Research has shown us that today’s top talent desire a sense of fulfillment in their work over higher wages. The future of employee experience is rooted in the employee’s emotional connection to their contribution.
Millennials currently make up over 50% of the workforce. Because of this, it is critical for organizations to focus on the employee experience now. Good pay and benefits are no longer going to be enough to attract and retain top talent.
The world and the workplace have changed dramatically. Motivation and excitement have been replaced by anxiety and uncertainty.
However, new challenges bring new opportunities to realign teams and build purposed centered cultures within our organizations. Now is the perfect time to adapt and thrive in the new working world.
Engagement is an absolute necessity when it comes to building the best organizations. To create the best teams and organizations we have to embed engagement into our culture.
Embedded Engagement into our Culture
Today’s millennial workforce is a new generation of employees who respond to a different set of engagement strategies than previous generations. A one-size fits all approach is no longer effective in attracting, retaining, and getting most out of the best talent.
Competitive pay, clear benefits and trendy perks are just part of the solution. A strong employee experience strategy also needs to account for millennial’s desire to have a strong sense of purpose in their role.
Joshua’s session delivers tools and actionable strategies to help employees develop an emotional connection to their contribution and find their true purpose in both their work and personal life.
When it comes to workplace engagement, a clear sense of purpose and meaning at work has been shown to be a greater motivator than money.
It all starts with employees who feel they are truly part of something extraordinary. Once people connect with the meaning and purpose behind what they do, morale improves, efforts increase, and profitability soars.
Joshua helps organizations cultivate a culture so driven by purpose that every action taken has a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Joshua M. Evans is a globally recognized keynote speaker and workplace culture strategist who helps companies transform disengaged teams into inspired, high-performing workforces. Drawing on over a decade of corporate leadership experience across industries like healthcare and technology, Joshua has become a trusted authority on purpose-driven culture, employee engagement, and leadership development.
Known for his energetic, humorous, and interactive presentations, Joshua’s mission is to help leaders design environments where employees feel valued, connected, and motivated to contribute their best. He blends behavioral psychology, organizational research, and practical frameworks to help companies strengthen morale, improve collaboration, and create sustainable cultural change.
Joshua’s programs have empowered thousands of professionals to rediscover purpose in their roles, align with their company’s mission, and drive measurable business outcomes. His message resonates with organizations seeking to elevate engagement from a buzzword to a competitive advantage.
Joshua M Evans is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and workplace culture expert, known for his energetic and engaging presentations that inspire organizations to create more purpose-driven, engaged teams. With over a decade of experience in corporate leadership and training, Joshua has transformed how businesses approach employee engagement, helping them build meaningful connections and drive exceptional results. As a speaker, he combines humor, relatable anecdotes, and actionable insights to empower audiences across the globe to reimagine their workplace environments.
Joshua’s passion for building strong cultures comes from his firsthand experience working in diverse industries, from healthcare to technology. His mission is to help companies create a culture where employees feel valued, motivated, and driven to contribute their best. With an impressive track record of turning around team dynamics and boosting organizational performance, Joshua has become a recognized authority on workplace culture, employee engagement, and leadership development.
Joshua M Evans is a recognized expert in workplace culture, employee engagement, and leadership development, with a strong foundation built on real-world corporate experience and leadership roles. What makes Joshua an expert in these topics is his deep understanding of human motivation, purpose-driven leadership, and team dynamics, all rooted in his extensive work with organizations across various industries.
Joshua’s extensive experience in corporate leadership, coupled with his passion for workplace culture, has established him as an influential figure in the realm of employee engagement. His qualifications in this area of expertise are reinforced by over a decade of direct involvement in reshaping organizational cultures. As a consultant, Joshua has worked closely with senior leaders to identify key areas for improvement in team engagement, developing targeted strategies that align employees with a company’s core values and mission.
Throughout his career, Joshua has delivered high-impact workshops and keynote speeches to companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 corporations. His approach to leadership development and workplace culture has earned him recognition as an expert who can drive real, measurable change. Joshua’s ability to connect with diverse audiences and break down complex concepts into practical, actionable steps has made him a go-to authority for companies looking to improve team dynamics and performance.
