Josue Louis is an elite athlete, Olympian and world-class hurdler whose career is defined by discipline, resilience and measurable excellence. A two-time World Champion, four-time World Indoor medallist and current world record holder for the men’s indoor 60m hurdles with a time of 7.85 seconds, Josue has translated peak athletic performance into a compelling motivational platform. Known for his expertise in consistent high performance, identity over strategy and the link between belief and action, he equips audiences with practical frameworks that enable immediate progress towards their goals.
Josue’s journey began during his time at Temple University, where he pursued degrees in Sport, Tourism and Hospitality and African American Studies while competing at a high level across multiple championships. During the 2007 to 2008 indoor season, he emerged as the university’s top high jump finisher and secured victories in both the high jump and 60m hurdles at the Delaware Invitational. By 2010, he had built a strong competitive record with multiple first-place finishes at invitational meets. Transitioning into professional athletics, Josue represented Haiti as a decathlete, competing in the high jump at the Pan American Games. Alongside his Olympic training cycles, he developed his leadership credentials as a Track and Field coach for Duke Athletics and Cerritos College, later expanding into performance and mindset coaching through roles in brand marketing and boxing at Gloveworx. Since 2017, he has worked as a leadership coach with MITT and through his own platform, Intent Fitness.
Across his career, Josue has achieved four USATF Masters National Champion titles and earned recognition as the number one ranked Masters 60m hurdler globally. His continued progression includes setting a personal best in the 110m hurdles and breaking the indoor 60m hurdles world record. A Hall of Fame candidate at Temple University, he also shares insights into elite preparation and mindset through his growing social media presence, offering transparency into the realities of high-level performance.
As a motivational speaker, Josue stands out for his ability to connect elite sport principles to real-world performance. His delivery is grounded in lived experience, combining technical understanding with powerful storytelling. He helps individuals and organisations redefine identity, strengthen belief systems and take decisive action under pressure. Whether addressing corporate leaders or aspiring athletes, Josue delivers clear, actionable strategies that inspire sustained excellence and measurable results.
