These aren't keynotes people watch.
They're keynotes they feel... and act on.
They change how your audience shows up — how they build relationships, grow careers, lead teams.
And when behavior changes, business changes.
WARNING: Booking Julie may increase CONNECTION, BELONGING, BOLDNESS...
KEYNOTES
Networking Your Way to Greater INFLUENCE AND SUCCESS
Let's be real.
Most people think networking is awkward. Exhausting. A little transactional.
Something you “have” to do if you want to get ahead.
But what if that BELIEF is the problem?
In this high-energy, no-fluff keynote, Julie Brown flips the script on networking and shows audiences what it actually is: the most powerful career accelerator hiding in plain sight.
Julie breaks down:
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Why networking feels uncomfortable (and how to fix it)
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The myths that keep high-performers playing small
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How relationships—not resumes—drive opportunity
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A practical, step-by-step approach to building authentic, career-changing connections
With humor, straight talk, and zero corporate-speak, Julie delivers tools people can use immediately — and still use years later. No awkward scripts. No “work the room” gimmicks. Just real research-backed strategies proven to build influence, confidence, and momentum.
Whether someone is early in their career or leading a team, this keynote changes how they think about relationship-building — and more importantly, how they do it.
Because when you understand networking the right way, it stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like leverage.
How to be UNFORGETTABLE in a Forgettable World
THE RESEARCH IS CLEAR:
People who feel connected at work perform better, stay longer, and contribute more. Yet most professionals are still operating inside systems that reward polish over presence and productivity over people. The result? Leaders and teams who hesitate to show up as humans and miss out on the connection that drives profitability.
BOLD changes that.
Through four principles — Be Human, Open the Door, Live Out Loud, and Do the Work — Julie teaches individuals and teams how to build trust, expand influence, and move opportunities forward without becoming louder, smaller, or someone else entirely.
This isn’t about “working the room.”
It’s about strengthening the room.
The impact shows up in:
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Stronger collaboration
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Higher engagement
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Increased profitability
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Stronger collaboration
When people stop editing themselves to fit a narrow definition of professional and start showing up human — strategically — they don’t just grow their careers.
They GROW
the business.
You don't need more leaders. You need the ones you already have to act like it!
NETWORKING doesn’t always work for everyone.
Not because they’re bad at it, but because no one ever gave them the tools to do it in a way that actually works.
THIS SH!T WORKS
gives them exactly that.
It’s not personality-based.
It’s not reserved for extroverts.
It’s not about attending every event or working every room.
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It’s about knowing what to do, and having the tools to actually do it.
It’s about knowing what to do, and having the tools to actually do it.
Implementing one of these tools consistently will change your career. All of them together will change your life!
1.
You
This is where it starts.
Before the conversations, the rooms, the opportunities…
there’s you. Your energy. Your confidence. Your willingness to show up as you are. Not a script. Not a persona. Not a “networking version” of yourself. Because the people who build real relationships show up human.
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Existing Relationships
You are sitting on a goldmine.
Most people chase new connections while ignoring the ones already around them. Colleagues. Past clients. People you should catch up with. This is where momentum starts, because trust already exists. Success is not a solo sport.
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Organizations
Rooms matter.
The right rooms don’t just give you access, they give you proximity to people and opportunity. Organizations, communities, associations, they’re not just memberships. They’re success multipliers.
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Events
This is where most people get it wrong.
They show up… and hope something “happens”. THIS SH!T WORKS turns events into strategy:
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How you walk in
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How you can have way better conversations
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What you do after
Because the opportunity isn’t in the room, it’s in what you do with it.
5.
Content
(LinkedIn + Visibility)
If people don’t see you, they can’t choose you.
Content isn’t about going viral. It’s about being visible, relevant, and remembered. This is how you go from doing the work to being “known for the work!”
How to Be Unforgettable in a Forgettable World
In a world full of filters, formulas, and forced professionalism, the people who stand out and actually connect with others aren’t louder or shinier — they’re more human.
The BOLD Factor is a practical, human-centered approach to networking and relationship-building that helps people connect with confidence, open doors, and build relationships that actually last, whether they’re walking into a conference or a conference room.
Keep the
Momentum Going
More Ways Julie Can
Elevate Your Event
Follow-up isn’t optional — it’s where growth happens.
Julie offers bulk books (including book-club materials), workshops, Q&As, and fireside chats to help your audience actually use what they’ve learned. (And yes — she’s a killer emcee.)
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More energy.
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More tools.
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More careers and businesses moving forward.
Who doesn’t want that?
What Happens When Julie Takes the Stage?
The room changes. Fast.
People stop scrolling. They start listening. And somewhere between laughing and taking furious notes… they realize the networking and relationship advice they’ve been given?
Outdated. Awkward. And not built for real life.
These aren’t just keynotes that inform.
They transform—how people lead, sell, collaborate, and show up.
The Proof?
100%
of attendees say it’s valuable
99%
would attend again
100%
of clients say the goals were achieved
100%
of clients would rehire Julie
Julie’s sessions don’t end when the applause does. Attendees are still buzzing at happy hour, referencing it in breakout rooms, and quoting it weeks —and even months — later. It’s the kind of keynote that elevates the entire conference experience.
This isn’t fluff or forced motivation. Julie blends research, real-world experience, and laugh-out-loud humor to deliver ideas that are fresh, deeply relatable, and immediately useful — keeping audiences fully engaged from start to finish.
This isn’t a sit-back-and-listen session. Julie creates moments that pull people in, spark conversation, and keep energy high across the conference—long after she leaves the stage.
Julie is a true partner, not just a speaker. She’s prepared, present, and deeply invested in your audience, your goals, and the overall success of your event.
A keynote that changes how people think, talk, and connect—during the conference and well beyond it.
This isn’t a “nice break in the day.” Julie’s sessions change how people communicate, collaborate, and build relationships — long after the session ends.
Julie blends research, real-world experience, and laugh-out-loud humor to deliver ideas that are fresh, deeply relatable, and immediately useful — so employees don’t just enjoy the session, they use it.
It’s common for Julie to hear from employees months — or even years — later who are still applying what they learned. That’s the difference between a talk people enjoy and one that actually changes how people work and connect.
Julie is a true partner, not just a speaker. She’s collaborative, prepared, and easy to work with — showing up early, staying late, and fully invested in the success of your event and your people.
A session that doesn’t just motivate — it improves communication, strengthens relationships, and creates lasting impact across your organization.
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“I walked away feeling more connected and with a sense of belonging!”
LET’S TURN CONNECTION INTO
GROWTH.