Joseph Grenny is a behavioral scientist and business strategist who transforms how organizations approach communication and change. His research-backed methods have helped millions navigate high-stakes conversations and implement sustainable behavioral change.
As co-founder of VitalSmarts, a corporate training company serving over 300 Fortune 500 clients with 10,000+ trainers worldwide, Grenny has co-authored four New York Times bestsellers including "Crucial Conversations" and "Influencer," with combined sales exceeding six million copies. In 2007, Ernst & Young recognized him as Entrepreneur of the Year for his innovative work.
Joseph helps organizations address their most pressing challenges by providing practical frameworks for effective communication during difficult situations, creating accountability cultures that drive results, and implementing influence strategies that make change inevitable rather than optional. His methodologies have been adopted across industries to resolve conflicts, improve leadership effectiveness, and accelerate organizational transformation.
Audiences leave Joseph's presentations with immediately applicable skills for handling crucial conversations without damaging relationships, specific strategies for influencing behavior change at all organizational levels, and proven techniques for creating cultures where accountability flourishes naturally.
Book Joseph Grenny when your organization needs more than inspiration—when you need actionable strategies that transform communication and drive measurable results.
How can I book Joseph Grenny for my next event?
Email joseph.grenny@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Joseph directly.
What topics does Joseph Grenny specialise in?
Joseph Grenny specialises in discussing organizational development, human behavior change, effective communication and more.
What is Joseph Grenny's speaking style like?
Joseph Grenny delivers insightful and impactful presentations, blending expertise in communication and behaviour change. His engaging style resonates with diverse audiences, driving meaningful conversations and organisational transformation.
Does Joseph Grenny offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Joseph Grenny offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Joseph Grenny, behavioral scientist and co-author of four New York Times bestsellers, transforms organizations through research-backed methods that make crucial conversations productive and behavioral change sustainable. Book this renowned expert to equip your team with actionable strategies that improve communication, create accountability, and drive measurable results across your organization.
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