The "Yes, And" Training Program
Avish Parashar delivers in-person business training workshops (virtual also available) built around a single, signature method: "Yes, And." It's the same improv-based framework behind Avish's keynote programs, adapted into an interactive workshop format. And it's why most training clients book Avish after first seeing him keynote.
The "Yes, And" method builds adaptability, creativity, and communication skills that transfer directly to whatever challenge your organization is facing. Rather than separate, unrelated programs, think of it as one core methodology that can be focused toward change, leadership, innovation, or team-building depending on your goals (more on that below).
Sessions run 2 hours to a full day, are typically booked for groups of 10–40 (smaller and larger groups accommodated), and every workshop is customized to your organization's specific objectives — Avish does not offer an "off-the-shelf" canned workshop.
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In today's fast-paced world, the ability to adapt and innovate is essential for success. Yet many traditional training workshops fall short of providing practical strategies for navigating change. That's where Avish's approach comes in: a blend of interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and the tools of improv comedy that equip participants with the mindset and skills to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.
“I am happy to say that long before the employee training concluded, we all saw the value in both the approach and content. Your ability to tie improv exercises to lessons around communication and creativity provided great value to our group while keeping everyone engaged and even entertained.”
Ann Scalfi - VP Controlling, North America BASF Corporation
Training At a Glance
Format:
In-person (preferred) or virtual
Length:
2 hours to full-day (half-day and 2–3 hour sessions are the most requested)
Group size:
10–40 typical; smaller or larger groups welcome
Audience:
Corporate teams, leadership groups, associations, government agencies
Focus areas:
Change, Leadership, Innovation, Team-Building (customized per organization)
Delivery:
Fully customized — no canned/off-the-shelf workshop
What Makes Avish’s Business Training Programs Different?
What sets Avish's workshops apart is the balance of content and fun. Forget lectures and tedious exercises, these sessions are engaging, entertaining, and built around real improv comedy technique, not just improv-flavored language. Participants learn valuable, applicable skills while enjoying the process, which makes retention and real-world application easier.
With Avish's business training programs, your team will:
Gain practical strategies for adapting to change and fostering innovation
Develop communication and collaboration skills in a supportive, low-risk environment
Unlock creativity and think outside the box to solve complex challenges
Experience personal and professional growth by pushing past their comfort zones
“Sincerely – Thank you! This workshop came together even better than I could have expected. Our team members up and dow the org chart have been sharing positive feedback. I think a change in mindset was super timely and meaningful for our team.”
Will Cannon - Client for Four Day "Yes, And" Training Workshop
One Method, Focused to Your Organization's Needs
Every training workshop starts with the same core "Yes, And" method. What changes is where Avish focuses it, based on your objectives. After an initial conversation about what your organization needs, Avish builds the workshop outline around one (or a blend) of these focus areas:
Change: Equip employees with the mindset and tools to embrace organizational change seamlessly — new technology rollouts, new company values, industry shifts — fostering adaptability and resilience.
Leadership: Elevate leaders' ability to inspire and engage their teams amid change. Builds a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity so leaders can navigate challenges with confidence.
Innovation: Ignite creativity and a culture of innovation. Equips teams with techniques to think outside the box, generate ideas, and solve problems with agility.
Team-Building: Strengthen team cohesion and communication through interactive, improv-based exercises that build trust and collaboration.
This is the same reason clients bring Avish back repeatedly: it's one proven method that flexes to a new challenge each time, rather than a rotating set of unrelated programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Avish Parashar offer corporate training in addition to keynote speaking? Yes. In addition to keynote presentations, Avish delivers interactive business training workshops on change, leadership, innovation, and team-building, customized for each organization.
How long are Avish's training workshops? Workshops range from 2 hours to a full day. The most frequently booked lengths are 2–3 hours and half-day sessions.
Does Avish do virtual training, or only in-person? Avish prefers and primarily delivers in-person training but is experienced with, and available for, virtual sessions as well.
What group size does Avish train? Most workshops run 10–40 participants, though Avish has trained smaller and larger groups depending on the organization's needs.
Is the training generic, or customized per company? Every workshop is fully customized. Avish does not offer a canned, off-the-shelf program — content is built around each organization's specific goals after an initial conversation.
What topics can the training focus on? All workshops use the same "Yes, And" method, which Avish directs toward your organization's specific goal — most commonly change management, leadership development, innovation/creative problem-solving, or team-building.
Is this the same "Yes, And" content as the keynote? The training uses the same core "Yes, And" method as Avish's signature keynote, expanded into a longer, more interactive workshop format with hands-on exercises tailored to your team's specific goals — which is why most training clients book Avish for training after first experiencing him as a keynote speaker.
Contact Avish now with any questions and to book your improv-based business training workshop.
Avish Parashar Business Training
Avish Parashar delivers interactive, improv-based business training workshops ranging from 2 hours to a full day, customized around change, leadership, innovation, or team-building, for groups of 10-40.
Service Type: Corporate Training