Avish Parashar

Helping leaders unlock brilliance in moments of change - one “Yes, And” at a time!

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Avish captivates audiences by blending improv comedy with practical wisdom, creating "fun" and "interactive" learning experiences that stick. He transforms complex ideas into "accessible" tools—especially his signature "Yes, And" technique—empowering participants to navigate uncertainty with creativity and confidence. His presentations serve as energizing "wake-up sessions" that inspire immediate action, leaving attendees feeling both enlightened and equipped to tackle challenges with fresh perspectives. Clients praise him as "one of the best speakers" for his unique ability to make business engaging while delivering golden nuggets that participants eagerly implement in both professional and personal settings.

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Participants felt motivated to make small, actionable changes in their daily lives, both personally and professionally.
Attendees gained practical techniques for improving communication and collaboration, particularly through the 'Yes, And' approach.
Listeners felt inspired to embrace change and uncertainty with a more positive and creative mindset.

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Avish's Bio

Avish Parashar is the world’s only Motivational Improviser—a keynote speaker who blends improv comedy with real-world business insight to help leaders and teams thrive in moments of change. A former engineer turned performer, Avish learned early that life rarely goes as planned—and success depends on how you respond. For 20+ years, he’s energized audiences with laugh-out-loud stories, spontaneous improv, and practical tools that replace hesitation with creativity and burnout with boldness. He’s worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and even skeptical accountants (his words). Avish is the author of the Amazon best-seller Say “Yes, And!” and a TEDx speaker whose message is simple but powerful: The most brilliant breakthroughs don’t come from perfect plans— they come from how you respond. Avish lives in Philadelphia with his family and when not speaking he loves to read, play games (video and board), and nerd out ...

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Avish Offers the Following Talks

Say, “Yes, And!” to Change

Saying “Yes, And!” to other people improves teamwork, leadership, and morale.
Saying “Yes, And!” to change allows people to let go of the past and innovate into the future.
Saying “Yes, And!” to themselves inspires people to set bigger goals, take bolder action, and get re-engaged, re-energized, and re-motivated.

“Yes, And!” Innovation

IDENTIFY true goals to ensure they are not wasting their creative energy, as well as the constraints they face in achieving those goals.
CREATE a large list of ideas, potential solutions, implementable actions, etc. by accessing and developing the untapped creative power they might not even be aware they have.
EXPERIMENT with their ideas to see what works, what doesn’t, and what adjustments they need to make to keep moving forward and innovating.