Julie is a speaker, trainer, leader, and author. She is a passionate teacher of all things positivity. She brings a high level of energy and passion to every group she engages. Her first book, Mirror Mirror: Five Reflections to Clear the Fog and
Help You Shine, has been influencing readers to embrace and love the person in the mirror. Her second book, a collaboration with Amy P. Kelly, You Grow Girl! Plant and Pursue the Power of You, launched on March 8, 2024.
Julie brings 25 years of business experience in Sales, Leadership and Marketing, including 19 years at The Hershey Company building business, leading teams and developing people. This experience is the foundation for connecting and engaging with clients around their real business challenges and opportunities.
In addition to keynote speaking, Julie leads the Training team at The Jon Gordon Companies, and she is the co-creator (along with Jon Gordon) of The Power of Positive Leadership and Day of Development training programs. Julie focuses her sessions on helping each organization, team, and individual build more positive minds, teams, and cultures.