Joe Burton

Joe Burton is a retired Fortune 500 C-Level executive turned successful entrepreneur. He led the creation of over $5 billion in digital health solutions, focusing on mindfulness, resilience, emotional intelligence, and employee engagement with companies such as Whil, Headspace, and FirstUp. Burton has over fifteen years of experience as a global COO in public companies, including McCann, Ogilvy, CBS, and PWC.

As a thought leader in mental wellbeing and an alumnus of Harvard Business School, Burton is the author of the best-selling book "Creating Mindful Leaders: How to Power Down, Power Up and Power Forward" published by Wiley. He has worked in more than 50 countries, bringing a broad international perspective to business challenges. Known for his humorous and relatable speaking style, Burton travels the world as a keynote speaker, focusing on resilience, emotional intelligence, sustainable high performance, and mindfulness as a competitive advantage.

Burton's keynotes cover a range of topics including managing stress, disruption, emotional intelligence, resilience in sales and customer service, and mindfulness for healthcare professionals. He offers practical tools for developing self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Recognized for making complex topics accessible and enjoyable, Burton customizes his content to meet the specific needs of various organizations, ensuring relevance and actionable insights.