Mastering Change

Do you ever struggle to deal with change? Would you like to learn some simple ideas around creativity and quick thinking that can help you react to and take advantage of change more effectively? If so, then download a copy of this FREE PDF report, “Mastering Change” You can get your copy here (no cost […]

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What Does Improv Comedy Have to Do With Business? [VIDEO]

As a “motivational improviser” (part motivational speaker, part improv comedian) I use improv comedy to teach valuable business skills. On the surface, it may be confusing how the two are related. In this video, I explains how the skills of improv comedy can help you think quickly, adapt to change, and innovate. If you’d like […]

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How to Deal With Change: Take Bold Action

How do you usually deal with change and uncertainty? Do you freeze? Do you try to ignore it? Do you go into over-analysis mode? Or do you take bold action? In these cases you may be tempted to spend a lot of time analyzing and thinking about your options. However, this approach may greatly slow […]

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40 Ways to Improvise, Adapt and Innovate (40 Thoughts from 40 Years…)

Happy birthday to me! Yes, today I turn 40 years old (wow, a milestone!). To celebrate my 40 years on this planet, below I have listed “40 ways to improvise, adapt, and innovate.” Hopefully they will help you take your life or business to the next level – and beyond! If you want to give […]

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5 Steps to Taking Action Without Certainty

I recently received the following question via email: “You have given various methods of how to make an idea successful which are very useful and easy to implement. I wanted to check – how do I make sure that my idea will sell or it is the right direction I am going in. Unless and […]

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Building the Flexible Organization: Think Better, Not Back

Let’s face it: change can be a giant pain. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on things and start to feel comfortable, DING! the situation, economy, industry, or world changes on you. Change is inevitable. And yet, no matter how much we all know change is inevitable, so many people resist it. For […]

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Motivational Improv Game – Blind Line

In this clip, watch Avish play the improv game “Blind Line” to finish his keynote presentation. In Blind Line, the audience has submitted a stack of cards (one per person) with a random line, quote, or saying on it. Avish uses those lines to improvise a motivational speech. Enjoy! To bring this same humor, content, […]

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Giving Thanks, Improv Comedy Style

Tomorrow – Thursday, November 22nd – is Thanksgiving Day (here in the U.S.) It is a day to pause, reflect, and give thanks for all the things we have. (At least that’s what it’s supposed to be. For many, it’s a day off from work, a chance to be gluttonous and watch football, and an […]

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Creativity Speaker: Master the Unexpected in 9 Simple Steps

As a creativity speaker, I deliver keynote presentations and creativity training programs that help people respond quickly and effectively to the unexpected. The fact is that things will go wrong. Anyone can do well when everything goes exactly as planned. The real test of you and your organization is how well you deal with the […]

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Ding! How to Improvise With Anything Life Throws Your Way!

In my speeches and on this blog, I use the phrase, “Ding!” or “Ding! Happens” If you have seen me speak, then you know exactly what I am talking about. If not, you may be confused. Here then is the explanation of “Ding!” The “Ding!” comes from an improv comedy game that I play to […]

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