Speaker & Media Kit for

Julie Holunga, MBA 

Founder of Chinook Executive Solutions

Julie is on a mission to rid the world of Lazy Leadership because the world needs more leaders who:

  • Communicate clearly and directly without sugarcoating

  • See conflict as a necessity

  • Use strong leadership language

Below you will find long-form and short-form biographies, approved photographs, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Biography

Julie Holunga is a leadership advisor, trainer, and executive coach who develops professionals to amplify their influence and impact. She works with Attorneys, CPAs, and Business Leaders, with expertise in the careers of female professionals. Julie's clients excelled in their careers with her proven communication strategies, honed their leadership skills, built increased visibility, and heightened confidence. Julie works with highly driven teams to instill the Trusted Voice Paradigm to develop collaborative patterns that deliver value. Through these programs, leaders learn to communicate with clarity, address conflict constructively, and build trust within and across their teams, all while positively impact the organization's bottom line.

Prior to starting her own consulting practice, Julie served as Project Manager for Alumni Career Services at Harvard Business School, where she focused on advancing the careers of female alumni. She worked with F500 companies to retain and advance women into positions of leadership. Julie is one of thirty Global Master Trainers with Emergenetics®, teaching leaders, teams, and global organizations to align their communication for positive impact. Julie gave her first TEDx Talk in 2020: Don't Let Your Words Sabotage Your Career. She is a contributing author to the leadership book for women, On the Rise.  

Julie earned her BA at Union College and her MBA at Boston College. She spent seven years living and attending school in France, India, and Hong Kong. Julie and her family moved from Boston to Calgary, Canada, and are now settled in the beautiful foothills of Denver.

Concise Biography

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Julie Holunga is a leadership advisor who develops professionals to amplify their influence and impact. She works with teams and leaders to instill her Trusted Voice Paradigm to increase effective communications, make conflict constructive, and develop leaders who lead with integrity. Julie is on a mission to rid the world of Lazy Leadership. Through these programs, leaders get out of their way, develop trusting relationships with key stakeholders, and positively impact the organization's bottom line. Her expertise lies within professional services: law, accounting, and investment firms, specializing in the careers of female leaders. Check out her TEDx talk on the power of leadership language!

Approved Photographs

These photographs are licensed and available for use with written consent. Additional high resolution images are available upon request for conference websites, PowerPoints, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! We are excited for opportunities outside of Denver, Colorado including across the United States and internationally.

  • Yes! Feel free to reach out!

  • This may vary based on audience size, timeframe, travel expenses and format (speaking, workshops, panels).

    Local: USD $7,500 (minimum)

    Travel: USD $10,000 (minimum) + expenses such as airfare, transportation to and from event, hotel, meals, etc.

    This includes prep time as well as pre and post conference calls.

  • All deposits and invoices are paid via ACH, Zelle, Venmo, or check paid in full or with a deposit (required to secure dates).

    Please see information on payment methods and terms in each contract.

    We may offer discounts and package options for multiple engagements/bookings and referrals.

  • Yes, every quarter I speak at one Conference which aligns with my mission and waive my fees (with the exception of travel expenses)

  • I would like to say yes…but it really depends on my calendar! Typically, I book speaking engagments as far out as 1 year

  • I customize each program and they range from 45-minutes to 3 hours.

Testimonials

  • “Julie’s presentation was engaging, educational, and effective. Events like this one make a big impact, especially for young professionals like myself!”

    Rachel Elkins - Digital Account Executive at McDill

  • “ Julie is brilliant balance in the work we do together with Emergenetics. Her depth of understanding, thoughtful approach, and focus on connection brings out the best in my own work.”

    Stephanie Polen - Certified Team and Executive Coach

  • “[Julie was] instrumental in helping me navigate some tough situations at work and helped me work through those while maintaining my relationships with colleagues.”

    Erin Barbeau - Performance Office Director at FIS

  • “ Julie is an expert in supporting her clients to discover what they truly want while seeing what is getting in their own way. She holds her clients to their commitments and is authentically excited to witness their success.”

    Valerie Cherneski - Executive Coaching and Career Strategy

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