
Julie Holmes
- Over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology
- Multi award-winning speaker (including audience voted awards)
- Serial inventor, tech founder and entrepreneur with products that are loved in over 60 countries and growing
- Author of Little Big Bangs for Leaders and The AI Strategy Playbook
- Hall of Fame Speaker, PSA-UKI (1 of only 33 people to hold this honor)
- Speaks to business professionals on AI Strategy, Executive & Innovation
- University guest lecturer at Yale, Birkbeck and The American University of Beirut
- Holds a master’s degree and multiple advanced certificates in innovation, leadership and technology
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What Julie Holmes's clients say
"Julie Holmes was incredible! Every association should be including AI strategy and execution programs for their members - they need it, want it, and love it!"
"Julie Holmes is an engaging and inspiring speaker. As the Opening Keynote Speaker for our group of meeting and event professionals, she brought such awesome energy and enthusiasm to the stage first thing in the morning. Julie was dynamite! I enjoyed her energy, storytelling, creativity, and the personal connection she made with the audience during her presentation - which kept our attention."
"Julie was the opening Keynote Speaker at our annual conference and brought a fresh perspective and new ideas to our group! Our participants shared feedback like “High energy, great presentation.” “I enjoyed her insights.” “Enjoyed it and hope that we might have another opportunity to work with her…” “Extremely entertaining and had good ideas!”"
"Wow, Julie owned that stage with her excellent story on customer value. One of the most engaging speakers we have had at the Executive Leaders Network and out C-suite delegation took a lot of value from the session."
"Absolutely fantastic! She is the best speaker we have had for four years; the productivity savings across my team will be immense even if we only implement 10% of what she showed us today. What’s more, Julie’s massive positivity is motivating!"
"We selected Julie to speak at our National Sales Conference. She delivered humor, energy, and highly practical advice. She engages with the audience and gets them up on their feet and involved. A fantastic speaker you simply must have at your event."
"Julie is one of the most engaging speakers I have ever experienced, and I like the way she uses examples that everyone can resonate with and remember."
"Having seen her speak online, I brought Julie in to speak to our first post-pandemic leadership conference. She was BRILLIANT! The session was every bit as well organized, professional and full of positive energy as I’d hoped. Best of all, my leadership team went away with practical, transferable new techniques that are already helping improve our clients’ experience working with us!"
"Julie presented to my organization today and all I have to say is “Wow!” This was my second time seeing her on separate topics and she was charismatic, endearing, brilliant and insightful. I highly recommend Julie as a speaker to any organization. She made good on her promise of what we would gain from the event. I came away with practical, application “to do’s” that I’m implementing."
"She held our attention for a half-day session and we didn't want it to end. She's a fantastic speaker, a fun storyteller, and an incredibly smart cookie! I heard participants describe her as 'amazing,' 'clever,' and 'fantastic.' I highly recommend Julie for any organization or audience looking for an injection of motivation, innovation, and laughs. She'll change the way you think."
"Julie is a multi-talented individual who inspires people around her to listen carefully about her message and strategies for helping you to grow your business. She comes armed with thought provoking ideas and hands-on exercises"
"I recently was able to listen to a webinar with Julie and honestly thought I was in person listening to a keynote. She is very energetic and engaging. All the tech tips and tricks she provided were on trend and up to date. She is a speaker I cannot wait to see again!"
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Julie Holmes's 2025 biography
Meet Julie Holmes
Julie Holmes is a serial inventor, tech developer, and strategic innovator with a keen understanding of the rapidly evolving technology landscape – especially when it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI). As a dynamic innovator, entrepreneur, and popular keynote speaker, she brings over two decades of leadership experience in enterprise technology to the microphone with the goal of helping businesses innovate and differentiate.
With AI and other new technologies transforming the business landscape at a breakneck pace, Julie’s expertise and down-to-earth approach are highly sought by brands such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Expedia, and American Express. She’s quick to help leaders and teams decipher the constant stream of new tech and map out what they need to do not just to survive but thrive in the next normal.
Whether coaching leaders to build tech-ready teams or showing sales professionals how to “tech it up a level” so they can close more deals, Julie demystifies the world of innovation and technology, making it engaging, practical, and valuable.
Of course, Julie doesn’t just talk about innovation and technology; she delivers it. As a 7-figure founder of two innovation companies, Julie has designed and delivered tech products that are helping businesses grow their brands in over 60 countries and counting.
In short, Julie Holmes is your expert guide for spotting innovation opportunities in this tech-dominated era and navigating the complex landscape of AI and beyond.
Julie Holmes's 2025 talks & topics
Becoming AI-Empowered: Embrace AI to sell smarter, serve better, and save time
Dive into the world of AI, where 90% of front-runners invest to stay ahead, yet only 14% feel ready to harness its power. This session is your bridge over that gap, offering:
- Insights into AI’s transformative role in business.
- Strategies to select AI tools that elevate your operations.
- Techniques for blending human insight with machine efficiency.
- A toolkit of AI applications to streamline tasks and enhance outcomes.
Upgrade Your Teams: Build an AI-empowered organization
With 57% of leaders pivoting their companies towards an AI-driven horizon, it’s time to navigate your team through this change, not just to adapt but to lead and excel using AI. This keynote unpacks:
- The UPGRADE Framework: A seven-step strategy to integrate AI seamlessly into daily workflows.
- Insights on leveraging AI to supercharge problem-solving, productivity, and creativity within your team.
- A concrete action plan for embedding AI into your team’s ethos, ensuring you’re at the forefront of innovation.
Get Your AI Shift Together: Defining Your AI Strategy Playbook
Despite over 90% of organizations acknowledging AI’s critical role in securing a competitive edge and fostering innovation, fewer than 10% have an AI playbook. This program provides:
- Techniques for developing a unique AI playbook that resonates with your objectives and sets you apart.
- Guidance on simplifying AI for strategic use and achieving real business results.
- Steps for embedding AI in your operations, addressing obstacles and ethical questions.
- Julie’s expert tools and insights for practical AI strategy implementation.
Kissing Customers for Love & Money: Innovate and improve your service and sales to make hearts go pitter-patter
In a competitive landscape, this program introduces transformative strategies, enhanced by AI, to make your business irresistibly appealing to clients through impactful interactions. Key takeaways include:
- Strategies to forge deeper client connections, setting your business apart as a trusted, standout choice.
- Techniques to turn your team into creative powerhouses, with AI enriching each client interaction for greater brand impact.
- Access to Julie’s Customer Journey Map™, utilizing AI for deeper insights and customized customer experiences.
- Tips for cultivating loyal, enthusiastic clients who champion your brand.
Think Like an Inventor: Deliver big results in 100s of little ways
In a world where innovation is crucial but seldom realized, this program combines AI with inventive strategies for everyday breakthroughs:
- Leverage ‘Little Big Bangs’—small innovations, amplified by AI, for significant impact.
- Hear success stories of minor tweaks leading to major wins, inspiring a culture of innovation.
- Spot and grow daily innovation opportunities to improve processes and satisfaction.
- Empower your team to turn ‘what ifs’ into real results, fostering creativity and impact.