Josh McCartney

Josh McCartney is the Founder of Thrive, a premier training and development company. With a penchant for helping executives, individuals and teams unlock their full potential, Josh has been coaching and mentoring people for nearly a decade. He has a background in sales coaching and has worked with diverse audiences to develop his skills are a leading confidence coach. Now available to hire as a keynote speaker at a wide range of events, Josh delivers empowering speeches that are bound to motivate audiences to perform at their highest calibre.

Equipped with a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the Queensland University of Technology, Josh worked as a Resident Entertainer and professional musician at the Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas – one of Dubai’s premier luxury properties. He then went on to work as a General Manager at Event Central, where his key responsibilities revolved around supplying entertainment acts to 5-star hotels and corporate clients. Thus, Josh has led a career that has involved major client interactions, giving him the insight on how to improve communications in the corporate sector.

In 2022, Josh delivered the TEDx talk “Memory Techniques” – which outlines his go-to memorisation techniques that have helped him hack his memory. The tools he offers are beneficial to countless people who struggle with memorising vital information, and who may, like Josh, struggle in school and university. Over the years, Josh has mastered the art of public speaking, as is evident in his TEDx talk. Thus, he is best placed to offer coaching on speaking confidently, improving leadership and elevating one’s communication skills. Josh also offers mindset and self-development coaching at Thrive, in addition to leadership development and sales training.

Owing to his personalised, interactive programs, Josh has earned the stature of being one of the leading training specialists in the UAE and beyond. His guidance has helped numerous people unlock their potential and succeed in their fields, especially his 29.8k Instagram followers. Josh McCartney is now available to offer his wisdom through keynote addresses when invited to speak at events. His motivational speeches, dedication to help people, and proven skills as a personal development coach are instrumental in helping people achieve their goals. Enquire today, and hire Josh McCartney for your next event!