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

Do you consider yourself creative? Whether you’re an artist, a professional, or someone who thinks they “just aren’t creative,” this episode is for you! In this solo episode I dive into the true essence of creativity and show how everyone can access their own creative genius. Building on last week’s conversation with Dan Nestle about

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Creatively Using AI

In this episode  I’m diving into the transformative power of pivoting and creativity in overcoming obstacles. After my conversation with Scott Lesnick last week, I felt inspired to explore how we can embrace change and innovate when our plans go awry.Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your initial approach to achieving a

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Pivoting

In this fascinating episode, Avish chats with  Scott Lesnick, CSP, about his extraordinary story of overcoming multiple obstacles to get his children back after they were kidnapped and taken to a foreign country by the person he trusted most – his wife!Scott’s story (and our conversation on this episode) sheds light on the powerful themes

Say “Yes, And!” to Resilience with Scott Lesnick

Image credit: AIWhat if the secret to achieving more isn’t about working harder—but thinking and feeling differently?I recently delivered a keynote that, as always, centered around the power of saying “Yes, And.” However this time, I introduced some new material that got me thinking more deeply about how we approach our goals and challenges.Timing can

Achieve More, Struggle Less: The ‘Yes, And’ Path to Success (Part 1)

Image credit: IqonceptI recently updated my defining statement to “I create experiences that help leaders champion change and inspire teams to embrace it.”It was originally “help leaders lead lead change,” and my friend Chris texted me with a few variations, including using the word “champion.” I really liked the switch from “lead” to “champion.”Why (beyond avoiding

The Power of a Single Word