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Video: Use Improvisation Techniques To Be a Better Leader

June 14, 2011 - 0 Comments
Categories: Business Advice, Video

Check it out! I was recently interviewed by Brett Clay of Selling the Change. The video interview was part of Brett’s show, “The Actuation Zone.” It was an awesome interview (if I do say so myself…)! We talked about saying “Yes, And” (and how much it sucks to say, “yes, but”), the power of creativity […]

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Progress, Not Perfection [Video Post]

December 2, 2010 - 1 Comment
Categories: Motivation & Success, Video

Wow, November is over! That means that the “Do Something Great in November” Challenge is over too. I have a written post summarizing what I did and what I learned (and, of course, you can take away from my experience) coming soon. For now, take a look at this video where I give a quick […]

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Do Something Great in November – Day 12

November 12, 2010 - 3 Comments
Categories: Motivation & Success, Video

In this video, I explain what I have learned from the first 12 days of doing the “Do Something Great in November” Challenge! Most importantly, I learned the value of setting realistic mini-goals that allow you to feel success and build momentum, as opposed to giant goals that get you depressed when you don’t hit […]

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Do Something Great in November – Day 1

November 2, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Motivation & Success, Video

In this video, I share my experience and some advice after Day 1 of the “Do Something Great in November” Challenge. If you haven’t joined in the challenge (for free!) you can do so (or just learn more about it) by reading this blog post now. Please share your experiences after day one in the […]

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

September 10, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Improv Comedy, Motivation & Success, Video

Motivational Humorist Avish Parashar

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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Getting Worse to Get Better [VIDEO]

August 20, 2010 - 3 Comments
Categories: Improv Comedy, Motivation & Success, 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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Why and How Anyone Can Learn to Improvise [VIDEO]

August 16, 2010 - 3 Comments
Categories: Improv Comedy, Motivation & Success, Video

Motivational Humorist Avish Parashar

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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Speaking School Testimonial

August 6, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: Talk Gooder, Video

The October Speaking School is coming up very soon! If you are considering attending, you might like to hear what one of our attendees had to say about his experience: This one of a kind experience is a four day intensive training, limited to 6 people max, on how to drastically improve your presentation skills […]

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Professional Speaker Meets Vuvuzela

June 29, 2010 - 4 Comments
Categories: Just Funny, Video

Motivational Humorist Avish Parashar

Just for fun… Here’s a quick video example of what would happen if professional speaker audiences were like World Cup audiences: *** Are you planning an event and looking for a great speaker to add humor and energy? Then visit Avish’s Motivational Humorist page now!   About By Avish Parashar. As the world’s only Motivational […]

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Video: Ranting on Stupidity (Especially When Driving)

May 20, 2010 - 1 Comment
Categories: Improv Comedy, Just Funny, Motivation & Success, Video

Motivational Humorist Avish Parashar

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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