Helping Leaders Build Thriving Work Cultures
Empowering leaders to build value-based workplace cultures by leading with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Organizations That are Partnering with Julie
Organizations That are Partnering with Julie
Organizations are Partnering with Julie to Equip Leaders
Helping Leaders Build Their Dynamic Work Culture
Empowering leaders to lead their people with clarity, confidence, and purpose, to build value-based workplace cultures.
About
About
About
Meet Julie Ruben Rodney
Meet Julie Ruben Rodney
Julie Ruben Rodney is a dynamic keynote speaker and thought leader who has been inspiring audiences for over 20 years. Known for her warmth, humour, and real-world insight, she brings powerful energy to every stage, helping leaders and teams rethink how they connect, communicate, and thrive at work.
As the Founder and CEO of MaxPeople, Julie has inspired organizations and associations across North America to create workplaces where people actually want to show up. She has seen firsthand what makes teams truly thrive and what holds them back, and she is not afraid to shine a light on both.
Her keynotes blend storytelling with strategy, offering practical tools that leaders can use the very next day. She has been featured in The Globe and Mail, HR Professional Magazine, and Dialogue, to name a few, and is known for turning even the most skeptical audiences into believers in the power of people.
A lifelong learner with a Master’s in Adult Education in Workplace Learning and Change from the University of Toronto, Julie is equal parts coach, connector, and catalyst for change. Her sessions leave audiences re-energized, refocused, and rethinking their people strategies.
Meet Julie Ruben Rodney
Meet Julie Ruben Rodney
Julie Ruben Rodney is a dynamic keynote speaker and thought leader who has been inspiring audiences for over 20 years. Known for her warmth, humour, and real-world insight, she brings powerful energy to every stage, helping leaders and teams rethink how they connect, communicate, and thrive at work.
As the Founder and CEO of MaxPeople, Julie has inspired organizations and associations across North America to create workplaces where people actually want to show up. She has seen firsthand what makes teams truly thrive and what holds them back, and she is not afraid to shine a light on both.
Her keynotes blend storytelling with strategy, offering practical tools that leaders can use the very next day. She has been featured in The Globe and Mail, HR Professional Magazine, and Dialogue, to name a few, and is known for turning even the most skeptical audiences into believers in the power of people.
A lifelong learner with a Master’s in Adult Education in Workplace Learning and Change from the University of Toronto, Julie is equal parts coach, connector, and catalyst for change. Her sessions leave audiences re-energized, refocused, and rethinking their people strategies.
Julie Ruben Rodney is a dynamic keynote speaker and thought leader who has been inspiring audiences for over 20 years. Known for her warmth, humour, and real-world insight, she brings powerful energy to every stage, helping leaders and teams rethink how they connect, communicate, and thrive at work.
As the Founder and CEO of MaxPeople, Julie has inspired organizations and associations across North America to create workplaces where people actually want to show up. She has seen firsthand what makes teams truly thrive and what holds them back, and she is not afraid to shine a light on both.
Her keynotes blend storytelling with strategy, offering practical tools that leaders can use the very next day. She has been featured in The Globe and Mail, HR Professional Magazine, and Dialogue, to name a few, and is known for turning even the most skeptical audiences into believers in the power of people.
A lifelong learner with a Master’s in Adult Education in Workplace Learning and Change from the University of Toronto, Julie is equal parts coach, connector, and catalyst for change. Her sessions leave audiences re-energized, refocused, and rethinking their people strategies.
What You Will Take Away
What You Will Take Away
What You Will Take Away
Tools, stories, and strategies to strengthen your leadership journey.
Julie's Approach
Empowers leaders to drive change with confidence
Leaders are encouraged to step forward with clarity and purpose, even in times of uncertainty.
Empowers leaders to drive change with confidence
Leaders are encouraged to step forward with clarity and purpose, even in times of uncertainty.
Empowers leaders to drive change with confidence
Leaders are encouraged to step forward with clarity and purpose, even in times of uncertainty.
Leverages proven tools to strengthen leadership and teams
Through tools like McQuaig, DiSC, MBTI, and a variety of leadership 360 tools, Julie helps leaders build smarter and stronger teams.
