Our Mission Statement

To inform, inspire and initiate individual, communal and societal change that will empower men and women to be their very best – personally, professionally and relationally.

The Real Impact We're Making

“He’s a lot of things to a lot of people. He’s really an opinion leader. And what I love about Joe—it’s not just the messages. It’s the messenger. He’s a very unique man. Gentle. Principled. Committed. And Effective.”
Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr.

“The only time I’ve ever seen an audience hold a collective breath, at the profundity of a speaker was when Joe Ehrmann spoke in front of 5,000 people last year. Joe’s message is so relevant not only for the times we live in but also for the people we desire to become. His message is simply life changing!”
Brian Buffini, Chairman & founder, Buffini & Co.

“Joe Ehrmann is a truly energetic, soulful and compelling speaker! He really pumped up over 2,000 attendees at the opening plenary session and we feel blessed to have had Joe join us and make such a tremendous positive impact on our efforts to build safe, healthy and drug-free communities across the nation.”
General Arthur T. Dean, Chairman & CEO, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

“Our audience was captivated by his message and his advice for the betterment of society at large. He radiates warmth, sincerity, and commitment while offering a radical new approach for making our world a better place.”
Community Forums Distinguished Speaker Series Committee

“Joe is one of the best, if not the best presenter we have ever had.”
Dr. Pedro E. Garcia, Director of Schools, Nashville Tenn.

Speaking Topics

Coaching, Ethics and Team Leadership
Coaching for Life, Team Building and Mentoring
Living Life from the InSideOut
How to Love and Be Loved
Building a Team from the InSideOut

Joe Ehrmann

Joe Ehrmann is an inspirational and dynamic speaker and seminar leader, who works with organizations and associations to promote growth, teamwork, effectiveness and individual responsibility. As an educator, motivator, professional speaker and coach for over 25 years, Joe is a champion of causes, change and compassion. Whether through keynotes, workshops or seminars, Joe conveys his unique heartfelt messages with a passionate delivery that inspires introspection and action.

Awards and Affiliations

As a skilled speaker and trainer, the breath, depth and impact of Joe’s messages are gleaned from his diverse background and experiences. His ability to empathize with his audience allows Joe to open up hearts and bring change to individuals and organizations.

All-American football player at Syracuse University. Selected to Syracuse University’s All-Century Football Team and recipient of the S.U.’s most distinguished alumni honor for his contributions to society
Recipient of the 2004 George Arents Pioneer Medal for outstanding accomplishments, Syracuse University's highest alumni honor.
Played professional football for 13 years—Colts Man of the Year.
Selected by Baltimore Business Journal as the Renaissance Person of the Decade for his dedication and commitment to Baltimore City’s betterment.
Featured on the cover of Parade Magazine which called Joe “The Most Important Coach in America” because of his work to transform the culture of sports.
Joe’s revolutionary concepts of Team-Building, Mentoring and Coaching are the subject of the NY Times Bestseller Season of Life written by Jeffrey Marx, published by Simon and Schuster.
Co-founder of The Door, a community-based organization that addresses issues of poverty, systemic racism and social justice.
Co-founder of Baltimore’s Ronald McDonald House, which has served over 35,000 families from all over the world since its inception.
National Fatherhood Initiative’s Man of the Year Award for his work in improving the well being of children by helping fathers become more involved, responsible, and committed to their children.
Frederick Douglas Man of the Year Award for empowering youth to prevent rape and other forms of male violence.
First Ed Block Courage Award Winner
Named one of The Most Influential Sports Educators in America by the Institute for International Sport.
American Diabetes Association and Father's Day Council Father of the Year.

Partial Client List

Third Federal Savings and Loans
Paragon Films
University of North Carolina: Parr School of Ethics
Duke University
Aquascapes Design
Carolina Panthers NFL
New York Jets NFL
Kincaid School
Buffini and Company
University of Baltimore Business School
Dallas Theological Seminary
Men Can Stop Rape
Community Anti-Drug coalitions of America
National Guard Child and Youth Program
Syracuse Rescue Mission
Homebanc Mortgage
Balto/Wash McDonald’s Owners Assoc.
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
New Canaan, Ct. School District