Leading with Heart

Empowering Healthcare Teams

Josh empowers healthcare professionals to become heroes in their patient's lives by equipping them with insights, strategies, and practices to support trauma-impacted individuals, fostering resilience and healing.

See Josh in Action

“His content is great, his presentation skills have no rival, and he is extremely easy to work with. Without reservation, I highly recommend Josh Varner.”

- Daphney Partridge, Missouri Hospital Association 

Keynotes & Workshops

  • Trauma Informed Care

    Seventy percent of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event. When individuals face trauma or extremely stressful situations, it's normal and natural for them to struggle with coping afterward. I'm passionate about teaching healthcare professionals how to support trauma-affected individuals. I specialize in inspiring them to become heroes in their patient's lives, providing the compassionate care and understanding they need on their healing journey.

  • Managing Stress & Mental Health

    Recent studies have shown that it has never been more stressful to work in healthcare than it recent years. Healthcare professional burnout is at an all-time high. Many stressors, such as the pandemic, staff shortages, and increased patient issues, are beyond our control. However, we can manage our response to the growing stress load. 

  • Attachment

    Josh Varner is dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals in addressing attachment issues in patients. Through his expertise and compassionate approach, Josh provides the tools and guidance needed to help patients navigate and overcome attachment-related challenges, fostering healthier relationships and emotional well-being.

  • Consulting

    Josh Varner specializes in consulting services designed to help healthcare professionals effectively manage challenging patient behaviors. Leveraging his expertise, he conducts comprehensive evaluations of existing care systems and collaborates with healthcare teams to develop tailored strategies that lead to improved patient outcomes.

Proven Results

Josh Varner's keynotes, professional development workshops, and consulting have inspired transformative change in healthcare and educational communities nationwide.

Without proper training and understanding of trauma-informed care, healthcare professionals may struggle to support patients impacted by trauma, leading to increased challenges in patient outcomes, satisfaction, and overall well-being.

Enhanced patient care

Improved staff retention

Higher patient satisfaction

Reduced staff burnout

Positive healthcare facility culture

Enhanced patient care • Improved staff retention • Higher patient satisfaction • Reduced staff burnout • Positive healthcare facility culture •

What People Are Saying:

Daphney Patridge

Missouri Hospital Association

Meet Josh

Josh Varner serves as a guiding force for educators, offering insights and strategies to support trauma-affected students. His experience as a mental health professional, school counselor, and coordinator of at-risk student programs, he understands their challenges and empowers them with empathy and expertise. Through over 400 presentations nationwide, Josh ensures educators receive top-tier support in fostering resilience and growth within their schools.

Our Services

*All packages can be customized to you or your organization's needs.

    • Keynote speech delivered by Josh Varner.

    • Duration: Typically 60-90 minutes.

    • Details: Inspiring and informative presentation tailored to the audience.

    • Ideal for: Events, conferences, or company gatherings.

    • Additional: Books available for attendees at $20 each.

    • Half-day workshop conducted by Josh Varner.

    • Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours.

    • Details:

      • In-depth workshop covering key concepts from Josh's book, "Be Their Hero."

      • Interactive exercises and discussions to engage participants.

    • Additional: Books available for attendees at $20 each.

    • Full-day workshop conducted by Josh Varner.

    • Duration: Approximately 5-8 hours.

    • Details:

      • 3 hours on Trauma-Informed Care.

      • 1 hour on Stress Management.

      • Next Steps with Admins.

      • In-depth coverage of key concepts from "Be Their Hero."

      • Interactive exercises and discussions to engage participants.

    • Additional: Books available for attendees at $20 each.

      • Customized coaching and training program led by Josh Varner.

      • Duration: One-year commitment.

      • Details:

        • Personalized sessions tailored to the specific needs and goals of the client.

        • Regular meetings and check-ins with Josh to track progress and provide ongoing support.

        • Focus on long-term growth and development for the client and their staff.

        • Access to additional resources, tools, and support materials.

      • Additional:

        • Each participant receives a copy of "Be Their Hero" for further reference and learning.

        • Optional Community/Parent Night Event.

        • Optional Consulting.