Joe Hammer: speaker, author and improv coach.
Decades in business. A lifetime on stage.
Joe brings an unusual combination to the stage: decades of experience as a professional speaker and business-development expert, the energy of a seasoned entertainer, and the practical communication principles of improvisation.
He has spent his career working with professionals and organizations, not simply performing for them. His programs translate the principles of improvisation into practical tools participants can apply right away to meetings, presentations, leadership, teamwork and everyday workplace communication.
His background as an entertainer adds another dimension. Joe has performed in a variety of venues, so he knows what it takes to capture and hold an audience’s attention, get people involved and, most importantly, make a message stick.
Trained in improv. Proven in business.
Joe’s improv training includes Magnet Theater, the Upright Citizens Brigade and Impro Theatre, including study with fellow improv authors Mick Napier of The Annoyance Theatre and Will Hines of UCB.
Founder of The Outcasters
Founder and director of The Outcasters Improv Training Center in Scottsdale, where he teaches and performs improv every week.
Author of two improv books
The Improv Edge and Blank to Brilliant explore how improv transforms communication far beyond the stage.
Professional speaker and trainer
Hands-on workshops, training and conference sessions for associations and companies across the country.
Business-development expert
Joe also mentors small business owners through That Small Business Guy.
Joe’s books.
The Improv Edge
Blank to Brilliant
The Unconscious Authority
What people say about working with Joe.
Joe is an amazing improviser. His facial expressions, characters and ability to carry a scene are so inspiring. Some people can do and some people can teach. Joe is one of those rare talents that can do both. And boy, does he do them well. I always appreciated Joe’s feedback and coaching because it was in the spirit of giving and his intentions were always to help and improve the scene and our skills. Joe is also a clear communicator and has great people skills to direct newbies and seasoned students. I highly recommend learning from the best and that is Joe Hammer!
Jenny LocklinCreativeMessageMedia.com, Scottsdale, ArizonaJoe is a spectacular speaker with enthusiasm, knowledge and application. Joe is clear in his thinking and provides a no-nonsense approach to achievement.
John FavaraPhoenix, ArizonaJoe is very generous with his information. He puts more useful information in his program than any others I’ve attended.
Fred DunnEnfield, New Hampshire