Successful leaders trust their instincts, always listen, and use their voice.
Julia Banks is a bestselling author and leadership consultant, and an experienced executive and non-executive director, general counsel and board member. Julia has worked with global companies & Australian organisations, across industries, the private and public sectors and all levels of government. Julia has also served as a federal government and independent MP in the Australian Parliament.
Julia’s expertise is in leadership, power dynamics – personal power vs. positional power, safe, healthy, and respectful workplace cultures, diversity and inclusion, reputational management and governance.
Julia's current work is broad ranging and includes Keynote Speeches, ‘In Conversations’ with business leaders, panel work as Moderator, Facilitator, and MC of conferences, workshops and CEO and CxO roundtables. Julia also works 1-on-1 as an executive coach and mentor to individuals.
Julia's bestselling book ‘PowerPlay, breaking through bias barriers and boys’ clubs’ a leadership resource guide and part memoir, was nominated in the 2022 Australian Book Industry Awards.
Julia also regularly authors opinion pieces which have been published in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, The Saturday Paper & The New Daily, has appeared in radio, television, and mainstream media interviews and various podcasts.
Julia’s broad experience across industries in the corporate and public workplace sectors, and all levels of government - has harnessed her deep understanding and ability to tailor and adapt her keynote speeches, panel discussions and “in conversations” in industries ranging from the law, manufacturing, professional and finance services, IT, construction, retail, sport, research, media, academia and all levels of government.
Julia Banks graduated in Arts & Law from Monash University in Melbourne Australia, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Governance Institute.
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Keynotes & Panels
The content of speeches and panel work are based on Julia’s extensive and diverse career experience, as well as current research and information tailored to the specific audience and the sector.Keynotes & Panels
Themes: Inspiration, focus, intuitive, values-driven strength and empathy and authenticity in Leadership
Topics & Key Takeaways:
- Positional Power vs. Personal Power: Tapping into your personal power no matter your seniority or level in leadership or power dynamics
- ‘Having Your All’ as opposed to ‘Having it all’ - focussing on your ‘personal power’, your values, integrity and instincts to fulfil your career and life aspirations.
- Power Dynamics in the workplace
- Being yourself and your own kind of leader
- Workplace Culture and reputational management - Working and leading in a safe healthy and happy workplace culture, workplace governance
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Julia Banks | Introduction | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Julia Banks is an experienced Business Leader and Company Director, a former Member of the Parliament of Australia and a leadership, governance, risk, issues and crisis management expert. Julia's extensive business experience includes positions as General Counsel, Executive Company Director, Company Secretary and Head of Risk and Compliance for some of the world's most recognisable blue-chip companies in manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare.VLGA Connect Special Episode FastTrack 2023 Driving Culture to 2024
Julia Banks | Trust, Governance and Ethics | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Good governance, ethics and trust have to be lived and breathed by every individual in the organisation. Good Governance is imperative in the context of crisis, risk and issues management. A company's brand and reputation for employees, consumers, and all stakeholders are contingent upon good governance.Julia Banks - Maiden Speech to Parliament
Maiden speech to the House of Representatives by Julia Banks, Liberal member for Chisholm (Vic).Julia Banks visits Avila College
Julia Banks has given several aspirational apolitical speeches to senior students such as this one to the students of Avila College. To reach high for their goals based on their instinct and whats in their hearts. In these speeches Julia shares her personal story of her migrant heritage and her journey through the corporate ladder.Women in Australian politics panel | All About Women 2019
What needs to change to make more women want to run for public office in Australia? At All About Women 2019, four of Australia's most senior politicians crossed party lines to discuss their experiences working in parliament. Labor Party's Linda Burney, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson Young, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Julie Bishop and Independent Julia Banks had a frank discussion about the pitfalls and rewards of their jobs, and how we can shift the culture so girls who want to grow up to be Prime Minister are inspired, not discouraged. The session was chaired by Jacqueline Maley.Saxton Fireside Chat with Business Leader & Former Federal MP, Julia Banks
Julia Banks is an experienced Business Leader and Company Director, a former Member of the Parliament of Australia, and a leadership, governance and risk management expert. Julia's extensive business experience includes positions such as General Counsel, Company Secretary and Company Director for some of the worlds blue chip companies. Julia is an advocate for gender equality and Special Advisor to Gender Equity Victoria. In this session, Julia and Anne will discuss Julia's life and work in both the corporate space and politics, her leadership experience in crisis & risk management and her advocacy for equal representation of women in leadership positions, in politics, business and all industry sectors.Former Liberal MP Julia Banks says entering politics was like 'stepping back in time' | 7.30
Former Liberal MP Julia Banks sheds new light on her experiences of a "Mad Men"-esque culture at the heart of federal politics in an exclusive TV interview with 7.30's Laura Tingle. Ms Banks has alleged she was subjected to an unwanted sexual advance at work from a cabinet minister in the Turnbull government. Ms Banks was the only Liberal MP to win a seat from Labor at the 2016 election, but ended up quitting the party after the Morrison leadership spill, sitting briefly as an independent until the subsequent election in 2019.Julia Banks was the perfect speaker at the Women in Finance 2024 Summit, leaving us all truly inspired. Her energy combined with her expertise was nothing short of magnetic… she brings a wea ... keep reading Momentum Media
It was thrilling to have an MC and panel moderator of Julia’s calibre at our event – her stage presence, anecdotes, and insightful interaction with event speakers took the quality of multiple sessions to the next level. We’re very pleased to have been able to work with Julia!
Julia’s presentation was thoughtful and insightful, focused on our event themes of safety, culture and leadership. Her openness and honesty in talking about her professional and personal experiences resonated particularly well with the executive-level audience.
We were so lucky that Julia was able and willing to speak at our IWD Book Club. She was inspiring and authentic and made our event so successful.
It's definitely a great day in the office when you have guest speaker Julia Banks come in to discuss ethics. Much respect can be paid to people that stand up for what is right, especially in times of resistance.
Wonderful guest speaker and focus on authentic self.
Julia Banks is a competent, smart woman who has moved the conversation forward about the treatment of women in politics and other workplaces. Her book Is brutal and astounding. I couldn't stop reading.
Julia's session was great, she had really interesting insights and a depth of knowledge across issues from both her corporate and public career, we had great feedback
I thought Julia was a wonderful addition to our conference and very accessible which really helped given the nature of what was required of her. She was a pleasure to deal with and I have heard many positive responses about her keynote address. Please pass along my thanks from me and the team at The Research Society!
Julia brought her customary candour and astute insight to our panel at the 2023 Women in Leadership Dinner, Melbourne Business School. Her contribution had a resounding impact on the audience.
Exciting, entertaining and insightful - helped make our event a resounding success.
Julia Banks was the best rated speaker for the day.
… an outstanding presentation… some important lessons for our industry.
Julia's insights and experiences are incredibly powerful.
Julia was incredible! Engaging, entertaining and impactful. She made the event a success.
The powerful cohort who run our major organisations should stop the diversity box ticking and read PowerPlay instead.
The eloquent, audacious, courageous statement of disruption of Julia BanksShe will go down in history for calling out truth to power.
Julia Banks is an outstanding parliamentarian with a life's experience in the Business world. Her book Power Play is Real raw human and forensic."
