About Me
Leading with purpose. Moving with integrity. Preparing people for the moments that matter.
I’m Josh Ball
Josh Ball is a security executive, crisis leader, and trusted voice for professionals navigating high-pressure environments and high-stakes transitions.
With a career that spans law enforcement, public safety, major event security, and corporate leadership, Josh knows what it takes to lead when the lights are bright, and when the stakes are high.
Today, Josh serves as a senior security executive for a pro sports franchise, where he oversees large-scale operations, crisis response, compliance, and security culture for tens of thousands of guests, staff, and stakeholders.
Years Experience
Effort
Major Events
Cups of Coffee
I teach, coach, and consult at the intersection of leadership, security, and human performance.
What I Believe
Clarity beats chaos.
People don’t need more noise. They need direction rooted in purpose.
Preparation builds confidence.
The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in crisis.
Presence changes culture.
Calm leaders create calm teams and calm teams perform.
Integrity scales.
Organizations rise when leaders choose the hard right over the easy wrong.
Everyone can lead.
Title or no title, leadership is a daily choice, and it’s available to anyone willing to take responsibility for their impact.
I help leaders, organizations, and events perform with purpose when it matters most through clearer systems, stronger teams, and a leadership mindset built for high-stakes environments.
How I Got Started On This Path
I started in public safety where every call could be the call. Later, in pro sports and major events, the stakes looked different but the pressure felt the same: limited time, imperfect information, and decisions that ripple across thousands of people.
I noticed a pattern: the best teams didn’t “wing it.” They rehearsed. They clarified roles. They built cultures where feedback wasn’t personal…it was preparation. So I built systems that helped people practice leadership before it was tested. Those systems evolved into Leadership Prepared™.
Today, I speak, train, and advise because I believe readiness is the most human thing we can offer each other, calm in chaos, clarity in noise, integrity in power.
Purpose — Clarity fuels direction.
Planning — Foresight fuels confidence.
Practice — Repetition builds resilience.
Presence — Calm inspires trust.
My Background
Senior Security Executive
Former police chief turn security executive that has led large teams across major sporting operations, crisis coordination, and VIP protection.
Major Events
High-profile international sports/entertainment operations.
Program Builder
Governance, SOPs, training ecosystems, OKRs/KPIs, and DHS SAFETY Act alignment.
Educator
Scenario-based leadership training for executives, operations, and cross-functional teams.
Bio
Josh A. Ball is a senior security executive, leadership speaker, and advisor who equips organizations to perform under pressure. Drawing on two decades across the professional sports, major events, and public safety, Josh created Leadership Prepared™, a practical system that helps teams build readiness before the moment arrives. He delivers keynotes, scenario-based workshops, and executive advisory for leaders who want clarity, composure, and consistent results when it counts most
Core Strengths and Leadership Style
Josh’s leadership is defined by a calm, strategic approach to crisis management and a focus on collaboration. He is a visionary leader who excels in building resilient teams, fostering a culture of accountability, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights. His ability to build strong relationships with external agencies, emergency services, and government officials has positioned him as a trusted leader in the field of public safety.
Josh holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Science, along with multiple certifications in emergency management and security operations. He has been actively involved in professional organizations such as the Airport Law Enforcement Agency Network (ALEAN), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4).
Programs
Josh Ball Presents
Leadership Prepared
Safeguard365
Beyond The Badge
Anyone Can Lead
Dare You To Move
Services
Speaking
Coaching
Counseling
Training
Management