Josh Davies | SpeakerHub

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Founder

The Non-Prophets

Degrees (1)

Communications, Law, Economics, and Government

American University

1990 to 1994

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Overview

Josh Davies is defined by passion and energy, and this comes through in his engaging and enlightening public speaking. Working around the globe, his goal is to help everyone achieve their full potential. Davies is the founder of The Non-Prophets, a global round-table of best-in-class leaders with a shared vision, making the world a better place. He was previously the CEO of The Center for Work Ethic Development, working to help equip and train organizations to better prepare their local workforce for employment and lifelong success. Josh is passionate about helping others find their true potential and is a compelling and interactive public speaker.

Early Years

Josh Davies was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in and around Lincoln, Nebraska. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Davies pursued a degree in interdisciplinary studies from American University in Washington, DC.

Career

Davies is a passionate and talented speaker and trainer who manages to quickly engage and capture the attention of his audience. He has spoken to organizations throughout North America, the Middle East and Asia. Davies' passion combined with relevant and actionable information make him an in-demand speaker, with more than 75 engagements annually.

The depth and breadth of his work have lead to recognition and awards around the globe, including awards from the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, the Association of Career and Technical Educators, and the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers. He was also named as one of the Top 100 Visionaries in Education by the Global Forum for Education and Learning and an Outstanding Leader by Education 2.0.In addition Davies also serves on the Colorado State Rehabilitation and previously served on the Colorado Workforce Development Council, the Colorado P-Tech Selection Committee, The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, and the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative. Davies has also been the President of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) and has also co-chaired the Colorado State Youth Council.

Personal Life

Josh currently lives with his wife, Lara, and their Welsh Corgi, Duane in downtown Denver.

Awards

* Association of Career and Technical Educators Post-Secondary Visionary Award, 2023

* H.G. Weisman Award for Dedication to Workforce Development, National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, 2022

* Outstanding Leadership Award, Education 2.0, 2021

* Top 100 Visionaries in Education, Global Forum for Education and Learning, 2021

* Lifetime Commitment to CHART, Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers, 2021

* “Charlie” Award Winner, Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association, 2017

* 40 Under 40, Denver Business Journal, 2012

* Top 10 Young Trainer in America, Training Magazine, 2012

* Mile High Energy Award, Visit Denver, 2009

* Doctorate of Foodservice, North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, 2007

Presentations

Presentations (5)

Building Resilient Leadership

Does it feel like life is moving faster than ever? That the pace of change has become relentless? For the past five years, the world has been trying to handle the systemic shifts in our workforce, educational system, and in society from the pandemic. In addition, new technologies like Artificial Intelligence, a growing skills mismatch, the “Silver Tsunami” of retirements, and disruptions to the global order will be causing further disruption. Rather than sit back and hope, or try to pivot just one more time, we need to instead be preparing ourselves and our organizations for the storms of the future. With all of the change and uncertainty in workforce today, the need for an adaptable and resilient leadership mindset has never been greater – regardless of your title! Learn strategies that can help develop yourself and others in their ability to see, communicate, and adapt to change. Develop skills of resilience so you can be prepared no matter what the world throws at you next!

Building Work Ethic in an AI World: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential Soft Skills

Artificial Intelligence and automation are changing the workplace as we know it. Millions of jobs have been radically transformed and the recipe for success has been scrambled. While technical skills are still important, the biggest concern for employers are the diminishing soft skills of the workforce. Nearly 9 out of 10 hiring managers in the U.S. report that the lack of these soft skills are THE most important factor in their hiring, and the lack of these skills leads to 89 percent of all terminations. The changing nature of the workplace as a result of the pandemic has made it even more important to demonstrate these crucial work ethic behaviors on a consistent basis. Yet most, if not all, of an employee’s on-the-job training is currently focused on their technical skills. But there is a viable solution to the growing work ethic gap that can improve the employment outcomes for our incumbent workers AND our new hires.

