Human connection is your greatest advantage
Julie Vigor
Julie has spoken on stages across global organizations, events, and communities
Julie Vigor
International keynote speaker | Author | Coach | Founder of Connect and Rise & the Future is Human Movement
Julie has been featured in mainstream media such as That's Life Magazine and The Bulletin, and has spoken at events including the International Level Up Summit and she was invited to speak at Six Figure Speaker Live 2025 in Sydney to 130 guests. She has served as a Judge and Top 100 finalist of the Next Top Speaker Tournament three times.
Julie was a finalist in the Social Change Maker category of the Australian Ladies in Business Awards. She is the creator of the HEART Framework, collaborated with NRL legend Johnathan Thurston, was publicly backed by Natalie Marr MP and is one of only 34 members worldwide in Dain Walker's exclusive Personal Branders Club.
Julie is known for her message that in the age of AI, the future is still deeply human. She speaks on two topics that sit at the heart of this moment: human connection in our workplaces and communities, and personal branding in the age of AI. 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 leaves audiences with practical insights, renewed perspective and the belief that lasting change can begin with one small act, so we can rise together.
Connection is your greatest advantage.
Whether you are looking for a keynote speaker for your next event, a workshop for your team, or personal coaching to step into your next chapter, Julie will leave you inspired, equipped and ready to rise.
Julie Vigor
International keynote speaker, author, coach
Keynote Speaking Topics:
Julie Vigor is a keynote speaker helping organisations harness human connection as their greatest competitive advantage in the age of AI.
CORPORATE
"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.
MOTIVATIONAL
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.
EDUCATIONAL
"The Future is Human - Connection is the Competitive Advantage in Schools
in the Age of AI"
In a world of AI, human connection will never be replicated. Inspiring educators to rediscover their spark & strengthen teams
Julie's Heart Framework
The HEART is the lifeblood that powers wellbeing.
A healthy heart fuels a healthy community.
The HEART Framework is the foundation of Julie’s philosophy in her speaking, workshops, programs and professional development.
By strengthening:
Trust
Respect
Accountability
Empathy
and Harmony
It helps teams and communities build healthier cultures where connection drives growth, purpose and performance.
what Clients are saying
About Julie
Hi, I'm Julie, founder of Connect and Rise & The Future is Human movement, international keynote speaker, author and personal brand coach.
I have spent more than two decades working with humans across every walk of life, from kindergartens to prisons, from schools to TAFE to community halls, and the one thing I know for certain is this. When people feel genuinely seen, heard and valued, everything changes.
I believe that in a world increasingly shaped by AI, our greatest advantage is and always will be human connection and authentic personal brand.
I created the HEART Framework, a human first model for building connected high performing teams and workplaces, and the Micro Act Challenge, because I know that lasting change comes from small consistent human acts.
I have been featured in That's Life Magazine, spoken at Six Figure Speaker Live 2025 in Sydney and the International Level Up Summit, collaborated with NRL legend Johnathan Thurston, been publicly backed by Natalie Marr MP and was personally selected by Dain Walker, the King of Personal Brand, to join his exclusive global Personal Branders Club of 34 members worldwide.
I work with organisations and sales teams to build cultures where human connection drives trust, performance, productivity and more meaningful client relationships.
I also work with professional women who are ready to discover their superpower and step into their most purposeful next chapter.
Let's Connect and Rise!
Julie
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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"I had the pleasure of hearing Julie speak and her presentation was great. She shared brilliant, actionable insights on how to build a consistent personal brand by turning authentic human connections into lasting trust."
- Tabitha Mills, Marketing Expert, Define Marketing
"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
Julie Vigor
International keynote speaker, author, coach
Keynote Speaking Topics:
Julie Vigor is a keynote speaker helping organisations harness human connection as their greatest competitive advantage in the age of AI.
CORPORATE
"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
MOTIVATIONAL
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.
EDUCATIONAL
"The Future is Human - Connection is the Competitive Advantage in Schools
in the Age of AI"
In a world of AI, the one thing that will never be replicated in our schools is human connection. This powerful & practical session helps educators harness the power of connection, gratitude & authentic relationships to transform staff culture, reignite their purpose and bring their best selves to the classroom. She will give educators a practical tool of the Micro Act Challenge to immediately embed connection, kindness and gratitude into their school culture.
"Lessons from the Sandpit to the Staffroom" - Early Childhood & Schools
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?
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.
Coaching
Are you at a point in your life where you know there is more for you, but you are not quite sure what that looks like yet?
Maybe you have spent years showing up for everyone else and now you are asking: what about me? What is my purpose? What do I have to offer the world?
I help professional women discover their superpower and build a personal brand that is unmistakably theirs. In a world where AI is changing everything, the most powerful thing you can bring is what only you have: your story, your experience, your authentic presence. That is your competitive advantage and nobody can replicate it.
Your personal brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room. Built well, it earns trust, attracts aligned opportunities and positions you as the obvious choice in your space, without relying on paid ads.
Over 12 weeks we work together one on one through three phases in The Superpower Method: Discover who you truly are at your core. Build a personal brand that cuts through the noise and connects with the right people. Rise into the next chapter you have been waiting for, whether that is coaching, speaking, consulting, leading or simply stepping into a version of yourself you are finally proud of.
You already have everything you need. I help you see it, own it and share it with the world.
If you are ready to stop wondering and start becoming, I would love to work with you.
Start by discovering your superpower. Take the free quiz today
DISCOVER YOUR SUPERPOWER
You have spent years being amazing for everyone else. But do you know what makes YOU uniquely powerful?
The Discover Your Superpower Quiz takes just 2 minutes and reveals the unique gift your life experience,
your personality and your story have been building in you all along.
Because in a world where AI can do almost anything, your superpower is the one thing it will never replicate.
Take the free quiz now and discover who you truly are and what possibilities there are for you in your next chapter.
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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.
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