Judi Holler | Personal Branding Speaker And Performance Coach - Judi Holler is a Second City graduate who uses improv theatre to help hospitality professionals, especially (but not only) women, build confidence and embrace fear.

The world accelerating at such a rapid pace has people more on edge than ever. The world you live and work in has never been more crowded or noisy.

And now, more than ever, you have to find a way to rise above that noise. To stand out. To stay relevant. And to be the one we can’t live without.

The real challenge in today’s society is simply getting the attention of the people that can buy from you, hire you, promote you and/or recommend you. Sales Teams, Marketers and Leaders at all levels are desperately trying to capture attention and resonate with clients, prospects and colleagues who all expect more.

Is there a secret weapon? Yes. Your authentic brand. Your vulnerability. Your vibe.

The problem? “Personal Branding” has been made to seem trendy and fluffy. Yet, there could not be one single more important investment you could make in life … the investment in you! The investment in your mind, energy and wellness.

Every day we are missing critical opportunities to connect in powerful and profitable ways because we lack the confidence to do so.

My personal branding and fear keynotes have been presented to audiences of hospitality and sales professionals all over the United States to help them with this essential skill for success in a world of constant change and acceleration.

Far from boring, Judi’s approach to fear management and personal branding is relevant and immediately actionable. The result: Using Judi’s framework, participants will leave empowered and ready to close more sales, increase productivity and embrace fear by leveraging the irresistible power of their authentic personal brand.

The Art of Being Unexpected: How to Blow Minds and Stay Relevant

Fear Bootcamp: How to Get Brave and Make Fear Your Homeboy

Are you Googleicious? How To Rock Your Digital First Impression

Stage Fright: How To Rock The Mic and Speak With Confidence!

"I don’t just "speak", I design a customized speech that becomes a motivational experience."

I have spent the last 15 years working in Sales and Marketing for companies like Marriott, Omni, and Starwood

I was selected as one of Connect Magazines 40 under 40 in the hospitality industry

I am the Immediate Past President for the Chicago Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International

I’m a professionally trained improviser and a proud alumni of Second City in Chicago

I design a customized speech that becomes a motivational experience with relevant, actionable and interactive take-a-way’s.

I believe your personal brand is the largest asset you own and that there is no greater investment you can make than investing in yourself. My work helps participants embrace fear so they can amplify their personal brand and thrive in times of change.

As a professional improviser and Second City Alumni … improv inspires everything I do. I consider it Tai Chi for your personal development and believe the core fundamentals taught in improv can change your life when applied … both personally and professionally.

The framework I teach will help your participants use the secrets of Improv Theatre to start taking action, personally and professionally! It’s personal branding … improvised!

With all the change in today’s world … your personal brand has never been more important. Are you protecting the greatest asset you own?

Hospitality Professionals

Women

Emerging Leaders

Sales Professionals

Just imagine how you would feel if …

You had more patience at work and at home
You could earn more
You felt more productive and less overwhelmed
You had the guts to dance with your fear
You felt confident to ask for what you want

Through personal stories, Improv games and with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, this interactive keynote session will help participants understand how to harness the power of their unique personal brand to build confidence and manage fear.

The qualities of a good improviser can be learned. Just like it’s common knowledge that eating well and working out will help you lose weight … practicing and using the fundamentals of Improv is like Yoga for your professional development! It’s a mental workout that will improve your emotional IQ, help you get out of uncomfortable spaces, allow you to think on your feet, and become a more collaborative leader along the way.

Participants will learn how to use Judi’s Personal Branding Portfolio and will take-a-way the following:

How to promote yourself internally and externally

What a personal brand is and what it is not

How to embrace change and land better professional opportunities

Tools to provide more focus and productivity

How to increase your “luck” factor

Strategies that will help you expand the reach of your network

A personalized personal branding statement you can use immediately

An understanding of how to overcome and embrace your fear

How to use improv theatre fundamentals in real life situations

Attention CMP’s: This session is CEU Certified and earns 1.25 CEU’s.

How would you feel if …

You could thrive in times of extreme change
You had less emotional reactivity in stressful situations
You could easily separate things you can control from those you cant
You felt more organized and less overwhelmed
You weren’t burdened by a fear of failure

This interactive session uses the fundamentals of improv theatre to help participants fight fear and get brave, so they can avoid self destruction and have less emotional reactivity in stressful situations.

Each participant will receive their very own workbook and will walk step by step through a fear setting exercise that will help them begin to put a plan in place personally and/or professionally to start advancing a dream or goal they have.

Participants will take-a-way the following:

An understanding of fear’s greatest hits
How to survive in times of change
A 4-Step framework that will help you take action
A fear setting workbook that can be used quarterly
An understanding of how to overcome and embrace your fear
Questions to spark self-reflection to get to the root of why fear holds you back
A look inside Judi’s personal toolbox for her favorite fear fighting tools
A must read book list to build self-confidence and stay motivated
How to not be burdened by a fear of failure
A sneak peak into the world of improv theatre!

In this session, Judi will help attendees master the art of self promotion. Judi will teach attendees how to stand out online in a way that is ethical, strategic and productive. Judi will share tools and resources to help attendees build a platform and a brand that gets them noticed.

Participants will take-a-way the following:

The basics of Blogging

The do’s and don’ts of posting on each social media platform
How To Use Video

A marketing calendar template

A list of self-promotion ideas to get you started

Books to read that will take you on a deeper dive

Tech Tools and App’s to help you stay organized

I have over 25 years experience on the stage. As a professional improviser and event emcee, who’s performed in 100’s of shows, I’m eager to share my tips on how to deliver incredible sales presentations, nail that job interview and speak with confidence in public!

Participants will take-a-way the following:

How to develop a presentation that resonates

How to capture attention authentically

Ways to us improv theatre techniques to build confidence

Learn tricks the best performers use to stand out in the crowd

An understanding of how to overcome and embrace your fear

Tools and resources to guide you along the way

"Improv is a mindset that can change your life."

Keynote Speaker

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Why should you listen to me?

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I customize each presentation to meet your organization’s specific needs.
My #1 goal is to give you the outcome YOU want!
(Keep in mind that I can present these as a keynote, a breakout or in a training workshop.)

The Art of Being Unexpected: How to Blow Minds and Stay Relevant

Fear Bootcamp: How to Get Brave and Make Fear Your Homeboy

Are you Googleicious? How To Rock Your Digital First Impression

Stage Fright: How To Rock The Mic and Speak With Confidence!

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Keynote Speaker

Most Requested Topics

Why should you listen to me?

Most Requested Topics

I customize each presentation to meet your organization’s specific needs. My #1 goal is to give you the outcome YOU want! (Keep in mind that I can present these as a keynote, a breakout or in a training workshop.)

The Art of Being Unexpected: How to Blow Minds and Stay Relevant

Fear Bootcamp: How to Get Brave and Make Fear Your Homeboy

Are you Googleicious? How To Rock Your Digital First Impression

Stage Fright: How To Rock The Mic and Speak With Confidence!

Contact Information

Stay Connected

I customize each presentation to meet your organization’s specific needs.
My #1 goal is to give you the outcome YOU want!
(Keep in mind that I can present these as a keynote, a breakout or in a training workshop.)