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 26: Interview with Susan Sparks
Episode 25: Interview with Yakov Smirnoff
Episode 24: Interview with Patty Wooten
Episode 23: Interview with Drew Tarvin
Episode 22: Interview with Gina Barecca
Episode 21: Interview with JulieAnn Sullivan
Episode 20: Interview with Margarita Gurri
Episode 19: Interview with Barb Grapstein
Episode 18: Interview with Linda MacNeal
Episode 17: Interview with Pam Wener
Episode 16: Interview with Ann Zuccardy
Episode 15: Interview with Amy Oestreicher
Episode 14: Interview with Nick Mosca
Episode 13: Interview with Bob Moss
Episode 12: Interview with Mary Kay Morrison
Episode 11: Interview with Heidi Hanna
Episode 10: Interview with Frank Chindamo
Episode 9: Interview with Dr. Steve Sultanoff
Episode 8: Interview with Roberta Gold
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