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’

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