What does it take to create a culture of wellness in our workplaces and our lives? And how do we overcome the ‘yes, but’ resistance when it comes to making better choices?In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Elaine Pasqua, a speaker who has spent the last 30 years working with universities, corporations,

Say “Yes, And!” to Being Happy, Healthy, and Present with Elaine Pasqua

Image credit: Peopleimages.comWe’re already in the second week of February, so this seems like a good time to ask…How has your 2025 been?What did you plan on saying “Yes, And!” to this year? Have you? Or did you hit a bunch of “Ding” moments like I have? This year started strong for me, but then an

2025 Goals: The Ding Strikes Back

In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with Lisa Ryan, a gratitude strategist, speaker, and author of Gear Up for Greatness. Lisa shares her journey of transforming gratitude into a powerful workplace strategy and explains how organizations can use appreciation to retain top talent, build better relationships, and foster thriving

Say “Yes, And!” to Grategy

Image credit: IgorVetushkoI have spent a good part of my life feeling like I am living below my potential.Can you relate? For your sake, I hope not, but I know many people can.I will get into more specific details about why I feel this way (and what I have done and am doing about it) in

What’s Holding You Back? (Hint: It’s Not a Lack of Hard Work)

In this episode of Yes, And, I dive into the idea of thinking in terms of experimentation, not execution, especially when it comes to reaching big, impossible goals. As professionals, we’re often encouraged to follow rigid plans and execute them to perfection. But in a world of constant change, creativity, and uncertainty, sometimes we need

Solo Episode – Say “Yes, And!” to Experimentation, Not Execution

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