Speaker Programs
“Sparking Innovation” How to Turn Great Ideas Into Great Value
Intellectual property is a valuable asset that is often overlooked by companies and organizations, but could be a steady income stream that brings in money for years to come. Inventor and innovator Julie Austin shows ...more
Intellectual property is a valuable asset that is often overlooked by companies and organizations, but could be a steady income stream that brings in money for years to come. Inventor and innovator Julie Austin shows you how to turn your employees into problem solvers, and how to profit from the great ideas they come up with. She gives examples of hospitals, credit unions, corporations, and non-profits who have tapped into their collective intellectual resources to generate a constant flow of income.
All innovation starts with great ideas. Some of the most important innovations in history were discovered by accident, such as penicillin. But there is a deliberate way to discover innovative ideas, whether it’s a new drug, a new product, new delivery systems, or new ways of doing business.
These are simple ideas and ways of thinking that will turn your whole staff into problem solvers. It doesn’t take any extra time away from their jobs, but instead is a problem solving mindset that will greatly improve your bottom line and employee morale. Your payroll is your biggest expense. Why not utilize the collective brain power you’re already paying for, and let your employees have some fun at the same time. ...less
Innovating Within Your Competitive Advantage
All industries face it at some point…disruption. You may think your industry or your company is safe, but when you don’t look into the future and see what’s coming, and when you don’t constantly innovate, ...more
All industries face it at some point…disruption. You may think your industry or your company is safe, but when you don’t look into the future and see what’s coming, and when you don’t constantly innovate, you risk the chance of being blind-sided by your competition, the economy, technology, the weather, government regulations, or customer tastes.
Innovation has become a vague buzz word these days. But if you start by innovating within what you do best, or your competitive advantage, you’ll be ready to change when you’re hit with disruption.
Innovation not only helps you avoid disruption, but also helps you to grow your business and stand out from the competition.
Inventor and innovator Julie Austin’s speech is based on 6 unique, innovative strategies you can use for marketing and branding to distinguish yourself and stay ahead of the curve. ...less
Diversity for the Bottom Line: Turning Differences Into Dollars
Large corporations, science labs, small businesses, non-profits When most people think of diversity, it usually only goes as far as skin color. But for a company or organization to really profit from diversity, it needs ...more
Large corporations, science labs, small businesses, non-profits When most people think of diversity, it usually only goes as far as skin color. But for a company or organization to really profit from diversity, it needs to go deeper than that. Studies have shown that organizations that have a team of people with different industry backgrounds, different social and economic backgrounds, genders, cultures, attitudes, and belief systems tend to innovate faster and more efficiently.
Failure to create highly diversified teams often results in GroupThink, a psychological phenomenon where the need for group harmony outweighs rational decision-making and stunts innovation. Studies in science labs have proven that the lab teams with the most diversity in all areas created the most innovative projects, and exhausted all possibilities in problem solving. ...less
The Art of Customer Experience
From the economic boom times of the Renaissance to the depths of the Great Depression, savvy businesses have been outwitting the competition by mastering the art of customer experience. Author (“From the King’s Court to ...more
From the economic boom times of the Renaissance to the depths of the Great Depression, savvy businesses have been outwitting the competition by mastering the art of customer experience. Author (“From the King’s Court to Kickstarter: Patronage in the Modern Era“, futurist, innovator, and historian Julie Austin, traces the roots of customer experience to prove that everything that’s old is new again, and combines those techniques with modern technology to help today’s businesses innovate in any economy. ...less
“Necessity is the Mother of Invention” The New Breed of Women Inventors
Less than 10% of patent holders in the world are women, and Julie Austin wants to change that. Julie is an inventor and has learned the whole process from start to finish on her own, ...more
Less than 10% of patent holders in the world are women, and Julie Austin wants to change that. Julie is an inventor and has learned the whole process from start to finish on her own, with no mentors, no financial backing and no experience. She started with $5.00 and a ball of clay that she turned into a prototype. Her product, swiggies, wrist water bottles, is now an international NASDAQ winning success. ...less
The Curious Mind: How Creativity Gives You a Bigger Sense of Purpose
Babies are born curious, but somewhere along the line many adults lose that sense of wonder. They lose that sense of excitement that comes from exploring everything the world has to offer, from the mundane ...more
Babies are born curious, but somewhere along the line many adults lose that sense of wonder. They lose that sense of excitement that comes from exploring everything the world has to offer, from the mundane to the extraordinary.
