Julia Grace is one of New Zealand's most sought-after mental health keynote speakers. An award-winning speaker, author, and Mental Health First Aid facilitator, she has delivered over 1,000 keynotes and presentations across corporate, conference, and education sectors in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Fiji, and the UK.
After her own diagnosis of depression and anxiety in 2014, she began sharing her story publicly in 2015 and hasn't stopped since. That message has taken her across Aotearoa and around the world, helping corporate teams, educators, and conference audiences recognise the early signs of stress, build genuine resilience, and create workplaces and communities where mental health is talked about openly.
Neuroscience, lived experience, and a generous dose of humour make mental health feel approachable, practical, and worth talking about. Original music woven through every session creates moments that make the learning last.
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Julia speaks from her own journey with depression and anxiety, with honesty, warmth, and humour that makes audiences feel safe to reflect on their own.
Her content is grounded in neuroscience and psychology, translated into practical tools people remember and use long after the event.
PSA NZ Keynote Speaker of the Year 2025, VSA International Breakthrough Speaker of the Year 2024, and Educator of the Year 2023, recognised for excellence across speaking and education.
From CEOs and corporate teams to frontline workers, educators, and students, Julia reads a room and meets people exactly where they are.
A certified Mental Health First Aid instructor with over 30 years in education. Julia brings credibility and care to every conversation.
A Tui Award-winning recording artist, Julia closes every keynote with a live original performance that stops the room. There is nothing else like it on the speaking circuit.
Before the speaking career, there was music. Julia Grace is a Tui Award-winning New Zealand recording artist with four number one singles on New Zealand radio. Her original songs are woven through every keynote, and the live performance that closes each session has become her signature moment.
You can find Julia's music on Spotify under juliagrace.
Listen on Spotify"One of the most inspiring presentations I've heard this year. Julia connects with every single person in the room."
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Whether it's a conference keynote, a staff PD day, or a wellbeing workshop, Julia will leave your audience with tools they'll use and a moment they'll never forget.
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