Public Speaking

I am an experienced public speaker, having taught workshops, spoken at conferences, on podcasts, and on local and national stages. I have been active with Toastmasters but got my start as a theatre kid, starring in Shakespeare productions in high school. I can adapt my presence to whatever size room or audience I am with. I am a storyteller who likes to infuse humor with serious subjects, ultimately leaving my audience with a thought provoking and entertaining experience. See below for some examples of recent talks. Please contact me if you’d like to discuss hosting me to present to your group, organization, or conference.

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  • Town Hall Seattle: Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Resilience
    8/29/25

    Town Hall Seattle: Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Resilience

    Our community is in the midst of a mental health crisis, with deaths of despair on the rise and a tattered mental health system that is unable to keep up with demand. Mental health stigma and shame continue to permeate our communities and families, often to tragic endings. Psychotherapists, clinical social workers, and friends Josh Cutler and Ellen Slater will share their insights into how we can address these problems in our homes and communities, starting with the power of vulnerability as a tool for building resilience.

  • Hey Man; It's Ok podcast- From Challenges to Change
    8/29/25

    Hey Man; It's Ok podcast- From Challenges to Change

    Josh opens up about his remarkable journey from a leader in the mental health field to facing his own bipolar disorder, depression, and recovery after a traumatic brain injury — and how those experiences transformed his understanding of healing, purpose, and connection.

  • Living Well with TBI @ Brain NW TBI Conference (virtual)
    8/29/25

    Living Well with TBI @ Brain NW TBI Conference (virtual)

    Living Well with TBI

  • Shoreline Commercial
    8/29/25

    Shoreline Commercial

    Josh’s commercial debut. Commercial played widely on Seattle area cable channels.

  • Creating a home for people with disabilities
    8/29/25

    Creating a home for people with disabilities

    Providing non-profit leadership to help make community living possible for people with developmental disabilities.