Episode 100 - Izzy Gesell Returns with A New Book and More!

Izzy Gesell is an “organizational alchemist” who helps people navigate their internal logjams and emerge more confident, spontaneous and effective. Through keynotes, workshops and coaching sessions, Izzy delivers meaningful material in an enjoyable way. His unique approach to personal and organizational development is rooted at the intersection of Improv, Facilitation and Coaching. Among the first to use Improv Theater concepts as tools for personal and organizational learning, he is the author of “Playing Along: Group Learning Activities Borrowed From Improvisation Theater,” Instructional Moments: Facilitating with Applied Improv The Resilient Caregiver: A Path to Manage Stress & Change Through Humor & Play & a co- author of Humor Me: America’s Funniest Humorists on the Power of Laughter, His video course for LinkedIn Learning, “Leading With Applied Improv,” was their first on the topic and their first shot as a live-action workshop. His other LinkedIn courses are “Humor in the Workplace” and “Building Your Team.” Izzy has earned the CSP (Certifed Speaking Professional) designation from National Speakers Association. Less than 15% of NSA 4,000 members are CSPs. He also has a BA in Psychology, an MS in Education and a P…. that’s 1/3 of a PhD. Offer for Listeners: Use coupon code 15offreads for 15% off any book in my shop: Let’s Connect! Linkedin Izzy Gesell Facebook IzzyG & Co Twitter: @improvizzy