Speaking
As a keynote speaker and workshop leader, Julian combines decades of rigorous research with compelling storytelling and real-world lessons from leaders and organizations around the globe.
Participants leave Julian’s talks not just empowered, but equipped. They gain fresh insights, concrete ideas for action, and a renewed belief that leadership isn’t about grand gestures: it’s about the small, everyday actions that profoundly shape people, teams, and organizations.
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Speaking Topics
Julian speaks on topics that challenge and inspire, including:
- Are Leaders Born or Made?
- Be Well, Lead Well
- From Transformational Leadership to Your Leadership
- Building the Post-Pandemic Workplace
- Brave New Workplace
- Leadership Matters
- Sleep Well, Work Well, Lead Well
- Enough About Leadership—Let’s Talk About Followership
Julian is experienced in customizing these topics to match different organizations’ needs.
Engagements
Endorsements
“Julian was an impressive teacher with an inspirational manner and clearly has depth of knowledge well beyond what he was able to teach us. I hope to one day sit beside him at a dinner!”
“Highly knowledgable and passionate about his work. The lectures flowed so naturally. You could tell you were watching one of the top experts in the field.”
“I really enjoyed this course. It was a great mix of research driven principles, engaging stories to apply the principles, and there was much room for participation. Thank you!”
“One of the most engaging leadership seminars I have attended. Not simply inspirational, but also very good and simple advice about making an impact.”
“I was transfixed by both the content and delivery, Julian is an inspirational human and had me refreshing my team strategy as soon as I return.” ”
“Really meaningful examples and illustrations of concepts. I love the “smallest thing you can do to help at this rise” that is so impactful.”
“Julian Barling‘s presentation over two days was very engaging, very informative, and provided very useful practical examples. His use of humour was well appreciated and made it easy to pay attention. As a learner, I felt that I was truly in the presence of a transformational leader and someone who is a fountain of knowledge.”
“I’ve lead teams for over 25 years and participated in numerous leadership programs during this time, some of these programs have been days or weeks long. This short course was more impactful than anything I can recall. Exceptional delivery and content. The right balance of simplicity and humor.”
“Julian was fantastic, he had so many great examples and experiences to share that was applicable that made it very easy for me to relate and understand the theory. I will definitely be using content from this course for many aspects (work, with colleague/friends, my MBA).”