Joe Hirsch
PhD
MD, USGlobal keynote speaker and trainer helping organizations design and deliver feedback without fear.
RECOGNIZED EXPERT: MAKING FEEDBACK FEARLESS
At a glance:
-- TEDx and global keynote speaker
-- Author of "The Feedback Fix
-- Thought leader featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., The Wall Street Journal and other major outlets
-- Trusted by PepsiCo, Adobe, the Gates Foundation, CIA and more than 20,000 others across three continents
Longer bio:
Dr. Joe Hirsch helps organizations design and deliver feedback without fear. He's a TEDx and global keynote speaker and the author of "The Feedback Fix," which has been praised by Fortune 500 executives, NFL coaches and educational reformers for its forward-looking view of performance management. Joe's work and research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., The Wall Street Journal and other major outlets. Joe has helped leaders at PepsiCo, Adobe, the Gates Foundation, CIA and more than 20,000 others across three continents communicate with impact and joy. When Joe's not doing something outdoors with his wife and four boys, he's hosting his popular podcast, "I Wish They Knew."
REAL VALUE, DELIVERED:
Whether it's live on stage or from my professional virtual studio, I help organizations design and deliver feedback without fear.
My keynotes and workshops are the perfect balance between energizing and practical; entertaining and result-focused; fun and impactful. As an award-winning educational leader and researcher, I blend deep, real-world experience with a magnetic stage presence to help people and organizations thrive. Every talk is customized to drive the biggest possible impact, combining engaging stories, gorgeous visuals, and practical techniques that push audiences to rethink their assumptions about feedback and solve communication challenges in fresh, innovative ways.
REASONS YOU SHOULD BOOK ME:
- Real takeaway value: My presentations are focused on one thing: Making a difference. Your audience will get actionable solutions and strategies that have immediate impact.
- Science based: Instead of fluff, you get real data, leading-edge research, and best practices – packaged and presented in terms people can easily grasp.
- Custom crafted: Instead of just popping up on stage, I take time to get to know your organization, understand its needs, and work with you to make sure that my presentation delivers what you want and expect.
- Zero drama: No outrageous demands. No diva-like requests. I'm professional, accommodating, and easy to work with every step of the way.
- Virtual virtuoso: Not every speaker can bring "wow" to virtual trainings. But with a background in instructional design and e-learning, I can know how to create interactive and high-value learning experiences for your event. It's more than just having the right gear - you need someone who can guide virtual experiences.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ME:
"Shows the remarkable things that can happen when businesses, schools and families rethink traditional feedback." – Marshall Goldsmith, #1 executive coach and bestselling author of "Triggers"
"Most people dislike one thing more than giving feedback: receiving it. Joe Hirsch is here to fix that." – Adam Grant, Wharton professor and #1 bestselling author, "Option B", "Originals", & "Give and Take"
"I am grateful to Joe for writing so eloquently about a topic that makes me squirm with discomfort!" – Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author, "The Gift of Failure"
"Hirsch masterfully takes us on a journey that completely redefines what we think about learning, development, and performance." – Rand Stagen, fmr. chairman, Conscious Capitalism
"Drills into the value and mechanics of how to use feedback, how to give feedback, and how to accelerate growth." – Michael Gervais, high performance psychologist and Seattle Seahawks consultant
"Joe has gifted us with a roadmap for more productive, more courageous and more authentic conversations that will lead to lasting and positive change." – Michelle Kinder, executive director, Momentous Institute
RECOGNIZED EXPERT: MAKING FEEDBACK FEARLESS
At a glance:
-- TEDx and global keynote speaker
-- Author of "The Feedback Fix
-- Thought leader featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., The Wall Street Journal and other major outlets
-- Trusted by PepsiCo, Adobe, the Gates Foundation, CIA and more than 20,000 others across three continents
Longer bio:
Dr. Joe Hirsch helps organizations design and deliver feedback without fear. He's a TEDx and global keynote speaker and the author of "The Feedback Fix," which has been praised by Fortune 500 executives, NFL coaches and educational reformers for its forward-looking view of performance management. Joe's work and research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., The Wall Street Journal and other major outlets. Joe has helped leaders at PepsiCo, Adobe, the Gates Foundation, CIA and more than 20,000 others across three continents communicate with impact and joy. When Joe's not doing something outdoors with his wife and four boys, he's hosting his popular podcast, "I Wish They Knew."
REAL VALUE, DELIVERED:
Whether it's live on stage or from my professional virtual studio, I help organizations design and deliver feedback without fear.
My keynotes and workshops are the perfect balance between energizing and practical; entertaining and result-focused; fun and impactful. As an award-winning educational leader and researcher, I blend deep, real-world experience with a magnetic stage presence to help people and organizations thrive. Every talk is customized to drive the biggest possible impact, combining engaging stories, gorgeous visuals, and practical techniques that push audiences to rethink their assumptions about feedback and solve communication challenges in fresh, innovative ways.
REASONS YOU SHOULD BOOK ME:
- Real takeaway value: My presentations are focused on one thing: Making a difference. Your audience will get actionable solutions and strategies that have immediate impact.
- Science based: Instead of fluff, you get real data, leading-edge research, and best practices – packaged and presented in terms people can easily grasp.
- Custom crafted: Instead of just popping up on stage, I take time to get to know your organization, understand its needs, and work with you to make sure that my presentation delivers what you want and expect.
- Zero drama: No outrageous demands. No diva-like requests. I'm professional, accommodating, and easy to work with every step of the way.
- Virtual virtuoso: Not every speaker can bring "wow" to virtual trainings. But with a background in instructional design and e-learning, I can know how to create interactive and high-value learning experiences for your event. It's more than just having the right gear - you need someone who can guide virtual experiences.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ME:
"Shows the remarkable things that can happen when businesses, schools and families rethink traditional feedback." – Marshall Goldsmith, #1 executive coach and bestselling author of "Triggers"
"Most people dislike one thing more than giving feedback: receiving it. Joe Hirsch is here to fix that." – Adam Grant, Wharton professor and #1 bestselling author, "Option B", "Originals", & "Give and Take"
"I am grateful to Joe for writing so eloquently about a topic that makes me squirm with discomfort!" – Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author, "The Gift of Failure"
"Hirsch masterfully takes us on a journey that completely redefines what we think about learning, development, and performance." – Rand Stagen, fmr. chairman, Conscious Capitalism
"Drills into the value and mechanics of how to use feedback, how to give feedback, and how to accelerate growth." – Michael Gervais, high performance psychologist and Seattle Seahawks consultant
"Joe has gifted us with a roadmap for more productive, more courageous and more authentic conversations that will lead to lasting and positive change." – Michelle Kinder, executive director, Momentous Institute
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SUMMARY:
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In this interactive and evidence-based talk, you’ll discover the power of...
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SUMMARY:
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SUMMARY:
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