Julie Smith Keynote Speaker

 Over 10 million followers across social media platforms
Author of two international bestsellers, including 2022's top-selling nonfiction book
Featured speaker at global events for Amazon, Meta, Disney, and the 2024 Pendulum Summit

Julie Smith's Biography

Dr Julie Smith is an internationally acclaimed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and content creator. After running her private practice for nearly a decade, she began sharing concise, informative videos on social media in 2019, covering topics from anxiety and depression to confidence. Her engaging content has garnered a following of over 10 million, establishing her as a leading online resource for mental health guidance.

Her debut book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, became the top-selling nonfiction book of 2022, selling over one million copies, remaining on the Sunday Times bestseller list for more than 100 weeks, and being translated into over 40 languages. In January 2025, Dr Julie released her second book, Open When…, which immediately reached number one. She has been recognized as a Mental Health Champion in the Verywell Mind 25 list for 2024.

Beyond her literary achievements, Dr Julie regularly appears on ITV’s This Morning and BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks. She has spoken at events for global brands such as Amazon, Meta, Disney, and was a featured speaker at the 2024 Pendulum Summit. Additionally, she has been a guest on leading podcasts including Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO, Alexandra Cooper’s Call Her Daddy, and Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place.

Dr Julie’s dynamic approach combines evidence-based psychology with practical applications, empowering audiences to navigate challenges and foster personal growth. Whether addressing global organizations or connecting with individuals online, her warm and accessible style inspires communities worldwide to prioritize mental well-being and develop resilience.

Managing anxiety

Dr Julie shares some life changing secrets that are often found in therapy sessions that can provide the tools you need to not only get some immediate relief from the distress, but also on how to understand them.

Dealing with burnout

Dr Julie can teach how to get good at recognising the signs of stress and taking small steps to change the trajectory, learning to decrease the likelihood of burnout and make work more enjoyable and manageable.

Finding motivation

On the road to finding motivation, Julie will provide you with the tools to beat neverending procrastination, and to turn around that sinking feeling of dread.

Dealing with imposter syndrome

In a deep dive into imposter syndrome, which is that all too common experience of doubting ourselves, our abilities, and our achievements, Dr Julie delves into why we have these underlying fears of being exposed as a fraud.

Building self confidence

Dr Julie can teach you to learn how be more willing and how stepping outside of your comfort zone can help you in ways you didn’t know were possible.

Battling low moods & depression

Whether it’s learning how to base decisions on what is best for us or understanding how to spot depression in others, Dr Julie uncovers the essential tools needed for recovery.

Plus new topics from the Open When… book

Stress, Pressure to perform, Dealing with difficult people, Trying to fit in, Making big decisions, Arguments with your partner, Big emotions causing anxiety