Studies have shown that people who have a sense of purpose live longer. Creativity gives you a sense of purpose that’s endless. Curiosity is the spark that ignites creativity and motivates us to reach our goals. It turns work into play and fulfills us in our personal lives. Curiosity motivates us to learn and drives us to explore, discover and grow.
For inventors, curiosity is what drives them to create something that never existed before, to ask “why” and “why not”. Inventors are curious about the world around them and are therefore able to see opportunities others don’t see. But everyone has the ability to spot those opportunities, they just have to follow their curious mind wherever it takes them.
Julie Austin is an award-winning inventor, innovator and creativity & innovation expert. In Julie’s inspirational and educational speech, she clears up the myths, and demonstrates how taking creative risks can help you build the confidence to discover hidden talents you never knew you had. She gives a series of techniques you can use in your own life to set you on a path of discovery and growth through creativity by tapping into your curious mind. ...less
“If They Care About Your Story, They’ll Care About Your Brand” How to Use Storytelling to Brand Your Business
People are bombarded with messages all day long. But studies have shown that the ones they remember are the ones that have a good story behind them. In fact, people are 20 times more likely ...more
People are bombarded with messages all day long. But studies have shown that the ones they remember are the ones that have a good story behind them. In fact, people are 20 times more likely to remember your company or product if it has a good story. The trick is to find what’s compelling about your company or product, and weave the features and benefits into the narrative.
As the gatekeeper for an international Academy Award winning production company, Julie dishes the insider secrets on how to construct a great story. She’s worked in the development of over 1,000 scripts and heard numerous pitches requesting funding from $50,000 to 5 million dollars. ...less
“What Great Leaders Know About Storytelling” How to Draw People in With Your Message
People are 20 times more likely to remember facts if they are woven around a compelling story. Great leaders know this. They also know you have to tell those stories with true passion that comes ...more
People are 20 times more likely to remember facts if they are woven around a compelling story. Great leaders know this. They also know you have to tell those stories with true passion that comes from the heart. Great leaders know that if you want to get people to give you money, vote for you, green light your projects, or buy your products, you have to have a good story behind it.
As the gate keep for an international Academy Award winning production company, Julie dishes the insider secrets on how to construct a great story. She’s worked in the development of over 1,000 scripts and heard numerous pitches, requesting funding from $50,000 to 5 million dollars. ...less
The Curious Mind: How Creativity Gives You a Bigger Sense of Purpose
Babies are born curious, but somewhere along the line many adults lose that sense of wonder. They lose that sense of excitement that comes from exploring everything the world has to offer, from the mundane ...more
Babies are born curious, but somewhere along the line many adults lose that sense of wonder. They lose that sense of excitement that comes from exploring everything the world has to offer, from the mundane to the extraordinary.
Studies have shown that people who have a sense of purpose live longer. Creativity gives you a sense of purpose that’s endless. Curiosity is the spark that ignites creativity and motivates us to reach our goals. It turns work into play and fulfills us in our personal lives. Curiosity motivates us to learn and drives us to explore, discover and grow.
For inventors, curiosity is what drives them to create something that never existed before, to ask “why” and “why not”. Inventors are curious about the world around them and are therefore able to see opportunities others don’t see. But everyone has the ability to spot those opportunities, they just have to follow their curious mind wherever it takes them.
Julie Austin is an award-winning inventor, innovator and creativity & innovation expert. In Julie’s inspirational and educational speech, she clears up the myths, and demonstrates how taking creative risks can help you build the confidence to discover hidden talents you never knew you had. She gives a series of techniques you can use in your own life to set you on a path of discovery and growth through creativity by tapping into your curious mind.
What attendees learn:
* Why curiosity is the key to an exciting and fulfilling life
* How creativity and curiosity keep you young at heart
* Why having a sense of purpose will extend your life ...less
