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Award-Winning Sales Author/trainer and professional actor
Julie Hansen empowers sales professionals and leaders to master the on-camera and on-stage presence and presentation strategies that win deals and build influence.
With over 75 screen credits and a Top Sales Book of 2021, Julie delivers actionable strategies, humor, and improv-driven engagement to audiences of all sizes. Her sessions don't just inform - they transform behavior for greater executive presence, presentation impact, and adaptive communication skills to turn every interaction—whether on Zoom or in the boardroom—into a competitive advantage.
The following top programs are available as Keynotes and/or Breakout Sessions, virtual or in -person
Present with Impact from Stage to Screen
In 2026, your presentation isn't competing with other vendors—it's competing with every distraction in your audience's pocket. Whether you're demoing on Zoom, pitching in person, or presenting to a hybrid room, weak presentation skills don't just cost you credibility—they make your message instantly forgettable.
The reality? Technical expertise alone won't win deals. In a market flooded with AI-generated content and feature-focused demos, the presenters who stand out are the ones who command attention, connect emotionally, and make their message stick. They've mastered what stage and screen actors have known for decades: presence, vocal authority, authenticity and connection win every time.
Key Takeaways:
Yes And...Improv Skills for Staying Human in an AI World
Improve Connection and collaboration in any medium!
In 2026 sales professionals face an endless stream of new AI tools and communication platforms while somehow maintaining the authentic human connection that actually drives results. Expected to be fluent in ChatGPT prompts, virtual meeting platforms, async video tools, and traditional face-to-face conversations—often switching between all of them in a single workday.
The irony? While AI handles more tasks, the human skills—adaptability, presence, reading the room—have become more valuable than ever. And improv actors have been perfecting these exact skills for decades.
Key Takeaways:
Command the Screen: Build Influence and Close Deals
iNfluence and inspire your virtual audience
The stakes have changed. In 2026, virtual meetings aren't a convenience—they're often the entire relationship. First impressions, negotiations, leadership communications, and sales cycles all happen on screen. With AI avatars flooding the market, authentic human presence is both more valuable and harder to convey.
Yet most professionals still show up on camera making avoidable mistakes that cost them attention, credibility and deals.
That gravitas you may have in person, doesn't translate on screen automatically.
In this signature session Julie Hansen shares how develop Virtual Executive Presence - the critical skills necessary to influence, and inspire others inside from across the screen.
Key Takeaways:
Strategies for successful storytelling
Leverage the power of storytelling in sales with proven tips from the movies, television and Ted Talks.
In this captivating program, Julie Hansen draws on storytelling essentials to reveal the secret to crafting a purposeful story that hooks your prospect, adds value to the sales conversation and moves the sale forward. As well as how to adapt your delivery for a virtual or live environment!
Key Takeaways:
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"Entertaining, engaging and so different than other traditional keynotes. She had 600 people on their feet; not an easy task!"
Sally Whitchurch
/ Sales Training & Development Manager, Valpak
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“Very useful, practical and engaging. I loved the way you hosted it, challenged us and made it constructive. We all spoke positively of it post the session. Thank you for your expertise and great education technique. Time well spent!”
David Jordine
/ Client Partner, LivePerson Software
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“Improv principals from Julie helped our customer facing team practice active listening, and turn our customer experiences from tactical to strategic. We are already seeing the pay off with our customers.”
Hannah Datz
/ VP North America SAP CX
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“The best part of the Improv session was that it took an important skill set and allowed all of us to have some fun with it while practicing becoming more succinct. You could feel the energy in the room.”
John Chiavelli
/ Head of Customer Solution Directors, CX Presales, SAP
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"What a phenomenal presentation you gave yesterday! I was scribbling down notes the entire time and have a bunch of improvements I can make immediately. I've heard many speakers over the years, but honestly, you've got to be one of the most engaging, specific, and entertaining I've ever had the pleasure of seeing."
Chris Sabbe
/ SVP Business Development, LenderLive
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"My organization hired Julie to keynote our December sales excellence workshop. She NAILED it. Our audience of sales leaders and experts were blown away by her message, her style and energy, and her humor. She had everyone thinking differently about how they presented their offerings by the end of the program. It was a great decision to have her speak at this program."
Fred Diamond
/ Executive Dir., Institute for Excellence in Sales
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"We observed “Light Bulbs” going off in our franchisee’s heads and the best aspect of the session was the owners discussing how they cannot wait to return home and begin implementing these techniques. The ultimate compliment was given when one of our Area Directors had Julie fly out and teach the class to his entire territory."
Kyle Gjersee
/ SVP, Fitness Together Franchise Group
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"Our sales environment is dynamic and Julie brought some creative and innovative ideas so we can meet these changes in our marketplace. Our team was engaged and came away with some unique tools to continue to improve our sales process."
John Utvich
/ North American Sales Manager, TerumoBCT
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"Julie’s presentation was spot on. The audience was engaged and eagerly participated in the role-playing and sharing of ideas. I highly recommend Julie for your next sales meeting."
Julie Whalen
/ Sr. Loan Officer, Guild Mortgage
Your needs and goals are unique so let’s talk about how we can help you achieve them. Start a dialogue with Julie about your upcoming event.
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