Keynote:
DING Happens!
How to Quickly Make the Most of Whatever Life Throws at You!
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:
- Have fun in the face of adversity (and why this is a critical business skill)
- React instantly and powerfully by only controlling the controllable
- Simply say "Yes, And" instead of "Yes, But" to instantly improve communication, flexibility, and personal success
View the opening of Avish's Demo Video by clicking here now!
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.
Avish's motivational programs are up to 90 minutes in length and are perfect as an opening or closing general session.
"Very entertaining, while getting across a useful message."
-Kimberly Glenn, Executive Director
Association Headquarters
Communication
"Creating Incredible Communication Through the Art and Science of Improv"
One of the most obvious and powerful tool for success is effective communication. Unfortunately, most people forget the basics of communication and as a result hurt relationships, reduce productivity, burn bridges, and keep their organization from moving forward.
In his energetic and interactive communication sessions, Avish will show the audience how to drastically improve their communication skills using the art and science of improv. The techniques are simple enough to learn and apply immediately and powerful enough to make a huge difference.
In addition to his general communication/teamwork programs, Avish has two specific communication offerings:
Transitioning from Superstar Worker to Outstanding Manager
In many organizations, people are promoted because they are outstanding at their job. Unfortunately, the skills that lead a person to success as a diligent worker are often cross-purpose to making them a successful manager.
In this interactive, energetic, and fun program, Avish will give your first time (or inexperienced) leaders the skills and understanding to manage effectively. Using exercises from improv comedy, Avish will show your team how to listen effectively, incorporate and involve their employees, and think in terms of a "big picture organizational view."
Super Communication Skills for Technical Professionals
Technical professionals are usually hired for their great technical expertise. Little thought is given to their communication ability or "soft skills." However, a technical professional with strong communication skills can get more done in less time, meet the needs of customers (internal or external) more effectively, and ultimately be seen as a peer and equal as opposed to "support." Strong communication skills will also allow them to move into leadership positions and present your organization's vision, both internally and externally.
Using ideas and exercises from improv comedy, as well as his own real world experience as an IT Professional, Avish will show your group not only how to communicate more effectively, but also why this is a vital skill for them to develop.
"Not just tremendous fun, but lots of techniques that are truly applicable to what we do and will help move our program forward."
-Jane Simone, Director of Development
New Bolton Center, Penn Veterinary Medicine Development
Emcee
A great master of ceremonies is vital to the success of your event. An effective emcee. can keep the energy up throughout the program, bring the audience back after a lull without making anyone look bad, get out of the way of the great presenters, and move from presenter to presenter and topic to topic seamlessly so the audience stays right there with him.
Using his skills as an improvisational comedian and professional speaker, Avish will do just that! He will keep your audience engaged, make the event seamless by transitioning between presenters, and inject appropriate humor throughout the event. Avish's ability to improvise and deal with the unexpected will make sure that your event runs smoothly and stays on time!
In addition Avish can also serve as your...
Auctioneer
Auctions are a popular way to bring in revenue for your association or charity. Having a good auctioneer can be the difference between a boring event that brings in no money and a high-energy fun event that hits your financial goals.
As an auctioneer, Avish can read your crowd and humorously "push" them to keep bidding. His energy and humor makes sure that even people who are not bidding are engaged and entertained, and his 16+ years of improvising and interacting with crowds allows him to riff and play while driving bids up!
Contact Avish now to book him as the Emcee and/or Auctioneer for your next event!
