Izzy Gesell is an "organizational alchemist." As a keynote speaker, workshop leader, professional facilitator and presentation coach his skill is in transforming something commonplace into something special. His humorously serious and seriously humorous programs help people thrive and prosper during these changing times as they become more confident, spontaneous and effective. Izzy brings together his two loves, education and humor, into entertaining, informative, and practical programs based on the premise that most of the laughter in our lives comes from the unintended humor of reality. As Author of Playing Along: Group Learning Activities Borrowed from Improvisation Theater. Izzy was one of the first to bring the concepts of Improv Theater into the business world. He has also contributed to the International Association of Facilitator's Handbook and Humor Me, a compilation by America's most prominent humorists. Who is Izzy? Izzy is an entertaining and enlightening Keynote Speaker, an effective Facilitator, a pioneer in using Improv for corporate and personal skill building, a funny and self proclaimed Humorologist, an Author and Presentation Coach, and a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) From National Speakers Association. Izzy Gesell also has a BA in Psychology, a MS in Education, and a P (1/3 of a PhD) Whether it be a keynote address, a half-day seminar or a full-day workshop, audiences leave with a smile on their lips, good feeling in their hearts, some great jokes to tell their friends, and a clear understanding of how to bring humor into their lives on a daily basis. Titles Becoming Lighthearted: Managing Stress and Change Through Humor Are We On The Same Bus? Examining Gender Differences & Other Obstacles to Communication The Power of Now: Living a More Effective, Spontaneous & Confident Life Thru Improv Theater Skills Humor In The Workplace: Managing Stress and change Through Humor (workshop) A Ropes Course For The Mind: Developing Effective Leadership, Team Building & Communication Skills Finding The Eye Of The Storm: Maintaining Dynamic Balance During Changing Times Fostering Creativity: A Practical Workshop Developing Creativity Techniques For Real Life Applic. The Gift Of Laughter: How & Why Jewish Humor Works Topics Humor, Stress, Team Building, Creativity, Motivation, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Balance Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $5,000 - $7,499 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State MA Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.