In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with Lisa Ryan, a gratitude strategist, speaker, and author of Gear Up for Greatness. Lisa shares her journey of transforming gratitude into a powerful workplace strategy and explains how organizations can use appreciation to retain top talent, build better relationships, and foster thriving

Say “Yes, And!” to Grategy

Image credit: IgorVetushkoI have spent a good part of my life feeling like I am living below my potential.Can you relate? For your sake, I hope not, but I know many people can.I will get into more specific details about why I feel this way (and what I have done and am doing about it) in

What’s Holding You Back? (Hint: It’s Not a Lack of Hard Work)

In this episode of Yes, And, I dive into the idea of thinking in terms of experimentation, not execution, especially when it comes to reaching big, impossible goals. As professionals, we’re often encouraged to follow rigid plans and execute them to perfection. But in a world of constant change, creativity, and uncertainty, sometimes we need

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Experimentation, Not Execution

In this episode, I talk to Roger Courville, a virtual events pioneer with over 25 years of experience. Roger shares his journey from the early days of ‘internet conferencing’ to becoming a recognized expert on adapting in-person interactions to virtual settings. He explains the “Analyze, Map, Discover” framework, a systematic approach for turning resistance to

Say “Yes, And!” to Connecting Through Technology with Roger Courville

Image credit: drogatnevThis week, I have a question for you instead of my usual advice or tips…Do you believe in the power of setting huge, audacious goals? Or do you think it’s better to be goal-free, staying present and embracing what’s here and now?You see, I’ve been reflecting a lot on goals lately; after all,

To Goal or Not to Goal?

In this episode, I explore why setting “SMART” goals — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound — might actually be the thing holding you back. While SMART goals are great for achieving incremental progress, they can also make your goals feel like checklists, leading to disengagement and boredom. Instead, I challenge you to set an

Say ‘Yes, And!’ to Setting Impossible Goals