Joze Piranian

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:

• 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

• Actionable takeaways for fostering psychological safety, inclusion,  belonging and engagement

• Enhancing the capacity to display courage, self-acceptance, persistence and resilience

Suggested structure (60 min):

1. Award winning keynote (30-45 min)

2. Live discussion with moderator (0-15 min)

3. Deep Dive Q&A (15 min)

Format: Virtual or in-person

Languages: English, French or Spanish

*Also available in Training (2-4 hours)

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

Suggested structure (60 min):

1. Award winning keynote (30-45 min)

2. Live discussion with moderator (0-15 min)

3. Deep Dive Q&A (15 min)

Format: Virtual or in-person

Languages: English, French or Spanish

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:

• 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

​Suggested structure (60 min):

1. Award winning keynote (30-45 min)

2. Live discussion with moderator (0-15 min)

3. Deep Dive Q&A (15 min)​

Format: Virtual or in-person

Languages: English, French or Spanish

*Also available in Training (2-4 hours)

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:

• Students will enhance their capacity of courage, persistence and resilience

• Students will enhance their understanding of inclusivity and empathy

• Students will gain confidence through humour, self-acceptance and coping skills

​Suggested structure (60 min):

1. Award winning keynote (30-45 min)

2. Live discussion with moderator (0-15 min)

3. Q&A (15 min)

Format: Virtual or in-person

Languages: English, French or Spanish

​*Also available in Training (2-4 hours)