Do you need an inspiring message and action tools to support effective change?
Do you want to positively engage and empower your audience or group?
… then please contact me about speaking opportunities.
As a motivational speaker, I speak at:
conferences
conventions
retreats
professional associations’ events
corporate training sessions
non-profit organizations’ events
Speaking topics include
Learn stress-busting, performance-boosting Mini-Retreat techniques that will help you meet challenges and stressful situations with calm, centered energy.
You will be inspired to:
Recharge quickly no matter where you are and how busy your schedule.
Create a supportive environment for you and your team to thrive.
Commit to tangible action steps and reap positive results for months and years to come.
Walk away empowered and equipped with tools to build the foundation for sustainable success!
"When Julia James delivered her key note presentation How to Bust Stress & Boost Your Confidence with Mini-Retreats to a full audience of 78 business women at Westshore Women’s Business Network in January 2015, she captivated them with her personal story.
Julia is very engaging, well spoken, highly educated and provides tangible solutions to her audience. The business women left feeling inspired and empowered.
I highly recommend Julia James as a speaker for your workplace, organization or conference."
This inspiring presentation shows you how to blaze the trail to your fulfilling career.
Learn how to:
Shift your career search from outward to inward.
Embrace your weaknesses and access your strengths.
Move forward swiftly, by releasing your fears.
Walk away empowered and with tangible tools to find your calling.
“Partnering with Julia James for her "Stop Waiting! Welcome Career Clarity!" session was a truly transformative experience. Julia's energy and enthusiasm created an engaging and welcoming environment for all attendees. Her insights resonated deeply, allowing us to explore our thoughts and feelings in a safe space.
One of the most impactful moments was when Julia encouraged everyone to visualize our fears as little items we could place into a small container. This simple yet powerful exercise helped me understand that I could acknowledge my fears without letting them overwhelm me. By putting them in a container, I felt empowered to focus on my growth and clarity, knowing I could revisit those fears whenever I chose.
Julia’s expertise and passion for career coaching shine through in her sessions. Her ability to connect with the folks and guide them toward personal growth is remarkable. I am excited to share my thoughts on her exceptional work and highly recommend her to anyone seeking career clarity.
Thank you, Julia, for being such a fantastic partner and for your invaluable contributions to our community!”
“I found the experience positive as it created time and space for introspection and focused on the revelation of strengths. Julia created a very safe environment which inspired confidence, hope and enthusiasm.”
In this fun, interactive presentation you will learn how to:
Say goodbye to time-wasters.
Turn mountains into molehills.
Make time for what matters most.
Equipped with this bag of tricks, effectively managing your time will get easy and effortless. Walk away empowered and inspired to take charge of your time, your energy and your life.
Looking for something different? Contact me today and I will customize a session for the specific needs of your organization or conference.
I have inspired people, speaking at conventions and organizations, including these:
Testimonials
Meeting Planner’s Frequently Asked Questions
If you would like to hire me, and have questions about your professional investment, please call me at 778-433-5558.
A 50% deposit and a signed program agreement will secure your date.
The balance of your professional investment is due on the date of the presentation. Any incidental expenses (such as shuttle or cab fare) plus other travel will be billed immediately following the presentation and will be due within 30 days.
I will clearly discuss expenses with you, and will not incur any that are unnecessary. I endeavor to keep all costs to a reasonable minimum.
Meeting planners who provide and manage book and CD sales ($20 each) receive 40% of the gross revenue.
I typically make my own airline reservations, but will work with your travel agent if you prefer.
Usually you will make the hotel arrangement. A non-smoking, guaranteed for late arrival room is preferred.
If your event is in NW Washington State or Southern BC, I will probably drive to your event. The mileage rate is $0.47 per km (or $0.67 per mile).
You may choose how you want me to get from your local airport to the hotel/venue where your event will be held. Shuttle cars, cab, rental car and pick-up are all options. I will need to be reimbursed for any amount spent on ground transportation.
A cordless lapel mic is my first choice, so I can move around and better interact with the audience. A hand-held cordless microphone with mic stand is the second choice. The last is a corded handheld microphone. If you choose the third option please make sure it has a long cord so I can move around, and of course always ensure there is a mic stand.
Staging:
I don’t speak behind a lectern. A podium or riser in a large room will help your audience’s line of sight. Please make sure the audience is at a close distance to the speaker and that people sit close together (not scattered around the room), as this will create more intimacy, interaction and better learning.
Lighting:
I prefer to use flip charts over slide presentations. I prefer stronger lighting. Since I like to act out stories, it’s best if there is good lighting on me. Because I like the audience to interact with each other, please ensure there is sufficient lighting in the audience.
Arrangement of the room:
Please let me know ahead of time what kind of seating arrangement you prefer. If you grant permission for products to be sold, a 6-8 foot table is also required at the front of the meeting room. It is appreciated if the host would announce that learning resources are available immediately following my presentation.
Introduction:
You will receive a copy of my introduction prior to the event. I will bring an extra copy with me. Please assign someone who is comfortable in front of an audience to give the introduction. It is helpful if I can have a moment or two with that person prior to the presentation.
Resource handouts:
I will send you masters of the resource handout 15-30 days prior to the event.
A/V person:
Please arrange with the A/V or logistics organizer for the meeting to deal directly with me so that I may ensure the room is set up in a way that will make my presentation go as successfully as possible.
A FREE monthly e-zine, SPARK* packed with inspiration on how to lead a happier, healthier life, is available for any attendee who signs up.
A lengthy list of resources, books and web sites that I have used in my research or speak about in my programs will be offered to your audience members upon request.
FREE articles that I have authored are available for free downloads on this web site, for your publications or personal use. I would also love to write an article especially for your group, to publish prior to or following my presentation.
Go to the products page to get my award-winning book, The Mini-Retreat Solution and audio CD series Guided Mini-Retreats for Busy People that members of your group can use to improve their effectiveness, health and happiness.
Meeting planners who provide and manage book and CD sales ($20 each) receive 40% of the gross revenue.