Dr. Ivan Joseph

Dr. Ivan Joseph

Keynote Speaker: Performance Coach & Academic Leader; Author of "You Got This"; TEDx Speaker on Self-Confidence; Former Director of Athletics at Toronto Metropolitan University

Dr. Ivan Joseph Biography

Dr. Ivan Joseph is an international speaker, bestselling author, performance coach, and academic leader with a career focused on understanding and developing self-confidence. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Arts in physical education and health, a master's degree in higher education administration, and a doctorate in sports psychology. He has served as vice president, director of athletics, and faculty member at four North American universities, leading cultural transformation and building cohesive teams in higher education and sports leadership.

As a professor and coach at Graceland University, Joseph established the soccer program, guiding both men's and women's teams to top national rankings and leading the men's team to its first national championship. He was named National Coach of the Year during his tenure. Joseph later served as director of athletics at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he led the institution to national prominence and oversaw the $100 million renovation of Maple Leaf Gardens. The resulting Mattamy Athletic Centre was recognized as one of the top 10 historic stadiums in North America, alongside venues such as the Coliseum, Madison Square Garden, and Churchill Downs.

In his role as vice president, student affairs at Laurier University, Joseph leads initiatives to foster interconnectedness and belonging among a diverse student body. He previously served as vice provost, student affairs at Dalhousie University, providing strategic leadership across multiple units and campuses, and advancing policy development, program expansion, and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. Joseph has spoken about his experiences as the only Black man on a predominantly white campus and as the only Black leader in various organizations, shaping his commitment to building inclusive cultures in higher education and athletics.

Joseph has contributed to national team programs, including serving as head coach for the Women's National Soccer Team in Guyana and as a high-performance coach for the Canadian men's basketball team that won the country's first FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup. His TEDx Talk, "The Skill of Self-Confidence," has received more than 28 million views and was recognized by Forbes as one of the "10 Best TED Talks About the Meaning of Life." Joseph is the author of "You Got This: Mastering the Skill of Self-Confidence," which appeared on Amazon's Top 10 Most Gifted Books in the Business Mentoring & Coaching category. He also contributes to University Affairs, The Huffington Post, and The Globe and Mail.

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Dr. Ivan Joseph Speaking Topics

Success, Self-Confidence & Grit

Your belief in yourself is the foundation for thriving, achieving your dreams and unlocking your potential. As an award-winning coach and PhD sport psychologist, Ivan Joseph has focused on understanding the skill of self-confidence. He developed, applied and refined dozens of techniques that lead to high performance and excellence. In this energizing and motivational talk, you’ll learn secrets Ivan uses to help Olympians, World Champions and Fortune 500 companies reach goals they never thought possible. Humor, visualization and immersive activities keep everyone engaged and create a memorable experience. Dr. Ivan Joseph shares powerful stories that people take to heart, as well as, research-based insights.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Practical Tools for developing the skill of self-confidence in yourself and the teams you lead.
  • A New Mindset to drown out the noise and sustain self-confidence, especially in times of adversity.
  • Inspiration and Renewed Belief in yourself and your ability to manage change and lead with confidence.

Building High-Performing Teams

When teams struggle, they create dynamics and challenges that limit performance. How do you create a culture of excellence? How do you build a high-performing team? NAIA National Coach of the Year, Ivan Joseph, cracked the code. He led a tiny college in Iowa to win a national soccer championship. He led a marginal university athletic program to national prominence. He has mentored coaches to Olympic and World Championship success.

Sharing funny and moving stories and research-based insights, Ivan inspires leaders and teams to achieve even their toughest goals. Self-confidence, cohesion and expectations drive team performance.

Ivan’s approach works: Leaders and teams see immediate impact.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Articulate common values and a shared sense of purpose.
  • Create team cohesion with practical exercises that elevate team performance.
  • Recover from setbacks with new coping skills that unlock your team’s ability to set and meet higher levels of expectations.

Fueling High Performance Through Diversity & Inclusion

Your leaders will be inspired and ready to further a culture where inclusion and high performance go hand in hand.

In this powerful and perspective-shifting session, Ivan shares compelling research and lived experiences that demonstrate why diverse teams foster innovation and are good for the bottom line. Drawing on insights from his own remarkable story, Ivan shares easy to apply and digest strategies and techniques designed to help your organization confidently create a transformative culture of inclusion and belonging.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Strategies for identifying and overcoming unconscious and systemic bias in the workplace.
  • Tactics for navigating organizational nuances and decisions that help foster psychological safety.
  • Techniques for fostering cross-cultural recruitment, engagement and retention of diverse talent.

Finding Your North Star: Team Innovation & Engagement

Innovation is not just for Tech Stars. Everyone on your team can improve, adding insight & energy as your organization optimizes operational effectiveness and expands into new competitive markets.

In this new presentation, Ivan brings your team the latest research on generating growth and engagement in your team and concrete methods to make real improvements right away. Dr. Joseph understands the stress & resistance humans naturally experience during times of uncertainty and will teach you specific strategies to move past fear to achieve more.

Audiences are inspired & hopeful after listening to Ivan’s entertaining stories from his life’s work of bringing people together, bringing out the best in them and overcoming overwhelming odds to achieve unprecedented levels of success.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Proven Strategies for Increasing Engagement. Dr. Joseph has led diverse teams to the highest levels of success. He will share his secrets for fostering a sense of belonging and pride in your team.
  • Raising expectations to see your team soar. High performers thrive when they have enticing and ambitious goals. Ivan will demonstrate the importance & effectiveness of incrementally calling for more.
  • Techniques for managing stress confidently. Humans respond emotionally and physiologically to calls for change. The audience will walk away with tools to manage and master their anxiety at work so they can restore and thrive.

