Joel A. Freeman

About Joel A. Freeman

JOEL A. FREEMAN: The Resume/Obituary-Type Stuff:• Mentor/Chaplain for NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards for 20 seasons.• Cofounder and coauthor of the Black History 365 curriculum — author | Internationally sought-after conference speaker & workshop facilitator | Serial entrepreneur | Professional counselor | Success coach to executives | Behavioral analyst | Clean water enthusiast | Organizational culture change specialist | Rosetta Stone history expert | Corporate trainer | Recipient of numerous awards, citations & honors | Motivational consultant & mentor to pro athletes | Multiculturally astute | Travels to 55+ countries | Critical Incident Debriefing coach | Philanthropist | Magazine publisher | Photographer | Award-winning film maker | Passionate about dynamic, fun-filled excellence | Experiences an on-going love/hate relationship with technology | Devoted husband and father | Loves live music | Off-key singer & extremely bad dancer | A life motivated by curiosity | No Bull. No Hype. MOST POPULAR SEMINAR TOPICS- The Curiosity-Driven Life- Diversity: The Value of Mutual Respect- All Stressed Out And Nobody To Choke- Enhancing Your Emotional Intelligence- A White Man\'s Journey Into Black History- When Strangling Someone Isn\'t An Option- If Nobody Loves You, Create The Demand!®- Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy!® - IGNITE (or re-ignite) Your Entrepreneurial Passion- Lessons From Blades of Grass in a Concrete Jungle- When Emotional Intelligence, Blind Spots & Diversity CollideRAVE REVIEWS:\".participants commented that your seminar was the best management class that they had ever experienced – myself included.\"- Rod Huff, HR Director, EMI Music Group (Nashville)\".I am still amazed that our seven hour investment of time and resources has continued to return such dividends.\"- Jeffrey Wright, President,(UMI, Chicago)AVAILABLE TO SPEAK @ YOUR ORGANIZATION:Phone: 41••••••18Web: https://JoelSpeaksRealGood.com

Experience

1. CEO President

   Freeman Institute

   May 1993 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   SPECIAL PROJECTS- Freeman Institute Foundation- Everyday Matters Magazine- Rosetta Stone Replica Project- Freeman Black History Gallery Project- All-Inclusive Tours of Israel & Greece- Freeman Institute Black History Collection- Seminars & Resources Especially Designed for Faith-Based Organizations- Portable, Human-Powered Clean Water Drilling Rig for Remote parts of the WorldNINE ARENAS OF EXPERTISE FOR THE FREEMAN INSTITUTE:i. Workshop / Seminar / Retreat Facilitation / Keynote Addressesii. Reality-Based Organizational Culture Executive Success Coaching / Critical Incident Debriefingsiv. Diversity & Cultural Awareness / Black History & Diversity Day Presentationsv. Entrepreneurship / Business Intelligence and Creativityvi. Open-Registration Seminar Events vii. Freeman Institute® Foundation / Rosetta Stone Replica freeman publishing - books, DVDs, films, eBooks, magazines, etc.ix. Israel & Greece all-inclusive toursTWELVE VALUES EMBRACED BY THE FREEMAN INSTITUTE- Listen. And then listen some more- Approach every day with curiosity and a sense of humor- Address problems with practical solutions- Give credit where credit is due- Start projects worth finishing and then finish them with excellence- Customize each training experience to specific needs- Give more value than receiving in payment for services rendered- Do the details with dignity- Act with purpose and passion- Paint all the way to the edge of the canvas- Practice humility- Gratitude for everything. Everything.CATEGORIES OF EXPERTISE: Leadership. Diversity. Teamwork. Entrepreneurial Creativity. Brainstorming. Change Management. Black History. Stress Management. Emotional Intelligence. Anger Management. Sales. Staff Development. Cross-Cultural Competence. Conference Keynote

Education

• Loyola University (Baltimore)

  Psychology/Counseling

  1983 — 1986

Skills

• African American Studies
• Executive Coaching
• Television
• African Studies
• Keynote
• Black History Exhibits
• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Radio Host
• Travel
• Entrepreneurship
• Situational Leadership
• Clean Water
• Business Process
• Africa
• Coaching
• Management of Change
• Small Business
• Emotional Intelligence
• African American
• Youth Leadership
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Israel Trips
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Black History
• Published Author
• Staff Development
• Life Coaching
• Publishing
• Museum Exhibits
• Teamwork
• Business
• Writing
• Israeli
• Rosetta Stone Replicas
• Public Speaking
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Cross-Cultural Awareness
• Critical Incident Stress Management