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Keynote • 60–90 minutes

Wielding Humanity in the Age of AI

Staying Human, Trusted, and Connected

As AI changes how we work, people still need leaders and teammates who listen, exercise judgment, and take responsibility for their choices.

Joshua Routh uses humor, storytelling, and practical examples to help your audience use AI thoughtfully while strengthening trust, sincerity, and human connection.

This keynote gives people a useful way to consider what to delegate to technology and where to bring their own attention, care, and judgment.
Corporate Speaker and Entertainer Joshua Routh

Who This Keynote Is For

Leaders and HR teams introducing AI while keeping trust and communication strong.

Workforce and hospitality professionals balancing efficiency with personal service.

Association audiences exploring how AI changes leadership, relationships, and the experience of work.

Three Practical Takeaways

Choose where AI can help. Consider the task, the stakes, and the people affected before delegating work to a tool.

Keep human judgment accountable. Review AI-assisted communication and decisions for accuracy, context, and the impact on relationships.

Practice presence and connection. Give people your attention, listen with care, and make room for the conversations that build trust.
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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
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"Engaging practical information that can be used in a variety of settings. You can take it home and use it today!"

SEBRINA PHILLIPS
VP Carobell Inc
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

"Joshua took my ideas and created a presentation that was fun, interactive and meaningful."

BOBBIE LIVERAR
 Administrator, Friendship Village 
Association Speaker Joshua Routh testimonial

 "This was fun! I haven’t heard a presentation like this before. So relevant and meaningful!"

LEANNE ROGGEMAN
VP,  Westfields Hospital

Make Human Connection a Daily Practice

AI brings new possibilities to everyday work. This keynote helps your audience consider how technology can support their work and how their own choices shape trust.

Joshua connects the topic to familiar moments in leadership, communication, and service, giving people practical ways to stay attentive and responsible as tools change.

Human Skills Worth Practicing

Presence

Give people your attention. Listen before responding, and allow space for a difficult conversation.

Judgment

Consider the context and consequences. Take responsibility for what you choose to use, say, and do.

Care and Service

Notice what someone needs and follow through with thoughtful action.

Creativity

Bring your experience, curiosity, and imagination to the problem in front of you.

Trust and Repair

Make your intentions clear, keep commitments, and acknowledge mistakes when relationships need attention.

These practices connect the conversation about AI to the real work of leading people, serving customers, and working together.

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 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. 
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Meet Joshua Routh, CSP

Joshua helps organizations build workplaces people love, cultures people trust, and experiences people remember.

As an entertainer and business owner, he brings firsthand experience leading creative teams. His keynotes combine humor, storytelling, and practical tools for stronger workplace connection.

Wielding Humanity brings his work on sincerity and trust to the choices leaders and teams face as AI becomes part of everyday work.
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