Dr. Ivan Joseph Videos

Dr Ivan Joseph Keynote Reel
SKILL OF SELF CONFIDENCE - Dr. Ivan Joseph
How To Be CONFIDENT In ANY SITUATION (The Skill Of SELF ...

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How much does it cost to book Dr. Ivan Joseph for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dr. Ivan Joseph, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Ivan Joseph are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Ivan Joseph, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dr. Ivan Joseph speak about?

Dr. Ivan Joseph is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Motivation, TED, Motivational, Athlete, College, Education, Diversity & Inclusion, Sports Coaching, Workshop, Psychology, Social Sciences, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Business Coaching, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

Where does Dr. Ivan Joseph travel from?

Dr. Ivan Joseph generally travels from Waterloo, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Ivan Joseph?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Ivan Joseph for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Ivan Joseph for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Ivan Joseph or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dr. Ivan Joseph is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports, Sports Motivation and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Ivan Joseph for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Ivan Joseph generally travels from Waterloo, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Register, Mike Singletary and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Ivan Joseph for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2026.

Dr. Ivan Joseph Speaking Topics

  • Success, Self-Confidence & Grit

    Your belief in yourself is the foundation for thriving, achieving your dreams and unlocking your potential. As an award-winning coach and PhD sport psychologist, Ivan Joseph has focused on understanding the skill of self-confidence. He developed, applied and refined dozens of techniques that lead to high performance and excellence. In this energizing and motivational talk, you’ll learn secrets Ivan uses to help Olympians, World Champions and Fortune 500 companies reach goals they never thought possible. Humor, visualization and immersive activities keep everyone engaged and create a memorable experience. Dr. Ivan Joseph shares powerful stories that people take to heart, as well as, research-based insights.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Practical Tools for developing the skill of self-confidence in yourself and the teams you lead.
    • A New Mindset to drown out the noise and sustain self-confidence, especially in times of adversity.
    • Inspiration and Renewed Belief in yourself and your ability to manage change and lead with confidence.

  • Building High-Performing Teams

    When teams struggle, they create dynamics and challenges that limit performance. How do you create a culture of excellence? How do you build a high-performing team? NAIA National Coach of the Year, Ivan Joseph, cracked the code. He led a tiny college in Iowa to win a national soccer championship. He led a marginal university athletic program to national prominence. He has mentored coaches to Olympic and World Championship success.

    Sharing funny and moving stories and research-based insights, Ivan inspires leaders and teams to achieve even their toughest goals. Self-confidence, cohesion and expectations drive team performance.

    Ivan’s approach works: Leaders and teams see immediate impact.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Articulate common values and a shared sense of purpose.
    • Create team cohesion with practical exercises that elevate team performance.
    • Recover from setbacks with new coping skills that unlock your team’s ability to set and meet higher levels of expectations.

  • Fueling High Performance Through Diversity & Inclusion

    Your leaders will be inspired and ready to further a culture where inclusion and high performance go hand in hand.

    In this powerful and perspective-shifting session, Ivan shares compelling research and lived experiences that demonstrate why diverse teams foster innovation and are good for the bottom line. Drawing on insights from his own remarkable story, Ivan shares easy to apply and digest strategies and techniques designed to help your organization confidently create a transformative culture of inclusion and belonging.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Strategies for identifying and overcoming unconscious and systemic bias in the workplace.
    • Tactics for navigating organizational nuances and decisions that help foster psychological safety.
    • Techniques for fostering cross-cultural recruitment, engagement and retention of diverse talent.

  • Finding Your North Star: Team Innovation & Engagement

    Innovation is not just for Tech Stars. Everyone on your team can improve, adding insight & energy as your organization optimizes operational effectiveness and expands into new competitive markets.

    In this new presentation, Ivan brings your team the latest research on generating growth and engagement in your team and concrete methods to make real improvements right away. Dr. Joseph understands the stress & resistance humans naturally experience during times of uncertainty and will teach you specific strategies to move past fear to achieve more.

    Audiences are inspired & hopeful after listening to Ivan’s entertaining stories from his life’s work of bringing people together, bringing out the best in them and overcoming overwhelming odds to achieve unprecedented levels of success.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Proven Strategies for Increasing Engagement. Dr. Joseph has led diverse teams to the highest levels of success. He will share his secrets for fostering a sense of belonging and pride in your team.
    • Raising expectations to see your team soar. High performers thrive when they have enticing and ambitious goals. Ivan will demonstrate the importance & effectiveness of incrementally calling for more.
    • Techniques for managing stress confidently. Humans respond emotionally and physiologically to calls for change. The audience will walk away with tools to manage and master their anxiety at work so they can restore and thrive.

Dr. Ivan Joseph Videos

Dr Ivan Joseph Keynote Reel
SKILL OF SELF CONFIDENCE - Dr. Ivan Joseph
How To Be CONFIDENT In ANY SITUATION (The Skill Of SELF ...
#JackSummit 2020: Dr. Ivan Joseph (Full) - YouTube
Discussing Self-Confidence W/ Dr. Ivan Joseph
  • How do I book Dr. Ivan Joseph to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Ivan Joseph for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Ivan Joseph, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Ivan Joseph or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Ivan Joseph for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Ivan Joseph, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Ivan Joseph are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Ivan Joseph, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Ivan Joseph speak about?

  • Where does Dr. Ivan Joseph travel from?

    Dr. Ivan Joseph generally travels from Waterloo, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Ivan Joseph?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Ivan Joseph for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Ivan Joseph for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Ivan Joseph or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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