Leaders don’t rise to the occasion, they fall to the level of their preparation.
If you need leaders who make clear decisions, communicate under stress, and carry the room with calm authority.
Let’s build that readiness now.
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
Led large teams across 75,000-person stadium operations, crisis coordination, and VIP protection.
Major Events
Kentucky Derby Week and other high-profile 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.
