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A new perspective changes what’s possible

Optimistic futurist Josh Allan Dykstra helps your group look up, see the systems behind today’s challenges, and imagine what comes next.

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Trusted by organizations employing 1M+ people

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The idea behind every talk

Fix systems, not symptoms

Burnout, resistance, bottlenecks, and A.I. anxiety usually get blamed on individuals. Josh asks a better question: what is it about the system that makes this behavior make sense? Once we see the system, we can change it.

Same people. Better systems. Better results.

We’ve tried:Instead we:
Fixing peopleRedesign conditions
Managing resistanceUnderstand what’s producing it
Demanding resilienceBuild non-fragile systems
Adding A.I. to existing workRedesign the work for A.I.
Training managersCraft better decision systems
Optimizing what’s hereBuild what comes next

Keynotes

Four talks. One direction: up!

Every keynote is customized to your audience, industry, and goals. Tap a talk to see what’s inside.

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What audiences and planners say

“Our audience was riveted by Josh’s topic and engaged by his style, but mostly we were inspired to make real changes in the way we are doing work.”

Carrie Kish, CEO, CultureSync

“An invigorating start to the day!”

Kenia S., First Western Trust

“Josh’s simple, effective framework for boosting productivity across organizations left a lasting impression.”

Kalpana Y., BMO Financial Group

“Josh’s approach towards work culture revolutionized my thinking.”

Team Leader, Revolution Medicines

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For event planners

Easy to book. Made for your audience.

Customized

Josh works with your team to understand the audience, context, and outcomes that matter to you. Each event is tailored to your people, industry, and goals.

Easy

Clear communication, simple logistics, no surprises. And fun to work with!

More than a keynote

Every keynote includes one Keynote+ experience at no additional charge. You choose.

Keynote+

Included with every keynote. Pick one to keep the conversation going after the applause.

Extended Q&AA 60-minute session for your audience to ask questions and go deeper.
Leadership DebriefA private 60-minute session for your leadership team to process and plan.
Panel ParticipationJosh joins a panel to bring a systems perspective to a broader discussion.

How it works

  1. Talk

    A short call to learn about your audience, your context, and the outcomes you care about.

  2. Customize

    Josh tailors the keynote to your people, your industry, and your goals.

  3. Deliver

    The keynote itself, in person, virtual, or hybrid.

  4. Go deeper

    Your Keynote+ experience: extended Q&A, a leadership debrief, or a panel.

Ready to start? Text +1-323-545-6425 or email speaking@joshallan.com.

Other ways to work with Josh

Keynote

A customized talk for your conference, offsite, or all-hands.

Workshop

A working session that takes the ideas into your team’s real decisions.

Futurist in Residence

Josh serves as a futurist and thinking partner for your organization.

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About Josh

I didn’t set out to be a futurist… or an optimist.

Before the executive workshops and keynote stages, I was a musician. Years of performing taught me how to read a room and hear when something is off, even when everyone is playing the right notes. Today, in organizations I hear a particular challenge: everyone’s trying to change, but they’re often trying to change the wrong things.

I’m an optimistic futurist because optimism is a choice that makes you better, and I’d love to help your group make it.

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Good to know

Questions planners ask

Are you available for my event date?

Josh hopes so. Text +1-323-545-6425, email speaking@joshallan.com, or use the contact form, and his team responds quickly.

What’s your speaking fee?

Josh doesn’t publish his fees online. Text, email, or use the contact form and you’ll get his current rates.

Do you customize your keynote for our audience?

Yes. Each talk is tailored to your situation, including interviews with key stakeholders and team members beforehand, so the message fits your audience.

Do you book your own travel, or should we?

Josh uses a flat-fee travel buyout. His team handles everything except hotel rooms, which your team books.

What are your A/V and stage requirements?

Josh needs a wireless lavalier or over-the-ear mic (not a handheld), a confidence monitor, and no podium on stage. A PDF with the full details is on the Downloads page.

Where should we put you in the lineup?

His content works anywhere in the agenda. He’s especially good as the opener, since he energizes and excites the room.

Are you open to panels, Q&A, or other sessions?

Yes, enthusiastically. Q&A is one of Josh’s favorite things to do, and he also enjoys panels, unscripted on-stage conversations, and spending time with the group. Just share your ideas.

Are you available for workshops, retreats, or advisory work?

Yes. Lasting transformation often happens in these deeper engagements, and Josh helps organizations that are serious about doing the work.

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