Avish Parashar - Opening and Closing Keynote Specialist

No matter how well you plan, things will go wrong, unexpected surprises will appear, and the universe will throw you a curve ball. Your level of success is often dictated not by how well you plan, but rather by how quickly and effectively you deal with the unexpected when it happens (and it will!)

In this energetic, fun, motivational, and interactive speech, Avish demonstrates how the same principles that lead to hilarity on an improv comedy stage can lead to massive success in life. Avish weaves together humorous stories, witty observations, and interactive exercises from improvisational comedy to get people laughing, learning, and motivated!

Avish will cover vital points to help them flow with the unexpected, deal with change, and be more effective. Your audience will learn how to:

1. Have fun in the face of adversity (and why this is a critical business skill)
   
2. React instantly and powerfully by only controlling the controllable
   
3. Simply say "Yes, And" instead of "Yes, But" to instantly improve communication, flexibility, and personal success
   

Avish has spoken to the very creative (actors and directors), the very un-creative (accountants), the very casual (college students), and the very business-like (sales professionals). The end result is always the same -smiles, laughs, and a new way of looking at life and business.

Rain on My Parade - Please! - I'll admit it, I don't get parades. They bore the heck out of me. Maybe it's because I'm more of a 'doer' than a 'watcher,' but I can think of few less interesting ways to spend an afternoon. If my life were made into an existential play by Sartre, my Waiting Room would be on the streets of Manhattan watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

Halloween Humor - The Twisted Trick of Tacky Treats! - It's Halloween time, and that means candy! Or at least it should mean candy, but some people will inevitably try to resist the pull of sweets and give out alternative treats. This can be very, very treacherous territory. Here then are a few guidelines to help you make your Halloween decisions easier.

Halloween Humor - Get Dressed to Thrill! - Halloween is upon us! As an adult, I am assuming you are not going trick or treating, but you may find yourself invited to a Halloween costume party. If you plan to attend one you will need a costume. Picking one can be a high stress activity, but have no fear! It's really quite simple. You have three basic costume options when it comes to dressing up for Halloween. The main points of each are outlined below so you can decide what approach you want to take this year.