CULTURE
TRANSFORMER

Joshua Routh | Keynote Speaker on Workplace Culture, Trust, and Human Connection

A high-energy keynote speaker helping organizations create workplaces people love, cultures people trust, and experiences people remember.

A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and author of The S Word, he blends entertainment, insight, and practical tools to help leaders and teams build trust, strengthen connection, navigate change, and create cultures where people genuinely want to contribute.

From reducing toxic complaining to wielding sincerity as a leadership advantage to staying human in the age of AI, Joshua helps organizations create connection people can feel.

Culture improves when people show up with sincerity.

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An accomplished author, Joshua's books share secrets that change organizations and people's lives for the better.

Joshua is a true entertainer who has performed globally. He is one of less than 100 sword swallowers in the world.

Joshua doesn't just speak on leadership, he owns a circus and leads a team of 50 performers.

Corporate Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial — "My boss is still talking about you! You were such a hit at the Team Event! Are you available to present at our Board Event?"
EMILY AMOS
Meeting Planner, Jenner Ag

Keynote Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial — *"He was hilarious, human, and deeply practical—our attendees left with language and tools they could use immediately."*
Barry Draper
GBTA Leadership Conference

Corporate Meeting Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial — "Joshua captivated my team with his wit! He is a great resource to make your team feel connected!"
DAVID BLACKBURN
CEO, Southern Rock Restaurants

Educator Conference Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial — "We have booked Joshua for many years and his sessions are consistently standing room only!"
LARA CORVERA
Speech and Theater Association of MO

University Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial — "Joshua gave an amazing and hilarious presentation. He is a true professional."
HEATHER ROBINSON
Lincoln University

College Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial — "Joshua was fabulous with our diverse group from all over the country. He taught us skills for our work and also for our lives."
SHEILA KATZ
Hillel - Ask Big Questions Conference

Team meeting Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial — "His keynote elevated the entire event and played a big role in making the conference a huge success."
Tye Kuyper
South Dakota State SHRM Conference

Association Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial — "Joshua's Complaint Free World presentation was a fantastic way to leave our conference on a high note!"
KOURTNEY SHAW
St. Louis MPI

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THE S WORD

Wielding Sincerity in a World of Performance

I swallow swords for a living. Real swords—I'm one of about 100 people in the world who do this. It requires complete honesty with yourself, because steel doesn't care about your ego.

That same honesty is what's missing in most workplaces. We've gotten so good at performing authenticity that we've forgotten how to actually be authentic.

The 'S' Word is a practical guide to sincerity—not as a soft skill, but as a competitive advantage. Through the SWORD Framework™ (Self-Awareness, Witness, Openness, Repair, Debrief), you'll learn how to build the kind of trust that turns teams into communities and customers into advocates.

Part personal stories from over 25 years in entertainment and leadership, part hands-on toolkit you can use Monday morning.

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Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

Joshua is one of just 4% of professional speakers from around the world who have earned their Certified Speaking Professional designation. The designation is the highest earned honor in the speaking industry and limits risk for event professionals and event organizers looking to work with a professional speaker. The National Speakers Association created the designation, and the rigorous standards needed to earn it, to limit risk for organizations who want to hire speakers for their professional development events.

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YES, JOSHUA SWALLOWS SWORDS...

He is an expert in cultural transformation and one of the few people alive to master a skill most believe impossible. Joshua's talks are as unforgettable as they are impactful.

SEE THE POINT

Top 4 Reasons To Book Joshua

Here are the simplest and best reasons to hire Joshua Routh for your next event.

Certified Speaking Professional

Vetted and Certified

The designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is the highest earned honor in the speaking industry and limits risk for Event Professionals and Event Organizers looking to work with a Professional Speaker.

Audiences Love Him

Entertaining

Joshua has not only been professionally speaking for over a decade, he has graced the stage and screen for over 30 years as a professional entertainer.

He brings joy everywhere he goes.

Awesome Add Ons

Additional Offerings With Real Impact

Every presentation Joshua gives includes a free comprehensive summary that is unique to your event, not a standard pdf. Plus Joshua has other add ons that elevate and enhance!

