Testimonials
It was energizing to wake up to a “breath of fresh air” on this snowy morning in Park City, Utah. Joel Zuckerman spoke to our men’s group—La Société Deux Magots (LSDM)—about gratitude. Joel is a distinguished writer and speaker who typically presents to large audiences, but he did a masterful job tailoring his message for an intimate-sized group of former executives, military officers, noted athletes, and highly accomplished professionals. Our only objective was to learn more about this interesting subject: Gratitude. What made the discussion especially meaningful was how Joel drew on relevant stories from his diverse experiences—working on Wall Street, as a golf-and-travel writer, and as a husband, father, and grandfather. I was particularly moved by his point that writing letters of gratitude not only makes the recipient feel good but can also be equally cathartic for the writer. Another eye-opener for me was the idea that we can be “triggered” by positive events—not just negative ones. I had never thought of that word as a synonym for “inspired,” but that was a welcome byproduct of today’s breakfast with Joel. As a professional public speaker myself and a leader of global sales organizations throughout my career, I would gladly put Joel in front of my people. His latest book, Gratitude Tiger, is well named. The world needs more gratitude!
It’s been my privilege to be a guest yoga instructor at Rancho La Puerta, a wonderful, highly regarded and much-beloved wellness resort in Tecate, Mexico, for well over forty years. Over that long period of time I’ve heard many guest lecturers, who are engaged by the Ranch to add value to the holidays of their discriminating clientele. They bring in mindfulness experts, those who focus on nutrition, metabolism, relationships, health, mental and emotional harmony, wellbeing and a wide array of subjects. I was delighted to have the opportunity to listen to Joel Zuckerman recently, while we were both in residence. He gave an intriguing, uplifting and uniquely entertaining program on proactive, expressive gratitude. I had never heard anything quite like it before, and I imagine the same can be said of the rest of the attendees. It’s no wonder Joel is being engaged at places like Rancho La Puerta, Miraval, Canyon Ranch, and other high end wellness retreats, where thought provoking content, delivered in memorable fashion, is expected of those lucky enough to land these rarified opportunities.
Joel Zuckerman was gracious enough to speak to our local chapter of YSML, or Young Men’s Service League. This is a nationwide organization with two hundred chapters involving more than 30,000 mothers and sons. The mission is to bring mothers and sons together to work in service to their respective communities. While Joel’s typical corporate or wellness resort audience is decidedly not teenage boys, these high school juniors were fully engaged, attentive, and enthusiastically embraced his message of proactive gratitude. It’s safe to say that no one in attendance, a handful of mothers included, had heard anything quite like this before! I would not hesitate to recommend Joel Zuckerman to any audience—teenagers, Golden Agers, and everyone in between!
Our YPO Gold Chapter was fortunate to have Joel Zuckerman as our lead off presenter for the 2025–2026 calendar year. He is a superb speaker and writer. His presentation was inspiring, and his delivery energetic and engaging. In a packed venue with scores of discerning listeners, Joel’s survey scores were unanimously 8, 9 and 10! There are many speakers who talk about gratitude but only Joel has a process and a template for actually expressing it and making it an action, rather than just a thought. He taught us that writing Letters of Gratitude is a fulfilling and meaningful exercise for both the sender and the receiver. I am currently working on my letters and feeling really good about it!
Joel brought his unique presentation on gratitude to San Diego, and enthralled an audience that included some of the city’s most respected, successful and admired business leaders. Almost all of his survey scores collected afterwards were ‘10’, with an overall rating of 9.8. That is an extraordinarily high number from this discriminating clientele. Joel is energetic, persuasive and best of all sincere. His presentation provides excellent take home value that is presented with humor, wit and great passion. I would highly recommend him as a YPO speaker, or to any organization, association or company looking to learn, laugh and be enriched.
Through self-deprecating humor and personal stories, Joel’s lessons about gratitude are both amusing and inspiring. We often think of gratitude as being “for the recipient”, but Joel’s Seven Pillars of Expressive Gratitude reveal that the person who is expressing gratitude is the one who truly benefits from the act of writing letters. His presentation held our group’s attention throughout, and guests were thrilled to receive his new book, “Gratitude Tiger,” and grateful for the chance to hear Joel speak. Each person committed to accept Joel’s charge of writing at least two letters of gratitude to people in their lives.
Joel Zuckerman reminded us how powerful it is to express gratitude to one another, no matter our role, generation, or language. Whether you’re Gen Z starting your career or a seasoned Baby Boomer, saying “thank you” connects us all. He showed us that taking a moment to appreciate a fellow associate in as little as 7 words not only lifts their spirit—it lifts ours too. Joel’s message resonated with both English and Spanish speakers, creating a shared sense of purpose and pride. At the end of the day, giving gratitude isn’t just kind—it’s energizing. Thank you, Joel, for spreading that message to our team!
Joel Zuckerman delivered an inspiring and impactful presentation and workshop for our leaders at the National Ability Center, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. His message, rooted in his new book Gratitude Tiger, resonated deeply with our team. Joel lit a fire in the room—his passion for fierce gratitude was contagious, and his message resonated with every person present. More than just a feel-good presentation, Joel challenged us to act through expressive gratitude. Drawing from the vibrant stories in his book and his incredible archive of personal letters, Joel reminded us that gratitude isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a powerful force for connection, leadership, and resilience. His energy was infectious, his stories were moving, and his tools were immediately actionable. Joel’s presence and insight made a lasting impression for our team, and we are grateful for the opportunity to learn from him.
