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From the Couch to the Eiffel Tower – A Story of Saying ‘Why Not?’

Julie Woods isn’t just an inspirational speaker—she’s a force of nature. She has made thousands of people around the world imagine, laugh, and cry with her incredible stories. Whether it’s climbing the Eiffel Tower, walking a half marathon, or even refereeing a game of nude touch rugby (yes, really!), Julie’s adventures will leave you thinking: “If Julie can, I can!”

Her philosophy? Two small words—Why Not?—that transformed her from a newly blind mother to a woman living life as a daring adventure. This powerful message applies to life, work, and business with remarkable results. Expect to be challenged, inspired, and left wide open to new ideas—it will be outrageous!

Tailored Talks for Any Event

Want something a little different? How about playing with the Braille alphabet and add your name to the 1 Million Names in Braille total? Or maybe you want to hear the wild tale of how she ended up refereeing a game of nude touch footie? Julie can customise her talk to suit your event, conference, forum, or meeting.

“I’ve been hired for all sorts of events,” says Julie. “From keynote speeches at conferences to team-building day retreats, festivals, icebreakers, after-dinner speeches, regional forums, AGMs, prize-givings, and even a ‘Pie Off’ competition as part of an annual festival.”

One thing remains constant: Julie delivers engaging, meaningful talks that resonate with audiences long after they’ve left the room.

Timing is Everything

Julie understands that event planning is about precision. “When someone hires me, I make sure to deliver exactly what they need, within the time they’ve given me,” she explains. “Once, I was speaking to a group of teachers who had to rush off to class. I checked my Braille watch and wrapped up my talk with 30 seconds to spare—just before the bell rang!”

Time-conscious, engaging, and always memorable—Julie Woods is the speaker who ensures your event runs smoothly while leaving a lasting impact