Keynote SpeakerJosef Azam

Entrepreneur Dedicated to Giving Back

Josef Azam is a 38-year-old entrepreneur born in Montreal with a unique ethnicity having been born to an Israeli-Jewish mother and an Afghan-Muslim father. His family’s humble background has encouraged him to continuously reach for his goals. His philosophy has always been one of hard work and perseverance. He co-founded... Read more

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Popular Talks by Josef Azam

Emotional Intelligence: The Driving Force for Leadership & Success

In order to empower your peers and teams, you’ll need the ability to emotionally connect with a variety of people from different ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds. Effective leaders should have a solid understanding of how their emotions and actions affect those around them. Join Josef Azam on a journey…

In order to empower your peers and teams, you’ll need the ability to emotionally connect with a variety of people from different ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds. Effective leaders should have a solid understanding of how their emotions and actions affect those around them. Join Josef Azam on a journey of self-discovery into your self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills in order to truly succeed.
Recruitment and retention in the nonprofit sector: Engaging the why

Josef has strong values by which he lives his life. He is compelled to help others and motivate them on their journeys with the knowledge that he has gained. He has developed a unique approach to running a business by honouring his core values, which has led him to break…

Josef has strong values by which he lives his life. He is compelled to help others and motivate them on their journeys with the knowledge that he has gained. He has developed a unique approach to running a business by honouring his core values, which has led him to break industry barriers and has allowed him to generate close to a billion dollars in sales for his clients. Through his work as CEO/President of Design Shopp, a teacher at John Abbott College, and a regular guest speaker at YES Montreal, he invests in others as he invests in himself. Giving back through his work and motivating others to do the same is a cycle that fuels his inner fire to succeed and lead in the workplace.
From struggle to SUCCESS: How to become a first-generation Entrepreneur

As a business owner, teacher, husband, father, and fitness advocate, Joe finds himself wearing many hats. Each one is of great importance to his personal fulfillment and encompasses a part of his identity, a tool which he consider to be vital to his progress. His personal success has been built…

As a business owner, teacher, husband, father, and fitness advocate, Joe finds himself wearing many hats. Each one is of great importance to his personal fulfillment and encompasses a part of his identity, a tool which he consider to be vital to his progress. His personal success has been built through determination and perseverance, and he have found strength in the struggle. As a speaker, he focus on the life lessons he extracted from the moments that have tested his boundaries. If there’s one thing he have learned and wish to communicate, it’s to always be true to who you are.

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Best Practices of Digital Marketing for your Organization
Entrepreneurship: How to create a multi-million dollar business starting from humble beginnings
How To Achieve Success in Your Business By Staying True To Yourself
The Importance of Philanthropy and Finding Meaning in Life
How to build your EQ skills and achieve greater success in life
HR Community of Practice: Recruitment and retention in the nonprofit sector: Engaging the why

Biography

He co-founded Design Shopp, a Montreal-based marketing and web agency with employees in 4 different countries. His ability to identify new business opportunities also led him to public speaking and a variety of diverse business investments such as restaurants and film production. Being an online marketing guru and enthusiast, he continuously shares his knowledge with various business network groups and company owners, offering seminars and group coaching sessions. His unique approach allowed him to break down industry barriers and generate over a billion dollars in sales for his clients.

Josef Azam is currently the President of Cloverdale Multi-Ressources, a non-profit organization located on the West Island of Montreal, whose mission is to support lower-income families that have recently immigrated to Canada. He is also a board member of Yes Montreal (Youth Entrepreneurship Services), a non-profit community-driven organization that helps Quebecers find employment
opportunities and develop their skills as entrepreneurs.

Josef has given over 50 leadership and keynote speeches to organizations across North America and Europe in the past year and a half. He has spoken to over 5000 underserved youth in communities and organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, JA centers, and school boards. He will be speaking in prisons and juvenile detention centers. Through his various businesses and positions on multiple non for profits, Josef is responsible for over 100 people. Business management and philanthropy fill most of his days.

Occasionally, Josef Azam gives entrepreneurship and leadership workshops at John Abbott College. He also dedicates a lot of his time to hosting conferences and seminars for various organizations, children, students, and entrepreneurs. He uses much of his personal experiences and struggles through school and business as a source of inspiration. Josef has been on a mission to improve and inspire the lives of people who come from similar hardships around the world.

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What clients say about Josef Azam

"Thank you once again for your time your passion and your words of inspiration to our kids We would love to have you come back and visit whenever you are able! I'd love to have our founder Malivai Washington, come to our next session!" Terri Florio, Executive Director/CEO, Malival Washington Youth Foundation

"Josef AMAZING presentation! THANK YOU so much for sharing your stories and tying it all together for the participants. You were very relatable. YOU ROCK!" Pamala McCoy, Director of Coalition Outreach, Florida Prosperity Partnership

"On behalf of the whole Blue- print for All team, we wanted to say thank you for being a part of our Entrepreneurship & Innovation programme. It was wonderful having you on board to support the participants with your guidance and knowledge!" Aasiya Sackey, Programmes Officer, Blueprint for All

"What an inspiring day with Josef Azam! Josef tells his story from a place of total humility, honesty, and strength. His honesty is matched only by his sincerity. Josef's ability to spark a connection with a room full of young people, teachers, social workers, and school leaders is special. Thank you for being our pebble today." iCan Dream Center NFP

"Your presentation left me speechless. You really inspired me to the point that I have so many questions and I don't even know where to begin. I'll probably have more questions for you later, I just can't come up with more right now because you left me speechless haha! But you really inspired me and I can tell that I can learn a lot from you so I'm writing this email to thank you and to learn as much as I can from you!" Mykhailo Sinitsyn, FPP Seminar Participant, BMFITT, Summer Project Intern 2022

How to book Josef Azam as a keynote speaker

How do I book Josef Azam for a keynote speech?

You can book Josef Azam through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Josef's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Josef Azam's speaking fees?

Josef Azam's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Josef tailored to your event.

What topics does Josef Azam speak about?

Josef Azam speaks on Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial, Marketing, Social Media, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Josef to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Josef Azam available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Josef Azam for events worldwide, subject to Josef's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Josef Azam deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Josef Azam is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Josef Azam?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Josef can accommodate.

Can Josef Azam tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Josef Azam on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Josef can offer.

What languages does Josef Azam present in?

Josef Azam delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Josef Azam a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Josef Azam's areas of expertise include Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial, Marketing, Social Media, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of Josef's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Josef Azam speak at?

Josef Azam can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial, Marketing, Social Media, Teamwork is relevant. Details of Josef's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Josef Azam offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Josef Azam is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Josef Azam?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Josef Azam, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Josef's current availability for your dates.