Uplevel your life, team, organization and the world with the power of "yes, and!"Unlock the power of "Yes, And" to transform your life, your work, and your world. Hosted by Avish Parashar, a funny keynote speaker and leading expert in applied improvisation, this podcast dives deep into the principles of improv comedy and shows you how to apply them to real-life challenges and opportunities.Whether you're a leader looking to inspire your team, an individual aiming to elevate your personal and professional life, or simply someone intrigued by the art of improvisation, this podcast is for you.Why Listen?In each episode, Avish Parashar, a renowned speaker and trainer with years of experience in applied improvisation, shares valuable insights on how to bring the "Yes, And" mindset into your everyday life. Through engaging interviews, solo explorations, and even some improv games, you'll learn how to harness the power of positivity, creativity, and adaptability to navigate uncertainty, b
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Yes, And! With Avish Parashar is hosted by Avish Parashar. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
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Recent episodes include "061 - Say "Yes, And!" to Being Bored, Awkward, and Rejected - Avish Appears on the "Today is the Day Changemakers" Podcast" (19 October 2026, 68 minutes), "060 - Say "Yes, And!" to Building a Culture of Innovation with Steve Lerch" (5 October 2026, 57 minutes), and "059 - Say "Yes, And!" to Playing with a Full Deck with Stephen Shapiro" (21 September 2026, 53 minutes).
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Yes, And! With Avish Parashar publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 60 episodes.
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Yes, And! With Avish Parashar
061 - Say "Yes, And!" to Being Bored, Awkward, and Rejected - Avish Appears on the "Today is the Day Changemakers" Podcast
Oct 19, 20261h 8m
This week's episode of Say Yes, And is a little different - because I'm giving up the host's chair. Recently, I joined Jodi Grinwald on her Today is the Day Changemakers podcast, along with guest co-host Fred Wasiak of...
060 - Say "Yes, And!" to Building a Culture of Innovation with Steve Lerch
Oct 5, 202657 min
We tend to romanticize innovation as a lightning-strike moment: someone suddenly has a brilliant idea that changes everything. But what if innovation isn't something you wait for? What if it's something you can...
059 - Say "Yes, And!" to Playing with a Full Deck with Stephen Shapiro
Sep 21, 202653 min
What if understanding who you're NOT is actually more important than understanding who you are? In this episode, I sit down with innovation expert, Hall of Fame speaker, and author Stephen Shapiro for a wide-ranging...
058 - Say "Yes, And!" to Human Judgment in the Age of AI with Lisa Ryan
Aug 3, 202644 min
Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry—but how do we make sure we don't automate away the very thing that makes organizations successful: human judgment? In this episode, I welcome back keynote speaker...
057 - Say "Yes, And!" to Building Relationships that Last with Atul Sood
Jul 20, 202652 min
One of the biggest misconceptions about networking is that it's about collecting contacts. My guest this week argues it's about something much deeper: building genuine friendships. I sat down with business development...
055 - Say "Yes, And!" to Clear, Concise, and Confident Communication with Christina Butler
Jun 29, 202652 min
What do live television news, improvisation, and organizational leadership have in common? Quite a bit, it turns out. In this episode, I sit down with communication expert and former TV news anchor Christina Butler to...
055 - Say 'Yes, And!' to Change, AI, and Adaptability with Terrence Ryan
Jun 1, 202653 min
What happens when you go through 14 reorganizations and 7 managers in just two years? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Terrence Ryan, a Developer Relations Manager at Google Cloud specializing in AI...
055 - Say 'Yes, And!' to Change, AI, and Adaptability with Terrence Ryan
Jun 1, 202653 minS0
<p >What happens when you go through 14 reorganizations and 7 managers in just two years?</p> <p >In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Terrence Ryan, a Developer Relations Manager at Google Cloud...
054 - Say "Yes, And!" to Innovation at Work with Melissa Dinwiddie
May 18, 20261h 1mS0
<p >In this episode I sit down with innovation strategist, improviser, and author Melissa Dinwiddie to talk about her new book, Innovation at Work: 52 Micro-Experiments for Brave Leaders Who Want to Unstick Teams, Spark...
<p>Today is the day is launch day for my new book, "Say 'Yes, And!' to Change"!!!</p> <p>You can get it here:</p> <p>https://SayYesAndtoChange.com</p> <p>The E-Book is $0.99 during launch week! </p> <p>Thanks, and keep...
052 - Say "Yes, And!" to Long Term Adaptability with Alexander Bolkhovsky [From the Vault!]
Apr 20, 20261h 15mS0
<p >This week I am pulling one of my favorite interviews out from the archives. Why? Three reasons:</p> <p >My last episode with Anish Mahajan really did quite well, so I wanted to follow up with another episode with an...
051 - Say "Yes, And!" to Leadership, Listening, and Change with Anish Mahajan
Apr 6, 202654 minS0
<p >In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend (all the way back to childhood!) Dr. Anish Mahajan for a fascinating conversation about leadership, listening, and leading through uncertainty.</p> <p >Anish has...
050 - Say "Yes, And!" to Saying "Yes, And!" to Change (Inside the Framework from My New Book) - Solo Episode
Mar 16, 202630 minS0
<p >In this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my brand-new book, Say "Yes, And!" to Change.</p> <p >For years, I believed the biggest challenge in change was resistance. But after working with leaders and...
049 - Say 'Yes, And!' to Publicity, Visibility & Kindness with Jill Lublin
Mar 2, 202625 minS0
<p >In this episode I sit down with publicity expert Jill Lublin to unpack what it really means to get visibility in today's world. Many people think publicity is press releases or blasting on social media, but Jill...
048 - Say "Yes, And!" to Taking Agency in Your Life and Business with Jacob Aldridge
Feb 16, 202651 minS0
<p >In this episode, I'm joined by Jacob Aldridge, an international business advisor and keynote speaker who's calling in from Malaysia - where he can literally see Singapore from his window! Jacob and his family...
047 - Say "Yes, And!" to Human Connection with Thom Singer
Feb 2, 202649 minS0
<p >Human connection is becoming a competitive advantage - especially as AI, automation, and digital overload keep pulling us away from real relationships.</p> <p >In this episode, I sit down with Thom Singer. Thom is a...
046 - Say "Yes, And!" to Curiosity (and Sales Without the Ick) with Kirstin Carey
Jan 12, 20261h 6mS0
<p >In this episode, I reconnect with my longtime friend Kirstin Carey, a serial entrepreneur and business strategist, to talk about what happens when you're doing all the "right" things in business… but the results...
045 - Say "Yes, And!" to Stepping Into Your Greatness with Alvin Law
Dec 8, 202544 minS0
<p >In this episode, I sit down with Alvin Law – an international Hall-of-Fame keynote speaker, Emmy Award winner, and award-winning musician who was born without arms and built a remarkable life by refusing to let...
044 - Say "Yes, And!" to Improv, Nursing, and Leadership with Dr. Candy Campbell
Nov 24, 20251 hourS0
<p >In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Candace "Candy" Campbell - nurse, actor, filmmaker, and international speaker - to talk about improv, healthcare, and what it really takes to communicate courageously in...
043 - Say "Yes, And!" to Navigating Chaos with Maartje van Krieken
Nov 10, 202550 minS0
<p >When everything feels messy, most leaders reach for more tactics and more meetings. In this conversation, I sit down with Maartje van Krieken - engineer, skipper, crisis strategist, and host of The Business...
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