Motivational Keynote Speaker

The Top Motivational Speaker for Your Business Event

A motivational keynote speaker who inspires teams with his compelling message of transformation to not only believe in what’s possible for their lives but in the lives of those they lead.

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Joe has helped millions of people redefine what’s truly possible.

He teaches how anyone can overcome perceived limitations and create high performance results.

Motivational Keynote Speaker

Choosing the right motivational keynote speaker can be the turning point for your next event, inspiring audiences to strive for greatness in their personal and professional lives!

In a world now saturated with keynote speakers, experience matters. There's an art to professional speaking, and Joe Roberts has mastered it. With his 20+ years and over 10,000 hours of delivery experience, you can rest assured that you are getting a polished yet authentic speaker who will leave a lasting impact on your group.

Once a homeless addict pushing a shopping cart on the streets of Vancouver, Canada, Joe Roberts has transformed his life into a story of resilience and triumph. As an inspirational keynote speaker, Joe shares the lessons he learned and his incredible journey from rock bottom to his achieved success, captivating audiences with his authenticity and comeback story.

For over 25 years, Joe has been empowering people to overcome challenges, showing them that no matter how hard life gets, there’s always a way to rise above. His message is simple yet profound: with determination and the right mindset, anything is truly possible. Joe is a bestselling author, mental health advocate, thought leader, and one of the best motivational speakers in America and Canada! His powerful keynotes leave a lasting impact around the world, motivating individuals to take action and create positive change in their own lives.

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Joe Roberts: One of the Top Motivational Speakers in the U.S.A. & Canada

From the streets to the boardroom, Joe Roberts' journey is nothing short of inspirational - that's why he's one of North America's most popular motivational speakers. Within just 12 years of leaving homelessness behind, he rose to become a successful executive, earning the moniker "Skid Row CEO." This transformation isn't just a testament to his resilience but also his ability to overcome adversity and turn it into an advantage!

One of Joe's most remarkable achievements includes a 17-month trek across North America, during which he pushed a shopping cart to raise awareness for youth homelessness. 

What sets Joe apart as a motivational speaker is his personal experiences and struggle with addiction and mental health. He brings a fresh perspective to organizations, teaching them how to cultivate psychologically safe environments where individuals feel seen and heard. By sharing his story, Joe empowers and provides practical strategies for audiences to believe in their own potential and the possibilities that lie ahead. 

Choosing Joe means investing in a speaker who doesn't just talk the talk but has walked the walk—literally.

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You make change a possibility in my mind...
for my life, to move on- which is something I have doubted many times. Please keep spreading your message.

―Community Inclusion & Support Facilitator Community Living

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Your message was the most impactful I have experienced...
and led to the strongest enthusiastic feedback I have received from our group.

―CEO, Dexter and Associates

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Joe’s address brilliantly motivated the audience...
spoke to their needs and outlined some lessons that remained as topics of conversation throughout the conference and well beyond. 

―Director, Education and Professional Development, AMTCO

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His message is compelling as well as entertaining.
When he was finished, he received the longest-standing ovation I have ever seen for a keynote speaker!

―Event Chair, FBI National Academy

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Life-Changing Inspiration:

From homelessness to success, overcoming adversity is what sets Joe apart. His motivational speaking touches on his story of hope, determination, and has a transformative impact. You won't want to miss one of our lifetime's most inspirational keynote speakers.

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Real-World Business Experience:

Choosing Joe as one of your event's business speakers will be one of the best decisions. Joe doesn’t just speak about motivation—he’s lived it. After leaving the streets, he built a successful media company from the ground up, applying the same principles he shares in his keynotes. His real-world business experience is what makes him an inspirational speaker with practical and actionable insights, helping others to achieve success in their careers and personal lives.

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A Powerful Perspective:

Joe’s firsthand experiences with hardship make him one of those motivational speakers with a unique and powerful perspective on overcoming obstacles. He understands that more than anyone. Regardless of a person's circumstances, he provides insights in ways to rise above challenges to achieve their full potential. As one of the best motivational speakers in the USA and Canada, his perspective makes his message especially impactful for those looking to overcome their own struggles.

