Joshua Rivedal
Helping people lead, live, and work with greater resilience and humanity.
As an author, speaker, and thought leader, I help individuals and organizations build resilience, cultivate meaningful leadership, and create a more human-centered approach to work and life.
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Meet Joshua
Keynote Speaker, Educator, Author, Stand-Up Comedian, Emcee, Mental Health Advocate
Joshua is dedicated to helping people lead, live, and work with greater resilience and humanity. Combining education, storytelling, humor, and practical insight, Joshua creates engaging experiences that inspire personal growth, stronger leadership, and meaningful change. His unique approach bridges the gap between serious topics and real-life application, making complex conversations accessible, relatable, and impactful.
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Signature Speaking Topics
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Leading Without the Mask – How Vulnerability and Self-Awareness Build Trust, Retention, and Real Leadership
What if part of being a great leader meant you didn’t have to wear a mask of perfection or pretend like you had all the answers? What if the first and greatest requirement for good leadership came from having the courage to show up as a human being first? In this smart, funny, and highly practical keynote, speaker, educator, and stand-up comic Joshua Rivedal invites leaders to take a fresh look at how vulnerability and authenticity shape culture, communication, and performance inside organizations and within themselves.
Audiences
- Workplace/Corporate
- Healthcare
- Conferences and Associations
- Higher Education
02
You Can’t Pour from an Empty Coffee Cup – A Leader’s Guide to Burnout- Proofing Teams
Burnout doesn’t show up with a calendar invite. It builds through packed calendars, unrelenting pressure, and the feeling that slowing down means falling behind. Over time, it starts to affect performance, morale, and retention. In this refreshingly funny and engaging keynote, speaker, educator, and stand-up comedian Josh Rivedal provides individuals and leaders a clear path for protecting themselves and their teams from burnout while strengthening performance.
Audiences
- Workplace/Corporate
- Healthcare
- Conferences and Associations
- Higher Education
03
Putting on Your Oxygen Mask First: Stronger Minds, Healthier Teams
In today’s high-stakes business environment, employee well-being is no longer a fringe benefit but a core component of both individual and organizational success. In this session, author, educator, and mental health specialist Joshua Rivedal will discuss the importance of how to be healthier at work by investing in our own mental health and self-care. Rivedal will discuss some basics of mental health, coping and stress management strategies, how to identify burnout and how to prevent it, how to cultivate resilience, and tips for self-care.
Audiences
- Workplace/Corporate
- Healthcare
- Conferences and Associations
04
How to Live Mentally Well and Crush it in College Stand-Up Comedy and Keynote on Mental Wellbeing
In this session, author, comic, and mental health/suicide prevention specialist Joshua Rivedal will discuss the importance of investing in our own mental health and self-care. Rivedal will lead off the session with some light standup comedy as an icebreaker and as a method of storytelling.
Audiences
- Workplace/Corporate
- Healthcare
- Conferences and Associations
- Higher Education
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Watch Joshua in Action
Keynotes That Inspire. Stories That Connect. Ideas That Create Change.
Joshua brings a powerful blend of expertise, authenticity, humor, and heart to every stage. As a speaker, educator, author, stand-up comedian, and mental health advocate, he delivers engaging presentations that challenge perspectives, spark meaningful conversations, and leave audiences with practical tools for growth.
Joshua is an incredibly talented and passionate educator and performer who possesses a unique ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level.
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Books & Writing
Joshua as an author
Coaching/Consulting
Leadership Coaching
Helping leaders communicate authentically, build trust, and lead with greater confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
Workplace Mental Health Consulting
Helping organizations create healthier workplace cultures that support wellbeing, engagement, retention, and performance.
Storytelling and Presentation Coaching
Helping professionals craft compelling presentations, keynotes, and stories that connect with audiences and leave a lasting impact.
Burnout Prevention Consulting
Helping teams identify burnout risks and implement practical strategies that support sustainable performance and wellbeing.
Beyond the Stage
Additional Creative Work
While speaking remains Joshua’s primary focus, his passion for storytelling extends into a variety of creative pursuits. Across performance, publishing, and written content, he continues to explore new ways of connecting with audiences and bringing meaningful stories to life.
- Acting
- VoiceOver work
- Book editing
- Writing/blogging
