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.
In this episode, I sit down with one of my oldest friends and longtime ExxonMobil leader, Alexander Bolkhovsky, for a deep dive into leadership, motivation, and navigating organizational change. Over his 27-year career with ExxonMobil, Alex has held roles across engineering, technology, sales, and global strategy. But more than the titles, it’s his mindset—curious, adaptable,
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Tarvin, a longtime friend and fellow improv enthusiast who has built a fascinating career at the intersection of humor and engineering. Andrew shares his journey from computer science to comedy, what it really means to be a “Humor Engineer,” and how he helps individuals and organizations use humor
Image credit: rbvrbv“The purpose of martial arts is to express yourself honestly.”-Bruce LeeThis is a quote I’ve loved for years—one I first heard decades ago—and it’s stuck with me ever since. I love this quote. It sounds so powerful, so profound… and yet, if I’m honest, I don’t fully grasp it from a martial arts perspective
In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with creativity expert Melissa Dinwiddie. Melissa shares her journey from a Juilliard-trained dancer to a professional artist and creativity instigator. She introduces us to her Create the Impossible framework, which helps individuals and teams harness the power of play, take risks, and learn
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