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Joel Zeff

Workplace Expert, Author, Humorist

Joel Zeff creates energy. As a dynamic speaker, improvisational humorist, and author, he brings his audiences to life with interactive performances that encourage participation in hilarious improvisational exercises. These exercises illustrate his central message: organizations and individuals should CELEBRATE everyday successes to boost collaboration, productivity, passion, and innovation. Since 1997, Joel has inspired audiences at companies such as Wells Fargo, Samsung, KPMG, and even the IRS—yes, the IRS.

Joel is a masterful public speaker and a nationally renowned motivator, lifelong humorist, and improvisational actor. His career is a pursuit of fun and passion. He first discovered the importance of both in his early jobs delivering newspapers and cleaning up trash at a suburban movie theater.

Joel’s professional career began in journalism and public relations. In 1994, he transitioned to corporate communications, helping clients with employee communications, media relations, strategy, and customer marketing. Over time, he realized that his clients—many from high-level technology and telecommunications firms—needed more than just marketing strategies. They were hungry for fun, passion, and fresh perspectives on finding success.

At the same time, Joel was pursuing comedy on the weekends. Through friends, he discovered improvisational comedy. One of his clients, a large technology company, knew about his weekend comedy gigs and asked him to perform some improvisational games for a group of high-level executives. He brought a fellow comedian along, and thus began his corporate speaking career.

Joel connects with his audiences using humor so powerful that it leaves them laughing until their mascara runs, cheeks hurt, and bellies ache. He invites volunteers from the audience to join him on stage and play improvisation games—something many have never done before. He expects nothing less than their success, challenging them to focus, collaborate as a team, communicate effectively, and take responsibility.

His presentation, Make the Right Choice, is a mix of humor, inspiration, and practical business insights. Joel’s goal is not just to make you laugh, but also to make you think. The talk provides significant ideas to help audience members reconnect with their passion and drive for success.

As outlined in his book, Make the Right Choice, Joel believes that we all face choices in our careers and lives. Every day offers an opportunity to make the right choice to live a more creative, passionate, and productive life. How do you make the right choice? By choosing to provide opportunity, offer positive support, and most importantly, by choosing to have fun. It’s that simple—and Joel shows us how.

Outside of speaking, Joel channels his creativity as an actor, writer, and comedian. He began performing professionally in 1992 and was co-host of The Movie Zone on UPN 21 in Dallas. He has appeared in dozens of commercials for clients such as Dallas Cowboys, Harrah’s Casino, Time Warner Cable, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, and many others. He’s also featured in hundreds of corporate videos and made an appearance on CNBC’s The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. His work has been highlighted in The Dallas Morning News, The Houston Chronicle, The Kansas City Star, and several other media outlets.
TOPICS
The TA-DA of Teamwork: Succeeding During Change and Disruption

The Spirit of TA-DA: Watch What Happens When Work Becomes Play

The TA-DA of Change: Leading Teams during Change with Passion and Success

The Spirit of TA-DA: A Virtual Experience of Fun, Energy, and Passion

  • Celebrate Work and Create a Positive Environment
  • Improving Collaboration and Teamwork during Change
  • Leading Change
  • Staying in the Game during Change
  • Promote Ownership and Responsibility
  • Encouraging Innovation
  • Enhancing communication during Change
BOOKS
Make the Right Choice: Creating a Positive, Innovative, and Productive Work Life
Joel Zeff
PAST CLIENTS

  • Wells Fargo
  • T-Mobile
  • San Diego Padres
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Aflac Insurance
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Ericsson
  • Allstate Insurance
  • Lincoln Financial
  • International Association of Venue Managers
  • Walmart
  • Sonic Drive-In




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