Julie Holmes

Julie Holmes started her first company as an inventor and tech developer before the word ‘founder’ was fashionable, and she has been helping organizations turn complexity into competitive advantage ever since. A 7-figure founder of two innovation companies, Hall of Fame speaker with the Professional Speakers Association UK and Ireland, and author of The AI Strategy Playbook, Holmes brings more than 20 years of enterprise technology experience to stages ranging from Oracle and American Express to Yale, Birkbeck, and the American University of Beirut. She speaks on artificial intelligence strategy, innovation, and building AI-ready teams — with a delivery style that audiences consistently describe as ‘electrifying.’

Becoming AI-Empowered
Holmes’s flagship keynote, Becoming AI-Empowered, cuts through the jargon and delivers clear, practical frameworks for leaders who need to move from knowing about AI to actually using it. Her UPGRADE Framework — a seven-step process for integrating AI into daily workflows — has been adopted across industries from financial services to healthcare to retail. Her products reach businesses in more than 60 countries.

Humor, Science, and Real Takeaways
Holmes is known for making AI accessible to audiences who may arrive skeptical and leave energized. National Sales Conference organizers call her ‘a top-class speaker who really ticks all the boxes.’

Julie Holmes delivers keynotes on AI strategy, technology innovation, and building organizations that leverage AI as a competitive advantage.

Becoming AI-Empowered: Embrace AI to sell smarter, serve better, and save time

Dive into the world of AI, where 90% of front-runners invest to stay ahead, yet only 14% feel ready to harness its power. This session is your bridge over that gap, offering:

• Insights into AI’s transformative role in business.
• Strategies to select AI tools that elevate your operations.
• Techniques for blending human insight with machine efficiency.
• A toolkit of AI applications to streamline tasks and enhance outcomes.

Upgrade Your Teams: Build an AI-empowered organization

With 57% of leaders pivoting their companies towards an AI-driven horizon, it’s time to navigate your team through this change, not just to adapt but to lead and excel using AI. This keynote unpacks:

• The UPGRADE Framework: A seven-step strategy to integrate AI seamlessly into daily workflows.
• Insights on leveraging AI to supercharge problem-solving, productivity, and creativity within your team.
• A concrete action plan for embedding AI into your team’s ethos, ensuring you’re at the forefront of innovation.

Get Your AI Shift Together: Defining Your AI Strategy Playbook

Despite over 90% of organizations acknowledging AI’s critical role in securing a competitive edge and fostering innovation, fewer than 10% have an AI playbook. This program provides:

• Techniques for developing a unique AI playbook that resonates with your objectives and sets you apart.
• Guidance on simplifying AI for strategic use and achieving real business results.
• Steps for embedding AI in your operations, addressing obstacles and ethical questions.
• Julie’s expert tools and insights for practical AI strategy implementation.

Kissing Customers for Love & Money: Innovate and improve your service and sales to make hearts go pitter-patter

In a competitive landscape, this program introduces transformative strategies, enhanced by AI, to make your business irresistibly appealing to clients through impactful interactions. Key takeaways include:

• Strategies to forge deeper client connections, setting your business apart as a trusted, standout choice.
• Techniques to turn your team into creative powerhouses, with AI enriching each client interaction for greater brand impact.
• Access to Julie’s Customer Journey Map™, utilizing AI for deeper insights and customized customer experiences.
• Tips for cultivating loyal, enthusiastic clients who champion your brand.

Think Like an Inventor: Deliver big results in 100s of little ways

In a world where innovation is crucial but seldom realized, this program combines AI with inventive strategies for everyday breakthroughs:

• Leverage ‘Little Big Bangs’—small innovations, amplified by AI, for significant impact.
• Hear success stories of minor tweaks leading to major wins, inspiring a culture of innovation.
• Spot and grow daily innovation opportunities to improve processes and satisfaction.
• Empower your team to turn ‘what ifs’ into real results, fostering creativity and impact.