The Future is Human

Connection is your

greatest advantage

Change your life, change the world

one micro act at a time

Julie Vigor

International keynote speaker, author, coach

Julie Vigor is a keynote speaker helping organisations harness human connection as their greatest competitive advantage in the age of AI.

Keynote Speaking Topics:

The Future is Human Connection is the Competitive Advantage in the World of AI For organisations navigating AI, Julie shows why human connection is still your greatest driver of performance, retention and culture.

Pick Up the Next Piece The Power of Connection in Life's Turning Points A deeply human keynote for community events, fundraisers and women's events about finding your way forward through life's biggest challenges.

From the Sandpit to the Staffroom Lessons in Connection, Culture and Wellbeing A playful and powerful keynote for education teams exploring how curiosity, collaboration and play transform staff culture.

"Julie didn't perform. She showed up. There's a big difference. Most speakers try to impress the room, Julie chose to connect with it. That kind of integrity on stage is rare. Julie doesn't just speak. She makes people feel safe."

Nicholas Loo IT Project Manager | PMP, CSM, CSPO

"Her greatest strength is her ability to create genuine connection — she reads the room intuitively and adapts her approach to suit any audience or environment. She is a highly capable and versatile MC and speaker who elevates every event she is part of."

Arlene Yabsley Accounts Executive

"Julie has been through a lot and you can't help but relate to her when you hear her stories. She's a natural at connecting with people. Definitely recommended!"

Chi Ming Loh Senior Business Development & Partnerships Leader

"Julie didn't just speak about connection — she created it in the room. She made everyone feel seen, included and valued. It shifted the energy instantly."

Meenakshi Gautam Nanotechnology Professional

Bio

Julie Vigor is an international keynote speaker, author, coach and the founder of Connect and Rise.

Julie has been featured in mainstream media such as That's Life Magazine and The Bulletin, and has spoken at events including Six Figure Speaker Live 2025 in Sydney and the Level Up Summit. She has served as a judge and Top 100 finalist of the Next Top Speaker Tournament three times and was a finalist in the Social Change Maker category of the Australian Ladies in Business Awards.

Julie is known for her message that in the age of AI, the future is still deeply human. Through her engaging and relatable storytelling she inspires audiences to reconnect with what matters most and shows how micro acts of connection can create meaningful change in our lives, workplaces and communities.

Her work cuts through corporate hype, leaving audiences with practical insights, renewed perspective and the belief that lasting change can begin with one small act, so we can rise together.

Julie believes you can change your life, change the world, one Micro Act at a time.

Let's Connect and Rise!

Keynote Speech Topics:

"The Future is Human: Connection is the Competitive Advantage in the World of AI"

Julie Vigor is an international keynote speaker who equips organisations to harness human connection as a driver of performance, retention and resilience in an AI-accelerated world.

With over 20 years of experience as a professional educator, speaker and trainer, Julie brings practical insight into psychological safety, collaboration and the human dynamics that shape high performing teams. As technology advances, she works with organisations to strengthen the human skills that make AI effective: connection, communication and collaboration.

Change your life, change the world, one Micro Act at a time.

Her keynotes and workshops translate connection into measurable impact, helping teams to feel valued and motivated to contribute, resulting in rising productivity and profits.

Julie delivers Conference Keynotes, Lunch and Learn sessions and Workshops for Staff Wellbeing/Professional Development/Personal Branding

"Pick Up the Next Piece: The Power of Connection in Life's Turning Points "

Julie Vigor speaks to the everyday people who keep showing up… while carrying more than anyone can see.

With a rare perspective on human connection, from kindergarten to adult education and a men’s prison, Julie understands what people hold behind the scenes and how often it goes unseen. When multiple life stressors hit at once, she found her own way forward, one small step at a time. Those small steps built momentum. That momentum led to connection. And that connection changed everything.

Today, Julie delivers a message that feels real, human and instantly relatable. Audiences feel seen, reconnect with what matters and leave ready to take action in their work, their relationships and their lives. She finishes with her Micro Act Challenge, a powerful call to reach out, engage, and create small moments that remind people they matter.

Change your life, change the world, one Micro Act at a time.

"Lessons from the Sandpit to the Staffroom"

Julie Vigor flips the script. We spend our lives teaching children, but what if the greatest lessons about resilience and collaboration are right in front of us - in the sandpit?

With over 20 years of experience across early childhood, primary, secondary and adult education, Julie brings a uniquely grounded perspective on what makes teaching teams thrive — and what quietly breaks them down. Using her playful "Human Kaleidoscope," she shows how curiosity, collaboration and play can transform staff culture from the inside out.

Educators leave uplifted, reconnected to their why and equipped with a fresh perspective on the power of human connection in their schools and classrooms.

