This month, the Groundfloor Speaker Series is honored to host Joel Kimmel — world-class coach, acclaimed author, combat veteran, and powerhouse in the art of language and leadership. He has guided everyone from Fortune 500 execs to world leaders and changemakers. He will shift how you see work, life, and what is truly possible. When Joel speaks, people listen. We’re unbelievably lucky to have him. Don’t miss the chance to be in the room.

Change Your Words, Change Your World

What if the way you talk about your life is shaping the way you live it? In this eye-opening session, Joel Kimmel invites you to explore how language subtly runs the show and how shifting from doing to being allows greater creativity, clarity, and connection in your relationships. Through reflective exercises and meaningful dialogue, you’ll discover the power of intentional words to spark new insights and possibilities. Come ready to listen, play, and witness what unfolds when you live from a place of already having it.

About Joel:

Joel Kimmel is the author of SELF: The Vast World Behind Your Words and a leading voice in the field of ontology—the study of Being and how language shapes our reality. A combat veteran, world-class athlete, and recipient of the Presidential Call to Service Award, Joel brings profound insight to his work, having quite literally faced death twice and returned with a deeper understanding of life’s unfolding.

With decades of experience coaching everyone from executives to inner-city youth, Joel’s work blends communication, identity, and leadership. His clients include Shell Oil, US Bank, Charles Schwab Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Training and Development. Whether guiding personal transformation or designing organizational strategy, Joel’s promise is simple: more awareness, more creativity, and more authentic connection—with yourself and others.