Izzy Gesell is an organizational alchemist who helps individuals and organizations transform their thinking from commonplace to extraordinary. Through his keynotes, trainings, coaching and facilitated sessions, Izzy offers imaginative, intuitive and immediately useful insights and programs. He is skilled at delivering meaningful material in a way that makes participants enjoy their time with him.
One of the first to use Improv Theater concepts as tools for personal and organizational learning, Izzy is the author of Playing Along: Group Learning Activities Borrowed From Improvisation Theater, The Resilient Caregiver, a co-author of Cancer & the Healing Power of Play, a co-author of Humor Me: America’s Funniest Humorists on the Power of Laughter.
His has authored 3 video courses on Linkedin Learning & Lynda.com: “Essentials of Team Building”, “Humor in the Workplace”, & “Leading with Applied Improv.”
Recognized by his peers, he has earned a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association. Less than 15% of NSA’s 4,000 members are CSPs
A former stand –up comedian and public school teacher, Izzy was raised in Brooklyn NY. He has earned a BA in Psychology, an MS in Education and a P…. that’s 1/3 of a PhD and now lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Check out Izzy’s website at: https://www.izzyg.com/
Episode 107 - AATH Interviews Lynn Perreault of Laughter Business Academy!
Episode 106 - AATH Interviews Bobby Benavides - Clean Comic Collaboration with Taking Up Your Time
Episode 105-LaughBox Welcomes Frank Chindamo of Laugh MD for a Return Visit
Episode 104 - Chip Lutz first Laughbox Episode - and 2023 winner of the Doug Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award
Episode 103 - 2023 Conference MishMash - Interviews, and Sound Bytes
Episode 102- Carla H Brown - Joy Coach, Laughter Yogi, and GriefYoga Instructor - Giggles, Guffaws, and Finding Our Joy
Episode 101 - CHP Robin Phoenix Johnson Talks about Life with The Best Medicine Brigade, and Healarious! Veterans and Humor!
Episode 100 - Izzy Gesell Returns with A New Book and More!
Episode 99-Mary Kay Morrison and the Humor Academy Flashmob!
Episode 98 - AATH Humor Academy Project- Discussing Joy First Foundation with Katy BEE, Olivia Vo and CHP Cathy Grippi - Joyful Moments, The Ripple Effect, and Who Needs Joy on Thursday?
Episode 97 - AATH President, Jennifer Keith: Fixing Your Funny Bone and Throat Punching Your Blues Away with GRIT
Episode 96- AATH interviews Reverend Artist Barbara Ann Michaels, Jester of the Peace
Episode 95 - AATH Interviews Dr. Lois Holzman Co-Founder of the East Side Institute
Episode 94 - AATH joins the Lead with Levity Podcast with Dr. Heather Walker! Lighten Up - How Humor Makes the Workplace Better!
Episode 93 - AATH Interviews Sue Stevenson - Author of ”Impossible to Possible: Neurostrategies for Healing, Humor, and a Reimagined Life”
Episode 92 - AATH Interviews Raghu Adibhatla - Clean Comedian and Rising Star!
Episode 91 - AATH Interviews Michael Kerr, The Workplace Energizer; Author and Speaker about The Importance of Humor at Work
Episode 90 - AATH interviews Kathy Laurenhue of Wisernow.com
AATH Interviews Marian Rich, Social Therapeutic Coach, Performance Activist, and Play Revolutionary
Episode 88 - Clown without Borders USA ”Laughter is an Abundant Resource”
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