SPEAKER
MORE THAN JUST AN EXPERIENCED SPEAKER
Julie Riga isn't just a speaker; she's a catalyst for transformation. With passionate storytelling, razor-sharp wisdom, and a healthy dose of humor, she ignites audiences to challenge their assumptions, embrace their potential, and embark on remarkable leadership journeys.
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In 2019, she seized the remarkable opportunity to undergo training with Briar Goldberg, a distinguished TEDx Coach at TED Headquarters in New York City. Julie's TEDx talk, titled "Discover Your Purpose and Stay on Course," resonated profoundly, captivating over 65,000 Novartis employees. This accomplishment speaks volumes about her ability to connect with diverse audiences and deliver a compelling message.
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Building on the success of her TEDx appearance, Julie has turned her focus to coaching other speakers, guiding them to harness their own stories for inspiration and impact. Through her guidance, she empowers individuals to draw on their unique experiences and insights, enabling them to share their messages and create a lasting impact.
Popular Speaking Topics
🔹 Before I Lead
Lead Yourself First
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Develop self-awareness & leadership confidence
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Transition from manager to leader
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Lead with vision, purpose & accountability
🔹 Before I Speak
Communicate with Impact
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Speak with confidence, clarity & presence
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Use storytelling to influence & inspire
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Master conflict resolution & negotiation
🔹 Before I Serve
Build a Thriving Team
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Create a culture of trust & engagement
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Strengthen teamwork & productivity
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Coach & develop future leaders
🔹 Before I ______
Custom Solutions
Every company faces unique challenges. Julie can design a keynote or workshop to address your organization's specific needs.
Examples:
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Before I Innovate – Driving change & adaptability in uncertain times
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Before I Decide – Strengthening leadership decision-making & strategy
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Before I Collaborate – Breaking silos & improving cross-team communication
Let’s build a session tailored to your goals! 🚀
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Her TED talk inspired everyone. She is an amazing speaker and brings passion and humanity to all she does. She is an asset to the team!
Global Head of Operations, Novartis
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Personally, each time I speak with Julie, my perspectives change a bit and I'm more equipped. One thing that must be said: Despite her vast knowledge and experience, she has such a desire to help others and an attitude of humility that is not always found. Highly recommend!
Host of ACA Club
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Her preparation before the events, confidence, passion, and personality enabled all of the engagements to be a great success.
VP, Data Sciences
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