SPEAKING
Life gets hard.
Train for it.
Signature Keynote | 60–90 Minutes
My story gets people’s attention. What happens next is why I speak.
I take people through how a guy who could handle bullets flying over his head, burning buildings, pediatric codes, and everybody else’s emergencies almost lost everything when the chaos became his own.
We go to some raw places.
We laugh a lot too.
And then I teach the skills I wish somebody had handed me years earlier.
Because I don’t want your people leaving saying, “Wow, that guy has a crazy story.”
I want them driving home thinking:
“I know something now that can make my life better.”
WHAT YOUR PEOPLE WALK AWAY WITH
Not something they learn on Friday and forget by Monday.
- Catch stress, anger, and overwhelm earlier, before any of it turns into something they have to clean up later.
- Regulate themselves when things get heated, instead of letting their nervous system run the show.
- Have hard conversations without making difficult situations worse.
- Move through difficult emotions instead of stuffing them until they come out somewhere else.
- Actually help someone who’s struggling, without immediately trying to fix, lecture, or rescue them.
- Be more present when life is good, build gratitude, strengthen connection, and enjoy more of the life they worked so hard to create.
They can help you survive the hard seasons better and stop
sleepwalking through the good
ones.
“I was blown away by the information that Joe provided. Almost 30 years in the fire service and some of the concepts and techniques are brand new to me. I learned a lot and will definitely use the tools to better communicate with my family, friends, and coworkers.”
Phil Paine, Fire Chief • Blue Ridge Fire District
in conversation
Get a feel for how I communicate.
A few different ways to see the work, hear the ideas, and decide if I’m the right fit for your people.
Two Things Can Be True at the Same Time
I didn’t want to die, I felt like I had to.
BUILT FOR YOUR ROOM
Before I step onstage, I want to know who I’m talking to.
A room full of firefighters is different from a room full of construction leaders. A group that has just been through something difficult may need a different emphasis than a team that’s doing well and wants to build these skills before life tests them.
I want to understand your people, your culture, what they’re carrying, what makes them laugh, and what you hope they’re still thinking about when they drive home.
Then I tailor the stories, examples, humor, language, and emphasis around that room while protecting the heart of the message.
Public Safety • Construction & Trades • Leadership Teams • Associations & Conferences • High-Pressure Workplaces
WANT TO GO DEEPER?
Immersive Workshop | 2–3 Hours
Give me more time and we can do more than talk about the tools.
The workshop gives us room to slow down, practice them, answer questions, and connect the material to situations your people are actually navigating.
Depending on the audience, we can go deeper into emotional regulation, communication, conflict, mindfulness, anger, family stress, peer support, and gratitude.
People don’t just hear what to do. They get a chance to try it.
“When the day came for training, we were so busy that I did not want to take the time to attend. However, I was immediately glad that I did once the course started. It led to real conversation in the station and had excellent takeaways for work and home. I would highly recommend taking the time to invest in this training.”
Adam Holliday, Battalion Chief • Sun City Fire Department
WHICH ONE SHOULD I BOOK?
If you have an hour, bring me in for the keynote.
I can move the room, tell the story, teach meaningful skills, and send people home with things they can start using immediately.
If you have 2–3 hours, we can go much deeper.
More tools. More practice. More conversation. More application.
And if you’re not sure which one makes sense?
Don’t overthink it.
Tell me who’s going to be in the room and what you want them to walk away with.
I’ll tell you what I recommend.