Josh Piterman is a singer, actor, podcaster, author of ‘Behind the Mask’ and the only Australian to play both the roles of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and The Phantom in the brilliant original production of The Phantom of the Opera on London’s West End.
His other major theatrical credits include: The Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera, Australia 2022/23, Tony in the 2010 Australian production of West Side Story, Bustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger in the 2015/16 Australian season of Cats (a role that won him the Green Room Award for best supporting actor in a Musical), Corny Collins in the UK tour of Hairspray and Gerry Goffin in the 2017/18 Australian tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Josh has also performed at an array of events, concerts and TV performances including; Performance of a Lifetime with the MSO at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Carols By Candlelight, the Australia Day Live Concert outside the Sydney Opera House, the National Anthem at the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix, MCG Boxing Day Test, The Sydney New Years Test, The Bledisloe Cup and The State of Origin, and he wowed audiences with his performance of Music of the Night at The Australian Open Tennis Finals.
In 2018 his debut self-titled album went to #1 on both the Aria and iTunes Charts (Classical Crossover) in Australia.
In a performing career spanning almost two decades Josh has climbed many mountains and is certainly no stranger to the pressures of elite high performance. He credits spiritual and philosophical wisdom, modern mindset techniques, and a devoted meditation, yoga and breath work practice (modalities he is qualified to teach) as the catalyst to much of his success.
He now uses those same philosophies and modalities to help corporates, athletes and artists realise their full potential. Josh has worn many masks off and onstage but as a student of life and with a constant growth mindset he has always been fascinated and curious about what’s happening behind the masks we wear both individually and collectively as a society. The Behind the Mask book, is memoir meets self help. A candid, authentic and vulnerable look at his journey and the tools to help you on your path inwards. His #2 charted Self-Improvement podcast by the same title, invites an array of extraordinary guests to take a deep dive into the human experience and the spaces that often go unseen.
Josh is also a proud ambassador for the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, Social Health Australia and My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
Talking Points
Enough Already
In Enough Already, Josh invites you to break free from the damaging belief that your worth is defined by external achievements or societal expectations.Enough Already
Drawing from his own experiences in the high-pressure world of musical theatre, Josh challenges the pervasive narrative of “not enough” and encourages a shift toward an authentic, internal sense of value. Through his personal story of battling through self-doubt, the inner critic, perfectionism and imposter syndrome, Josh inspires others to redefine success — not as something to chase, but as something to embody from within.
This keynote will empower you to confront your own limiting beliefs, embrace the transformative power of vulnerability, and celebrate your imperfections.
With a powerful live performance of You’ll Never Walk Alone, Josh will demonstrate how creativity and self-expression can be
catalysts for inner healing, helping you to step into a more fulfilling, self-affirming life.
Key Takeaways:
- Tools to shift the inner critic to the inner champion and transform self-doubt into self-empowerment
- A new perspective on success, rooted in internal fulfilment rather than external validation
- A deeper connection to your authentic self, enabling you to step into your worth with confidence
Presence, Play & Purpose Driven Performance
In this dynamic keynote, Josh unlocks the secret to sustainable high performance through the powerful integration of three key elements: Presence, Play & Purpose.Presence, Play & Purpose Driven Performance
Drawing from his extensive experience in the demanding world of musical theatre and high-performance environments, Josh reveals how these principles can transform both individual and organisational performance.
By blending mindfulness, creativity, and a purpose-driven approach, individuals and teams can break free from burnout, find alignment, and reignite their passion, leading to truly exceptional results.
Josh shares how embracing presence and play allowed him to maintain freshness, energy, and creativity in the iconic role as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera,
performing over 400 times worldwide.
He’ll also perform the iconic Music of the Night to demonstrate how integrating passion, play, and purpose can elevate any performance.
Key Takeaways:
- Presence: Learn the transformative power of mindfulness and how being fully
present in the moment can reduce stress, enhance focus, and boost decision-making.
