In-Person and Online Speaking
Helping organisations reduce burnout, strengthen communication and create emotionally safe workplaces where people can thrive
Dr Julie Bajic Smith is a psychologist, workplace wellbeing strategist and thought leader specialising in emotional safety, nervous system regulation and the invisible labour carried by women in complex roles. With more than a decade of experience across aged care, corporate environments and community settings, Julie brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, lived insight and deeply human storytelling.
Her speaking style is warm, clear and grounded, offering audiences practical tools, emotional intelligence and a sense of being genuinely seen.
LEARN MORESpeaking Topics That Drive Results
Emotional Safety at Work: The Missing Pillar of Performance
- How emotional safety reduces burnout and improves team culture
- Why nervous system regulation is essential for sustainable productivity
- Practical tools leaders can use immediately
Women in Complex Roles: The Invisible Load No-One Talks About
- Understanding the emotional, cognitive and relational labour women carry
- How organisations can support women meaningfully, not performatively
- Language that honours carers, leaders and stewards
Boundaries, Burnout & the Nervous System
- Recognising emotional residue before it becomes burnout
- Boundary setting that is firm, kind and sustainable
- Strategies leaders and teams can apply straight away
Psychological Safety in Aged Care & Health Settingsgrity
- Supporting staff in high intensity, emotionally demanding environments
- Tools for debriefing, emotional processing and resilience
- Creating cultures where staff feel valued, supported and safe
Communication that Lands: Clarity, Compassion & Influence
- Communicating with emotional intelligence
- Reducing conflict through clarity and grounded language
- The psychology of messages that resonate and build trust
Leading Through Change: The Human Side of Transition
- Supporting teams through uncertainty, restructuring and role changes
- Understanding emotional responses to change – and leading with steadiness
- Tools for communication, clarity and psychological safety during transitions
- Reducing resistance by addressing the invisible emotional load
- Practical strategies for leaders navigating complex or high stakes change
Why organisations book Julie
Clinical expertise translated into practical, accessible tools
Warm, engaging delivery that makes complex concepts feel simple and human
Deep experience supporting women, carers, leaders and teams navigating emotional complexity
A reputation for clarity – audiences leave with language they can use immediately
Trusted by aged care, corporate and community organisations across Australia
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Speaking formats available
- Keynote presentations
- Corporate training
- Workshops (in person or virtual)
- Panel discussions
- Executive briefings
- Tailored programs for women in complex roles
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To enquire about speaking, training or workshop availability:
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Based in Sydney – available nationally and online.
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