Judi Holler

Courage, Self-Leadership, Confidence, and Discovering How to Bring Our Best, Most Creative, and Most Engaged Selves to Work, Bestselling Author, Improviser

Topics: Communication, Sales, Empowerment, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Creativity, Women Leaders, Business

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Biography

Judi Holler is a poet, keynote speaker, USA TODAY bestselling author, and creative entrepreneur helping people fear less, take action, and unlock potential through her Six-Part H.O.L.L.E.R. Methodology™.

With roots in the corporate world and improv training from The Second City, Judi brings a one-of-a-kind blend of business savvy and creative fire to bold brands and global audiences—including T-Mobile, Marriott, Ford Motor Company, and The Boston Red Sox.

She’s the USA TODAY bestselling author of Holler at Your Dreams, a genre-bending guide for wildly dope souls ready to wake up their magic, and Fear Is My Homeboy, an instant Amazon bestseller that empowers readers to fear less and act braver.

Featured in Forbes, Success Magazine, and Good Morning Texas, Judi Holler helps leaders build courage, take action, and create measurable results.

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Videos

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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 this interactive and dynamic keynote, Judi teaches participants how to “Prepare to be Unprepared,” empowering everyone in the room to become masterful everyday improvisers in both 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.

By the end of this keynote, attendees will:

1. Master the Art of Improvisation: Learn practical techniques to prepare for the unpredictability in your daily life.

2. Build Confidence and Resilience: Discover strategies to enhance your confidence and build courage, applicable both personally and professionally.

3. Adapt to Today’s Challenges: Understand the importance of facing fear and embracing failure 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 feel ready to take more confident action.

The Future Belongs to the Brave: Build Courage. Unlock Potential.

This isn’t about quitting your job—it’s about never quitting on yourself.
And it’s not about being louder—it’s about being braver.

In a world where fear, burnout, and uncertainty run the show, Judi Holler delivers a high-energy keynote that puts courage back on the table. Because courage is the spark: it fuels action, and action creates results.

Blending her improv background with 15 years in corporate leadership, Judi introduces a repeatable framework (The Six Laws of Self-Expressionism™) that helps individuals and teams make their next brave move—without chaos, without burnout, and without waiting for permission.

The result? People who show up braver, take action faster, and create results that last. Because when individuals step up with courage, organizations unlock innovation, collaboration, and loyalty.

In this keynote, your audience will learn how to:

Reframe fear as fuel and use it to take courageous action daily
Experiment with change instead of resisting it—turning uncertainty into opportunity
Build confidence and resilience by practicing micro-brave moves
Create safety for expression so collaboration and creativity thrive
Align personal courage with organizational goals for results that stick
Perfect for: Leaders, teams, and organizations who want to unlock courage, fuel innovation, and build a culture where people feel safe, seen, and inspired to contribute their best.

Testimonials

At Leadercast, one of our most important tasks each year is our selection of keynote speakers. With over 100,000 leaders participating in our events, the speakers we choose make or break for us. We look for presenters with three characteristics: a unique perspective, practical, actionable solutions, and an unquestionable stage presence. Judi Holler not only fits that bill but was one of our highest-rated speakers. She's a no-brainer choice for your next event

– Joe Boyd, CEO of Leadercast

Judi Holler's contagious energy radiates- even through a screen- leaving you inspired and empowered long after the virtual encounter.

– Jenise Bahr, SEINT Beauty

Judi's keynote is like a strong cup of coffee and a day at the spa all in one – both invigorating to the psyche and refreshing to the soul.

– Kathleen Stallard, Sprint

Entertaining, informative, relevant, authentic, and above all it was actionable!

– Taiya, MGM Women's Leadership Conference

The entire room was on their feet cheering and applauding with an energy level so contagious, people couldn’t help but be excited and inspired by their fear.

– Katie, University of Florida

Fear can be your best friend, and so will this book! Judi’s advice is relevant, relatable, and most importantly … actionable!

– Mel Robbins, Author of the International BestSeller, 5-Second Rule

Judi Holler was an entertaining and inspirational presenter. She conducted fear experiments with members of our group - bringing people on stage to participate in improv games - not only did it help them face their fears of public speaking; it was a great way for the audience to get to know them. Judi did an outstanding job and we definitely want her to come back to speak to our team!

– Michele Bartlett - Ford Motor Company

JUDI'S KEYNOTE IS LIKE A STRONG CUP OF COFFEE AND A DAY AT THE SPA ALL IN ONE – BOTH INVIGORATING TO THE PSYCHE AND REFRESHING TO THE SOUL.

– KATHLEEN STALLARD, T-MOBILE

Judi’s keynote is like a strong cup of coffee and a day at the spa all in one – both invigorating to the psyche and refreshing to the soul.

– Kathleen Stallard, T-Mobile

We’ve hired Judi on four different occasions, and each time I hear her speak, I gain something new from each of her presentations. Her work on courage is relevant and relatable, which always encourages our team members to take action both personally AND professionally.

– Trina Scott, Quicken Loans, VP of Diversity and Inclusion

Judi captivates an audience from the second she hits the stage. Her stage presence is unmatched, and her energy is contagious. We’ve hired Judi for several events, and she raises the bar each time. Judi personalizes every moment when developing content and can adapt to the audience on the fly. And beyond her success on stage, she’s a true pleasure to work with.

– Jon Fishman, Event Strategy Director, Bond Brand International