Testimonials

"Julie is an excellent keynote speaker. She's engaging, inclusive and has a way of communicating that touches your heart."

Dr Reema Shamim Medical Professional

"Julie speaks with confidence, professionalism and most importantly authenticity. She reminds us that all people need to be seen, heard and valued — and that it only takes one small micro act at a time."

Jewels Harrison Speaker

"Your story was authentic, heartfelt and easy to connect with. The micro acts concept is simple, practical and something everyone can walk away and apply immediately. This is the kind of talk that will stay with people."

Rakhi Thakur Speaker | Coach

"There was a nice balance of fun which made me smile, intertwined with a serious message of connection that everyone needs to hear. It is a powerful message that is meaningful and applicable in the world of AI."

Judy Carino Speaker | Top 100 Speaker

"Your topic in the world of AI is so important and you delivered it with clarity, calm and elegance. I loved how your personal stories made it more relatable to the audience."

Jerry Roisentul Speaking Coach | Leadership Keynote Speaker

"The world needs to hear your message — we need more human connection, not AI over empowerment. I highly recommend her."

Julio Ylagan Author | Recode Your Extraordinary Mind

"Her Stand, Choose, Rise framework is simple yet powerful. It's a framework people can genuinely take away and apply in their own lives."

Gary Smart Author | Coach

"You have been through so many gems of experience and you have definitely inspired us. Thank you for your heartwarming presentation."

Gladys Mangiduyos Lecturer | Foundation of Critical Thinking, Wesleyan University

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About Julie

Julie Vigor is the founder of The Future Is Human Movement and a speaker, educator and author redefining how we connect and create impact in a rapidly changing world.

With more than two decades of experience as an educator and community leader, Julie has dedicated her career to helping people feel seen, heard and valued. She believes that in a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI, our strongest advantage is, and always will be, human connection.

With a career spanning early childhood education, prison education, TAFE teaching and community building, Julie brings a rare blend of emotional intelligence, compassion and real world human experience to her work.

She is the creator of the HEART Framework — Harmony, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Trust — a human-first model for building connected, high performing teams and workplaces.

She is also the creator of the Micro Act Challenge, showing how simple, everyday actions can spark engagement, build belonging and create meaningful change in our lives, workplaces and communities.

Julie works with teams and organisations to strengthen human connection, build belonging and create cultures where people genuinely thrive, and with professional women ready to write their next chapter.

Through her Connect and Rise community she helps professional women discover their superpower and build a personal brand that reflects who they truly are and where they are headed.

Her message is clear and powerful: when we choose action and connection, it makes the difference.

Change your life, change the world, one Micro Act at a time.

Let's Connect and Rise.

Micro Act Challenge:

Change the world one micro act at a time

Ready to spark something special in your workplace or community?

Julie Vigor, founder of The Future Is Human Movement, created the Micro Act Challenge to show one joyful truth: you can change the world, one micro act at a time. In a world moving faster than ever, this challenge brings people back to what really matters. Connection. Kindness. Humanity. And a whole lot of feel-good moments along the way.

Each day brings one simple micro act designed to lift spirits, brighten someone else’s day and build a culture where people feel seen, heard and valued. These tiny moments create real change, and they are surprisingly fun to do together.

Grounded in Julie’s HEART Framework — Harmony, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Trust — the Micro Act Challenge is an easy way to boost morale, strengthen relationships and bring people closer in any team, group or community space.

If you love community, positivity and the idea that one small action can spark a ripple effect, you will want to bring this challenge to your people.

Join Micro Act Challenge

Coaching

InIn an AI driven world, trust has become the ultimate currency. Audiences are surrounded by images that you

don't even know are real.

What cuts through is your authenticity. What builds loyalty is connection. It is the reason someone chooses you over another professional with similar credentials.

When your personal brand is clear, consistent and deeply human, people feel safe to lean in.

I help professional women discover their superpower and build a personal brand that is unmistakably theirs.

Together we get clear on who you are and what makes you uniquely valuable. Then we ensure your message resonates with the right people, build and nurture your online community like a warm fire for people to gather around, and elevate your authority so your reputation grows organically.

Your personal brand becomes what people say about you when you are not in the room. This kind of influence multiplies your opportunities organically without relying on paid ads.

A powerful personal brand amplifies your credibility and builds momentum to own a sustainable and purposeful

next chapter.

If you are ready to build a brand that earns trust, attracts aligned opportunities and positions you as the obvious choice in your space, I invite you to work with me and step into your most powerful next chapter.

I will help you turn your expertise into influence, and influence into impact, using human first coaching.

Let's Connect and Rise!

Julie Vigor