TEDx Speaker Joze Piranian

Audiences can expect an experience that is meaningful, practical, and genuinely entertaining.

When you bring me in as a speaker, you are not getting a lecture. You are getting an engaging, story-driven keynote that blends humor, vulnerability, and real-world strategies people can use immediately.

Attendees will see a speaker who connects quickly and authentically. I share my personal journey of overcoming fear and stuttering, but I always connect it directly to the everyday challenges your audience faces at work and in life. The result is a presentation that feels personal, relatable, and highly relevant.

Your audience can expect to laugh, reflect, and leave with tools they can actually apply. I focus on practical takeaways such as how to take action despite fear, how to build confidence through small courageous steps, and how to reframe obstacles as opportunities for growth.

Clients can expect a professional, easy process from start to finish. I customize every presentation to your goals, audience, and industry. I collaborate with you ahead of time to understand exactly what outcomes matter most for your event.

Based on hundreds of audience feedback responses, participants consistently say they walk away feeling inspired, understood, and equipped with new perspectives. Many describe the experience as insightful, authentic, motivating, and refreshingly human.

Here is what you can count on:

A keynote that is energetic, humorous, and emotionally impactful
Clear strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt
A message that resonates with diverse audiences and backgrounds
A balance of inspiration and practical application
An experience that sparks open conversations about mental health, confidence, and inclusion
A speaker who is fully prepared, professional, and easy to work with

Whether your goal is to energize a conference, support employee wellbeing, or inspire personal growth, audiences leave with a mindset shift. They begin to see fear not as a barrier, but as a compass pointing toward growth.

If you hire me, you are getting more than a speech. You are getting a memorable experience that encourages courage, empathy, and action long after the event ends.

Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned International Keynote Speaker and Stand-Up Comedian. Born and raised in Lebanon, Joze avoided speaking for over 25 years, held back by the fear of being judged for his stutter. Everything changed when he chose to face his fears, transforming his greatest obstacle into his greatest strength. Today, Joze has delivered five TEDx talks, performed stand-up comedy across three continents and in four languages, and spoken for organizations such as Google, Meta, Netflix, TikTok, and BlackRock. His story is featured in the award-nominated documentary Words Left Unspoken, which premiered in Los Angeles and New York, and in his HarperCollins book Stop Holding Back: An Honest Guide to Turning Fear into Action. Through his humor, honesty, and powerful storytelling, Joze inspires audiences worldwide to embrace their uniqueness and take courageous action in the face of fear.

Preference for lapel mic, a laptop to display my presentation, a screen, decent audio, and an action button to progress with slides. Headset or handheld mic also work if need be.