Speaking & Programs
Dynamic Keynotes • Engaging Workshops • Measurable Results
Julia helps business owners and leaders turn insight into action
Results-Driven Keynotes
With over 30 years of experience advising companies, Julia combines real-world credibility with engaging delivery—helping audiences turn insight into action and strategy into measurable business improvement.
What Audiences Gain
- Dynamic and interactive delivery that inspires engagement and lasting change
- Real-world credibility backed by 30 years advising leaders and teams
- Actionable strategies and practical tools that can be implemented immediately
- Extended impact through post-event Q&A and hands-on workshops
Beyond the Keynote
- Panel Facilitation – guided conversations that spark engagement and clarity
- Breakout Sessions – interactive exercises that deepen learning
- Executive Roundtables – small-group discussions to connect strategy with action
Keynotes & Programs
Inspire. Equip. Transform.
Available as keynote or interactive workshops (45 minutes to 3+ hours).
Programs Include:
- The 7 Deadly Sins: Mistakes That Erode Profit—and How to Avoid Them – Identify and eliminate costly mistakes for lasting profitability.
- Managing for Results: How to Align Teams and Drive Performance – Connect vision, objectives, and daily actions for accountability and outcomes.
- Plan for Profit: Unlocking the Positive Impact of Planning for Profit – Discover how intentional planning creates focus and drives decisions.
- Clarity to Profit: How Productive, Efficient, and Profitable Businesses Win – Build clarity and discipline to streamline operations and manage costs.
- The CEO’s Hidden Advantage: Thinking Like an Executive Strategy Partner – Gain a strategic lens to simplify complexity and strengthen execution.
Julia also creates tailored keynotes and workshops designed to meet your audience’s specific goals and needs.
7 Deadly Sins Signature Series
This flexible series of 45-minute to 3+ hour programs exposes the seven costly mistakes that limit productivity, efficiency, and profitability—and delivers practical strategies leaders can apply immediately.
Organizations can book a single topic or combine several for a high-impact series tailored to leadership teams, conferences, or retreats.
Inside the 7 Deadly Sins Signature Series
- The Planning Blind Spot – Failing to plan effectively leads to reactive decisions and wasted effort.
- The Numbers Illusion – Misinterpreting financial data hides performance issues and stalls growth.
- Strategy Without Substance – When goals lack clarity or alignment, execution breaks down.
- The Accountability Gap – Weak follow-through and unclear ownership derail results.
- Structural Sabotage – Poor organization and role confusion slow progress and reduce efficiency.
- Change Paralysis – Resistance to change prevents innovation and long-term success.
- Vision Vacuums – Without clear direction, teams drift, motivation drops, and results suffer.
Julia also creates tailored keynotes and workshops designed to meet your audience’s specific goals and needs.
Perfect Audiences for Julia
Programs designed for leaders who want to perform at the next level.
Julia’s presentations and workshops are ideal for organizations seeking to build clarity, accountability, and measurable results. Her programs engage leaders and teams who are ready to think strategically, execute intentionally, and achieve sustainable success.
Perfect For:
- Business owners and leadership teams
- Corporations and professional associations
- Privately held small and midsized companies
- Entrepreneurial and growth-focused organizations
- C-suite and senior executives seeking stronger alignment and performance
What Audiences Say
Real results. Clear direction. Measurable success.
Event organizers and business leaders consistently praise Julia’s ability to connect strategy with action—delivering programs that are engaging, practical, and immediately impactful.
Clarity, Confidence, and the Tools to Grow Profitably
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Signature Series
What Julia Will Bring to
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Perfect Audiences
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Corporations and associations
Small and midsized privately held companies
Entrepreneurial and growth-
Book Julia for Your Next Event
Turn strategy, clarity, and accountability into measurable business results.
Whether you’re planning a conference, leadership retreat, or association event, Julia delivers keynotes and workshops that inspire action, strengthen alignment, and drive lasting performance improvement.
Learn how Julia can customize a program for your audience.
Julia Demkowski
Clarity, Confidence, and the Tools to Grow Profitably.
Consultant® (CMC®), and author who equips business leaders with
actionable strategies to become more productive, efficient, and profitable.
With 30+ years of experience advising companies, Julia blends real-world credibility with engaging delivery that inspires audiences and delivers measurable takeaways.
Featured Keynotes (Top 5)
=> The 7 Deadly Sins: Mistakes That Erode Profit and How to Avoid Them An eye-opening keynote on the costly mistakes business owners make—and practical strategies to eliminate them for lasting profitability.
=> Managing for Results: How to Align Teams and Drive Performance Learn how to connect vision, objectives, and daily actions so every team member is accountable for delivering results.
=> Plan for Profit: Unlocking the Positive Impact of Planning for Profit Discover how intentional planning creates focus, drives decisions, and positions your company for long-term success.
=> Clarity to Profit: How Productive, Efficient, and Profitable Businesses Win Explore how top- performing companies build clarity and discipline to streamline operations, manage costs, and drive profitability.
=> The CEO’s Hidden Advantage: Thinking Like an Executive Strategy Partner Why every CEO needs a strategic lens to simplify complexity, strengthen execution, and accelerate growth.
