Julia Mullins
Founder | Executive Coach | Neuroinclusive Leadership Champion at Mullins Professional Group (MPG)
Human Resources
Education: BSBA from University of Delaware - MBA from Penn State University (PSU)
Wilmington, DE, USA
Biography
Julia Mullins is a champion for neuroinclusive leadership in the workplace. With experience building top talent development programs at Fortune 50 companies, a depth of knowledge on neuroscience, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the broader topic of neurodiversity, and over 500 hours of executive coaching, Julia gets clients thinking differently about how employees show up at work, what they need to succeed, and why some companies have incredible cultures (and others suffer from high turnover and quiet quitting).
Julia loves speaking on stage as much as she likes facilitating team workshops and coaching. Each delivery connects with the attendees/participants in different and valuable ways, and a combination of the three is a win for everyone! If your company has a podcast, Julia can contribute to an episode on/related to the speaking event or workshop.
She’s an ICF-credentialed executive coach (PCC), with an MBA from Penn State, and certificates in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance from American University, and Neuroscience for Business from MIT Sloan.
Before founding Mullins Professional Group, Julia spent over 15 years developing leaders at large companies. From corporate top talent development programs, to consulting with and coaching leaders across industries, Julia loves supporting individuals and teams (especially during leadership transitions and) finds joy in helping neurodivergent leaders thrive in a neurotypical world.
Passion
I get so excited to play a role in anyone's "lightbulb moments." Being able to share what I know, and help people thrive at work in a sustainable way is pretty incredible!
Best Story
I love using relatability and humor in my presentations. In keynotes and workshops that include self-awareness and boundary setting, I share a story of my (then 4 year old) son designing a sign that said "Not Available" so friends would give him some space each morning as he transitioned from home to school. He wanted it printed on his shirt, but we talked it through, and agreed a handheld sign would be best, so he could put it down when he was ready to engage. The next day, he marched into preschool with a little sign on a popsicle stick! His teacher loved it, and gave him 15-20 min to warm up to the classroom/mates in his own way. I love how this creative little preschool idea resonates with corporate teams, and helps people to reframe some topics that might be weighing on them.
Origin Story
I held countless titles across three corporate roles, and had my share of challenges navigating the corporate landscape. As I learned more about ADHD and how it impacts adults (and particularly women), I paired this with my education and experiences in leadership development. From designing, developing, and facilitating corporate leadership development programs to working with individuals, teams, and companies to (1) help ADHDers to understand themselves better, and (2) help teammates and leaders embrace the neurodiversity on their team, I've followed my curiosity, and continued to create what I wish I had twenty years ago!
Example talks
Leading with a New Point Of View
This talk gets the audience thinking differently and appreciating other perspectives. The talk can be adapted for 30-, 45-, or 60-minute bookings, and is ideal for audiences of various career levels and specialities. It can be delivered in person or virtually.
The expectations of a leader are ever-evolving, and the volume of decisions to be made naturally lead our brains to take shortcuts. These assumptions may help speed things up, but they can also put us on the fast-track to misunderstandings.
This talk combines research on neuroscience and neurodiversity in the workplace. We cover statistics on employee engagement and retention, and walk through examples of where assumptions have led to misunderstandings (can be tailored to audience).
Participants have a chance to slow down, learn why they approach situations a certain way, and see how leading with a new point of view can benefit individuals, teams, and organizations.
Speaking Engagements
NACE 2024 Annual Conference and Expo
I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions
Topics
Best Story
I love using relatability and humor in my presentations. In keynotes and workshops that include self-awareness and boundary setting, I share a story of my (then 4 year old) son designing a sign that said "Not Available" so friends would give him some space each morning as he transitioned from home to school. He wanted it printed on his shirt, but we talked it through, and agreed a handheld sign would be best, so he could put it down when he was ready to engage. The next day, he marched into preschool with a little sign on a popsicle stick! His teacher loved it, and gave him 15-20 min to warm up to the classroom/mates in his own way. I love how this creative little preschool idea resonates with corporate teams, and helps people to reframe some topics that might be weighing on them.
Origin Story
I held countless titles across three corporate roles, and had my share of challenges navigating the corporate landscape. As I learned more about ADHD and how it impacts adults (and particularly women), I paired this with my education and experiences in leadership development. From designing, developing, and facilitating corporate leadership development programs to working with individuals, teams, and companies to (1) help ADHDers to understand themselves better, and (2) help teammates and leaders embrace the neurodiversity on their team, I've followed my curiosity, and continued to create what I wish I had twenty years ago!
Example talks
Leading with a New Point Of View
This talk gets the audience thinking differently and appreciating other perspectives. The talk can be adapted for 30-, 45-, or 60-minute bookings, and is ideal for audiences of various career levels and specialities. It can be delivered in person or virtually.
The expectations of a leader are ever-evolving, and the volume of decisions to be made naturally lead our brains to take shortcuts. These assumptions may help speed things up, but they can also put us on the fast-track to misunderstandings.
This talk combines research on neuroscience and neurodiversity in the workplace. We cover statistics on employee engagement and retention, and walk through examples of where assumptions have led to misunderstandings (can be tailored to audience).
Participants have a chance to slow down, learn why they approach situations a certain way, and see how leading with a new point of view can benefit individuals, teams, and organizations.