In this episode, I talk with Penny Zenker—the Focusologist—about her Reset Mindset approach. We dive into what exactly a reset moment is, explore her three‑step framework (Step Back, Get Perspective, Realign), and apply it to everyday life—from emotional triggers to workplace pivots. Penny also breaks down how to ask powerful questions like “What else?” to

Say “Yes, And!” to Resetting with Penny Zenker

In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with Greg Satell—author of Cascades and Mapping Innovation, and a leading voice on evidence-based change management. We dive deep into why traditional change methods often backfire, the science of how change actually spreads, and how leaders can spark transformational change by starting small,

Say “Yes, And!” to Sparking a Cascade of Change With Greg Satell

In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with creativity expert Melissa Dinwiddie. Melissa shares her journey from a Juilliard-trained dancer to a professional artist and creativity instigator. She introduces us to her Create the Impossible framework, which helps individuals and teams harness the power of play, take risks, and learn

Say “Yes, And!” to Creating the Impossible with Melissa Dinwiddie

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

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

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’