
Julia Nicholson
Sharing 5 POWER tools I empower people to break through barriers, increase confidence, strengthen resilience, and create unstoppable momentum to drive transformative change in every area of their life
Julia Nicholson is a former CEO, 2X TEDx Speaker, and award-winning author. From surviving a near-fatal car accident and escaping an abusive marriage to becoming CEO of a multibillion-dollar organization, Julia has achieved what seemed impossible against staggering odds.
But her story didn't begin with success. At 18, Julia’s life took a devastating turn when a speeding drunk driver slammed into her car head-on, leaving her critically injured and battling severe injuries and emotional trauma that would haunt her for years. Just a few years later, she found herself in an abusive marriage.
As a young, divorced single mother of two with no job, minimal education, and limited resources, Julia was at rock bottom—feeling powerless and close to hopeless.
Yet, Julia refused to let her circumstances define. Fueled by sheer determination and a deeply rooted faith, she began to rebuild her life one, step at a time. While working full-time and raising her young daughters, Julia earned her business degree summa cum laude, completed her MBA, launched a successful consulting business, and landed her first CEO role leading a $450 million organization. Her resilience and drive ultimately propelled her to the CEO position of a $9 billion company, becoming a sought-after speaker and author along the way.
Throughout her life, Julia has often been asked 'how' she overcame so many seemingly insurmountable obstacles able to achieve such extraordinary success. For years, she gave a simple response: "Everyone has setbacks and challenges."
But one morning, sitting in a board meeting much like the 100s she'd been in before, Julia was struck by an overwhelming, unrelenting sense of responsibility. She realized that her casual response wasn't enough. People were looking for more. They wanted tools, a roadmap and hope that there was a way forward.
Julia's mission is sharing the roadmap and tools she learned along her way to the C-suite. Through her award-winning book "Move Forward Stronger" and her signature program, Power Shift, Julia shows people how to shift the power they're already using to build confidence, courage, and resilience. She inspires people to thrive through change, overcome setbacks, and achieve more than they ever thought possible!
Julia Nicholson is a former CEO, 2X TEDx Speaker, and award-winning author. From surviving a near-fatal car accident and escaping an abusive marriage to becoming CEO of a multibillion-dollar organization, Julia has achieved what seemed impossible against staggering odds.
But her story didn't begin with success. At 18, Julia’s life took a devastating turn when a speeding drunk driver slammed into her car head-on, leaving her critically injured and battling severe injuries and emotional trauma that would haunt her for years. Just a few years later, she found herself in an abusive marriage.
As a young, divorced single mother of two with no job, minimal education, and limited resources, Julia was at rock bottom—feeling powerless and close to hopeless.
Yet, Julia refused to let her circumstances define. Fueled by sheer determination and a deeply rooted faith, she began to rebuild her life one, step at a time. While working full-time and raising her young daughters, Julia earned her business degree summa cum laude, completed her MBA, launched a successful consulting business, and landed her first CEO role leading a $450 million organization. Her resilience and drive ultimately propelled her to the CEO position of a $9 billion company, becoming a sought-after speaker and author along the way.
Throughout her life, Julia has often been asked 'how' she overcame so many seemingly insurmountable obstacles able to achieve such extraordinary success. For years, she gave a simple response: "Everyone has setbacks and challenges."
But one morning, sitting in a board meeting much like the 100s she'd been in before, Julia was struck by an overwhelming, unrelenting sense of responsibility. She realized that her casual response wasn't enough. People were looking for more. They wanted tools, a roadmap and hope that there was a way forward.
Julia's mission is sharing the roadmap and tools she learned along her way to the C-suite. Through her award-winning book "Move Forward Stronger" and her signature program, Power Shift, Julia shows people how to shift the power they're already using to build confidence, courage, and resilience. She inspires people to thrive through change, overcome setbacks, and achieve more than they ever thought possible!
How Do You Take Life Head-On When It Hits You First?
This program is perfect for:
- General audiences and can be tailored for specific industries, women, young professionals, students, and Christian audiences
Description:
Everyone has dreams of having more confidence, pursuing bold goals, and breaking through barriers. But too often life’s challenges—stress, change, and setbacks—can leave even the strongest person questioning their next move. We hold ourselves...


