Keynote Speaker

The strategic mind that advised a Prime Minister — on your stage.

Joseph Soares brings institutional-grade insight on crisis leadership, geopolitical risk, and the decisions that define organizations. Not theory. Experience earned under real pressure.

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Advisor to Prime Minister Harper (2008 Financial Crisis) · Chief of Staff, Senate of Canada (COVID-19) · Published in Forbes & Newsweek · MBA · PMP · Adm.A. · ACC · Trilingual: English · French · Portuguese

Signature Topics

What Joseph speaks about.

Every keynote is customized to your audience, industry, and strategic context. These are the core domains where Joseph delivers the most impact.

01

Crisis Leadership Under Pressure

What happens inside the room when the stakes are highest. How leaders make decisions with incomplete information, manage cascading consequences, and emerge with organizations intact. Drawn from advising at the highest levels of government during two national crises.

02

Geopolitical Risk & Business Strategy

The global forces reshaping supply chains, energy markets, and trade — and what business leaders must do now. Joseph translates geopolitical complexity into actionable strategic decisions for executives who cannot afford to be blindsided.

03

The SPARK Framework: Strategic Alignment for Organizations

Joseph's proprietary methodology for building organizations that perform under pressure. Strategic Alignment, People Optimization, Adaptive Innovation, Relationship Capital, and Key Decision-Making — the five pillars that separate organizations that survive disruption from those that don't.

04

AI, Adaptation & the Future of Leadership

How artificial intelligence is transforming decision-making, and why leaders who treat AI as a tool rather than a strategy will be left behind. A practical, non-technical keynote for executives who need to understand the strategic implications — not the engineering.

Tailored to your event.

Joseph adapts his delivery to the format, audience, and objectives of your event. Every engagement is customized — no canned presentations.

Keynote Address

High-impact opening or closing keynote. Designed to reframe how your audience thinks about risk, leadership, or strategic direction.

45 – 60 minutes

Executive Workshop

Intensive, interactive working session. Ideal for leadership teams facing a strategic decision, transition, or crisis-readiness challenge.

Half-day or full-day

Panel & Fireside Chat

Joseph brings depth and directness to panel discussions and moderated conversations. No talking points — real engagement with real questions.

As structured by event
Ideal Audiences

Who benefits most.

C-Suite & Senior Leadership Teams — Executives navigating strategic inflection points, market disruption, or organizational transformation. Joseph speaks their language because he's operated in their world.

Industry Conferences & Associations — Audiences seeking substantive, credible analysis on geopolitical risk, global trade dynamics, and crisis preparedness. No filler. No motivational platitudes.

Entrepreneurs & Business Owner Forums — Self-made leaders who have built something significant and want to protect, grow, or transition it. Joseph connects naturally with this audience because he understands what they've risked.

Government & Public Sector Events — Policy conferences, public administration forums, and cross-border governance events. Joseph brings institutional credibility and firsthand experience in government under pressure.

What to expect when you book Joseph.

Availability
Now accepting bookings for 2026–2027. Early inquiry recommended for Q3/Q4 dates.
Fees
Contact for availability and fees. Pricing varies by format, duration, and customization requirements.
Languages
Keynotes delivered in English, French, or Portuguese. Bilingual events welcome.
Travel
Based in Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada. Available for events across North America, Europe, and globally. Travel and accommodation arranged separately.
Customization
Every engagement includes a pre-event call to align content with your audience, industry, and event objectives. No generic presentations.
Technical Requirements
Standard AV setup: lapel microphone, confidence monitor, slide advancer. Detailed rider provided upon booking.

Put institutional-grade credibility on your stage.

Joseph brings the strategic clarity that only comes from having been tested at the highest levels. One conversation to explore fit.

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