Julia Grace
Julia is a uniquely qualified Communicator in the vital area of Mental Wellness and Practical Wellbeing.
She shares openly and honestly using her personal journey with clinical anxiety and depression, combined with an Education Psych focus all wrapped up in a whole lot of FUN!
Using her unique blend of Science, Story and Song, Julia teaches audiences of all ages to learn to ‘Be Kind to Their Mind', reducing stigma and opening conversations around Mental Wellness.
Julia presents Keynotes, Workshops and Training sessions (in person and online) using hery GRAB-ABLE words resources, fun and easy to use Mental Wellness language tools.
AWARDS:
Professional Speakers Association of NZ
Educator of the Year
Breakthrough Speaker of the Year
Tui award-winning Singer/Songwriter
QUALIFICATIONS:
DipTchg - 30+ years classroom experience specialising in Health Education and Performance
Cert Mind Health Carer - MIND HEALTH NZ
LEADERSHIP ROLES:
VICE PRESIDENT Professional Speakers Association
FOUNDER of the Juliagrace Charitable Trust Mental Wellness Education Initiative
Presentations:
We’ve heard the Mental Health message - if you need help, ask for it. Unfortunately, for brains under pressure, our ability to problem solve literally goes offline. Because STRESSED OUT BRAINS ARE OFFLINE BRAINS, finding the language to communicate our needs when we are anxious or down can be overwhelming.
THAT'S WHY I'VE CREATED GRAB-ABLE WORDS - fun, memorable and easy to use language that can be put into everyday conversations.
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
- MAKE A BIG SCENE AND CARRY ON
Geyser vs Volcano - navigating tough conversations
Funamis - (feeling tsunamis) riding the wave productively
- RECOGNISE YOUR WOBBLY POINT
Identifying Stress responses in yourself and others
Jelly Buddies - pre-plan your support system
- STRESSED OUT BRAINS ARE OFFLINE BRAINS
Pre-planning your calming activities for the anxious days Give your Brain a Break
-ONE DEGREE OF CHANGE
Wellbeing Warrant of Fitness - checking in with multiple areas of Wellbeing
Small Changes create Big Results
Testimonials:
‘She’s got the singing voice of an angel but nearly made me wet my pants with her humour. Between laughter and tears at her honesty I learnt SO MUCH about my Mental Wellness’ - Keri New Plymouth
‘What an amazing, relatable speaker. Julia made us laugh, cry and think. Her approach to the topic was heartwarming and provided tools we can now implement with our team. I can’t recommend her enough.‘ - Ish Cheyne Head of Fitness Les Mills
'One of the most INSPIRING presentations I've heard this year' - Elias Kanaria, Past President, Global Speakers Federation