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JOZE
PIRANIAN

MULTILINGUAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
STAND-UP COMEDIAN

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“YES WAY JOZE!”
 

Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned Forbes and TED-featured global speaker on inclusion and resilience. Born and raised in Lebanon, Joze avoided speaking for over 25 years out of fear of being judged for being different. Then, everything changed.

He won Inspirational Speaker of the Year by Speaker Slam (2017), delivered five TEDx talks, and performed stand-up comedy on three continents in four languages.

Joze has since delivered hundreds of speaking engagements and stand-up comedy on inclusion, resilience, disability, neurodiversity, and conquering fears at companies like Google, Meta, TikTok, Tesla, IBM, and Dell. With millions of views online, Joze has been featured on TEDx, ABC, Forbes, Goalcast, Some Good News, NowThis, and the CBC.

He graduated from McGill University with a bachelor's in Organizational Psychology, from Queen’s University with a Master of International Business, and from Cornell University with a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion.

He’s now writing for a major international publisher to tell his story in a book that will be released sometime in 2025.

 

CONFERENCES:

1. OVERCOMING ADVERSITY THROUGH THE LENS OF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING


Recent years have proven that change is needed in terms of how we tackle Diversity and Inclusion as a society & organizations. In this signature talk, Joze shares his journey of overcoming the adversity of being different by discussing empowerment through self-acceptance, facing fears through repeated exposure to discomfort and the necessity of organizations' leadership & HR professionals to develop a more nuanced understanding of the diverse challenges that an employee, prospective hire, supplier or client might be facing. Beyond merely labelling, D&I is a complex tango, it takes two: the empowerment of the individual and the inclusive acceptance from the other members of the organization. Actionable takeaways for building a culture of belonging will be shared, interspersed with lighthearted moments of comedy.

2. CONQUERING FEARS, BUILDING RESILIENCE AND SKYROCKETING POTENTIAL

Recent societal and personal changes in our lives have made one thing clear: every single human being needs to grow their resilience, mental wellness and capacity for overcoming discomfort and fears in order to navigate the inevitable fluctuations of life.

 

Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming adversity, from holding back immensely due to a debilitating stutter to performing on stages worldwide, Joze Piranian will deliver his concrete blueprint for confronting challenges, building unshakeable resilience, defeating the discomfort of learning new skills to thrive, and reframing our relationship with fears in order to thrive amidst uncertainty. Moreover, Joze will share mental wellness strategies and empowering mindset shifts with actionable steps. The transformational insights of his award winning keynote will be infused with hilarious comedic moments (as performed at comedy clubs around the world).

3. THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF DISABILITY AND NEURODIVERSITY IN SOCIETY AND AT WORK


What is disability anyway? In this informative, illuminating and empowering keynote, Joze shares his journey of overcoming the adversity through an intersectional lens of disability, neurodiversity, society, culture and mental health. Delivered at organizations worldwide at events hosted by ERGs focused on Ability and Neurodiversity, this keynote is a journey filled with information, learning, empowerment and actionable steps for fostering a workplace culture that is truly inclusive. Beyond merely labelling, D&I is a complex tango, it takes two: the empowerment of the individual and the inclusive acceptance from the other members of the organization.
 

 


COMEDY SHOW:


1. STUTTER ISLAND

Performance Overview:

In this captivating 30-minute stand-up comedy performance, Joze Piranian takes the audience on an unforgettable journey through his life, from growing up in Lebanon with a stutter to navigating the absurdities of cross-cultural experiences. With a sharp wit and a unique perspective, Joze weaves together stories and observations on a diverse range of topics, including superfoods, Hawaiian pizzas, Pablo Escobar, coffee, and musicals.

Having performed and refined this material internationally in comedy clubs across Los Angeles, Dubai, Edinburgh, and beyond, Joze delivers a universally engaging performance that not only entertains but also inspires. Audiences are left reflecting on the importance of embracing our differences and celebrating what makes us unique.


Customization Options:

- 30-Minute Performance: A pure stand-up comedy experience, filled with laughter and thought-provoking insights.
- 60-Minute Experience: Includes a 30-minute stand-up comedy set, a 15-minute motivational talk where Joze shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity, and a 15-minute Q&A session for deeper engagement.

LANGUAGES :

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LOCATION : TORONTO, CANADA. 

JOZE PIRANIAN
Parler ou ne pas parler? | Joze Piranian | TEDxHECMontréal
Joze Piranian Is A COMIC That Has His Timing Down Whether He Likes It Or Not | Canada’s Got Talent
Your Breakthrough Is Not Coming | Joze Piranian | TEDxMcMasterU
The only way out is through (Grand Slam Winning Speech)

TESTIMONIALS:

Sirena
Logan-Burns

Leader

TESLA

"I was fortunate enough to hear Joze speak to a group of leaders at Tesla. I found him to be very engaging, funny, and vulnerable. Hearing him speak about our "inner stutter", and the idea of using your fear as a trampoline really resonated with me. I have already recommended Joze to others, and will continue to do so. If you have let fear hold you back from going after something you want, let Joze be your first jump on the trampoline."

ARTICLES:

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Conquer Your Inner Stutter With Comedian And Keynote Speaker Joze Piranian
- Forbes.


When reading through Joze Piranian’s list of accomplishments, which range from a management degree from McGill University to stand-up comedy and keynote speaking, the image of a talkative, extraverted individual might come to mind. By digging beneath the surface, however, his greatest triumph of all surfaces: Surmounting 25 years of silence...

Voici comment surmonter votre bégaiement interne
- Les affaires.

 

En lisant la liste des accomplissements de Joze Piranian, qui comprend des sketchs de stand-up, des discours d’ouverture, ainsi qu’un diplôme de gestion de l’Université McGill, l’image d’une personne bavarde et extravertie vient à l’esprit. À vrai dire, il a dû surmonter 25 ans de mutisme pour en arriver là...

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From Silent Stutterer to Stand-Up Comedian
- Toastmasters International.


Joze Piranian faced his fear of public speaking with a bold first step.

Joze Piranian ou la revanche du bègue
- L'Orient Le Jour.

 

Le jeune Libanais a choisi de faire de sa peur de parler une force. Il est aujourd’hui conférencier et comédien.
 

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