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Award-winning Keynote Speaker and Author helping organizations and individuals thrive in a world of constant change

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Workforce Futurist

Award-winning Keynote Speaker and Author helping organizations and individuals thrive in a world of constant change

Contact Josh

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What Doesn't Kill You Still Burns You Out

Inform - Engage - Inspire

Does it feel like life is moving faster than ever? That the pace of change has become relentless? The systemic shifts in our workforce, educational system, and in society from the pandemic combined with new technology like Artificial Intelligence, will only be causing further disruption. Rather than sit back and hope, or try to pivot just one more time, we need to instead be preparing ourselves and our organizations for the storms of the future . With over 20 years of experience working with organizations across North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, I have helped inspire change and unlocked the capacity to achieve outcomes with confidence.

Let's prepare for tomorrow, today!

Inspiring Change with Josh Davies

RESILITY – The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

We all know there is only one constant in this world – change, and nothing has exemplified that better than the beginning of this decade. Rather than sit back and hope, now is the time to prepare for the coming reality. While we don't know what the future holds, with the proper insight on the coming changes, we can build the personal and organizational resilience needed for our unpredictable times. Learn how to develop a workforce with the with the skills needed to be successful today and into the future. Build RESILity in yourself and your organization to be prepared no matter what the world throws at you next!

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

Artificial Intelligence is changing the workplace as we know it. Millions of jobs are being lost as others have been radically transformed. While technical skills are still important, the biggest concern employers have are the diminishing soft skills of the emerging workforce. Nearly 9 out of 10 hiring managers in the U.S. report that the lack of these soft skills are THE most important factor in their hiring, and yet less than 20% of today’s employees demonstrate these crucial behaviors on a consistent basis.

Learn five key strategies for developing the essential skills that employers demand. These proven strategies are already being used by leading organizations to improve performance, retention, and job satisfaction of their workforce. Learn how to combine high tech and high touch!

The Current State of AI: What's Now, New, and Next

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

Less Talk, More Walk – Creating a Culture of Trust and Accountability

Move past the hype and clickbait to learn about AI’s transformative role in reshaping how we train, hire, and support workers. Discover success stories where AI has enhanced productivity, promoted equity, and streamlined recruitment while also examining challenges and pitfalls, such as automation anxiety, bias in algorithms, and the changing nature of work. The session includes strategies on trends, ethical considerations, and strategies to ensure that AI becomes a force for positive change. Whether you’re an executive, manager, practitioner, or simply curious about technology’s impact, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical takeaways for navigating the future of work in the age of artificial intelligence.

Less Talk, More Walk – Creating a Culture of Trust and Accountability

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

Less Talk, More Walk – Creating a Culture of Trust and Accountability

It’s becoming more and more evident that the most desirable skills of the future are the human ones, those that can't be done by a machine. At the top of the list of human skills are creating trust with other people.

With content driven by best practices, cutting-edge literature, and real-world experiences of leaders across the country, this highly interactive session address trust and accountability directly through a practical, proven methodology. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform yourself and your team from talkers to walkers.

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

The shift to remote work during the pandemic has led to a fundamental shift in the modern workplace. As offices have opened back up, the benefits of remote work led to a push for a hybrid work environment: a combination of work in the office and remotely. While this format appeals to workers who like the flexibility, it requires new techniques to be successful – both for workers and managers who worry about productivity. Learn promising practices from around the globe that focus on building a culture that fosters trust and productivity in an environment without direct daily supervision - Hybrid United!

The Power of You!

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

Success in times of change starts with you. In this interactive workshop we will explore how personal accountability and self-efficacy drive resilience and growth. Through engaging discussions and practical strategies, participants will learn how to take control of their mindset, embrace change with confidence, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Discover the power you have to shape your future, influence those around you, and create lasting success in both work and life.

Events

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS

5/4/2026

Close It!

Santa Fe, NM

Event Details

5/4/2026

Close It!

Keynote: "RESILity: The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times" TED FORMAT

Santa Fe, NM

5/6/2026

Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association

Hershey, PA

Event Details

5/6/2026

Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association

Keynote: "RESILity: The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times"

Hershey, PA

5/11-12/2026

NAJA National Conference

Dallas, TX

Event Details

5/11-12/2026

NAJA National Conference

Workshop: "The Current State of AI in Workforce Development"

Keynote: "RESILity: The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times"

Dallas, TX

6/28 - 7/1/2026

2026 Workforce Technology Conference

All day

Monterey, CA

Event Details

6/28 - 7/1/2026

2026 Workforce Technology Conference

Keynote: " Building Work Ethic in an AI World: 5 Strategies to Make You Invaluable"

Panel: " Trends in Workforce Development"

All day

Monterey, CA

8/10-13/2026

ICAD Global Apprenticeship Gathering

All day

Oxford, England

8/10-13/2026

ICAD Global Apprenticeship Gathering

All day

Oxford, England

Unleash Your Inner Drive with Josh Davies

Awards and Recognition

Education Speaker of the Year - US, Fluxx Awards, 2025
Post-Secondary Visionary Award, Association of Career and Technical Educators, 2023
H.G. Weisman Award for Dedication to Workforce Development, National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, 2022
Outstanding Leadership Award, Education 2.0, 2022
Top 100 Visionaries in Education, Global Forum for Education and Learning, 2021
Lifetime Commitment to CHART, Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers, 2021
“Charlie” Award Winner, Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association, 2017
40 Under 40, Denver Business Journal, 2012
Top 10 Young Trainer in America, Training Magazine, 2012
Mile High Energy Award, Visit Denver, 2009
Doctorate of Foodservice, North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, 2007

Workforce Futurist

Workforce Futurist

What Doesn't Kill You Still Burns You Out

Inform - Engage - Inspire

Josh Davies Speaking highlights and topics

Josh Davies: Top 10 Leading Speaker of 2026

Inspiring Change with Josh Davies

RESILITY – The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

The Current State of AI: What's Now, New, and Next

Building Work Ethic in an AI Age: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential soft skills

Less Talk, More Walk – Creating a Culture of Trust and Accountability

Less Talk, More Walk – Creating a Culture of Trust and Accountability

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

Less Talk, More Walk – Creating a Culture of Trust and Accountability

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

The Power of You!

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

Hybrid United: Building a Effective Culture for Working, Managing, and Leading Anywhere

the josh davies experience

Events

5/4/2026

Close It!

5/4/2026

Close It!

5/6/2026

Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association

5/6/2026

Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association

5/11-12/2026

NAJA National Conference

5/11-12/2026

NAJA National Conference

6/28 - 7/1/2026

2026 Workforce Technology Conference

All day

6/28 - 7/1/2026

2026 Workforce Technology Conference

All day

8/10-13/2026

ICAD Global Apprenticeship Gathering

All day

8/10-13/2026

ICAD Global Apprenticeship Gathering

All day

Unleash Your Inner Drive with Josh Davies

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