Resilience & possibility
Explore how we respond to challenge, reconnect with purpose, and find a meaningful next step.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER · WORKSHOPS · RETREATS
A spark for
what’s next.
More than a moment of inspiration. Bring energy, human connection, and practical psychology to your next event. Julie creates space for people to reflect, reconnect, and move forward with intention.
Julie has delivered more than 200 keynotes around the world, from the Tower of London to an NFL arena.
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Ideas that meet people
where they are.
Each keynote can be customized to your audience,
industry, and event goals.
Habits of high performers
Turn the science of behavior into practical choices that support focus, energy, and growth.
Workplace well-being
Bring a human perspective to stress, burnout, connection, and the employee experience.
The Inner Code
Look within at the patterns and practices that shape our lives, and discover new possibilities.
VOICES FROM THE ROOM
Words that stay.
Possibility that moves.
Reflections from Julie’s keynotes and event experiences.
The right message. The right moment.
“Julie’s keynote was exactly the right message at the right time. It felt like she was speaking directly to me. She had my attention from her first sentence, weaving stories and science together in a way that allowed even our biggest critics in the room to receive the message.”
An opening that set the stage.
“I have never experienced an event opening like that. Julie made me laugh, cry, and feel ready to receive all the wisdom of our conference. Wow. That was mind-blowing.”
Personal connection. Practical change.
“Julie’s storytelling captivated me, made me reflect on my own life, and helped me connect with the change I want to see in both my organization and myself. She gave us actionable steps to start with, and the keynote was completely customized to our people, our challenges, and how we want to move forward.”
EXPERIENCE JULIE ON STAGE
Watch. Reflect.
Imagine your audience.
TEDx Cleveland State
Make Meaning Your Compass
Born with a severe heart defect and a short life expectancy, Julie shares how surviving beyond that prognosis shaped her understanding of success. Her story invites audiences to look beyond luck, recognize their own strengths, and consider what gives their lives meaning.
Themes: Resilience, meaning, personal strengths
Consider for: Conferences and teams exploring resilience, purpose, or a fresh perspective.
TEDx New Albany
Rewire Your Brain to Find the Extraordinary
Would knowing more about life change the way you live it? Julie reflects on an experience in which her heart stopped for more than nine minutes. She invites audiences to reconsider what they notice, the possibilities they overlook, and how a different perspective might change the way they approach their dreams.
Themes: Perspective, possibility, personal growth
Consider for: Audiences interested in personal growth and seeing familiar challenges differently.
Solutions at Work LIVE · Eden Roc Miami
The Power of Purpose in Life and Work
Speaking at Solutions at Work LIVE in Miami, Julie explores living with purpose. This presentation brings the question of a meaningful life into a workplace setting, offering a starting point for conversations about what matters in life and work.
Themes: Purpose, meaning, life and work
Consider for: Workplace events and leadership gatherings opening a conversation about purpose.
Make-A-Wish fundraiser
Wish it forward
At the Make-A-Wish fundraiser she hosted, Julie shares a message about the difference people can make. Part of an evening of inspiration and learning, this talk invites a conversation about hope and the possibility of creating change.
Themes: Hope, contribution, community
Consider for: Community gatherings and nonprofit events focused on inspiration and contribution.
CONVERSATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE
The White House ✦ The Tower of London ✦ TEDx ✦ U.S. Chamber of Commerce ✦ Make-A-Wish ✦ HLTH
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Bring possibility to your next event.
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