JULIA PALMER'S BIOGRAPHY
Julia Palmer is a pioneering Relational Strategist and the Chief Executive of Relatus, where she leads a global movement to redefine how we build professional relationships in a digitally saturated world.
With over 20 years of experience spanning Sydney, London, Singapore, and Stockholm, Julia has worked across industries, hosted hundreds of conferences, and held senior leadership roles in multinational organisations—bringing a rare mix of commercial insight and human-first strategy to her work.
Her methodology goes far beyond traditional networking. Julia helps leaders and teams design personalised relationship ecosystems rooted in relational intelligence—applying emotional awareness to build deep, meaningful, and strategically valuable connections. Her approach integrates advisory and capability development to turn contacts into active, thriving ecosystems of support and influence.
Julia is the creator of the BEE REAL framework and the concept of “Netships” (networking relationships), both designed to move individuals from shallow transactions to sustained, high-trust engagement. She has helped clients from Fortune 500 companies to fast-growth start-ups transform how they connect, collaborate, and communicate.
A qualified expert in Emotional Intelligence (GENOS & MSCEIT), NLP, performance consulting and adult learning, Julia blends academic rigour with practical know-how. She is a three-time author, media contributor, and Channel 7’s Kochie’s Business Builders Networking Expert.
Above all, Julia believes success is never achieved in isolation—and that when we design relational systems built on trust, authenticity and generosity, we all rise together.
Recently described as “A woman of her time”, Julia’s message is important now more than ever.
The drastically changing global playing field, technology takeover and organisational shuffle (flattening of hierarchies) is leading to the rise of networks of teams and expanded connectivity.
Julia works with all job titles in all industries to help them develop their soft, social and emotional skills to give them the human advantage.
"Business relationships take time to develop. Don't expect relationships to be instantly profitable. Networking is not just the selling and buying process. People discuss ideas, interact and learn"
Julia Palmer, AFR BOSS
Speaking Highlights;
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Julia presented her new keynote ‘Face to Face Revolution’ at TEDx Darling Harbour and was voted ‘best talk of the day’ by the audience.
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Julia is the Kochie’s Business Builder Networking Expert. Julia presented live at the KBB Boot Camp and has appeared in several episodes on the Channel 7 over the years.
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Julia Guest Lectures at Universities such as UTS, UNSW and MGSM
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Julia presented at the International Talent Management Conference in Abu Dhabi. The only Australian speaker on an International Agenda, leading change for the future of talent management
Details for event planners
Based on the feedback we receive from our clients who have booked events like yours; from workshop participants who attend our events; and from our presenter, Julia Palmer; these program recommendations will help you to gain the most out of your program.
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Please ask us any questions that you have about your upcoming event – we’re always happy to chat with you and help where we can.
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Julia is best suited to be slotted in prior to a lunch or cocktails; this enables participants to practice learning’s immediately. This also ensures better networking for the duration of your event, so we suggest placing Julia early on your schedule e.g. day 1 of a 2 day event.
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Let us know if you want ‘teaser’ content to send out a few days prior to your event
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Please let us know the layout of the room in advanced in order to plan relevant activities. Choose a room that is large enough for the group size, with good acoustics.
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Keep us updated of the numbers attending and if there are any changes as all activities are tailored to the group size you have booked.
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Ensure participants attend the entire session where practical.
For Full Biography, Introductions & Closing scripts for MC’s
Email julia@relatus.com.au for most updated version
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