Keynotes & workshops

A speaker who makes the whole room lean in

Joseph turns a big wave story into a message your audience feels in their chest and carries back to work Monday.

15+ Years Speaking Stages, schools, and virtual
10K+ Lives Reached Students and audiences moved
John Maxwell Certified Speaker Trained by the John Maxwell Team Certified Coach
Big Wave Pro Surf Background K2 Challenge competitor The Real Thing
2 Books Published With a youth title on the way
John Maxwell Team Certified Former Pro Big Wave Surfer Suicide Prevention Speaker Keynotes and School Assemblies Published Author Available Nationwide and Virtual

His Style

Real story. Real energy. A takeaway they use.

Not a lecture. A ride. Joseph reads the room, brings the audience into the water with him, and hands them one thing they can do the next morning.

Keynote

30 to 60 minutes. Main stage.

Assembly

School length, age appropriate.

Workshop

Interactive, small group.

Virtual

Remote keynote or session.

Popular Programs

Speaking that makes a difference.

Program 01

Suicide Prevention

For schools, communities, and workplaces.

  • Who it is for: students, staff, at risk audiences

  • Walk away with: hope, language, and where to turn

  • Tone: hopeful and resource forward, never graphic

Program 02

Goal Setting

For teams, conferences, and entrepreneurs.

  • Who it is for: professionals and go getters

  • Walk away with: a simple read, commit, ride framework

  • The surf metaphor made practical

Program 03

Entrepreneurship

For founders, sales teams, and business events.

  • Who it is for: builders and risk takers

  • Walk away with: how to paddle back out after a wipeout

  • Resilience as a repeatable skill

Program 04

Inspiring Youth

For schools, youth groups, and camps.

  • Who it is for: middle and high school students

  • Walk away with: courage they can name and use

  • Big wave stories that hold a gym silent

Who Books Him

He fits your room

Not a lecture. A ride. Joseph reads the room, brings the audience into the water with him, and hands them one thing they can do the next morning.

Corporate Events

Conferences

Sales Teams

Faith Orgs

Nonprofits

Leadership Retreats

See him work

The speaking reel

★★★★★
Simply couldn't put it down. Fast, easy read.
AC
Annette Conway
Hosea · Amazon
★★★★★
A fresh perspective on what it takes to be successful.
PP
Pat Petrini
If You Want to Grow Rich · Amazon
★★★★★
Very engaging read, even some surprises with a known story.
SG
Stuart Graham
Hosea · Amazon
★★★★★
Illustrative prose that sets the stage exceptionally well.
RR
Reviewer Rob
Hosea · Amazon
★★★★★
A must read for heads of households.
WS
Wisdom Seeker
If You Want to Grow Rich · Amazon
★★★★★
Teary eyes and smiles, even taken to laughter.
R
Ron
Hosea · Amazon

Credentials

Trained by the best rooms in the business

Certified

John Maxwell Team

Certified speaker and coach.

Competitor

Big Wave Background

K2 Challenge, winter 1997 to 1998.

Licensed

Certified Arborist

ISA certified, CSLB #54154 tree service owner.

Author

Published Author

Two books in print, a third on the way.

Mentored by
DG
Daniel Gomez
Keynote & coaching
JF
JT Foxx
Business mentorship
EL
Eric Lofholm
Sales training
SG
Sheila Good
Coaching

Ready to get your audience stoked

Bring Joseph to your stage or your school

Tell him the room and the date. He will help you build a moment your audience remembers.

Stoked Entrepreneurs

Former pro big wave surfer. Keynote speaker and author helping audiences face the fear, set the goal, and ride it out.

Contact Info

Call or Text us at (619) 555-5555

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