Julienne B. Ryan Corporate Speaker from New York City, NY

Julienne B. Ryan - Communication Catalyst Award-Winning Storyteller • Keynote Speaker • Author • Podcast Host "She helps people trade screen time for face-to-face connection — using humor, storytelling, and the art of listening to build connections that actually stick.” R.K client Julienne B. Ryan is an award-winning humorist and storytelling speaker, keynote speaker, author, and co-host of the podcast Leadership StoryTalks by Narativ®. Her humorous book The Learned-It-in-Queens Communications Playbook: Winning Against Digital Distraction has been used to disrupt bad communication habits around the world. As a Communication Catalyst, Julienne helps audiences listen better, communicate more effectively, and build stronger relationships. She delivers “humor with a purpose” — showing people simple ways to connect, collaborate, and laugh together, especially in a time when genuine connection matters most. Julienne wants to help you and your teams address these questions: “Have you noticed how hard it’s become to hold people’s attention? We half-hear what’s said, fill in the blanks with assumptions, and end up repeating the same misunderstandings — meeting after meeting. But what if you could disrupt that cycle and re-energize your team and audiences?” She shows audiences how to shift from: • Frustration to Focused Listening • Disengagement to Genuine Presence • Digital Distraction to True Connection Through storytelling, practical insights, and humor, Julienne equips groups to conduct respectful dialogues, build trust, strengthen engagement, and boost productivity — while actually enjoying the process. Because when people truly listen, laugh, and connect, they work better together. Speaking Style & Experience Julienne has presented nationally — both virtually and in-person — delivering keynotes, panel moderations, and interactive workshops designed as “communication bridge builders.” Her style is: • Humorous & Purpose-Driven – a true humorist at heart, she weaves laughter into every talk to reinforce deeper messages • Engaging & Approachable – making audiences feel included and energized • Memorable & Visual – using simple, relatable tools and real-life stories Her talks are inspired by a lifetime in multicultural New York City, a career as an HR professional and educator, and decades married to a Dublin Irishman who never met a sentence he couldn’t make longer. Keynote Topics Julienne’s most popular presentations include: • “AI and the Art of Conversation” • “Storify Your Memorable Moments” – Engagement through storytelling • “Energize Your Conversations” • “Story 101: How to Use Stories in Your Work” – Relationship building • “When Do I Get To Speak and You Get to Listen?” – For introverts & non-listeners • “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” – Engagement & relationship building • “Look Up & Listen” – Active listening & human connection • “Reenergizing Your Work with the Power of Just One Thing” • “Storytelling for Small Business Owners & Community Engagement” • “What Decades of Being Married to a Dublin Irishman Taught Me About Communicating” • “Still Kvetching: A Lifetime New Yorker’s Stories on Queens, Aging, and Everything In Between” – Humorous storytelling on growing up, growing older, and never losing your edge What Will Audiences Learn? Participants walk away with: • Storytelling techniques to improve business interactions and clarity • Listening and feedback skills that set the stage for respectful dialogue • Practical prompts to re-energize communication at work and home Themes Julienne Covers Digital & in-person communication challenges • Storytelling as a relationship-building skill • Active listening, empathy, and trust • The power of human connection • Team building & engagement • Building a respectful community based on trust and listening • Mentorship and networking • Corporate wellness & professional development • Aging and lifelong New York stories Client Testimonials “She engages, stimulates, and provokes thought and laughter. Julienne strikes the perfect balance between serious and humorous, keeping sessions light, engaging, and inspirational.” “She has a unique way of engaging diverse audiences and facilitating interaction. She doesn’t just ‘talk the talk’—she walks the walk in a way that makes you want to join in. Her humor, energy, and enthusiasm are infectious.” “Julienne Ryan brings expertise in edu-tainment, team building, and facilitation. She customizes presentations to each client’s needs and delivers high-quality, memorable programs.”