NATURE HAS A FEW
THINGS TO TEACH US.

A fresh perspective on leadership, inspired by the wild.

What can a cheetah teach us about resilience? What can dragons reveal about leading through uncertainty? And what does it really mean to lead as your whole, wild, and wise self?

Julie C. Henry takes audiences beyond the traditional leadership playbook, connecting the fascinating truths of the natural world with the very real challenges of leading people. Expect fresh perspectives, unexpected lessons, a little laughter, and plenty to think about long after the event is over.

Explore Julie's signature keynotes and bring a little wild to your next event.

BRING THE WILD INSIDE

SIGNATURE KEYNOTE TOPICS

Even Cheetahs Slow Down: You Can’t Outrun Resilience

So the fastest land animal on Earth - the cheetah - spends most of their time resting and you think you can outrun resilience? Fit it in when you have time? Prepare but not reflect? Encourage others to care for themselves while you press on? Think again.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Learn what resilience is really all about

  • Why work-life balance is not your goal

  • How resilience is an essential leadership trait

  • Release the guilt around not being resilient enough

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Here Be Dragons: Leading When the Map Runs Out

That moment when you don’t know what decision to make? Feel nervous? Completely unsure of what’s around the corner? Welcome to leadership in real time - where navigating uncertainty lives next to familiar trails. And those dragons? Let’s face them head-on

Key Takeaways: 

  • Acknowledge that uncertainty (dragons) will always exist and make peace with that

  • Learn how to choose to be courageous in facing uncertainty

  • Understand that confidence is rooted in authentic leadership presence

  • Lean into asking more questions instead of seeking answers

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Wild, Rooted, and Wise: Follow Your Own Leadership Trail

You are a whole person all of the time. When you lean into this truth, you will shine brighter and lead more confidently - while opening space for others around you to do the same. It is possible to be both wild and wise - I will show you how..

Key Takeaways: 

  • Understand why ‘authentic’ leadership is just the beginning

  • Discover how confidence is directly tied to being yourself

  • One shift you need to accelerate your leadership impact

  • How to start being your whole, wild and wise self all of the time

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  • "Julie is truly a gifted and talented speaker."

    Heather Kasten, president and CEO, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

  • "Julie is an energetic educator and out-of-the-box thinker who is always mindful of the needs of her audiences."

    Dr. Christian Greer, president and CEO, Michigan Science Center

  • "Julie is a passionate leader who is committed to helping individuals and organizations inspire lasting change."

    Kristen Horler, head of franchise sales UK & Ireland, Lift Brands

JULIE’S OFFICIAL BIO

Julie is an ocean girl at heart, mountain girl in spirit, and driven to help leaders stop trying to be ‘great’ and lead in the way they were born to lead. She kicked off her career at Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium and never looked back - now channeling years of senior leadership experience at zoos and aquariums helps her connect wildlife and wild places to memorable lessons people will remember. And truths. Because nature always tells it like it is. No need to waste energy when there are important things to do. Like lead - as YOU.

MORE OF JULIE'S STORY
Julie C. Henry delivering a keynote speech at KESEM International Leadership Summit,, inspiring the audience with lessons from her book 'Wisdom from the Wild' and her leadership expertise, drawing connections between nature and organizational growth.

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BRING JULIE to be a SPEAKER at YOUR EVENT

Julie C. Henry with a sloth, promoting leadership lessons from nature.
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