Speaking That Connects Experience to Action
Leadership. Change. Resilience. Accountability.
Julie McManus brings more than 40 years of leadership experience across five continents to the stage, combining real-world business challenges with extraordinary personal experiences.
Her presentations challenge audiences to think differently about how they lead, respond to adversity, and influence the people around them. With practical insights, compelling stories, and a healthy dose of humor, Julie gives audiences something to think about long after the event ends.
Signature Presentations
The Leadership Mirror: Look Inward. Lead Outward.
Leadership begins with the person in the mirror. Drawing from her book, The Leadership Mirror, Julie challenges leaders to examine how their behaviors, assumptions, and decisions influence the people around them. This presentation explores self-awareness, trust, accountability, and the everyday choices that shape organizational culture and performance.
Still Here: Survival Is an Assignment
What do you do with the life you've been given, especially when it nearly ends? Drawing on extraordinary personal experiences, Julie shares powerful lessons about resilience, courage, perspective, and finding purpose through adversity. A presentation that challenges audiences to consider not just what they've survived, but what they'll do next.
Leading Change: The Human Side of Transformation
Even the best strategies struggle when people aren't aligned or engaged. Drawing on decades of international leadership and organizational change experience, Julie explores why change efforts encounter resistance, what leaders frequently overlook, and how trust, communication, and accountability help turn plans into lasting results.
Event Planner Resources
Everything you need to plan, promote, and prepare for an event with Julie, including speaker biographies, presentation descriptions, professional photos, promotional materials, and event logistics.
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