- Play: Discover how play is not just for children, it’s an antidote to fear and anxiety, sparking creativity, spontaneity, fun, possibility, new ideas, adventure, and the ability to see our mistakes as an integral component of growth in high-pressure environments.
- Purpose Driven Performance: Knowing your deep intrinsic why. The spark that lights you up from the inside and how you can contribute outwardly to make a positive impact with it Understand how aligning purpose with organisational goals fosters fulfilment, productivity, and long-term, sustainable success.
Run from what’s comfortable, live where you fear to live.
Run from What’s Comfortable is an electrifying keynote that challenges the way we view fear. Josh takes you on a journey of personal transformation, showing how fear, instead of being something to avoid, is actually the key to unlocking your true potential.Run from what’s comfortable, live where you fear to live.
Drawing from his own career-defining moments, Josh shares how confronting his biggest fears, especially the fear of public failure, helped him break through personal limits and achieve greatness.
With an inspiring performance of the iconic aria, Nessun Dorma, the song that changed his career forever, Josh demonstrates how stepping into fear can be the most powerful thing you ever do.
Key Takeaways
- Fear & Resilience:
Josh breaks down the difference between real, healthy fears (eg. physical danger) and false fears (eg. anxiety, imposter syndrome), and shows how you can harness the energy of fear for personal growth and resilience.
- Body Responses to Fear:
Josh teaches powerful breathwork techniques to help you manage these responses and reframe fear as a tool for growth, not a barrier.
- Building Courage:
Josh shares a high-stakes, personal story of overcoming fear during a live performance. By facing his biggest fears head-on, he built the courage, resilience, and unshakable self-confidence needed to move forward.
Workshop: Courageous Communication & The Call to Surrender
A transformative and experiential workshop that empowers teams and leaders to communicate with greater authenticity, vulnerability, trust and compassion. Through guided practices and meaningful dialogue, participants explore the power of their voice, the difference between listening and hearing, the strength found in vulnerability, the freedom in releasing control, and the courage to express themselves without fear of judgment.Workshop: Courageous Communication & The Call to Surrender
The workshop begins with a grounding breath work practice, followed by a series of engaging and interactive activities, including questions to prompt break-out group conversation and exercises that promote; vulnerability, trust-building and stronger communication. We believe that nothing is more powerful than lived experience and through these exercises - your team will not only gain practical tools and solutions to strengthen relationships, build trust, and foster a culture of openness and collaboration - but feel the effects of this firsthand.
Key Themes:
• Raising Your Voice: Finding confidence to speak up and be heard.
• The Art of ‘Shutupedness’: How to effectively hold space for others with kindness and compassion.
• Vulnerability: Creating a safe space for imperfection and collective growth. Building deeper and stronger interpersonal connections.
• The Call to Surrender: Releasing control and embracing trust to allow others to communicate freely and effectively.
• Interactive Games & Exercises: Activities like the “Untying the Knot,” “Active Listening” “Trust the Fall,” and “Eye Gazing” to practice communication in real-time.
Key Takeaways:
• Enhanced confidence in communicating with authenticity.
• Tools for overcoming the fear of vulnerability and speaking up in a professional setting.
• Learning to hear with compassion rather than inactively listening.
• Strengthened team cohesion and trust through shared communication experiences.
• Practical skills for leading courageous conversations and fostering an inclusive, open communication culture within your organisation.
Workshop: The Power of Play. Unlocking Creativity & Collaboration.
An interactive and transformative workshop designed to help participants embrace play as a powerful antidote to fear, anxiety, and stagnancy in the workplace. Through a series of dynamic, hands-on activities, we’ll explore how play can break down barriers, unlock curiosity and creativity, and promote collaboration. This session will guide participants to overcome perfectionism, see mistakes through positive lens, challenge toxic-relationships with outcomes, and cultivate emotional resilience.Workshop: The Power of Play. Unlocking Creativity & Collaboration.
By incorporating the playful, spontaneous and creative energy needed to succeed in high-performance environments, you’ll move from fear to freedom, from rigidity to flow, and from self-judgment to self-expression.
