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 20+ countries these last 10 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 his unique series of simple illustrations 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 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
For mergers, acquisitions and international expansion where understanding the specific business culture is essential for success.
The Scandinavian Cultures
Learn and be inspired to understand better the unique Scandinavian cultures and the differences between them.
CONFERENCE HOST & TOASTMASTER
Julien’s primary work focuses on delivering keynotes and lectures on cultural differences in business. For selected larger conferences and international gatherings where culture and communication form a central theme, he can also take on the role of host or toastmaster in connection with his keynote.
In this format, he helps create a coherent thread throughout the event, linking speakers and programme elements to a shared cultural perspective. Drawing on insights from his work, he guides the audience with short reflections while ensuring structure, clarity and continuity across the day or evening.
With humour, energy and professionalism, Julien contributes to a well-framed and engaging experience for multinational audiences. Julien can switch between Norwegian, English, French and Spanish on stage, creating a sense of inclusion and connection across cultures and languages.
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.