Custom Presentations
Julia also creates tailored keynotes and workshops to fit your audience’s needs. Examples include:
=> Future-Proofing Your Business: Building Profitability, Efficiency, and Resilience
=> From Numbers to Growth: Financial Insights Every Leader Must Master
=> Unlocking Growth: Aligning Vision, Strategy, and Action for Success
The 7 Deadly Sins Signature Series
45-Minute to 3+ Hour Keynotes and/or Workshops
Julia reveals the seven costly mistakes that hold businesses back. Each keynote exposes one of the most common mistakes business owners make — and provides strategies to overcome it. Choose one or combine several for a powerful series for leadership teams, conferences, or retreats.
=> The Planning Blind Spot Why failing to plan forward leaves businesses vulnerable — and how intentional planning builds stability and profit.
=> The Numbers Illusion Discover how ignoring financial realities erodes profit – and how monitoring the right metrics secures long-term growth.
=> Strategy Without Substance How businesses waste energy without clear strategies — and how to align objectives with meaningful results.
=> Accountability Gap Why “working harder” without performance management fails — and how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) create accountability and measurable success.
=> Structural Sabotage Why the wrong
organizational design undermines growth – and how to align people, processes, and priorities for success.
=> Change Paralysis The hidden costs of resisting change — and how to build adaptability as a competitive advantage.
=> Vision Vacuums Explore why unclear leadership vision weakens engagement – and how to rally teams around a compelling purpose.
Why Choose Julia?
Dynamic. Credible. Engaging.
Julia Demkowski is more than a consultant — she’s a dynamic keynote speaker who brings real-world expertise and interactive energy to every stage. Audiences describe her as relatable, practical, and easy to connect with – always delivering clear, useful strategies they can put into action immediately.
What Julia Will Bring to Your Event
=> Dynamic and interactive – engaging stories, exercises, and humor tied to real business issues.
=> Real-world credibility – 30+ years advising business owners, not just theory.
=> Actionable strategies – takeaways audiences can apply immediately.
=> Post-event engagement – optional Q&A sessions keep the learning alive by addressing audience questions in real time.
=> Key+ experience – a keynote plus a tailored workshop, turning inspiration into hands-on strategies for your audience.
“Personable, Knowledgeable, and Committed… Julia’s approach to improve organizational structure and operational flow. Our entire team has grown substantially with measurable results!”
— Fred Cowell, Chief Operating Officer,
New Home Media
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“This workshop was a game-changer! I love knowing what the numbers show me about my business and what I can do to move them in the direction needed to get the results I want. It’s very empowering. Thank you!”
— Melanie Yost, LCSW, Personal Development Coach
Perfect Audiences for Julia
=> Business owners & leadership teams
=> Corporations & associations
=> Privately held companies ($10M–$75M)
=> Entrepreneurial & growth-focused organizations
=> C-Suite leaders seeking clarity and stronger execution
When you book Julia, you get morehan a keynote — you get an experience that energizes audiences and equips them with clarity, confidence, and the tools to grow profitably.
What Sets Julia Apart?
Clarity, Confidence, and the Tools to Grow Profitably.
Transformational Insights: Julia’s methodology is based on the conviction that every business can achieve profitability. She focuses on the significance of strategic planning and performance management to realize substantial profits.
Proven Track Record: With her MBA and over 30 years of experience, Julia blends business expertise with practical insights that consistently enhance performance, growth, and profitability.
Innovation and Experience: Julia has helped countless businesses pinpoint opportunities for change and improvement. Her programs have had a transformative impact on entrepreneurs and executives at every level.
Beyond the Keynote: Unlike many speakers who stop at the stage, Julia extends the impact of her
presentations with:
=> Panel Facilitation — skilled moderation that keeps conversations engaging, structured, and
relevant.
=> Breakout Sessions — interactive follow-ups that allow participants to tackle challenges more deeply and leave with actionable strategies.
=> Executive Roundtables — small-group discussions designed to help senior leaders apply insights directly to organizational goals.
Book Julia for Your Next Event
Julia delivers clarity, confidence, and practical tools that help leaders transform their businesses into productive, efficient, and profitable organizations
Biography
Julia S. Demkowski MBA, CMC® is the founder and CEO of Stanford Management Consulting, author of 7 Deadly Sins All Business Owners Commit, and creator of the PEP Business System™, a proven framework that helps business owners and leadership teams Turn Strategy into Measurable Business Results.
With more than 30 years of experience, Julia has advised privately held businesses on how to streamline operations, strengthen financial management, and build stronger leadership teams. Her programs — including Fiscal Fitness™, which grew out of her early Boot Camp Series, and Performance Navigator™ — provide practical, results-driven solutions that keep business owners and executives focused, disciplined, and profitable.
Julia’s consulting and coaching work is complemented by her speaking engagements, where she delivers engaging, actionable presentations on strategic planning, performance management, financial clarity, and leadership. From keynotes such as The 7 Deadly Sins All Business Owners Commit to hands-on workshops, Julia equips leaders with the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to improve performance and
profitability.
A Certified Management Consultant® (CMC®) and former Chair/CEO of the Institute of Management Consultants USA (2021–2023), Julia brings recognized expertise and the highest professional standards to every engagement. She holds an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a BS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Administration from the University of South Carolina.
Today, through Stanford Management Consulting, Julia continues to help small and midsized businesses align strategy with execution — making organizations more productive, efficient, and profitable.