I was fortunate enough to hear Joze speak to a group of leaders at Tesla. I found him to be very engaging, funny, and vulnerable. Hearing him speak about our "inner stutter", and the idea of using your fear as a trampoline really resonated with me. I have already recommended Joze to others, and will continue to do so. If you have let fear hold you back from going after something you want, let Joze be your first jump on the trampoline.
Joze Piranian
Lifelong stutterer turned International Motivational Speaker helping people who hold back turn fear into action.
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Joze Piranian
Biography
Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned International Motivational Speaker helping people who hold back turn fear into action so that they overcome their "inner stutter" and unlock their true potential in life. By empowering others to own their uniqueness and conquer their obstacles, Joze delivers transformational experiences allowing his keynote audience members and coaching clients to access the hidden powers of fear and become champions of inclusion.
After avoiding speaking almost entirely for more than 25 years due to a debilitating stutter, Joze uncovered groundbreaking insights for personal transformation that turned his obstacle into triumphant public speaking and stand-up comedy performances in 3 continents and 3 languages. Joze is now on a mission to change people's relationships with fear and discomfort so that they start taking action and unleash their inner greatness at work, school and in life.
Winner of the Inspirational Speaker of the Year award in 2017, Joze has shared the stage with Drake music video producer Director X, Disney's CIO, Brendon Bouchard, Jim Kwik, Dragon Den's Arlene Dickinson and comedians Hannibel Buress & Whitney Cummings.
Joze holds a Bachelors of Commerce and Psychology from McGill University, a Master of International Business from Queen's University and a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. He has delivered his keynotes on Inclusion and Resilience at organizations such as Tesla, Dell, Diageo and Amgen as well as conferences such as the HR Leaders Summit and the Hollywood Innovation & Technology Summit.
With more than 3 000 000 views on his Goalcast featured speech about overcoming adversity and a growing social media following of 30 000, Joze has also been featured on TEDx, Forbes, NowThis (about Joe Biden's stutter), CBC and Global News Canada.
Joze Piranian
Featured Keynote Programs
Overcoming Adversity through the lens of Diversity & Inclusion
Recent years have proven that change is needed in terms of how we tackle Diversity and Inclusion 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 labelling, 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. 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 D&I initiatives at the organization, within ERGs/Affinity Groups and in the community.
Learning Outcomes:
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Deepen a genuine understanding of why it's necessary to create inclusive workplace cultures where individuals can show up authentically as their whole/best selves at work
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Actionable takeaways for fostering psychological safety, inclusion, belonging and engagement
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Enhancing the capacity to display courage, self-acceptance, persistence and resilience
Suggested structure (60 min):
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Award winning keynote (30-45 min)
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Live discussion with moderator (0-15 min)
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Deep Dive Q&A (15 min)
Format: Virtual or in-person
Languages: English, French or Spanish
*Also available in Training (2-4 hours)
Conquering Fears, Building Resilience and Skyrocketing Potential
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:
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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
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Actionable takeaways for building resilience & confidence to overcome challenges
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Learning 4 mental wellness strategies and 3 empowering shifts to thrive in the face of adversity
Suggested structure (60 min):
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Award winning keynote (30-45 min)
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Live discussion with moderator (0-15 min)
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Deep Dive Q&A (15 min)
Format: Virtual or in-person
Languages: English, French or Spanish
The intersectionality of Disability and Neurodiversity in Society and at Work
What is disability anyway? In this informative, illuminating and empowering keynote, Joze shares his journey of overcoming the 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 D&I initiatives at the organization, within ERGs/Affinity Groups and in the community.
Learning Outcomes:
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Awareness of the lived experience of the Person with Disability and Neurodiversity
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Introduction to the intersectional lens of disability, neurodiversity, society, and mental health
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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
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Actionable takeaways for fostering psychological safety, inclusion, belonging and engagement
Suggested structure (60 min):
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Award winning keynote (30-45 min)
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Live discussion with moderator (0-15 min)
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Deep Dive Q&A (15 min)
Format: Virtual or in-person
Languages: English, French or Spanish
*Also available in Training (2-4 hours)
Skyrocketing Student Potential Through Inclusion and Resilience
How can your students become the absolute best versions of themselves? How can they own what makes them unique instead of worrying about fitting in? How can they be the most empathetic, understanding & empowering allies to those who have been marginalized in one way or another?
Joze shares his journey of overcoming the adversity of being different by discussing empowerment by cultivating self-acceptance, facing fears through repeated exposure to discomfort and the necessity of students to develop a more nuanced understanding of the diverse challenges that a peer might be experiencing.
Beyond merely labelling, Diversity & Inclusion is a complex tango, it takes two: the empowerment of the individual on the one hand and the inclusive acceptance from their peers on the other. Actionable takeaways for building a culture of inclusion and belonging will be shared, in addition to a blueprint for how to face obstacles, fears and insecurities on order to fulfill one's potential. The keynote will also include some moments of lightheartedness and humour.
Learning Outcomes:
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Students will enhance their capacity of courage, persistence and resilience
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Students will enhance their understanding of inclusivity and empathy
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Students will gain confidence through humour, self-acceptance and coping skills
Suggested structure (60 min):
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Award winning keynote (30-45 min)
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Live discussion with moderator (0-15 min)
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Q&A (15 min)
Format: Virtual or in-person
Languages: English, French or Spanish
*Also available in Training (2-4 hours)