Joshua is a keynote speaker helping teams lead with clarity, act under pressure, and stay strong when it counts most.
Lead through
Fear
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The Courage to Live: A Keynote That Inspires Action
In my upcoming book The Courage to Live (releasing October 1st), I explore what it means to lead with resilience and face fear head-on. Drawing my experience as one of three officers to breach the suspect's door during the Route 91 Festival Las Vegas shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, and other critical incidents, I offer personal stories and practical
tools to help others show up with courage when it matters most. As a keynote speaker, I bring these stories to life in a way that is honest, impactful, and actionable. Audiences walk away with a deeper sense of purpose and tools they can use right away.
Looking for a speaker who brings heart and real-world experience? Let’s talk.
I’m a retired Police Captain and the co-founder of Bitsko Consulting. I spent over two decades on the front lines of law enforcement, working in tactical leadership and responding to critical incidents. Most notably, I was one three officers who breached the suspect’s room during the Route 91 Festival Las Vegas shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. That moment, and everything that followed, shaped not just my career but my life.
This is not theory for me. My message comes from hard-earned experience, from leading in life and death moments, and from doing the personal work of healing through therapy and self-reflection. I do not just talk about courage. I have lived it. And I am committed to helping others do the same.
At the heart of everything I do is one core idea:
LEADING THROUGH FEAR
It is not about being fearless. It is about learning how to move forward in the moments that matter most. Through keynote speaking, I want to shift the culture around vulnerability, leadership, and mental wellness, especially in high-stress professions. I want people to walk away not just inspired, but equipped with tools, with perspective, and with the sense that they are not alone in what they are carrying.
My mission now is simple: to help others face fear, build resilience, and find the courage to keep moving forward. In my keynotes, I speak openly about the emotional cost of service, the hidden toll of trauma, and the strength it takes to ask for help. Whether I am speaking to first responders, healthcare workers, educators, or corporate leaders, I connect through shared human experiences such as stress, pressure, grief, and the hope of growth on the other side.
LED BY EXPERIENCE.
BUILT FOR RESILIENCE.
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