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

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

Are you using storytelling in your work? Are you using AI tools?If you answered “no” to either of those questions, you need this episode!If you answered “yes,” to both of them, you should still listen, as you’ll gain insight and ideas on how you can do both more effectively.My guest on this week’s episode is

“Yes, And!” to Communication and A.I. with Dan Nestle