Julie Brown is an award-winning keynote speaker, author of This Sh!t Works, and creator of The BOLD Factor: How to Be Unforgettable in a Forgettable World. With over 25 years of experience in business development—including generating more than $562 million in project opportunities—Julie teaches professionals how to build authentic, strategic relationships that amplify confidence, visibility, and results.
A former construction industry leader turned full-time speaker, Julie has delivered high-energy keynotes on more than 200 stages worldwide, earning over 3,500 raving testimonials. She has worked with organizations including Stifel, General Electric, Dell Technologies, AAA, Perdue, and Toyota, and was named CREW Boston Entrepreneur of the Year (twice!).

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This Shit Works! A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success

Your relationships are your unfair advantage!  Let's build them!

Julie Brown

Minimal slides — mostly live delivery

High Energy & Entertaining

Keynote

Workshop / breakout session

Educate & Upskill

60 min

Mostly Practical

Communication & Connection

Business Growth

The People Side of Business

Female Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership

Collaboration

Adaptability

Let’s be real.Most people think networking is awkward. Exhausting. A little transactional. Something you “have” to do if you want to get ahead.But what if that belief is the problem?In this high-energy, no-fluff keynote, Julie Brown flips the script on networking and shows audiences what it actually is: the most powerful career accelerator hiding in plain sight. Julie breaks down:<ul><li>Why networking feels uncomfortable (and how to fix it)</li><li>The myths that keep high-performers playing small</li><li>How relationships—not resumes—drive opportunity</li><li>A practical, step-by-step approach to building authentic, career-changing connections </li></ul>With humor, straight talk, and zero corporate-speak, Julie delivers tools people can use immediately - and still use years later. No awkward scripts. No “work the room” gimmicks. Just real research-backed strategies proven to build influence, confidence, and momentum.Whether someone is early in their career or leading a team, this keynote changes how they think about relationship-building — and more importantly, how they do it.Because when you understand networking the right way, it stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like leverage.KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES/TAKEAWAYS:<ul><li>How to Assess the Strength &amp; Size of Your Network</li><li>Mars v. Venus: How Women Network Differently Than Men (optional)</li><li>Introvert vs Extrovert Networking</li><li>Networking Paradigms and How to Structure Your Network for Maximum Success</li><li>The 5 Best Networking Tools (and their hidden powers)</li><li>How to Effectively Follow Up: Steps to Fostering Relationships</li><li>How and When to Ask for Business</li></ul>

This S*** Works! - Networking Your Way to Greater Influence and Success The Keynote That’s Changed the Way Thousands Build Relationships

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pf4eu5f9D0HwlU-F9qrccX1f5tVCYNEe/view?usp=drive_link">The research is clear</a>: people who feel connected at work perform better, stay longer, and contribute more. Yet most professionals are still operating inside systems that reward polish over presence and productivity over people. The result? Leaders and teams who hesitate to show up as humans and miss out on the connection that drives profitability.BOLD changes that.Through four principles — Be Human, Open the Door, List Yourself &amp; Live, and Do the Work — Julie teaches individuals and teams how to build trust, expand influence, and move opportunities forward without becoming louder, smaller, or someone else entirely.This isn’t about “working the room.” It’s about strengthening the room.The impact shows up in:<ul><li>Stronger collaboration</li><li>Higher engagement</li><li>Increased internal mobility</li><li>Leaders who build loyalty, not just results </li></ul>When people stop editing themselves to fit a narrow definition of professional and start showing up human — strategically — they don’t just grow their careers.They grow the business.

THE BOLD FACTOR How to Be Unforgettable in a Forgettable World

“My customers and I typically talk 90% work at the dinner table. I went into our meal yesterday with a new rule (thanks to your guidance) that I wouldn’t bring up work for our dinner that evening. After all, we have plenty of meetings with this customer all the time where those types of conversations can be held in a more appropriate setting.


This ended up being one of the most fun dinners I’ve had in this role! We laughed, joked around, talked about sports, hunting, vacation, drank good wine and enjoyed the camaraderie.

“My customers and I typically talk 90% work at the dinner table. I went into our meal yesterday with a new rule (thanks to your guidance) that I wouldn’t bring up work for our dinner that evening. After all, we have plenty of meetings with this customer all the time where those types of conversations can be held in a more appropriate setting.


This ended up being one of the most fun dinners I’ve had in this role! We laughed, joked around, talked about sports, hunting, vacation, drank good wine and enjoyed the camaraderie.

Attendee, AFPM Conference

“Siemens Energy was thrilled to welcome Julie Brown as our keynote speaker for the 2026 Safety Symposium. Our planning team first saw Julie present at the WEN Conference in Dallas, and we knew immediately that her message needed to reach our field technicians. Networking is a skill that often gets overlooked in technical and operational roles, yet it is essential for growing careers, building trust, strengthening communication, and creating safer, more connected teams. Julie delivered that message with the perfect blend of energy, humor, and quirkiness that shook up the room in the best possible way.


Her keynote set the tone for our entire week. She brought a refreshing spark to our kickoff, encouraging our teams to step outside their comfort zones and rethink how they build relationships across the organization. She even convinced one of our employees to get on stage and sing karaoke!


Her impact was undeniable. Multiple attendees listed Julie’s keynote as their favorite takeaway in our post‑event feedback.

Ha'ani Hogan, PhD, Siemens Energy

“There are almost too many words to describe how happy we were with Julie Brown as our keynote speaker, and somehow, none of them feel like they are enough.


When we invited Julie to be our keynote for the 7x24 Exchange Regional WiMCO Tech Summit, our committee hadn't heard her entire presentation beforehand. We trusted her, her experience, and her ability to connect with our audience.


And we were BLOWN AWAY.


From the moment Julie took the stage, her energy was incredible. But what impressed me even more was the way she captivated the entire room. She made people laugh, think, reflect, and, most importantly, consider what they could do differently when they walked out of that room.


It's been a few weeks since the Summit, and people are still talking about her keynote. I've had attendees tell me how much her message resonated with them, and I personally continue to think about her advice and how I can apply it in my own life and relationships.


That is the mark of an exceptional keynote speaker. It's not just what happens while they're on stage; it's what stays with people long after they leave.


Julie brought authenticity, humor, energy, vulnerability, and a message our audience genuinely needed to hear. Our committee could not have been happier with our decision to trust her with such an important part of the WiMCO Tech Summit.


If you're considering Julie for your next event, book her. Give her the stage and trust her to do what she does best. You won't regret it.


Julie, thank you for giving us all a keynote we will never forget.”

Jackie Pasierbowicz, Ares Technology Consultants (attending the WIMCO Tech Summitt

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After spending 25 years in the construction industry—where steel-toed boots outnumber heels—she rose from administrative assistant to director of business development, ultimately generating over $562 million in qualified project opportunities through one powerful strategy: authentic relationships.

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