ABOUT
Joel Ramirez is a commercial and business strategist who has spent the last two decades leading innovation, growth, digital transformation, and cultural integration across the technology, consulting, and business sectors.
His 'why' is clear: to help others grow, transform, and find their purpose.
Joel is known for fostering authentic connections and building high-trust cultures. Whether through leadership, coaching, business transformation, public speaking or serving on a board, he finds fulfillment in seeing individuals and organisations unlock their potential.
With 22+ years in the software and tech industry and 18 years in leadership, Joel co-founded two software companies (one now ASX-listed, one acquired by KPMG), built national partner ecosystems, led a half-a-billion dollar P&L and driven cloud, SaaS, Data and AI and digital transformation, across ANZ.
Career Snapshot:
✅️ 22+ years in the tech industry
✅️ 18 years in leadership
✅️ 2x software companies co-founded (one now ASX-listed, one acquired by KPMG in partnership with Microsoft & CBA)
✅️ 2x global multinational companies experience (KPMG & Crayon)
Partner with Joel to elevate your leadership, culture and business outcomes with passion and impact.
Joel Ramirez is also the author of 'Better Together', a book on mental health and human connection. Supported by The Australian Psychological Society (APS) a digital version of the book was distributed to thousands of registered psychologists across Australia.
Joel also serves on the Research and Reference Committee of the Groundswell Foundation which provides research, advocacy, impact investing and key recommendations to the Prime Ministers of Australia and the UK to work together in addressing loneliness and mental health challenges in society.
Better Together is available via Amazon, Google, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble, Ebay, Angus & Robertson, Dymocks and other good outlets and online stores.
The audiobook version is also available on Spotify.
Lisa Ndeira
Copy Editor, Writeway
What an incredible manuscript. You write so clearly and honestly.. I knew the manuscript would be good and that it would be a topic I enjoyed reading about and editing, but it is even better than I expected. It is such a special book that so many people NEED … especially in times like these.
Graeme Cowan
Board Director, R U OK?
Through sharing his own story and other anecdotes, and a thorough literature review, Joel Ramirez reveals the benefits of close human connection. He explains why strong relationships make life worthwhile, and are our scaffolding when things go wrong.
SPEAKING
Book Joel Ramirez for your event.
Joel Ramirez – Growth Mindset Speaker & Organisational Purpose Workshops Facilitator, is dedicated to helping teams and leaders reconnect with their why to drive growth, transformation, collaboration, and innovation. He has coached businesses nationally, facilitated major events, and shared the stage with leaders from top Australian brands including Woolworths, TAL, Microsoft, KPMG, The Salvation Army, and RU OK?
Unlock the Power of a Growth Mindset
For Leaders, Teams & Organisations
In a world where change is constant and certainty is rare, one mindset sets high-performing teams and resilient leaders apart: a growth mindset.
Joel Ramirez delivers a powerful, story-rich keynote that brings the concept of growth mindset that fuels business and personal transformation to life.
From arriving in Australia as a migrant boy, cleaning floors and working factory jobs, Joel went on to start his first business at 21. He then co-founded and scaled two companies - the first became publicly listed; the second was acquired by KPMG in partnership with Microsoft and Commonwealth Bank. He later led one of the largest technology distribution companies in the APAC region.
Key Takeaways
After this keynote, your audience will walk away with:
✅A clear understanding of what a growth mindset is - and why it matters now more than ever
✅Practical ways to overcome challenges, fear of failure, and self-doubt
✅Real-world tools to shift from "I'm not ready" to "I can do this"
✅A renewed sense of possibility for themselves, their teams, and those around them
🗓️ Booking Joel
Joel's keynote is available as a 45-min session with optional Q&A or follow-up workshop. Available for in-person or virtual delivery, across Australia and globally.
Let's help your people grow - and unlock what's possible.
Navigating Your Way: in School and Life
For High School & Tertiary Students
In this honest and relatable talk, award-winning entrepreneur Joel Ramirez speaks directly to students — especially those feeling lost, under pressure, or unsure of what’s next.
Joel migrated to Australia as a young boy. He felt like an outsider, disconnected at school, and carried responsibilities at home far beyond his years. Like many students today, he quietly battled pressure to succeed, fear of not being enough, anxiety about the future and the invisible weight of loneliness.
Just when it seemed like the pressure and isolation might win, Joel discovered something unexpected — and it changed everything.
Today, Joel is an award-winning entrepreneur, and author of Better Together, a book on mental health and connection. He's co-founded and scaled two companies: one publicly listed, the other acquired by KPMG in partnership with Microsoft and Commonwealth Bank.
