JOE KLIMCHAK
IN-GAME HOST, PITTSBURGH PIRATES
What Really Matters
I help professionals and teams turn character and consistency into clear, sustainable results.
"Joe's story is incredible and his presentation set the perfect tone at our Solutions Summit. His impactful message drew so much positive feedback from our team members! It was fabulous. 5++++++ stars all around!" -Misty Paquet, Senior Human Resources Manager, ABB Inc.
“Joe’s session was a standout highlight of our conference. Our team members described him as an exceptional and inspiring speaker whose story sparked genuine mindset shifts and left them feeling deeply motivated. Joe’s message resonated powerfully and made a lasting, positive impression on our group. He truly made this year's event one to remember!” -Chasity Matteson, Client Service Specialist, Premier Wealth Partners
“Joe's story resonated deeply with everyone in attendance, leaving us all inspired to tackle our own challenges with renewed determination!” -Kait Hensler, Leadership Development Coordinator, West Shore Home
"The way Joe was able to relate his story to our own experience, that was magical!"-Dr. Paul Keelan, Keelan Dental
“Many of our attendees shared with me how inspired they were by your story, with more than a few saying they could have listened to you for hours.” -Kristin Consuegra, Assistant Commissioner, Presidents' Athletic Conference
“Joe's presentation was an inspiration to our team. You won't find his message in a business school lecture, and the way he articulated it was impactful." -Steve Dean, President, DAI Management Consultants
“Joe was a fantastic keynote speaker for our faculty. His story engaged the audience, was highly relatable, and offered direct & subtle messages that relayed the importance of recognizing our inherent talents and potential. Translating this message to the students we serve is done with ease thanks to Joe's honesty as he reflected on his own childhood journey to greatness.” -Dr. Timothy Wagner, Supervisor of Secondary Education, Upper St. Clair School District
“Joe came to our school district highly recommended and certainly did not disappoint. His presentation is a home run — heartfelt, motivating, inspirational, and the epitome of perseverance. Our staff thoroughly enjoyed Joe's story.” -John Vannoy, Superintendent, Sharpsville Area School District
“Joe was the keynote speaker at our Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and was both motivational and entertaining. His comfort in front of a crowd is evident and his ability to reach his audience is captivating.” - Beth Black, Executive Director, Grove City Chamber of Commerce
Most of us are chasing big goals. Promotions. Wins. Results. And we’re conditioned to think that there's one moment that will change everything. But that’s not how it usually works.
People see my job as a Major League Baseball in-game host and assume the path there was exciting. It really wasn’t. It was years of rejection, missed chances, and working through a speech impediment that once made using my voice for a living feel unrealistic. What changed things wasn’t some surge of confidence or a lucky break. It was learning to do small things well and consistently. Preparing. Being coachable. Taking responsibility. Showing up the same way whether anyone noticed or not.
That’s what my talk is really about. How we handle feedback. How we treat people when we’re stressed. How we respond when things don’t go our way. And how character shows up in the everyday moments that quietly shape culture.
Because culture isn’t built during big announcements or kickoff meetings. It’s built in how people show up for each other in the middle of the grind. When teams lead with character, trust grows, momentum builds, and big goals actually start to feel reachable.
People leave feeling encouraged and inspired, but also grounded. Re-centered on what they can control. Reminded that even the most ordinary moments carry more influence than we think and that how we show up every day truly matters.
TAKEAWAYS
After this session, participants will:
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Start to see challenges not as failures, but as part of the process everyone goes through when they’re growing
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Be reminded that it’s the small, ordinary habits—done consistently—that add up to real, lasting success
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Understand how character and consistency quietly build trust over time
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Walk away clearer on why how they show up each day matters more than any single moment
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Leave with simple mindset shifts they can use immediately at work and at home
As Featured By
“It's a classic American story.”
