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JUDI HOLLER
Inspiring a New Level of accountability & authenticity

Be. the. verb.™

JUDI'S KEYNOTES are a AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE INSPIRED BY IMPROV THEATRE'S ELECTRIFYING SPONTANEITY, DESIGNED TO help you confidently navigage change and turn yOUR AUDIENCE INTO RESILIENT RESULT-GETTERS.

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speaker Summary

If your organization is looking to ignite accountability and authenticity in every employee, no matter their role, then Judi Holler is just the keynote speaker to ignite a new era of workplace engagement rooted in confidence, empowered resilience, grounded purpose, and courageous action. Imagine what your organization would achieve with this kind of collective shift within every individual contributor. Judi will raise the frequency of achievement in the room, shift perspectives and elevate awareness of innate abilities, empowering your people to return to work with renewed intention and determination.

With over 25 years of smashing through glass ceilings as an executive in meetings and events, and now as a sought-after keynote speaker and bestselling author, Judi Holler stands out with her unique blend of business acumen and improv skills from her days at the Second City Conservatory in Chicago.

Her entertaining and energetic keynotes have garnered praise from Forbes and Success Magazine, attracting clients like Four Seasons, T-Mobile, Ford Motor Company, and Marriott. Judi’s dynamic approach inspires participants to take action and transform their workplace engagement.

Her bestselling book, Fear Is My Homeboy®, Judi delivers a powerful message to “Stop letting fear boss you around so you can start leveling up personally and professionally.” By shutting down self-doubt, you can harness the transformative power of inspired action to build a life and career beyond fear.

The bottom line is that Judi’s keynotes are more than just a motivational message; they are a call to action that gets people moving, driving participant engagement and stakeholder results well beyond the stage. So get ready to HOLLER at a new level of ROI and workplace experience!

SIGNATURE Motivational KEYNOTE

BE THE VERB™: NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTY WITH CONFIDENCE

Empowering Teams to Align, Innovate, and Thrive

In today’s dynamic workplace, where adaptability and collaboration are critical, the ability to align individual authenticity with organizational accountability is no longer optional—it’s essential. Be The Verb: Navigate Change with Confidence equips leaders and teams with actionable strategies to foster environments where authenticity thrives, creativity flourishes, and results soar.

Through this transformative keynote, Judi Holler inspires organizations to unlock the power of self-expression to:

  • Drive Innovation: Empower individuals to contribute bold, creative ideas that lead to impactful solutions.
  • Boost Engagement: Help employees align their personal strengths with the organization’s vision to spark motivation and commitment.
  • Foster Psychological Safety: Create environments where individuals feel safe to express themselves, share ideas, and take risks.
  • Elevate Team Collaboration: Strengthen connections within teams by embracing authenticity and valuing diverse perspectives.

What Teams and Leaders Will Gain:

  1. Practical Strategies: Actionable tools to foster a culture of openness, trust, and innovation.
  2. Improved Productivity: Insights into how authentic self-expression drives alignment and accelerates outcomes.
  3. Retention Through Belonging: Learn how to create a workplace where employees feel valued, engaged, and excited to stay.
  4. Leadership Empowerment: Equip leaders with the confidence to model authenticity and inspire their teams to do the same.

This keynote challenges the status quo by redefining how teams connect, innovate, and perform. Be The Verb: The Art of Alignment empowers leaders and employees alike to embrace their individuality, align their actions with purpose, and build a thriving workplace where everyone’s potential is fully realized.

SIGNATURE CORPORATE KEYNOTE

EVERYDAY IMPROVISER: PREPARE TO BE UNPREPARED

Have you ever started your day ready to conquer it, only to find it quickly going off the rails? This is a common experience for many of today’s leaders as they navigate a myriad of short and long-term challenges. Judi Holler is here to transform that narrative. In this interactive and dynamic keynote, Judi teaches participants how to “Prepare to be Unprepared,” empowering everyone in the room to become masterful everyday improvisers in both their personal and professional lives.

Drawing from her extensive improv theater background, Judi demonstrates embracing the unexpected and turning unscripted moments into opportunities for confident and resilient action. In a world fixated on outcomes, Judi shifts the focus to cultivating a mindset that drives success regardless of the challenges faced.

Tangible Takeaways:

1. Master the Art of Improvisation: Learn practical techniques to prepare for the unpredictability in your daily life.

2. Build Confidence and Resilience: Discover strategies to enhance your confidence and build courage, applicable both personally and professionally.

3. Adapt to Today’s Challenges: Understand the importance of facing fear and embracing failure tailored to today’s fast paced, ever changing world.

This keynote is designed to energize and entertain, though most importantly, its main mission is to inspire the audience to apply the experimental principles of improv theater to the unscripted stage of everyday life so participants feel ready to take more confident action.

Judi’s keynotes are customized to each based on client theme, audience, goals, etc. 
Judi believes that no talk should be the same because no audience is the same.
Each keynote is an original, like you.

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" At Leadercast one of our most important tasks each year is our selection of keynote speakers. With over 100,000 leaders participanting in our events, the speakers we choose are make or break for us. We look for presenters with three characteristics: a unique perspective, practicable actionable solutions and an unquestionable stage presence. Judi Holler not only fits that bill but was one of our highest rated speakers. She's a no-brainer choice for your next event. "
Joe BoydCEO of Leadercast
"Judi captivates an audience from the second she hits the stage. Her stage presence is unmatched, and her energy is contagious. We’ve hired Judi for several events, and she raises the bar each time. Not only does Judi personalize every moment when developing content, but she also has an incredible ability to adapt to the audience on the fly. And beyond her success on stage, she’s a true pleasure to work with!" 
Jon FishmanEvent Strategy Director, Bond Brand Loyalty Agency
"Judi Holler's contagious energy radiates- even through a screen- leaving you inspired and empowered long after the virtual encounter."
- Jenise BahrSEINT Beauty
“Judi’s keynote is like a strong cup of coffee and a day at the spa all in one – both invigorating to the psyche and refreshing to the soul.”
Kathleen StallardT-Mobile
"We’ve hired Judi on four different occasions, and each time I hear her speak, I gain something new from each of her presentations. Her work on courage is relevant and relatable, which always encourages our team members to take action both personally AND professionally."
Trina ScottQuicken Loans, VP of Diversity and Inclusion
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