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Relatable, Customized Content:

Joe knows that every audience is unique. He customizes his keynotes to resonate with their specific challenges and experiences. By tailoring his content to the realities his audience faces, Joe ensures that his message is not only relatable but also actionable.

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Instant Connect-Ability:

Finding a keynote speaker with connect-ability is rare, but Joe’s natural ability to connect with people sets him apart. From the moment he steps on stage, he captivates his audience with his authenticity and relatability, making everyone feel engaged and truly understood. As far as motivational speakers, Joe is a rare find, as his approachable style ensures that his message sticks with audiences long after the event ends.

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Laughs (Yes, Really):

Even when discussing serious topics, Joe knows how to weave humour into his presentations. His wit and humorous anecdotes are something that only a select few motivational speakers can do. Joe is one of them. Audiences will want to laugh and engage with the content on a deeper level, leaving a lasting impression and positive impact.

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Award-Winning Motivational Speaker:

Choosing motivational speakers is easy when you have someone like Joe Roberts. His achievements have been recognized with several awards, underscoring his impact and influence as an inspirational keynote speaker. His award-winning accolades not only reflect Joe’s extraordinary journey, but also his commitment to inspiring others to reach peak performance and their fullest potential.

Why You Need Motivational Keynote Speakers for Your Next Event

  • Boost Low Morale: Choosing top motivational speakers for your business can uplift spirits and rebuild confidence, especially in times of low morale. Their inspiring stories and actionable insights can re-energize your team, helping them overcome challenges with renewed vigour.
  • Enhance Team Building: By sharing powerful messages of resilience and unity, a keynote speaker can foster stronger connections within your team. This shared experience can lead to greater collaboration and a more cohesive work environment.
  • Promote Mental Health and Safe Spaces: Inspirational speakers with expertise in mental health can open the dialogue, reducing the stigma around mental health.
    Speakers like Joe can be the catalyst for the development of psychologically safe spaces where employees feel supported and understood. Joe is an advocate for mental health and promotes mental well-being in the workplace. He knows first-hand how to support others, providing speaking topics and strategies to inspire audiences to overcome challenges and promote mental health.
  • Drive Business Success: When individuals thrive, so do businesses. Motivational speakers can inspire your employees to unlock their full potential, leading to increased productivity, innovation, and overall business success. Like Joe, he knows how to shape his keynotes so that audiences know how to apply motivational keynotes to practical applications.
  • Rekindle Motivation: A motivational keynote speaker can reignite that inner drive, encouraging your team to set new goals and pursue them with passion.
  • Promote Work-Life Balance: A motivational speaker who emphasizes the importance of work-life balance can help create happier employees. Reduce burnout and increase long-term engagement within your company with Joe's motivational keynotes.
  • Inspire Success: Motivational speakers provide the inspiration to succeed and strive for better. They can help instill a mindset of growth and excellence, motivating your team to push their boundaries and achieve more.

Incorporating a motivational keynote speaker, especially one with a focus on mental health like Joe, can be a game-changer for your organization. Don't wait to get Joe Roberts as your inspirational speaker for your event!

Joe Roberts, The Keynote Speaker who redefines impossible

Inspirational Keynote Speaker on Resilience, Mental Health, Overcoming Adversity and Leadership

Joe teaches how anyone can overcome perceived limitations and achieve their goals.

His life experience provides teachable moments that drive a fresh and unique perspective to today’s common challenges:

  • How to develop resilience and overcome adversity and change
  • How to cultivate empathy-centered leadership to inspire passion among your teams
  • Break free from limiting beliefs to unlock human potential
  • Engage in difficult conversations about mental health and substance use disorder

A masterful keynote speaker, Joe’s customized presentations will lead you on a transformative journey towards embracing a BELIEVE IN POSSIBLE™️ mindset.

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