Joel Zuckerman led off the Promontory Speaker Series for Winter 2024/2025, and his will be a hard act to follow! He kept the entire audience, not a spare seat to be had, rapt with his fast-paced, funny-yet-poignant presentation on the art of proactive or expressive gratitude. It’s safe to say that nobody in attendance has heard something quite like this previously. His message is simple: By writing Letters of Gratitude to others, you ultimately benefit yourself. But over the course of 45 minutes, with no notes, slides or Power Point, Joel expounded on this incredibly relevant topic with heart, humor and thoughtfulness. I would highly recommend him for any audience looking to improve their mental or emotional state, learning something new and being entertained in the process.
Joel Zuckerman’s keynote at the Promise2Live Silicon Slopes Mental Health Town Hall was fantastic. As a successful author and respected voice on gratitude, his presentation on The Seven Pillars of Expressive Gratitude truly resonated with our audience. His confident delivery and sharp sense of humor created an engaging and meaningful experience. He gave our attendees practical tools to reflect on gratitude and apply it in their lives, and his polished, professional approach mixed with humor was exactly what we hoped for. We’re so grateful he was part of this important event!
Joel was our keynote speaker at a recent fundraising event for our non-profit at the St. Regis Hotel, Deer Valley Resort. In my opinion, he is among the nation's most dynamic, energetic, engaging, and humorous speakers. His heartfelt presentation style focuses on an essential human communications practice and is relatable to all ages and backgrounds. Joel‘s uplifting and engaging presentation is based partially on his ninth book, titled “Grateful,” and on his upcoming and soon to be released tenth book titled “Gratitude Tiger—Creating Joy Through the Art of Impactful Letters.” Joel masterfully shares how focusing on and practicing gratitude will change your life and those around you. He shares numerous ways of integrating gratitude into your being, including the lost art of handwritten letters to those we are grateful for. Joel distills the power of expressing gratitude and its essential benefits to us and others. Finally, he leaves us with an easily digestible and malleable set of short action steps to integrate a simple gratitude practice into our lives. I recommend Joel to any organization looking to inspire anyone and everyone in their ecosystem.
I recently had the pleasure of hearing Joel give a presentation on Gratitude, which was thought provoking and timely. He brought the topic to life with his wit and sincerity. Gratitude is so needed in the world, and I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to hear this talk. I highly recommend Joel as a speaker. His talk should resonate with any organization looking to enhance its culture.
Joel Zuckerman provides a unique perspective on gratitude, focusing on its many benefits and healing properties. Joel explains the differences between reactive gratitude, which is familiar to all, and proactive or expressive gratitude, which he suggests is a learned or practiced behavior. Joel’s program is funny, fast paced and insightful. I would recommend Joel to any group or organization looking for an enriching and thought provoking presentation.
Park City Wellness Alliance holds monthly events to educate the community at large. Our most recent event focused on mental health. Joel Zuckerman kicked off the event, and his thought-provoking presentation on gratitude set the tone for the rest of the evening. When people are going through tough times, a shift of thinking can change a life. Joel shared how the power of gratitude, and specifically focusing our attention on two individuals who have positively impacted our lives (one with us, one no longer with us) can help us both emotionally and psychologically. This theme seemed to permeate throughout the rest of the evening. Joel reminded us to show love to those who are still with us, and to be grateful to those who have already passed, but left us their legacy. For me personally, that would be my mother.
It is my pleasure to recommend Joel Zuckerman as an exceptional public speaker. Joel is a seasoned speaker; he has received many awards while competing at our club after 10+ years of membership. He was recently invited to be a guest speaker, and he presented a beautifully executed speech titled “One Simple Key to Living a Great, Full Life”. His speech was influenced by his newest book, Grateful. The main reason I would recommend Joel as a proficient public speaker is that he can quickly engage his audience and hold their attention throughout an entire presentation. As the author of numerous books, he has a broad range of knowledge to share, and he braids his experiences both creatively and humorously. One of his extraordinary gifts is speaking to the hearts of his audience, his words resonate deeply with all ages, ethnicities, and sexes. After listening to one of Joel’s speeches, one cannot help but be inspired by his zest for life and charismatic smile. His deep understanding of gratitude and all its many benefits are delivered with knowledge, humor, and heart. I highly recommend Joel to a broad range of audiences. His talent will not disappoint.
Joel Zuckerman‘s presentation on proactive gratitude is uplifting, inspiring and thoughtful. He has a way of putting his thoughts together that helps bring clarity and lift people up. He gives actionable steps that anyone can follow, but does so in an entertaining and humorous way that keeps the audience’s attention.
Joel's adeptness in articulating the significance of expressing gratitude through the written word is truly enlightening. His passion and depth of knowledge on the subject are evident from the outset of his presentation. He skillfully conveys how writing letters of gratitude can be a powerful tool for personal growth, fostering harmony, and achieving a sense of fulfillment in our lives. I recommend Joel to any corporate group, association, or organization that wants to think more mindfully about gratitude.
I REALLY enjoyed Joel’s presentation. I found it refreshing! The world is an intense, angry and divided place right now. His presentation is all about the good things: remembering all that is good in the world, in our lives, remembering to be grateful for those things and experiences, and remembering that life is pretty darn good so let's be grateful! And what a wonderful way to express this sentiment by writing a note of gratitude that will surprise and delight its recipient.
Joel's presentation on gratitude is thoughtful and thought-provoking. Simple thoughts and actions can make a meaningful impact on your life and the lives of others. This message will help one live their best life while impacting others for good. People need to hear this.
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