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

With constant change increasing the pressure placed on all of us, how can you adapt to meet the needs of your customers and yourself? How do you deal with the difficulty of doing more with fewer resources? How do you stop spending your days putting out fires? Simple: stop letting your title or organizational structure keep you from being a leader. Don’t let your own self-doubt prevent you from achieving personal greatness.

In this spirited and engaging session, you will learn seven secrets that great leaders apply to make great results happen. Find out how you can apply these same secrets to your job – no matter what you do. Award-winning speaker Josh Davies will share strategies, specific tactics, and case studies to help everyone develop the secret behaviors that drive leadership. Discover the seven secrets to awaken the leader within you!

This Conference is a Waste of Your Time!* (But it doesn't have to be...)

We are finally meeting in person again – Congratulations! This conference has likely been a great experience. You’ve learned some valuable information, networked with peers, and been exposed to all sorts of new ideas. And it has all been. A. Waste. Of. Time. Why? Because unless you have a strategic plan for what you do with all of that information, networking, and ideas, you have squandered this opportunity. In the post-Pandemic world, it is going to be harder and harder to justify going to in-person conferences – so you have to maximize the value to you AND your organization. Find out the best ways to take everything you have gotten during the conference and turn them into action when you return. This entertaining and thought-provoking session will give you the tools to ensure that this conference was anything but a waste of your time and your organization’s resources!

Creating a Culture of Trust and Accountability

One of the greatest challenges a leader faces is dealing with issues of Trust and accountability. How do you ensure the people you’re leading demonstrate integrity on a daily basis? Do you practice it yourself? Do you model accountability throughout your organization in your interactions with others, operating practices, and personal work habits? Personal and organizational ethics are one of the easiest things to talk about, but hardest to walk.

The Center for Work Ethic Development works with over 500 organizations throughout the United States, and has interviewed more than 1,500 employers. This research confirms their number one need is to have trustworthy, accountable employees and leaders that live to the highest standard of integrity.

This highly interactive session will address trust and accountability directly through a practical, proven methodology you can employ to build accountability throughout your organization.

Past talks (45)

Preparing for Tomorrow, Today!

2025 Eastern Oregon Employers Conference

Pendleton, Oregon

April 17, 2025

Building Resilient Leadership

First Work Amplify Leadership 2025

Tornoto, Ontario

April 15, 2025

Building Work Ethic in an AI World: 5 Strategies to Develop Essential Soft Skills

Contact Conference 2025

Saskatoon, Canada

April 9, 2025

This Conference is a Waste of Your Time!

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Youth Symposium

Chicago, IL

December 8, 2021

2020: Foresight, not Hindsight

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance Annual Meeting

Biloxi, MS

November 4, 2021

Building Work Ethic in a Post-Pandemic World

Washington Career and Technical Administrators Conference

Spokane, WA

October 25, 2021

2020: Foresight, not Hindsight

Boulder Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit

Boulder, CO

October 4, 2021

Building Work Ethic in a Post-Pandemic World

Association of Career and Technical Educators Best Practices Conference

Austin, TX

September 25, 2021

Building Work Ethic in a Post-Pandemic World

Adult and Continuing Education Association of Florida

St. Petersburg, FL

September 23, 2021

This Conference is a Waste of Your Time!

Southeastern Education and Training Association

Biloxi, MS

September 22, 2021

2020: Foresight, not Hindsight

PRO*HR Summit

Denver, CO

September 14, 2021

This Conference is a Waste of Your Time!

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers

Atlanta, GA

September 8, 2021

Building Work Ethic in a Post-Pandemic World

New Hampshire Career and Technical Education Association

Portsmouth, NH

August 6, 2021

2020: Foresight, not Hindsight

Ohio Career and Technical Education Association

Columbus, OH

July 14, 2021

Work Ethic - The Building Blocks of the 21st Century

Technology Distance and Learning Symposium

Sacramento, CA

March 5, 2022

The Future of Work

Mountain Plains Adult Education Education Association

Albuquerque, NM

February 19, 2020

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Ontario Disability Network

Toronto, ON

October 17, 2018

2030: The Workplace Revolution

Lousiana Board of Regents

Schriever, LA

October 22, 2018

Work Ethic: Back to the Future

Senior Service America, Inc.