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This 2-minute, 55-second speaker reel highlights Joshua M. Evans’s energetic style, contagious optimism, and proven frameworks for transforming workplace culture and engagement.
Joshua M. Evans’s keynote speaker reel is an upbeat, fast-paced showcase of his onstage charisma and message of purpose-driven leadership. The video features a mix of live keynote clips, audience reactions, and testimonials that capture his signature approach: combining humor, emotional intelligence, and actionable insight to ignite engagement in organizations worldwide.
Joshua opens with an exploration of why purpose matters at work—emphasizing that engagement isn’t about programs or gimmicks but about meaning and connection. Through stories drawn from real client experiences, he illustrates how teams flourish when they feel valued and aligned with a shared mission.
The reel cuts between powerful stage moments, laughter-filled audience interactions, and succinct takeaways on how leaders can create environments where employees genuinely want to contribute. Joshua’s voiceover reinforces his central belief: “When people rediscover purpose in what they do, they perform better, collaborate better, and lead better.”
The reel closes with event highlights and a direct invitation for organizations to rethink engagement through authenticity, empathy, and enthusiasm.
In this 2-minute, 41-second highlight reel, Joshua M. Evans showcases his high-energy speaking style, humor, and message about igniting purpose, passion, and engagement in the workplace.
Joshua M. Evans’s Highlight Reel is a concise, energetic display of why he’s become a sought-after voice on workplace culture and engagement. The video features clips from his keynote talks, corporate workshops, and audience interactions—each moment underscoring his core philosophy: engaged employees create thriving organizations.
From the first moments, Joshua’s enthusiasm fills the room. He blends humor with science-backed insights on human motivation, encouraging leaders to move beyond traditional management and inspire through meaning. His storytelling approach—rich with relatable corporate examples—shows how culture isn’t built by policy but by purpose and people.
Throughout the reel, Joshua emphasizes actionable steps: connecting daily tasks to a bigger “why,” recognizing contributions authentically, and creating emotionally intelligent workplaces where teams feel valued. Audience shots reveal laughter, reflection, and those “lightbulb” moments when purpose becomes personal.
As the video closes, testimonials and title cards reinforce Joshua’s impact as a transformational keynote speaker whose sessions don’t just motivate—they catalyze measurable cultural change. His final message is clear: “When people care about what they do, the results take care of themselves.”
In this 36-minute showcase presentation, Joshua M. Evans brings humor, energy, and depth to the stage, revealing how purpose, empathy, and authentic connection drive engagement and performance in every organization.
Recorded live at the 2022 Speakers Inc Showcase, this extended keynote demonstrates Joshua M. Evans’s signature blend of comedy, storytelling, and leadership insight. Speaking to a full house, he challenges audiences to rethink what engagement really means—beyond surveys, incentives, or buzzwords—and instead focus on purpose as the foundation of lasting motivation.
Joshua begins by dissecting the root causes of disengagement in modern workplaces, illustrating with real-world examples how even talented employees can drift when they lose sight of “why” their work matters. Through audience interaction and personal anecdotes, he highlights that engagement thrives where people feel seen, supported, and inspired by shared values.
Midway through the talk, Joshua breaks down his practical framework for building a Culture of Engagement:
Clarity of Purpose – helping teams connect daily tasks to meaningful impact.
Empathy in Leadership – creating emotional safety and recognition.
Consistent Reinforcement – embedding purpose through rituals and storytelling.
His delivery is fast-paced and engaging, mixing humor with behavioral psychology to make serious insights feel fun and memorable. He shares lessons from his corporate background, consulting work, and his own leadership journey, grounding theory in experience.
In the final segment, Joshua invites leaders to become “chief purpose officers” within their organizations—people who model enthusiasm, vulnerability, and authenticity. His closing message: when purpose is present, engagement becomes contagious.
Companies undergoing cultural transformation, leadership renewal, or employee engagement initiatives see the greatest impact.
He collaborates with leadership teams beforehand to integrate company values, challenges, and goals into each session.
Joshua blends humor, real-world experience, and behavioral insights to make cultural transformation both practical and inspiring.
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