"The Future is Human"
Recently described as “A woman of her time”, Julia’s message is important now more than ever!
The drastically changing global playing field, technology takeover and organisational shuffle (flattening of hierarchies) is leading to the rise of networks of teams and expanded connectivity.
Julia works with all job titles in all industries to help them develop their soft, social and emotional skills to give them the human advantage.
"For over 20 years, I’ve helped people cultivate powerful relationship ecosystems—equipping them with the confidence, tools, and strategies to turn everyday connections into meaningful social capital. The result? Stronger business outcomes, deeper personal growth, and a network that truly works for you."
The Human Advantage: A Modern Pathway for Relational Capability
These two signature presentations are designed to equip professionals with the relational, emotional, and strategic skills needed to succeed in today’s human-centred business environment.
Each session stands alone, but together they form a complete journey — from building authentic, everyday connections to sustaining influence through intentional relationship ecosystems.
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BEE helps you build who you are in relationships, how you show up, and how to create meaningful connections that last.
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REAL helps you expand and operationalise those relationships — developing the systems, accountability, and leverage that turn connection into real capital.
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In a world where influence, collaboration and visibility matter more than ever, relational capability is no longer optional — it’s a skillset that can be learned, strengthened, and strategically applied.
1. BEE: The Human Advantage
How to Build, Engage & Expand Relationships That Matter
In today’s fast-paced and AI-driven world, human connection has never been more important. This keynote challenges outdated notions of networking and introduces the BEE Framework as a modern approach to creating and sustaining meaningful professional relationships.
Through personal presence, relational intelligence, and the lens of the Presence Pyramid, Julia empowers audiences to strengthen their human advantage and turn everyday interactions into opportunities for influence and growth.
Key Takeaways:
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Understand the mindset behind relational intelligence and the Human Advantage
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Learn how to connect meaningfully in modern networking scenarios
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Explore presence as a relational currency using the Presence Pyramid
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Discover how to move from first impressions to long-term relationships
Ideal for: Conferences, leadership events, client-facing teams, hybrid workplaces
2. REAL: Relational Ecosystem Investment
Why Relationship Systems Outperform Networking
Learn why the traditional model of “networking” is outdated and how to replace it with a strategic, human-centred relationship ecosystem. This advanced session introduces the REAL Framework — a roadmap for designing, mapping, and managing networks that generate long-term value.
Participants will explore how to shift from one-off interactions to intentional, sustainable systems of influence, collaboration, and opportunity. Through practical tools and strategic insight, this session will show how to operationalise relational capability at scale.
Key Takeaways:
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Apply the REAL Framework to strengthen, prioritise, and activate key relationships
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Explore practical mapping and assessment tools to identify gaps and opportunities in your current network
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Understand how to turn dormant contacts into meaningful connections using the Contact to Capital Model
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Establish relational rhythms that build consistency and trust
Ideal for: Leaders, business developers, and relationship managers who want to build, map, and leverage strategic networks for long-term success.
Together, these two sessions create a complete relationship development journey: 🐝 BEE builds who you are in relationships — how you show up, connect, and grow meaningful professional connections. 🔶 REAL builds the ecosystem around those relationships — giving you the strategy, structure, and systems to sustain long-term impact.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“We have had the good fortune to have Julia Palmer present her interactive workshops at a number of our Executive groups since 2016. Her sessions are packed full of insights, case studies and practical tips that our groups felt invaluable, and she is one of the highest rated speakers we’ve had over the last 5 years.
Julia’s presentations deliver a great outcome for Leadership Think Tank, and a great outcome for our members. I highly recommend Julia as a presenter – she’s thoughtful, engaging and, most importantly, credible.”
Director, Leadership Think Tank
“Julia has the ability to teach a difficult skill to anybody, and at every level. It says a lot when people say they remember what was taught days after they’ve walked away from the event, which says a lot about the person whom had conducted the workshop and importantly HOW it was taught.”
Recoveries & Credit Risk Management, Business Banking, NAB
“Julia Palmer is an inspiring keynote speaker and facilitator. Over the years and through the various organisations where I have managed capability development, Julia has facilitated numerous events – from short keynotes to extended programmes. In all of these, the common thread is that Julia actively listens, asks discerning questions and then tailors the programme to align with corporate and business imperatives.
Julia is an absolute delight to work with, extremely professional and nothing is ever too onerous."
Learning & Development Manager, A&NZ at DTZ
The Authentic Path to Relationship Capital
In an era of distraction, authentic presence has become the most valuable relationship currency. This keynote explores how bringing your whole self to every interaction creates deeper connections and builds substantial relationship capital.
Key Points:
• The Presence Pyramid: Attention, Awareness, Active Listening, and Authentic
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• How presence transforms professional relationships and creates relationship capital
• The connection between authenticity and trust in building sustainable relationship
ecosystems
• The financial and business value of relationship capital built through authentic
presence
• How to remain genuinely present in digital environments and hybrid workplaces
Ideal For: Leadership development, professional services, sales teams, customer experience summits, workplace culture events
Speaking Highlights;
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Julia presented her new keynote ‘Face to Face Revolution’ at TEDx Darling Harbour and was voted ‘best talk of the day’ by the audience.
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Julia is the Kochie’s Business Builder Networking Expert. Julia presented live at the KBB Boot Camp and has appeared in several episodes on the Channel 7 over the years.
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Julia Guest Lectures and teaches at Universities such as UTS, UNSW, UoN and MGSM
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Julia presented at the International Talent Management Conference in Abu Dhabi. The only Australian speaker on an International Agenda, leading change for the future of talent management
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