Dallas, TX

October 30, 2018

2030: The Workplace Revolution

North Dakota and Minnesota Associated Builders and Contractors

Fargo, ND

November 13, 2018

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Taichung City Government

Taichung, Taiwan

December 5, 2018

Creating a Culture of Accountability

Choice Hotels International Convention

Las Vegas, NV

December 31, 2013

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

International Association of Workforce Professionals

Portland, OR

December 31, 2013

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

National Association of Workforce Boards Heartland Summit

Chicago, IL

December 31, 2013

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Hotel Human Resources Association

Denver, CO

December 31, 2014

Seven Secrets to Become The Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

Las Vegas, NV

December 31, 2014

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

High Impact Technology Exchange Conference

Portland, OR

December 31, 2014

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

National Council for Workforce Education

Dallas, TX

December 31, 2014

Seven Secrets to Become The Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

World Waterpark Association

Palm Springs, CA

December 31, 2014

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

Cannexus

Ottawa, ON

December 31, 2015

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

American Technical Education Association

Gulf Shores, AL

December 31, 2015

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Association of Talent Development International Conference

Denver, CO

December 31, 2015

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

National Career Development Association Conference

Chicago, IL

December 31, 2015

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART)

Charleston, SC

December 31, 2015

Developing Work Ethic in Your Employees

Astellas Pharma US Annual Leadership Training

Norman, OK

December 31, 2015

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Association of Talent Development Asia-Pacific Conference

Taipei, Taiwan

December 31, 2015

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Educating For Careers Annual Conference

Sacramento, CA

December 31, 2016

Developing Work Ethic in Your Employees

Workforce Planning Board of the Peel and Halton Regions

Mississagua, ON

December 31, 2016

Creating a Culture of Accountability

National Association of Job Training Assistance

Orlando, FL

December 31, 2016

Seven Secrets to Become The Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Rocky Mountain Lift Association Annual Conference

Grand Junction, CO

December 31, 2016

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

Career and Technology Education Association of Texas

San Antonio, TX

December 31, 2016

Give Employers What They Want: Work Ethic

Corrections Education Association Annual Conference

San Antonio, TX

December 31, 2016

Seven Secrets to Become The Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

Florida Public Relations Association

Orlando, FL

December 31, 2016

Seven Secrets to Become the Leader You Never Thought You Could Be

National Council of State Legislators

Boston, MA

December 31, 2016

2030: The Workplace Revolution

Think Big!

Aspen, CO

December 31, 2016

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Ideas to Action - Josh Davies, CEO, Center for Work Ethic Development

Building Work Ethic in a Post-COVID World

Josh Davies Speaking Reel

Workshop for Asia Pacific HR Professionals

Keynote for 5,000 career and technical educators

Training exercises at the Inland Empire Manufacturing Summit

Keynote at the North Carolia Works! Conference

Keynote for the Boulder Economic Summit

Work Ethic: The Building Blocks of the 21st Century Workforce

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E-courses (1)

Bring Your 'A' Game Anywhere

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Books & Articles (3)

The Real Reason Young People Aren't Working

Resilient Leadership - Your Key to Brilliance

What The Trends of 2021 Mean For The Future of the Workforce

Expertise (9)

Leadership

Business

Hospitality

Clients

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

National Restaurant Association

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers

Sage Hospitality

National Association of Workforce Administrators

Association of Career and Technical Educators

COABE

Awards & certifications (9)

2023 Post-Secondary CTE Visionary

Association of Career and Technical Educators

2023

2025 Education Speaker of the Year

Fluxx Awards

2025

2022 Outstanding Leadership Award

Education 2.0

2022

H.G. Weisman Award for Service

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

2022

Spirit of CHART

The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers

2021

Top 100 Visionaries in Education

Global Forum for Education and Learning

2021

Top 10 Trainer Under 40

Training Magazine

2010

Denver's 40 Under 40

Denver Business Journal

2012

Mile High Energy Award

Visit Denver

2009

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