Success Audio Series This 7-part audio series features 7 experts, all with one goal in mind: To help you figure out what you really […]
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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+
7 Steps to Grow Your Business (When Growing Your Business Seems Impossible…)
Starting a business can be hard. Growing your business once you have started it can be even harder. Sometimes it can seem downright impossible. Once you are knee-deep in your business, you can get overwhelmed pretty fast. You start to feel like you have neither time nor energy to get the important things done, 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+
How Many Wake-Up Calls Do You Need?
Last week, I received an email letting me know that Susan passed away. I met Susan years ago through my Speakers Association chapter. While we never become “best buddies,” we certainly got to know each other over the years and became friends. Most recently, Susan joined the chapter’s “Pro Track” program, which is a year […]
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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+
Plateau Breaking 101: Develop New Relationships, Structures and Habits
Do you ever feel stuck, like you’ve hit a plateau on your path to success? Do you want to take your business or personal life to the next level? If so, then guess what? You ain’t gonna get there doing the same things that got you to where you are now. If you feel you’ve […]
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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+