Speaking Topics
Transformational Talks Rooted in Vision, Leadership, and Motivation.
Joshua Dusek’s talks are an engaging blend of his expertise in vision science, research, and leadership. With a focus on motivation, optimism, and goal-setting, Joshua takes his audiences on a journey of growth, showing how these principles can be applied both personally and professionally.
“20/Happy...
Better Isn’t Best”
We all know the idea of 20/20 vision. The “best” level of sight that most people aspire to have. Have you ever had a goal you worked so hard to achieve and after you made it realized you’re not happy here? In this talk Joshua dives deeper into concepts centered around success vs satisfaction and how you should take this into account when planning short term and long term goals.
“Twice As Good:
Vision Therapy and Consistency”
Amblyopia is the most common cause of vision loss as 2%- 4% of children are affected. Growing up an amblyopic patient, Joshua accepted his visual status and lived life barely able to see out of his left eye. It wasn’t until has time in graduate school that a connection with a mentor taught him the key on how to see and lead others to the gift of better sight.
“Optical Optimism”
Seeing is believing, right? … Right? Optical illusions show us that sometimes what we see isn’t necessarily what is in front of us. Would you be shocked to learn that a good amount of what you see isn’t the absolute truth? Or that there are forces that use this knowledge to get you to think and behave in certain ways? In this talk Joshua discusses illusions, influences, and incomplete images all around us, and gives insight into how optimism could and should hold a large role in your everyday life.
Groups Joshua Has Worked With
Joshua has had the privilege of speaking to a wide range of groups. His talks are always tailored to meet the needs and interests of the audience. Below is a list of some of the groups he has worked with in the past.
- Elementary Schools
- Middle Schools
- High Schools
- University Groups
- Leadership Conferences and Meetings
- Small Businesses
- Student Government and Leadership Events
- Athletic Teams
- Community Groups
- Science Classes and Clubs
- Statistics Classes and Clubs
- Pre-Optometry, Pre-Med, Pre-Health Clubs
- Churches and Religious Groups
Would you rather a personalized small group talk? Do you have a small group such as a class, club, or team who would benefit from a more custom lesson to achieve a specific goal? Consider it done! With some coordination we can identify what problems need to be addressed and create a lesson to bring your group closer to their goal!
- Science Fair and Science Research
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Ethics in Medical Research
- College Applications and Successful Transitions
- Networking and Resume Creation
- Organizational Psychology, How to Create Effective Teams
- Leadership, Communication, Event Planning
“$100K Essay”
How to turn your high school journey into big winning scholarships.
It is harder than ever for qualified students to get substantial scholarships to colleges and universities. Young people today are doing more in their personal lives, schools, and communities, but they are unable to get higher education and training due to the rising costs of both schooling and living. How do students overcome these obstacles and get the funding they need? Educator and speaker Joshua Dusek believes that strong written, verbal, and online communication is the missing key to getting students the funding they need to reach their dreams. All high school students have the potential to do something big. With a good strategy, they could outshine their peers when it’s time to collect the big checks. After working with hundreds in high school settings, Joshua has written the book $100K Essay in a compelling, digestible format that clearly walks through strategies in communication, applications, and career planning.
Looking to help Dusek Vision provide talks and books to schools?
Head to the Dusek Vision funding page supported by Ko-Fi by clicking the link below!