
Josh Sundquist
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Top rated!5 of 5
So moving that we hired him to come back a second time!
Julie Murphy
Executive Vice President of U.S. People – Walmart U.S.
5.00 of 5
Top rated!5 of 5
So moving that we hired him to come back a second time!
Julie Murphy
Executive Vice President of U.S. People – Walmart U.S.
Speaker Josh Sundquist is a motivational speaker, comedian and emcee who has inspired audiences across the world ranging from Fortune 500 companies to schools to the White House. His clients have included Facebook, Walmart, HP, Heineken USA, Rite Aid, The American Cancer Society and RE/MAX. He is an in-demand keynote speaker for groups of sales people, educators, student leaders, and health professionals.
At age nine, Josh was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and given a fifty percent chance to live. He spent a year on chemotherapy treatments and his left leg was amputated. Doctors declared Josh cured of the disease at age thirteen and he took up ski racing three years later.
He trained for the next six years and in 2006 he was named to the US Paralympic Ski Team for the 2006 Paralympics in Turino, Italy. Today, Josh represents the United States in international competition as a member of the U.S. Amputee Soccer Team.
On the internet, Josh is best known for his viral photos, especially his Halloween costumes. His videos have been viewed over 150 million times and he has over one million followers. People Magazine named him to the 2017 “Social Media Power List.” As a social media influencer, he's worked with brands like promotions for Chase, Chevy, Dairy Queen, AT&T, and Michelob Ultra.
Josh has been featured on CNN, USA TODAY, and NPR. His first memoir, Just Don't Fall, was a National Bestseller and his second memoir We Should Hang Out Sometime was optioned for movie rights by a division of Disney. His debut novel Love and First Sight was published in 2017. His books have been translated into German, Italian, and Turkish and have been published in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and Austria.
Josh received a degree in business from the College of William and Mary and a Master's in Communications from the University of Southern California.
5 of 5
So moving that we hired him to come back a second time!
Julie Murphy Executive Vice President of U.S. People – Walmart U.S.
5 of 5
I cannot thank you enough.
Brian Berner Head of Advertising Sales, Spotify
5 of 5
In 17 years of teaching in five states you were the brightest most inspiring and entertaining I have ever heard as a keynote speaker.
Anita Bransford Bankhead Special Education Teacher, Huntsville City Schools
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Josh is an extraordinary young man with a message that inspires and awes his audiences with his true life experiences. He is a must for your next meeting!
Vinnie Tracey President, RE/MAX International
5 of 5
More than 7,000 people heard Josh speak at our annual management conference. A miracle himself, Josh inspired us to make the most of our own lives.
Mary Sammons CEO, Rite Aid
5 of 5
I've seen some of the best motivational speakers—but Josh hit a home run! He took the time to research both our company, culture and customers, in turn delivering a message that was both relevant and inspiring.
Laura Ipsen President & CEO, Ellucian
Keynote by speaker Josh Sundquist:
Keynote by Speaker Josh Sundquist :
Technology won’t wait, and neither will your competition. The Future Proof Mindset equips your team with the resilience to thrive in the ever-changing tech-driven marketplace of today. And tomorrow.
Josh Sundquist doesn’t just speak about adaptability - he lives it. Drawing from his experiences as a Paralympic athlete, Emmy-winning producer and leader in adaptive technology, Josh delivers actionable strategies for embracing the potential of AI and digital disruption with agility and optimism. As a seasoned storyteller (he’s the author of five books) and occasional standup comedian, Josh’s talks are narrative-driven, interactive and always hilarious.