Judi Holler | Energetic, Entertaining, Self-Leadership Expert | Second City Conservatory Alum | Reframing Fear into Confidence | Bestselling Author | Poetic Voice

Judi Holler

Energetic, Entertaining, Self-Leadership Expert | Second City Conservatory Alum | Reframing Fear into Confidence | Bestselling Author | Poetic Voice

Judi Holler
Biography

Judi Holler is a fire starter and energy shifter on a mission to ignite self-leadership in every individual. Drawing from her electrifying spontaneity as an alumnus of Second City’s Conservatory in Chicago, a 15-year award-winning career in hospitality sales and marketing, and a very cool twist with spoken word poetry, Judi packs her keynotes with business acumen and creativity that will awaken the spirit of every individual to cultivate confidence and rise as leaders, no matter their role. 

Judi inspires audiences worldwide to confront their fears, take initiative, and passionately pursue their dreams, transforming them into resilient result-getters. Her keynotes, infused with energy and inspiration, empower participants to face fear, take charge, and express themselves boldly because now is not the time to ponder WHAT to do, now is the time to know HOW to do it, and Judi lights the way.

For 25+ years, Judi has been smashing through glass ceilings, whether in her earlier years as an executive in the meetings and events space or in the past 10, where she has built a thriving enterprise encompassing a successful keynote speaking business, a top 1% podcast on iTunes, and a bestselling book. Her work has garnered praise from Forbes and Success Magazine and attracted these clients: Four Seasons, L’Oreal, Ford Motor Company, Marriott, Bank of America, T-Mobile, Avon, Calendly, The Boston Red Sox, The Ritz Carlton, and more.

Her bestselling book, Fear Is My Homeboy, delivers a powerful message: stop letting fear boss you around and start leveling up personally and professionally. By shutting down self-doubt, you can harness the transformative power of proactive action and build a life and career that truly reflects who you are.

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Everyday Improviser
Prepare to be Unprepared

Have you ever started your day ready to conquer it, only to find it quickly going off the rails? This is a common experience for many of today’s leaders as they navigate a myriad of short and long-term challenges. Judi Holler is here to transform that narrative. In her dynamic keynote, she teaches audiences how to "Prepare to be Unprepared," empowering participants to become adept everyday improvisers in their personal and professional lives.

Drawing from her extensive improv theater background, Judi demonstrates embracing the unexpected and turning unscripted moments into opportunities for confident and resilient action. In a world fixated on outcomes, Judi shifts the focus to cultivating a mindset that drives success regardless of the challenges faced.

Tangible Takeaways:
1. Master the Art of Improvisation: Learn practical techniques to prepare for unpredictability in your daily life.
2. Build Confidence and Resilience: Discover strategies for enhancing your confidence and resilience, both personally and professionally.
3. Adapt to Today’s Challenges: Understand the importance of a new type of resilience and confidence tailored to today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world.

This keynote is designed to energize and entertain, though most importantly, its main mission is to inspire the audience to apply the experimental principles of improv theater to the unscripted stage of everyday life so participants can take more confident action.

BE.THE.VERB. The Transformational Power of Self-Leadership

In business, success often hinges on the ability to innovate, take personal responsibility, and take initiative. But what sets creators, visionaries, and disruptors apart? It’s their unwavering confidence and a CEO mindset.
Judi explores the journey to self-leadership and confident living beyond fear, sharing insights on how she learned to boldly pursue her dreams. This keynote provides a fresh perspective for audiences eager to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Judi highlights the power of fearing fear less and how it shapes our actions, urging participants to redefine their relationship with fear and use it as a catalyst for growth.

Through engaging storytelling and practical exercises, Judi challenges attendees to reflect on what’s holding them back and empowers them to take decisive action toward their goals. This keynote isn’t just inspiration—it’s full of actionable strategies that drive real change and personal transformation.

Tangible Takeaways:

Cultivate confidence: Understand why some people thrive in uncertainty while others hesitate, and learn how to unlock your potential.
Take the First Step: Gain the confidence to make significant changes in your life and career by taking that crucial first step.
Take Ownership: Discover how the transformative power of self-leadership is a catalyst to pursuing your dreams and professional aspirations.

This keynote is designed to inspire, entertain, and spark confidence. Most importantly, the ideas shared will empower participants to take the initiative, be proactive, and assume personal responsibility for goals, dreams, and results.

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Featured Books

Fear Is My Homeboy: How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Termsby Judi Holler

Fear Is My Homeboy: How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms

by Judi Holler
AMAZON BESTSELLER IN ANXIETIES & PHOBIAS

In Fear Is My Homeboy, author Judi Holler has a message: It's time to stop letting fear boss you around so you can start leveling up personally and professionally. This is a book for people who believe that they deserve more. Holler focuses on helping the reader shut down self-doubt so they can start taking action. After reading this book Judi promises that you will get braver, bolder, and more confident in your natural-born badassery.

Inspired by her improv theatre background at The Second City Training Center's Conservatory in Chicago and building off her decade of speaking, sales, and marketing experience, in addition to her current role as a business owner, Holler's book is your own personal life coach and cheerleader. In it she shares valuable, actionable advice on how to accept&and even embrace&fear, so readers can start to live more balanced, successful, and fulfilling lives. Holler's mission: to stop fear from stealing your opportunities so you can start connecting in powerful and profitable ways.

The Fear Boss Project: A Workbook for the Dreamers Who Dare to Live a Braver Lifeby Judi Holler

The Fear Boss Project: A Workbook for the Dreamers Who Dare to Live a Braver Life

by Judi Holler

The pages of this workbook are filled with powerful questions, playful activities, thought-provoking chapters, and lifestyle tips from bestselling author and creative entrepreneur, Judi Holler, who leads you on a journey of self-discovery that will help you experiment with fear and smash comfort zones. Judi owns a creative company that is on a mission to EMPOWER you to live a braver life and to inspire leaders to lead braver teams. Judi's work takes the experimental principles from the improv theatre and helps you apply them to the unscripted stage of everyday life. These ideas will teach you that while you’ll never be “fearless"… you can get really good at… FEARING FEAR LESS!

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