Joshua RivedalSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

In this insightful, engaging, and practical keynote, mental health speaker, educator, and stand-up comic Joshua Rivedal invites organizations to reimagine how vulnerability and authenticity can transform workplace culture, communication, and overall mental wellness. Drawing from his expertise in counseling, emotional intelligence, and years of experience supporting mental health in diverse settings, Joshua demonstrates how leaders who prioritize honest conversations and mental health awareness foster trust, improve retention, and create safer spaces for employees to thrive—well before issues escalate into burnout, turnover, or crisis intervention. Through powerful storytelling, humor, and interactive discussion, participants will discover how authenticity enhances well-being, how self-awareness leads to better mental health decisions, and how vulnerability creates psychological safety that supports both individuals and teams. Attendees will walk away with actionable mental health leadership strategies they can use in one-on-ones, team meetings, recruitment, and challenging moments—plus a deeper understanding of how their leadership style shapes the emotional climate of their teams. Equal parts grounded and energizing, Leading Without the Mask helps organizations strengthen trust, reduce burnout, and develop leaders who are steady under pressure, honest in communication, and human in ways that drive results. Save the mask for Halloween. If you want to lead authentically, support mental health, and inspire real change in your organization, this session is for you.

In this refreshingly funny and engaging keynote, mental health speaker, educator, and stand-up comedian Josh Rivedal offers organizations a clear roadmap for preventing burnout and prioritizing mental wellness—while boosting performance. Drawing on his training in emotional intelligence at Yale, coaching at NYU, and years of global mental health advocacy, Josh connects the science of burnout to the everyday realities of workplace stress, leadership, and organizational culture. Through stories, humor, and practical mental health tools, Josh shows how to manage workplace pressure before it leads to burnout. Participants learn to spot early signs of burnout, recharge during stressful times, and develop habits that sustain both mental health and productivity. Perfect for corporate conferences, HR summits, leadership retreats, healthcare systems, and education professionals, this keynote brings warmth, lived mental health experience, and practical value to every audience. Attendees leave with strategies and resources they can use to support mental health and resilience—long after the event ends. If you believe mental health matters at work, this session is for you.

This three-part program includes: 1) Stand-up comedy: Joshua shares his personal journey with mental health and his family's experience with suicide, using humor that’s thoughtful and rooted in lived experience (never at the expense of mental health topics). 2) Education: Joshua breaks down what mental health and mental illness are—and aren’t—providing actionable self-care tips, coping strategies, warning signs of depression and suicide, guidance for supporting oneself or others, and essential mental health resources. 3) Q&A: An open session for audience questions, fostering honest conversation and deeper understanding.