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

Image credit: PeopleImages.comFeeling overwhelmed? Surprisingly, saying “yes, and” can help.One of my areas of focus is on how a “yes, and” mindset can help individuals and organizations reduce overwhelm and turnover.The most common objection is this: “But Avish! I already have too much to do! If I say ‘yes, and’ to more things I will drown

Won’t “Yes, And” INCREASE Overwhelm?

Image credit: ShebekoSNAP!I was sitting at my desk, trying to wrap a too-small rubber band around a too-large stack of index cards.Stretching, stretching, I almost had it when, SNAP, the rubber band broke.And whipped me on the finger…ouch!Rubber bands are interesting that way. They stretch and bounce back, over and over, until, one day…SNAP! Eventually

How to Stretch Without Snapping

In a few months, my parents are throwing themselves a 60th wedding anniversary party – woohoo! My dad, who doesn’t understand technology so well, asked me to send out the invitations via email.“Sure dad,” I said, “can you send me the list of emails?”It took him some time to gather the emails, but once he

Dealing With an Employee Who is Set in Their Ways

Credit to IvelinWhat if reaching your next goal could be easy, fun, and simple?I know, that may sound like a pipe dream. After all, I myself am very much an overthinker. When trying to solve a problem I absorb a lot of information, synthesize as much as I can, and then create an action plan

Easy. Fun. Simple.