His story reminds students: you’re not alone: and you’re going to be okay.
Whether it’s a school assembly or youth forum, Joel guides and inspires the leaders of tomorrow with warmth, insight, and real-world perspective.
Key Takeaways
After this presentation, your students will walk away with:
✅ A message of hope: life may feel uncertain now, but things can get better
✅ Reframing pressure: setbacks are not failures, but as part of the growth journey
✅ You don’t need it all figured out: success doesn’t follow one perfect path, and your worth isn’t defined by marks, popularity or titles.
🗓️ Booking Joel
Joel's talk is available as a 30-45min session followed by a Q&A at the end.
How Finding Purpose Drive
Growth
For Leaders, Teams & Organisations
What if the biggest driver of growth isn’t strategy - but meaning?
In this keynote, Joel unpacks why purpose isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a strategic edge. He shares his own journey — from cleaning factory floors and chasing survival to discovering something deeper that fuelled not only business success but personal transformation.
Through stories of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovery, Joel explores how reconnecting with purpose can help organisations: build cultures people believe in; ;ead through change with clarity; spark motivation that lasts; and align personal values with professional outcomes.
This keynote will challenge your audience to ask deeper questions, and walk away more connected to their "why."
Key Takeaways
After this session, your audience will walk away with:
✅ Why clarity of purpose is the most underrated growth strategy
✅ How to lead with meaning in a fast-paced, high-pressure world
✅ Tools to reconnect people to what really matters to them, their teams, and your mission
✅ The link between purpose, wellbeing, and long-term performance
🗓️ Booking Joel
Joel's keynote is available as a 45-min session with optional Q&A or follow-up workshop. Available for in-person or virtual delivery, across Australia and globally.
My Services
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Organisational Purpose Workshops
I’ve developed a practical, facilitated framework to help teams and organisations reconnect with their ‘why.’
These interactive workshops are ideal for companies navigating change, realignment, or growth: bringing clarity, cohesion, and renewed energy to your mission.
Why this matters:
When people understand the deeper purpose behind their work, they show up differently — with more motivation, accountability, and trust. In a world of constant change and rapid AI-driven disruption, a clear sense of purpose acts as a stabiliser. It becomes the compass that aligns your team, shapes decisions, and fuels meaningful growth.
Whether your organisation is scaling, restructuring, merging with another company, or simply seeking a stronger sense of identity, these workshops create the space to pause, realign, and reconnect with what truly matters — together.
2
Keynote Speaking & Public Engagements
From conference stages to boardrooms, I deliver talks that blend lived experience with deep insight.
Topics include purpose-driven leadership, growth mindset, innovation, workplace culture, and mental fitness — always with a human touch and a call to action.
Whether addressing executives or your teams across your organisation, my keynotes are designed to spark reflection, reconnect people with their ‘why,’ and inspire meaningful, lasting change.
Why this matters:
In a world of constant change, organisations need more than strategy: they need depth. When people understand their purpose, embrace a growth mindset, nurture mental resilience, and contribute to a strong workplace culture, they’re not just productive - they’re engaged, adaptable, and inspired.
These talks help people step back, realign, and move forward with clarity and confidence because when people grow, so do businesses.
3
Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
I offer tailored coaching for executives and emerging leaders, drawing from hands-on experience scaling businesses and leading high performing teams.
Whether you're navigating complexity, stepping into a new role, or seeking clarity, I help you lead with purpose and impact.
Why this matters:
Strong leadership isn't just about making decisions: it's about creating direction, culture, and trust.
In fast-paced or uncertain environments, leaders set the tone. When they lead with clarity, emotional intelligence and purpose, teams perform better, adapt faster and stay more engaged.
Coaching provides the space to pause, reflect, and grow, building leaders who are not only capable but deeply connected to the people and mission the serve.
TESTIMONIALS
“Hi Joel, I just wanted to extend my thanks for taking time out yesterday and presenting at our mental health session. It was greatly received and we have already been asked to run it for Malaysia and other territories (and have you back as speaker)! Thanks mate, goes to show that these sessions really do make a difference!”
Matthew Dewsnap
Sales Manager, Rhipe
"Thank you Joel for bringing your knowledge, energy and enthusiasm for the subject matter as well as sharing your own journey in relation to loneliness with our team, we are very grateful to you for the time you spent with us."
Vicki Daley
Youth and Homelessness Services Lead, Uniting Care
Get in Touch
Joel Ramirez
Sydney, Australia.
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