Julie Holmes

Becoming AI-Empowered
Embrace AI to sell smarter, serve better, and save time
The Future-Proof Session for Every Level of AI-readiness
Done with tech talks that talk over your head? Say hello to “Becoming AI-Empowered”—the keynote that gets down to earth with AI. We’re talking straight talk, real examples, and practical AI experiences that’ll turn everyone into doers, not just dreamers.

The “Becoming AI-Empowered” keynote is your golden ticket into AI, serving up fresh perspectives that both novices and experts can use right off the bat.

Why this keynote rocks for associations and organizations:

• Mixed Audience Magic: Crafted for ears at all levels, from AI newbies to seasoned tech pros. Everyone leaves with nuggets of wisdom.
• Think Different, Do Different: It’s not just about understanding AI—it’s about twisting it, turning it, and making it work for you in new, exciting ways.
• Cool AI Show and Tell: Get ready for a live showcase of slick AI apps that you can start using today to kick your productivity and results up a notch.

Upgrade Your Teams: Build an AI-empowered organization
Your teams need more than just a new app
84% of organizations do NOT have a strategy to educate their leadership about AI and AI strategy - are you ready to be the leader your teams need right now?
Transform With Strategy, Not Just Technology
As waves of leaders (57% and counting) steer their teams toward AI’s limitless horizon, the question looms large: How will you lead the charge? Perfect for associations and organizations, this program goes beyond mere apps and tools—it’s an odyssey into the mastery and skill-building that turns AI into your competitive advantage.

This keynote is your guide through the UPGRADE journey, equipping you with the foresight and tools to transform AI from a buzzword into your organization’s superpower.

Why this keynote is a game-changer for associations and organizations:

• Leader-Led Revolution: Tailored for the visionaries at the top, this is about steering your team’s AI journey with confidence and competence.
• Strategy Over Software: Move past the download-and-install mindset. Learn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of choosing AI tools that will redefine your team’s work.
• A Framework for the Future: Discover the UPGRADE methodology—a seven-step approach to turn AI investment into organizational triumph.
• Let’s redefine leadership in the digital age. Ready to lead an AI-powered team that thrives on innovation and efficiency? Dive into strategy, embrace skill-building, and prepare to be the leader your company needs right now.

Steering towards an AI-powered tomorrow
In the rush to join the AI revolution, remember: apps don’t lead; leaders do. “Upgrade Your Teams: Build an AI-Empowered Organization” cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters—how you, as a leader, can harness AI’s power to propel your team forward.

Unpack the UPGRADE Framework: Forget about jargon-heavy lectures. Here, we break down AI adoption into practical, actionable steps with the UPGRADE Framework. It’s your blueprint for success, from sparking the initial idea to embedding AI into your organizational culture.

Get Your AI Shift Together: Defining Your AI Strategy Playbook
AI is transforming virtually every organization but only 4% currently have an AI playbook
Where is your AI playbook?
Define Your Players, Perfect Your Plays, Own the Game with AI
In a world where 94% of leaders recognize AI’s disruptive force, your mastery of AI strategy is what will set you apart. “Get Your AI Shift Together: Define and Deliver Your AI Strategy Playbook” is crafted for the trailblazers who are willing to pivot from spectators to strategists in the AI arena.

Ideal for associations and organizations aiming to equip their leaders with a tangible roadmap, this keynote pairs Julie Holmes’ tactical expertise with an actionable toolkit that ensures you’re not just aware of AI’s impact but ready to leverage it to your competitive advantage.

Why this keynote is essential for your leadership team:

• Tailored Tactics for Every Leader: Whether you’re just starting or refining your approach, find your footing with a playbook designed for your organization’s unique goals.
• Practical Pathways to AI Excellence: Sidestep the fluff and dive into strategies that demystify AI and deliver concrete business outcomes.
• Quantifiable Transformation with AI: Leverage our exclusive assessment to gauge your team’s readiness and build a data-driven strategy that’s both visionary and viable.
• With “The AI Strategy Playbook” at the core, Julie Holmes guides you in making that leap from AI concept to AI command. Ready to assemble your team and score big with AI? Let’s get your playbook ready to go!

Crafting Your AI Game Plan
In this high-stakes era, where AI is as critical as any business asset, the divide between knowing and doing is vast—and perilous. Julie Holmes’ keynote, “Get Your AI Shift Together,” bridges this divide, presenting a disciplined approach to forming and following your AI playbook.

Unpack the Winning Plays:

This keynote does more than share knowledge—it delivers a framework. Drawing on principles from the seminal “The AI Strategy Playbook,” Julie reveals how to translate AI‘s complexity into a series of smart, strategic plays that align with your vision and operational imperatives.

Transform Your AI Tactics into Operational Success: With Julie’s seasoned insights, learn to navigate around common AI adoption hurdles and ethical conundrums, ensuring your moves are both intelligent and responsible. She arms you with an approach that brings clarity to the chaos, enabling you to deploy AI across departments with precision and purpose.

AI is transforming virtually every organization but only 4% currently have an AI playbook

Where is your AI playbook?

Define Your Players, Perfect Your Plays, Own the Game with AI

In a world where 94% of leaders recognize AI’s disruptive force, your mastery of AI strategy is what will set you apart. “Get Your AI Shift Together: Define and Deliver Your

AI Strategy Playbook” is crafted for the trailblazers who are willing to pivot from spectators to strategists in the AI arena.

Ideal for associations and organizations aiming to equip their leaders with a tangible roadmap, this keynote pairs Julie Holmes’ tactical expertise with an actionable toolkit that ensures you’re not just aware of AI’s impact but ready to leverage it to your competitive advantage.

