The Terrain of Transition Framework
Julie gives organizations a research-based map & tool-kit for navigating disruption with confidence:
In times of constant change, leaders don’t need more theory; they need a proven map and practical tools that turn uncertainty into clarity and forward movement.
Previous Audiences and Publications
We’ve been trained and
educated for a stable world that no longer exists. To go forward, we need to build a new skillset.
We are living in a world where what’s required of us as leaders is not what we were trained for. Disruption, rapid technological change, and relentless uncertainty are now the norm.
The question is: how do we not just survive this world, but adapt, and even thrive, in the midst of so much unpredictability?
As the founder of Human Possibility and a Harvard instructor with over two decades of guiding individuals through disruption, Julie gives leaders a new framework and skillset to lead themselves first.
Through deeply human keynotes and frameworks like The Terrain of Transition, Julie equips audiences with practical tools to reclaim agency, lead through uncertainty, and make clear decisions to build the future they want to see.
JULIE JUNGALWALA
Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Author, and Executive Coach
Julie’s work bridges the gap between research and real-world transformation. Her forthcoming book, Lead Yourself First, and her signature keynote of the same name, equip leaders with the tools to navigate disruption with confidence and clarity. Julie teaches practical ways to build self-trust, focus, curiosity, and persistence - the inner capacities that turn uncertainty into possibility.
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Founder, Human Possibility and Institute for the Future of Learning
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Instructor, Harvard Division of Continuing Education — courses on Authentic Leadership and Thriving in Adaptive Environments
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Keynote Speaker on self-leadership, adaptability, and human development
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Author of Lead Yourself First (forthcoming, 2026)
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Award Recipient: Harvard Hero Award and Donna Elder Inspired Leader Award
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Expertise: Adult development, behavioral science, resilience, and transformational learning
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Mission: To help people lead themselves first — finding clarity, courage, and direction in an unpredictable world
Lead Yourself First:
How to Navigate Disruption and Become the Architect of What’s Next
This keynote offers a transformational roadmap for professionals facing uncertainty, identity shifts, or unexpected change.
Through Julie’s research-backed frameworks and human-centered storytelling, audiences learn how to meet disruption not with panic or paralysis, but with grounded confidence and a clearer path forward.
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Lead from the inside out and build the inner foundation of clarity, courage, and adaptability needed for times of change.
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Recognize turning points. Spot the early signals that what once worked no longer does, and respond with intention rather than reaction.
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Strengthen four essential inner skills: self-trust, curiosity, focus, and persistence, to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
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Shift from control to creation and replace over-efforting and perfectionism with small, strategic experiments that generate momentum.
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Inspire others through authenticity — modeling calm, grounded leadership that creates stability for teams and cultures in flux.
Results
Organizations that invest in self-leadership see meaningful results:
Confident leaders who quiet inner critics and make courageous decisions in times of uncertainty.
Aligned teams that are more engaged, resilient, and energized by meaningful work.
Adaptive organizations that turn disruption into innovation and long-term performance.
Sustained momentum as individuals and teams build habits that carry progress forward.
Julie is the practical dreamer you’ve been looking for.
Michael Morabito
Sr. Sales Manager, Compass
"Julie speaks with such elegance and clarity, making complex concepts about employee motivation and technological advancement accessible and actionable. Our team left the session feeling inspired and equipped with practical strategies to not only contribute more effectively to our company but also to embrace innovation with confidence."
Kim Fry
Assistant Executive Director of Learning Innovation and AI, WASA
"Julie Jungalwala was the dynamic and engaging speaker we wanted at our Annual Women in Leadership Conference. Her ability to guide participants through meaningful self-reflection on their purpose and future selves left a profound impact. Attendees left the session with greater clarity, confidence, and actionable steps to foster stronger relationships and team performance within their organizational context. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many noting how her ideas sparked deep reflection and practical application in their leadership roles."
Thara Pillai
Director, Harvard Innovation Labs
“Thank you for another exceptional session, Julie! As we reflected on the two days with the founders, your name came up frequently as someone who truly shifted their thinking about where they are and where they want to go. Sharing the highs and lows of your own journey helped them connect with you on a deeper level and embrace the exercise wholeheartedly. We are so grateful for your work and for supporting our program.”
Teri Marcos, Ed.D.
Academic Program Director, Ed.D. in Organizational Innovation, National University
“"Julie Jungalwala is perhaps the finest facilitator of possibility thinking in groups I've participated in as she engages their thinking and energy over her time with them. She is a dynamic speaker who asks questions of her audiences while authentically cultivating and curating both the individual and collective knowledge in the room. It is a truly learningful experience while both grounding, and unforgettable"”
The grounded voice to inspire audiences to live the life they know they are here to live.
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