Easy To Work With

He Makes His Clients Look Good

He is so easy to work with. From beginning to end you will recieve custom white glove service that will make you look good to your team, staff, leadership and attendees.

RECENT REVIEWS

Below are the audience reviews from the South Dakota Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) State Conference.

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JOSHUA OWNS A CIRCUS

Joshua Routh literally runs a circus.

As the founder of Circus Kaput, one of the largest variety artist agencies in the United States, he manages a team of more than 50 performers who deliver over 950 events each year. Building and leading a creative team at that scale has given Joshua a unique perspective on what truly makes people connect, collaborate, and perform at their best.

In his keynote presentations, Joshua shares the practical tools and insights that have helped individuals and organizations strengthen connection, build trust, and create cultures people genuinely want to be part of.

The stories he shares are drawn directly from his life—training with Chinese acrobats, serving as a forest firefighter, and navigating the real-world challenges of building and leading a high-performing creative company.

Alongside these personal experiences, Joshua also brings the latest research from respected sources such as Gallup, Forbes, and leading human resources researchers, blending storytelling, data, and practical strategies audiences can apply immediately.

The result is a keynote experience that is both engaging and deeply practical, leaving audiences inspired and equipped with tools to create stronger connection in their organizations and communities.

When Joshua is standing before your group, the audience always leans forward.

CONNECT WITH JOSHUA

About Joshua Routh

Joshua Routh is an internationally known speaker, performer, author, corporate trainer, and owner of one of the largest variety talent agencies in America, Circus Kaput.

He is an experienced speaker and facilitator who focuses on the topics of ‘Sincerity’ and ‘Creating A Complaint Free World'. He has conducted workshops for corporations such as Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, and Google.

As an entertainer, he has worked in a wide array of venues; TV commercials, comedy clubs, circus, theater, the Smithsonian and for Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

He is also one of only one-hundred sword swallowers in the world.

Most recently, he was seen onstage at TEDx St. Louis, shared the stage with comedian and actor TJ Miller, and authored a book titled “Mind Blowing Presentations”.

Currently he is shining the spotlight on Sincerity with his upcoming book, “The S Word”.

In his free time, Joshua enjoys writing, cuddling with his rescue dogs and shopping for flamboyantly designed dress shirts and sport coats.

CULTURETRANSFORMER

Joshua Routh | Keynote Speaker on Workplace Culture, Trust, and Human Connection

A high-energy keynote speaker helping organizations create workplaces people love, cultures people trust, and experiences people remember.

A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and author of The S Word, he blends entertainment, insight, and practical tools to help leaders and teams build trust, strengthen connection, navigate change, and create cultures where people genuinely want to contribute.

From reducing toxic complaining to wielding sincerity as a leadership advantage to staying human in the age of AI, Joshua helps organizations create connection people can feel.

Culture improves when people show up with sincerity.

"My boss is still talking about you! You were such a hit at the Team Event! Are you available to present at our Board Event?"

EMILY AMOSMeeting Planner, Jenner Ag

"He was hilarious, human, and deeply practical—our attendees left with language and tools they could use immediately."

Barry DraperGBTA Leadership Conference

"Joshua captivated my team with his wit! He is a great resource to make your team feel connected!"

DAVID BLACKBURNCEO, Southern Rock Restaurants

"We have booked Joshua for many years and his sessions are consistently standing room only!"

LARA CORVERASpeech and Theater Association of MO

"Joshua gave an amazing and hilarious presentation. He is a true professional."

HEATHER ROBINSONLincoln University

"Joshua was fabulous with our diverse group from all over the country. He taught us skills for our work and also for our lives."

SHEILA KATZHillel - Ask Big Questions Conference

"His keynote elevated the entire event and played a big role in making the conference a huge success."

Tye Kuyper South Dakota State SHRM Conference

"Joshua's Complaint Free World presentation was a fantastic way to leave our conference on a high note!"

KOURTNEY SHAWSt. Louis MPI