Why this keynote is essential for your leadership team:

• Tailored Tactics for Every Leader: Whether you’re just starting or refining your approach, find your footing with a playbook designed for your organization’s unique goals.
• Practical Pathways to AI Excellence: Sidestep the fluff and dive into strategies that demystify AI and deliver concrete business outcomes.
• Quantifiable Transformation with AI: Leverage our exclusive assessment to gauge your team’s readiness and build a data-driven strategy that’s both visionary and viable.
• With “The AI Strategy Playbook” at the core, Julie Holmes guides you in making that leap from AI concept to AI command. Ready to assemble your team and score big with AI? Let’s get your playbook ready to go!

Crafting Your AI Game Plan
In this high-stakes era, where AI is as critical as any business asset, the divide between knowing and doing is vast—and perilous. Julie Holmes’ keynote, “Get Your AI Shift Together,” bridges this divide, presenting a disciplined approach to forming and following your AI playbook.

Unpack the Winning Plays:

This keynote does more than share knowledge—it delivers a framework. Drawing on principles from the seminal “The AI Strategy Playbook,” Julie reveals how to translate AI‘s complexity into a series of smart, strategic plays that align with your vision and operational imperatives.

Transform Your AI Tactics into Operational Success: With Julie’s seasoned insights, learn to navigate around common AI adoption hurdles and ethical conundrums, ensuring your moves are both intelligent and responsible. She arms you with an approach that brings clarity to the chaos, enabling you to deploy AI across departments with precision and purpose.

Kissing Customers for Love & Money: Innovate and improve your service and sales to make hearts go pitter-patter
The Client Connection Revelation: Win Hearts and Open Wallets
Transform With Strategy, Not Just Technology
Ready to make your customers fall head over heels with every purchase? Against the backdrop of fierce competition, “Kissing Customers for Love & Money” is the masterclass in customer enchantment. Julie’s strategies, powered by AI, are set to make your brand the beloved hero in every client’s story.

Perfect for teams yearning to transform into customer-admiring creatives, this program reveals how to make your customer service and sales so impactful, clients can’t help but come back for more.

Why this keynote is a must-have for your brand:

• Deep Connections for Distinct Advantage: Forge bonds with your clients that go beyond transactions, making your business the go-to refuge for quality and care.
• Creative Service Superstars: Turn each client interaction into a moment of brand brilliance with AI-powered innovation.
• Map to the Heart: Unlock the secrets of Julie’s Customer Journey Map™ for insights into a tailored, unforgettable customer experience.
• Brand Champions Cultivation: Inspire a legion of loyal clients who do more than buy—they become your most vocal advocates.
• Embrace the transformation that lifts your service game to new heights, making your customers’ hearts skip a beat with every encounter. Are you ready to be the brand that’s loved as much for its heart as for its savvy?

Crafting Memorable Moments that Matter
In today’s competitive market, it’s not enough to simply satisfy customers—you need to dazzle them. “Kissing Customers for Love & Money” brings the art of customer adoration front and center, infusing AI’s precision and personalization into a strategy that transforms client relations from routine to remarkable.

Revolutionize Relationships with Unforgettable Innovations: Learn how to rekindle the spark with existing clients while drawing new admirers to your brand. Julie’s insights will guide you in weaving innovation and emotive storytelling into the fabric of your client interactions, turning each touchpoint into an opportunity for enchantment and engagement.

Exclusive Access to Julie’s Customer Journey Map™: Embark on a voyage across the customer journey with a compass in hand—Julie’s Customer Journey Map™. This coveted tool, used by elite businesses, will illuminate the path to crafting personalized experiences that resonate deeply with clients’ desires and needs.

Think Like an Inventor: Deliver big results in 100s of little ways
The most innovative companies promote innovation 77% of the time compare to weak innovators who do so only 25% of the time
How could AI help your team innovate today?
The Innovation Incubator: Small Sparks, Spectacular Results
Discover the blueprint to real-world inventiveness with “Think Like an Inventor: Deliver Big Results in 100s of Little Ways Every Day.” This program merges AI savvy with the art of the ‘Little Big Bang’ to empower teams to spark innovation in the most unexpected places.

Perfect for leaders frustrated by the innovation gap, this keynote is a rallying cry to turn every team member into a mini-inventor, every day.

Why this keynote is a turning point for innovation in your organization:

• Power of ‘Little Big Bangs’: Embrace small, smart innovations armed with AI for a monumental advantage.
• Culture of Continuous Innovation: Be inspired by stories of subtle shifts that led to game-changing successes and foster the same spirit within your team.
• Everyday Opportunities Magnified: Recognize and cultivate the seeds of improvement in your routine tasks, boosting satisfaction across the board.
• Ideation to Implementation: Equip your team with the tools to convert ‘what ifs’ into ‘what’s next,’ fostering a productive, creative, and impactful work environment.
• This is where innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s your business’s heartbeat. Ready to redefine the way you think about progress and impact?

The Inventor's Mindset in Action
Innovation isn’t reserved for the rare eureka moment; it thrives in the day-to-day diligence of those who dare to think differently. “Think Like an Inventor” is the catalyst that transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, demonstrating how an inventor’s mindset can lead to significant leaps forward.

The ‘Little Big Bang’ Theory of Innovation: Learn to identify your ‘Little Big Bangs’—those seemingly minor adjustments that can lead to outstanding outcomes. We’ll walk you through integrating AI to magnify these moments, ensuring that your small steps translate into industry strides.

Success Stories with Actionable Takeaways: Be galvanized by tales of triumph where tiny tweaks turned the tide for businesses. These narratives aren’t just for motivation; they’re packed with practical steps you can action to spark a wave of innovation within your team.

Cultivating a Greenhouse for Growth: Discover how to spot the potential in the everyday. We’ll show you how to nurture these moments of innovation, turning them into process enhancements and customer satisfaction gold.