Joze Piranian

Recent societal and personal changes in our lives have made one thing clear: every single human being needs to grow their resilience, mental wellness and capacity for overcoming discomfort and fears in order to navigate the inevitable fluctuations of life. Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming adversity, from holding back immensely due to a debilitating stutter to performing on stages worldwide, Joze Piranian will deliver his concrete blueprint for confronting challenges, building unshakeable resilience, defeating the discomfort of learning new skills to thrive, and reframing our relationship with fears in order to thrive amidst uncertainty. Moreover, Joze will share mental wellness strategies and empowering mindset shifts with actionable steps. The transformational insights of his award winning keynote will be infused with hilarious comedic moments (as performed at the Laugh Factory). ​Your audience will feel invigorated, moved, entertained and transformed to start taking the steps to overcome their "inner stutter" and unlock their fullest potential at work and in life! Learning outcomes: • Roadmap for identifying current fears and obstacles ("the inner stutter") that are currently reducing the fulfillment of our potential both at work and our personal lives • Actionable takeaways for building resilience & confidence to overcome challenges • Learning 4 mental wellness strategies and 3 empowering shifts to thrive in the face of adversity

Recent years have proven that change is needed in terms of how we tackle human differences as a society & organizations. In this signature talk, Joze shares his journey of overcoming the adversity of being different by discussing empowerment through self-acceptance, facing fears through repeated exposure to discomfort and the necessity of organizations' leadership & HR professionals to develop a more nuanced understanding of the diverse challenges that an employee, prospective hire, supplier or client might be facing. Beyond merely labeling, Inclusion and Belonging is a complex tango, it takes two: the empowerment of the individual and the inclusive acceptance from the other members of the organization. Actionable takeaways for building a culture of belonging will be shared, interspersed with lighthearted moments of comedy. ​Your audience will feel better informed, more empathetic and motivated to launch (or contribute) to people and culture initiatives at the organization, within ERGs/Affinity Groups and in the community. ​Learning Outcomes: ​​• Deepen a genuine understanding of why it's necessary to create empowering workplace cultures where individuals can show up authentically as their whole/best selves at work • Actionable takeaways for fostering psychological safety, inclusion, belonging and engagement • Enhancing the capacity to display courage, self-acceptance, persistence and resilience

What is disability anyway? In this informative, illuminating and empowering keynote, Joze shares his journey of overcoming adversity through an intersectional lens of disability, neurodiversity, society, culture and mental health. Delivered at organizations worldwide at events hosted by ERGs focused on Ability and Neurodiversity, this keynote is a journey filled with information, learning, empowerment and actionable steps for fostering a workplace culture that is truly inclusive. Beyond merely labeling, D&I is a complex tango, it takes two: the empowerment of the individual and the inclusive acceptance from the other members of the organization. ​Your audience will feel better informed, more empathetic and motivated to launch (or contribute) to disability/accessibility initiatives at the organization, within ERGs/Affinity Groups and in community. ​Learning Outcomes: ​ • Awareness of the lived experience of the Person with Disability and Neurodiversity • Introduction to the intersectional lens of disability, neurodiversity, society, and mental health • Understand why it's necessary to create inclusive workplace cultures where individuals who are unique can show up authentically as their whole/best selves at work • Actionable takeaways for fostering psychological safety, inclusion, belonging and engagement

True leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about having the courage to be real when it matters most. ​Growing up with a severe stutter, Joze Piranian avoided speaking almost entirely out of fear. Years later, that same vulnerability became the foundation of his global speaking and comedy career, and the lens through which he teaches leaders how to connect, inspire, and lead authentically. ​In this deeply human and often humorous keynote, Joze explores the intersection between vulnerability, courage, and leadership. He shares how small, consistent acts of bravery, the micro-moments of speaking up, admitting uncertainty, or listening with presence, create a ripple effect that transforms teams and cultures. By embracing courageous vulnerability, leaders unlock trust, innovation, and belonging. It is not about being fearless, but about being seen in their fear. ​Your audience will leave inspired to transform discomfort into growth, silence into dialogue, and hesitation into meaningful action. ​Learning Outcomes: ​​ • Redefine leadership as a practice of courageous vulnerability rather than perfection or control • Discover how to transform personal fears — the “inner stutter” — into pathways for trust and authentic influence • Learn how micro-moments of bravery can build psychological safety and engagement across teams • Cultivate empathy and resilience as leadership superpowers, with practical tools to model authenticity and inspire action amid uncertainty