dr. julie wilkesSCIENCE. SOUL. POSSIBILITY.

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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Dr. Julie Wilkes in a blue outfit with her arms folded

Ideas that meet people
where they are.

Each keynote can be customized to your audience,
industry, and event goals.

01

Resilience & possibility

Explore how we respond to challenge, reconnect with purpose, and find a meaningful next step.

02

Habits of high performers

Turn the science of behavior into practical choices that support focus, energy, and growth.

03

Workplace well-being

Bring a human perspective to stress, burnout, connection, and the employee experience.

04

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.”

Women Leaders in Corrections Conference2026

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.”

Not Your Everyday Business Conference2026 · The Beauty Boost Women in Business Conference · Following Julie’s 10-minute Power-Up Meditation

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.”

Keynote for a large life science consulting firm2025

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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