Welcome!

Izzy Gesell has taken the leap off this earthly planet. Feel free to utilize resources you find on this site, and don’t forget to laugh along the way. RIP 6/26/25

Begin your journey here with the surplus of insights and practical applications that Izzy has distilled from his years of experience as a presentation and communication coach, keynote speaker, and “organizational alchemist.”

Questions about product availability can be sent to IzzyGesell@gmail.com

WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF IZZY GESELL

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025

3:00 – 5:00 PM

STANTON HALL – 26 RUSSELL RD, HUNTINGTON, MA 01050

(parking on street, entrance around the back, facility is accessible)

We will laugh, play games, and share stories about Izzy. Light refreshments served. 

PLEASE RSVP HERE BY AUGUST 8th

Memorial gifts can be sent to 

CancerConnection or NewEnglandPublicMedia

If you’d like to watch the celebration live via Zoom, please click here

“Humor, imagination, and playfulness are powerful resources for humans, helping us become more effective personally and professionally”                                       Izzy Gesell

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Speaker
Izzy Gesell is an organizational alchemist who helps individuals and organizations transform their thinking from commonplace to extraordinary. He is skilled at delivering meaningful material in a way that makes participants enjoy their time with him.

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Author
Izzy is the author of Playing Along: Group Learning Activities Borrowed From Improvisation Theater, a co-author of Humor Me: America’s Funniest Humorists on the Power of Laughter, and a contributor of a chapter on Improvisation as a facilitation tool in the IAF Group Facilitators Handbook. His latest project is a deck of cards with improv games on them.

Testimonials

I need to personally Thank you for the course ‘Building Your Team’ I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. hopefully it will be a big advance in my promotion preparation

LinkedIn Learning Student
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“I enjoyed your presentation so much. I especially appreciated the atmosphere you created – the comfort level and respect – and the way you de-constructed the ‘why’ and ‘how’ we feel.”

N.C.
OK Dept of Transportation
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“You are awesome! Your presentation at ASAE was my favorite. You not only made me think, you did it with humor.”

L.S.
National Ground Water Association
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“I remember your program well & still use your advice in telling a joke…remember the punch line and ad-lib the rest. I also have your cassette tape but no longer have anything to play it on.”

Marty
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