We believe the best way to build this world is to commit to building it together, and we’re so grateful for the contributions of our instructors. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish what we do.
If you’re interested in learning more about us, we’d like to introduce you to Joseph Kim—one of Simon’s Master Trainers!
Simon’s Master Trainers are instructors who specialize in presenting and teaching Simon’s content: Check out our live online classes like Start with WHY, Leaders Eat Last, Leading with an Infinite Mindset, and more. Or, to book them as a speaker for your next event, contact our Experiences Team.
Joseph Kim is passionate about empowering the next generation and believes that tomorrow can be better than today. He has served as a communication and leadership keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator for various organizations. Joseph is an alum of Harvard Business School and has a PhD in philosophy from Arizona State University. In his free time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, playing electric guitar, and training Brazilian jiu-jitsu with his sons.
Read on to learn more about Joe!
How are you today?
Doing great!
What was it that moved you to your line of work?
I wanted to join the movement of inspiration! As I was inspired by the work of Simon and his team, I wanted to join my worthy rival Simon and work to inspire others as he had inspired me.
What do you specialize in?
I specialize in all of Simon’s content that we offer (Start with WHY series, Leaders Eat Last, and The Infinite Game). Before that I was a professor of business communication, with a research specialty in non-verbal communication.
What is one thing from your teachings that you wish everybody would learn/know?
That the choices we make now can impact not only our own future but impact the next generation. It’s amazing how one moment of inspiration can impact the trajectory of someone’s future. I remember when I first heard Simon’s Start with WHY talk on YouTube many years ago, and here I am today.
What is your favorite saying/bit of advice?
There is an ancient saying that says, “We have this treasure in jars of clay.” I love this so much! It shows that there is so much power and value in ordinary things in our lives, and though it may look ordinary we can uncover it to reveal something much much more. I feel like this is true of finding your why or other things we do. It seems so ordinary, but once we find our WHY and can articulate it, we find that everything we do changes.
What is something that will always brighten your day?
Guacamole. I live in Seoul and it’s not easy to make guacamole. I know just a few good places that offer good guacamole in Seoul and everyone is happier once they’ve had good guacamole.
Is there anywhere else we can follow you?
Yes you can find me on LinkedIn here:
How are you today?
Doing great!
What was it that moved you to your line of work?
I wanted to join the movement of inspiration! As I was inspired by the work of Simon and his team, I wanted to join my worthy rival Simon and work to inspire others as he had inspired me.
What do you specialize in?
I specialize in all of Simon’s content that we offer. (Start with WHY series, Leaders Eat Last, and The Infinite Game.) Before that, I was a professor of business communication, with a research specialty in non-verbal communication.
What is one thing from your teachings that you wish everybody would learn/know?
That the choices we make now can impact not only our own future but impact the next generation. It’s amazing how one moment of inspiration can impact the trajectory of someone’s future. I remember when I first heard Simon’s Start with Why talk on youtube many years ago, and here I am today.
What is your favorite saying/bit of advice?
There is an ancient saying that says “we have this treasure in jars of clay.” I love this so much! It shows that there is so much power and value in ordinary things in our lives, and though it may look ordinary we can uncover it to reveal something much much more. I feel like this is true of finding your why or other things we do. It seems so ordinary, but once we find our why and can articulate it we find that everything we do changes.
What is something that will always brighten your day?
Guacamole. I live in Seoul and it’s not easy to make guacamole. I know just a few good places that offer good guacamole in Seoul and everyone is happier once they’ve had good guacamole.
Is there anywhere else we can follow you?
Yes, you can find me on LinkedIn here.
If you have a story about someone you know inspiring people to help others or how Simon’s work has inspired you, send it to us at [email protected], and we might share it here!
