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

In this episode of “Yes, And with Avish Parashar,” I welcome the insightful Jess Pettitt, a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) speaker, author, and consultant. With nearly two decades of experience, Jess has empowered countless individuals and organizations to embrace inclusivity while navigating the complexities of human interaction with humor and authenticity.We dive into Jess’s

Say “Yes, And!” to “Good Enough” with Jess Pettitt

In this solo episode, I dive deeper into the idea of psychological safety, building on my conversation with Jason Eisner last week. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I highly recommend checking it out for a foundational understanding of how a psychologically safe environment can drive team performance and innovation.Join me as I

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

It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s time to watch horror movies!I love horror movies (now, I used to be terrified of them as a kid) and so I watch and re-watch quite a few horror movies. Especially right around Halloween.In this episode, I dive deep into the world of horror films and uncover six surprising

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Uncovering Business Wisdom from Horror Movies