Joel delivers high-energy, content-rich programs filled with laughter, learning, the breaking of delicate objects and the shattering of everyday assumptions. He has inspired clients as diverse as Grey Advertising International, Harley Davidson, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Warner Bros. Studios.

Bottom line? Joel shakes up the way his audiences view their product, service, industry or problem du jour. And he empowers them with his Shake That Brain! system of powerful, easy-to-use tools —so they can create winning solutions no matter the challenge or task at hand.

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Provocative: Joel gets his audiences to stop and think by challenging "conventional wisdom" and the "tried and true." He guides people to question their assumptions and open their minds to new ideas, leading to more profitable results. The Chicago Tribune raves: Joel is "crazy like a fox," advocating "solutions that are economical, unexpected and inevitable."

Authentic: Joel tells the truth. And the truth he uncovers inspires his audiences and shakes them out of their comfort zones, allowing them to break free of the old and embrace the new.

Fun: A core underpinning of the Shake That Brain! philosophy is FUN —like Joel's free on-stage brain surgery. It's a proven fact that people learn better when they're having fun. The spontaneous fun in Joel's programs primes his audiences for learning new, innovative behavior.

Funny: Joel was born funny and honed his skills in comedy clubs in New York. He's never told a canned joke in his life. His humor is fresh, spontaneous and 100% relevant to his audience.

Custom Made: Joel tailors each program to meet your organization's specific needs. Either he'll travel to you, or — coming soon — you can join us at the "Shake That Brain! Institute" based in San Diego.

Guaranteed: With easy-to-use tools and techniques— and lots of fun— Joel will lead your group to lasting, transformative change. You and your people will leave with a bounce in your step and the ability to generate and implement bold new PROFITABLE ideas.

Joel's Background: Joel began his career in advertising, working for Young & Rubicam in New York. He moved to California to write for the sitcoms "Perfect Strangers" and "The Robert Guillaume Show." He also served time as a stand-up comedian. The founder and publisher of Shake It! Books, Joel knows the rewards and challenges of business first hand.

In 2000, Joel won a National Audie Award for Best Educational and Training Audio for his recording of his Best Selling book, "If You Can Talk, You Can Write," dubbed "witty and rewarding" by People Magazine. An abridged audio version of his latest book, "Shake That Brain!"—narrated by Joel—is currently available from AudioTech.

Joel has appeared on CNN, NPR, Leeza and more than 500 radio shows. A graduate of Cornell University, he has taught at Santa Monica City College and UCLA. Joel lives in San Diego with his wife, son, and "Tux the Wonder Dog."