ABOUT
Increase your team's ability to communicate across cultures and to understand cultural differences with Julien S. Bourrelle; an inspiring cross-cultural expert and award-winning international keynote speaker.
With his unique engineering background in rocket science, his 20 years of hands-on experience of cultural differences and his unique illustrated approach, Julien takes you on an engaging journey explaining culture and communication. His energetic talks based on his 400+ illustrations and stories have been inspiring audiences across 15 countries for the last 13 years.
Julien helps audiences improve cross-cultural communication, helps leaders lead across cultures, and helps organizations build robust multicultural teams.
KEYNOTES, LECTURES & COURSES
Julien explains with his unique presence on stage how culture, behaviours, norms, values and cultural differences affect us and our workplaces. His fantastic communication skills and the series of simple illustrations he uses convey his knowledge in an interesting and effective way. Some of Julien's talks are more entertaining, while others focus on important topics related to culture, communication and leadership. All of Julien's lectures are based on his unique series of illustrations, some of which also appear in his books in Norway, Sweden and internationally.
All speaking engagement can be conducted in Norwegian, English or French. Julien is well accustomed to audiences ranging from several thousand people to small working groups. Above you will find a selection of international companies Julien has spoken for.
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Expand your understanding of what culture is and how cultural differences play out with humour and simple illustrations
Learn about aspects of culture and communication that are particularly relevant at work.
The Scandinavian Cultures
Learn and be inspired to understand better the unique Scandinavian cultures and the differences between them.
CONFERENCE HOST & TOASTMASTER
Julien helps you create a common thread for your event around the theme of communication and culture. He leads the audience through the day and evening with inspiring short speeches from his work while introducing the speakers. With humor, energy and professionalism, Julien creates a fantastic experience for your audience.
Julien can easily switch between Norwegian, English, French and Spanish on stage to create a feeling of belonging across cultures and languages for multi-national companies.
TEDx
Julien's two TEDx talks have been viewed 2 000 000 times. His most recent TEDx "Learn a new culture" was selected and is featured on the main TED.com website and is used across the USA and worldwide at universities and schools when discussing culture and cultural differences.