Image credit: iqonceptHappy New Year! It’s officially 2025, and whether you’ve set big goals, small intentions, or are just hoping to survive the first week back at work, I hope this year is off to a great start for you.As for me, I’m kicking off the year by diving into something that’s been on my

Why Not Today?

Happy New Year!In this first solo episode of 2025, I dive into the powerful concept of overcoming the “persistent yes, but” that so often holds us back from pursuing our goals and dreams – how small mental roadblocks can prevent us from taking meaningful action and shares a framework for transforming those “yes, buts” into

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Your Persistent ‘Yes, Buts’

In this holiday special of Yes And, I’m stepping away from the usual format to share something fun and festive. I’m dropping in a full episode of my old podcast, In a World of…Improvised Movie Homages, where we played improv games to parody different movie genres. This one’s all about the magic of Hallmark Christmas

Say “Yes, And!” to Hallmark Christmas Movies

In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I dive into the critical yet often-overlooked skill of being present. Whether you’re in a leadership role, working with coworkers, or navigating personal relationships, being fully present in the moment is the key to effective communication, emotional management, and fostering positive outcomes in challenging situations.This episode

Say “Yes, And!” to Being Present

In this episode of “Yes, And with Avish Parashar,” I chat with David Dye, President of Let’s Grow Leaders and co-author of “Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict.” David shares his insights on how to transform workplace conflict into constructive conversations. We explore key phrases that can help you navigate difficult discussions, the importance

Say “Yes, And” to Workplace Conflict (and Collaboration) with David Dye

In this solo episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I’m diving deeper into a key theme from my conversation with DEI expert Jess Pettitt: stepping into uncertainty. I’ll explain how embracing uncertainty—not only in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work but in life—can lead to creativity, growth, and positive change.I also share an improv

Solo Episode: Say “Yes, And!” to Uncertainty