Avish, his son, & his wife at the CSP award ceremonyThe year was 2012. Ten years into my speaking business and my bank account looked like a zip code. And not like the zip code for Ketchikan, Alaska either (look it up). I’m talking about one of those New Jersey zip codes that starts with

Transforming Decades of Struggle in Just 6 Months

This week is my birthday—I’m turning 52! And to mark the occasion, I’m sharing something a little different: 52 things I would tell my 22-year-old self.Over the years, I’ve made a lot of mistakes, learned a ton, and picked up a bunch of insights that would’ve helped me back when I was just starting out.

52 Things I Would Tell My 22 Year-Old Self (Birthday Podcast Episode!)

Image credit: IgorFaun“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning.”-Mark TwainHave you heard that quote?It means that if you have a difficult or unpleasant task you should do it first, when willpower is high, to get it out of the way.It has become a popular

Stop Eating Frogs!

Image credit: AndrewLozovyiAre you going through a rough patch? Feeling stuck, like you’re not making progress, and starting to wonder if the problem is that you’re just not good enough?You’re not alone. I was there too—not that long ago.Last year, my business hit a slow stretch. Bookings weren’t coming in, leads were drying up, and

Do I Just Suck? (Spoiler: No, I Don’t. And Neither Do You.)

In this episode, I chat with Sarah Ohanesian, a productivity expert and the founder of SO Productive. Sarah dives into the concept of purpose-driven productivity, helping us rethink how we manage our time and energy in both our personal and professional lives. She also shares her work around neurodiversity, a topic that’s been gaining much-needed

Say “Yes, And!” to Being SO Productive with Sarah Ohanesian

In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with Greg Offner, a former dueling piano performer turned keynote speaker, to talk about his unique approach to leadership, employee engagement, and preventing burnout. Greg’s philosophy, highlighted in his book The Tip Jar Culture, draws from his background in music to create an

Say “Yes, And!” to Creating a Tip Jar Culture with Greg Offner