Key Themes:
• The Antidote to Fear & Anxiety: Understand how play can reduce stress, spark creativity and ingenuity, foster a more collaborative team approach, increase resilience, and help overcome insecurities and barriers like imposter syndrome and low self-esteem.
• Embracing Imperfection: Move beyond the fear cycle perpetuated by perfectionism and learn to see mistakes as opportunities for growth.
• Role Play for Real-World Application: Practice navigating challenging work scenarios such as pitching new ideas, conflicting conversations, leading through change, and working with difficult clients, all through the lens of play and creativity.
• Trust & Collaboration: Build stronger teamwork and trust through collaborative play exercises, including “Yes, And” “Failure Bow,” and “Space Jump” which help participants explore the limitless nature of play, embrace imperfection, expand on each other’s ideas, and support each other’s growth.
Learning Outcomes:
• Overcome the fear of failure and embrace the freedom of imperfection.
• Develop tools to incorporate play and spontaneity into everyday work scenarios.
• Build curious teams that are excited to collaborate and express themselves.
• Create a stronger culture through trust-building and collaborative play.
• Shift from a perfectionist mindset to one focused on creativity, growth, and emotional resilience.
Workshop: Expansive Awareness: Unlocking Authenticity, Presence & Connection.
A transformative workshop designed to help individuals deepen and increase self-awareness. Through a series of engaging activities, thought-provoking exercises and curious conversations, participants will break through the barriers of their own “masks” and step into a more authentic, open, and free version of themselves. One that has more capacity for connection and collaboration.Workshop: Expansive Awareness: Unlocking Authenticity, Presence & Connection.
This session takes participants on a journey from the external world of sensory awareness to the internal landscape of vulnerability and self-expression. Through a mix of breath work, active listening exercises, interactive games, role play, and somatic practices, this workshop will allow individuals to connect more deeply with themselves and each other in a fun, free and engaging way.
Key Themes:
• Raising Awareness: Moving from external to internal awareness and by engaging in sensory activities and mindfulness exercises.
• Presence is Paramount: Practical tools and tips to learn how to truly be here now.
• The Masks We Wear: Exploring the masks we wear in different working environments. Why we wear them. What they protect or limit. And what’s hidden behind them.
• Vulnerability & Authenticity: Through creative expression and introspection, participants will reflect on how to move beyond their masks and embrace a more authentic and freer version of themselves.
• Trust & Connection: Building safety, trust and openness to create an environment that truly fosters vulnerability and deeper connection.
Learning Outcomes:
• Increased awareness of how internal thoughts and emotions shape external interactions and behaviours.
• Tools to foster trust, vulnerability, and authentic communication in both personal and professional spaces.
• A deeper connection to one’s self, free from the limitations of masks, ego, insecurities.
• Practical mindfulness exercises and somatic practices for everyday use.
• The significant role that ‘play’ has in expanding our sense of awareness.
Entertainer
Josh is available as a headline performer for corporate and special events, bringing world-class vocal talent and theatrical charisma to any occasion. Performing powerful classics from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Nessun Dorma, Time to Say Goodbye, and The Prayer, Josh elevates events with unforgettable moments of emotion, elegance and artistry. Ideal for gala dinners, awards nights and celebrations.
Entertainer
MC & Panel Host
Josh is also available as an MC or panel facilitator for corporate, wellness and sporting events. With a natural stage presence, deep listening skills, and a background in high-stakes performance, he brings warmth, professionalism, and depth to every event he hosts. Whether steering a conference, hosting a fireside chat or facilitating panel discussions, Josh ensures your event flows with meaning, connection and impact.
MC & Panel Host
Video
Josh Piterman | Behind the Mask
Behind The Mask, is a podcsat where classical crossover singer, speaker, and certified meditation coach Josh Piterman, facilitates opportunities for people to share their authentic stories, embrace a growth mindset, and expand their self-awareness.Josh Piterman | Performance Highlights
