Josh Stinton helps organisations align their people and perform under pressure. A leading authority on growth mindset, his philosophy is simple – take an active role in the story of your own life. Drawing on unusual experiences – from extreme endurance challenges to Olympic ceremonies – Josh shows how high-performance... Read more
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Josh Stinton - Keynote Speaker | London Speaker Bureau
Josh Stinton - Keynote Speaker | London Speaker Bureau
Drawing on his Olympic experience, Josh shares practical models and mental readiness tools used to prepare both volunteers and elite athletes for defining moments. Audiences discover how to stay composed when the stakes are high, align quickly under pressure and transform anticipation into focused performance when it matters most.
How teams move from “default mode” into intentional design. Through practical tools and stories from global stages, he shows how organisations grow when individuals take responsibility beyond job titles, helping audiences understand how ownership, accountability and influence can develop at every level of an organisation.
Designed for professionals at every level, this session equips teams with the clarity and confidence to influence without hierarchy. Josh shares practical techniques for communicating clearly in high-pressure environments, overcoming imposter syndrome and reducing second-guessing, helping individuals increase their personal impact and contribute more effectively within high-performing teams.
Josh Stinton helps organisations align their people and perform under pressure. A leading authority on growth mindset, his philosophy is simple – take an active role in the story of your own life. Drawing on unusual experiences – from extreme endurance challenges to Olympic ceremonies – Josh shows how high-performance principles apply to everyday leadership. His work helps teams move from passive participation to active ownership.
As The Charity Adventurer, Josh has raised money for children’s charities through a series of endurance challenges in which he learned a brand-new sport before competing in an elite event and sharing the lessons with audiences. These experiences form the foundation of his message: that individuals and teams achieve more when they take ownership, embrace challenge and align around a shared purpose.
In February 2026, Josh was selected to support the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies. He designed and delivered the motivational kickoff for more than 1,100 Games volunteers, helping align energy, pride and responsibility across the team ahead of the Opening Ceremony. Days later, inside the athlete compound at San Siro Stadium, he worked directly with 1,135 Olympic athletes moments before they stepped onto the world stage, helping channel focus, energy and composure before stepping onto the world stage. Following this work, he has been invited to contribute to future Olympic ceremonies. The same principles he applies with Olympic teams now help organisations align large workforces during moments of pressure, change and rapid growth.
Whether delivering a keynote or leading bespoke workshops, Josh helps organisations tackle complex cultural and leadership challenges. Much of his work focuses on helping teams align quickly, even when individuals must influence and communicate without formal authority.
Over the past 14 years Josh has delivered keynotes and leadership programmes across Europe, Australia and North America for organisations including KPMG, Novartis, EY, Grant Thornton, Stack Infrastructure, Qantas, Commonwealth Bank Australia, Techtonic Industries, Kaiser Permanente, Shibsted, Aker BP, Google and Norwegian Air.
Born in Colorado, Josh currently lives in Oslo.
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Josh Stinton'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 Josh tailored to your event.
Josh Stinton speaks on Communication, Future of Work, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Josh to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Josh Stinton for events worldwide, subject to Josh's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Josh Stinton is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
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 Josh can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Josh Stinton 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 Josh can offer.
Josh Stinton 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.
Josh Stinton's areas of expertise include Communication, Future of Work, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Josh'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.
Josh Stinton can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Future of Work, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation is relevant. Details of Josh'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.
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 Josh Stinton is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Josh Stinton, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Josh's current availability for your dates.