Image credit: iqonceptHappy New Year! It’s officially 2025, and whether you’ve set big goals, small intentions, or are just hoping to survive the first week back at work, I hope this year is off to a great start for you.As for me, I’m kicking off the year by diving into something that’s been on my

Why Not Today?

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’

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, we dive deep into the concept of psychological safety and its profound impact on workplace culture. Join me as I chat with Jason Eisner of Aristotle Performance (and a number of other cool businesses), who specializes in fostering environments where team members feel safe to express their ideas, share concerns, and admit

Say “Yes, And!” to Psychological Safety with Jason Eisner

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: michaklootwijkWill you write a “yes, and” story or a “yes, but” one?Last week I shared a story here titled “You Are Not Alone,” about how realizing I was not the only one going through business doldrums turned out to be helpful.That story resonated with many and I got some great support and feedback.(I

Saying “Yes, And” to a Better Story