Biography

Joshua Evans spent over a decade in the corporate world, beginning his career in the software technology space. After becoming the leader of a strategic development group responsible for $70M in revenue, Joshua published his first best selling book, Enthusiastic You!. It was this book that launched Joshua into keynote speaking where he could positively impact the lives of individuals and enhance organization cultures.

Joshua Evans studied workplace behavior for over 15 years and has identified a critical missing element that is within most organizations and teams. This element enhances organizational culture, employee experience, and team effectiveness. That missing piece is Purpose.

Joshua’s insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post, and many others. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, and government agencies.

Joshua Evans lives in Texas spending his free time seeking out deep life experiences and adventures with his lovely wife and 3 spirited children.

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PURPOSE OR PERISH

Cultivating the Future of Employee Experience

Right now, in the modern world people are facing a level of uncertainty that has never before been experienced and it’s having a significant impact on our teams and our work. People have become overwhelmed, burned out, unfulfilled, and lost. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
This session provides tools to help individuals break free of the day-to-day minutia, the tasks, functions, and responsibilities in our roles. We forget what doing great work means to all those that depend on us. I want to help your audience remember.

In this session, leaders will:
• Obtain tools for cultivating a unique employee experience
• Learn how to enhance resilience and eliminate workplace toxicity
• Discover the secret for finding fulfillment and purpose beyond pay and benefits
• Find out how to rediscover, reclaim, and reconnect to a deeper sense of purpose

UNLOCKING HUMAN CAPACITY

apping into Latent Potential

What if we could tap into the full potential of our teams? We can. Unlocking human capacity in the workplace revolutionizes businesses by fostering a culture where individuals reach their full potential, which drives innovation, productivity, and resilience. When employees are empowered, they bring fresh perspectives, problem-solving skills, and a stronger commitment to organizational goals. This leads to improved teamwork, higher job satisfaction, and lower turnover. Ultimately, organizations that invest in developing human capacity cultivate a thriving, adaptable workforce that delivers sustainable results and a significant competitive advantage in the market.

In this session Leaders will learn:
• How to identify and leverage individual strengths to boost productivity and engagement within teams.
• Strategies for fostering adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning across all organizational levels.
• Techniques to nurture an inclusive, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive.

CHANGE, ENGAGE, EVOLVE

Simplifying Adapation

The world is changing at a record pace and today’s teams are tasked to do more with less. They are also expected to remain engaged while facing an unprecedented shift in the traditional workplace. Cultivating resilience in each employee is necessary during transitional times, and it starts with realigning each team member with the meaning of their role in their organization. Joshua’s presentation will amp up the enthusiasm in your organization and rekindle engagement, commitment and trust between leaders and team members.

In this session Leaders will learn how to:
• Reduce the negative impact change has on an organization
• Empower their team to use change as a positive catalyst
• Combat common workplace traps and how to avoid the spread of toxicity within your teams
• Move their team beyond daily tasks and into a state of deeper purpose

Testimonials

"He set the tone for a Fantastic offsite and grounded us in our Purpose!"
– Gina S. - Eventbrite
"Joshua worked the room and knew his audience before he ever started. He engaged the group, getting participation, and capturing everyone’s attention. Entertaining and thought-provoking."
– Jodi Johnson - Vice President Account Management
"Joshua was very engaging and educational on issues that greatly impact our job community. He kept the audience well-informed and maintained an open dialogue throughout the presentation. I would recommend Joshua as a speaker to any group. "
– Chris Galle

Booksby Joshua Evans

Enthusiastic You!

Purpose or Perish

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