Go Global; Live Local
Check out one of my current keynote presentations to develop your group's intercultural awareness.
01 Keynote/Assembly
Pilgrimage: The Sacred Inner Journey
Pilgrimage is a frequent theme in the human experience, but what makes a pilgrim? On the Spanish Camino de Santiago, discover both the Way of St James and the road of the heart, and learn how you can live your whole life as a pilgrim with meaning and purpose.
02 Keynote/Assembly
Iraq: Ancient & Modern
Dispel your misconceptions of Iraq with this hour-long armchair travel presentation through one of the world's most notoriously newsworthy regions. Through a combination of facts, photos and memoir reflections, hear a first-hand account of building a life in a post-conflict war zone.
03 Keynote/Assembly
The "Other" Holy Land
Explore the shared heritage of revered Christian and Jewish sites in Iraq from Babel to Babylon and beyond. In the process, discover a surprising diversity of faith across the Middle East, and even within your own faith tradition.
04 Keynote/Assembly
Agents of Change
Based on 5 years of practice-based inquiry connecting elite Iraqi high-school students with disenfranchised local refugees, this half-hour presentation blends personal stories with current issues surrounding the global refugee crisis, the role of service-learning in education, and how to cultivate empathy in leadership.
05 Custom
Custom Presentation
Joel may have signature talks, but he can create customizable solutions around the structure of established talks to relate to your specific audience. He will ask in the discovery call how he can show up for you and your group!