Leverages proven tools to strengthen leadership and teams
Through tools like McQuaig, DiSC, MBTI, and a variety of leadership 360 tools, Julie helps leaders build smarter and stronger teams.
Leverages proven tools to strengthen leadership and teams
Through tools like McQuaig, DiSC, MBTI, and a variety of leadership 360 tools, Julie helps leaders build smarter and stronger teams.
Blends research with real-world stories
Insights are grounded in evidence and brought to life through meaningful experiences.
Blends research with real-world stories
Insights are grounded in evidence and brought to life through meaningful experiences.
Blends research with real-world stories
Insights are grounded in evidence and brought to life through meaningful experiences.
Key Themes
Building the culture you have always dreamed of
Exceptional leadership creates an environment where people feel valued, engaged, and inspired to do their best work.
Building the culture you have always dreamed of
Exceptional leadership creates an environment where people feel valued, engaged, and inspired to do their best work.
Building the culture you have always dreamed of
Exceptional leadership creates an environment where people feel valued, engaged, and inspired to do their best work.
Building trust in evolving workplaces
Trust is the foundation that allows teams to collaborate, adapt, and thrive together.
Building trust in evolving workplaces
Trust is the foundation that allows teams to collaborate, adapt, and thrive together.
Building trust in evolving workplaces
Trust is the foundation that allows teams to collaborate, adapt, and thrive together.
Turning challenges into growth opportunities
Every obstacle presents a moment to learn, innovate, and strengthen organizational culture.
Turning challenges into growth opportunities
Every obstacle presents a moment to learn, innovate, and strengthen organizational culture.
Turning challenges into growth opportunities
Every obstacle presents a moment to learn, innovate, and strengthen organizational culture.
Keynotes and Workshops
Keynotes and Workshops
Keynotes and Workshops
Driving companies to build strong workplace cultures
Features
Features
Features
What sets Julie apart
Unlimited consultations
Schedule as many discovery sessions as needed
Unlimited consultations
Schedule as many discovery sessions as needed
Unlimited consultations
Schedule as many discovery sessions as needed
Tailored solutions
Get a customized keynote designed to your unique business goals
Tailored solutions
Get a customized keynote designed to your unique business goals
Tailored solutions
Get a customized keynote designed to your unique business goals
Expert insights
Leverage people leadership expertise to drive informed strategies
Expert insights
Leverage people leadership expertise to drive informed strategies
Expert insights
Leverage people leadership expertise to drive informed strategies
Data strategies
Make confident organizational decisions with insights backed by research & analytics
Data strategies
Make confident organizational decisions with insights backed by research & analytics
Data strategies
Make confident organizational decisions with insights backed by research & analytics
Ongoing support
Stay ahead with ongoing expert guidance through MaxPeople’s full suite of HR solutions.
Ongoing support
Stay ahead with ongoing expert guidance through MaxPeople’s full suite of HR solutions.
Ongoing support
Stay ahead with ongoing expert guidance through MaxPeople’s full suite of HR solutions.
Seamless execution
From planning to delivery, our Team ensures a smooth process
Seamless execution
From planning to delivery, our Team ensures a smooth process
Seamless execution
From planning to delivery, our Team ensures a smooth process
Reviews
Reviews
Reviews
Julie's lasting impact on workplaces
"My MacKay CFO Group recently had Julie Ruben Rodney speak to our group on the topic: 'Why People Join, Stay & Thrive.' Julie was engaging, energetic, and highly informative, presenting fresh ideas on attracting and retaining talent, and most importantly, how leaders can ensure their teams truly thrive. Everyone walked away with actionable insights to implement immediately. The standout feedback was that Julie demonstrated HR as a strategic partner, far beyond the typical administrative function. Based on this presentation, I am confident that Julie and MaxPeople deliver immense value to organizations as true strategic partners."
~Larry Cooper, MacKay CFO Group"MaxPeople has been a valued partner to CPA Ontario for many years, and Julie Ruben Rodney consistently delivers exceptional presentations at our events. Her session at our Small and Medium Practitioners Conference in October 2024 earned one of the highest ratings thanks to her engaging storytelling, humour, and deep expertise in leadership and organizational behaviour. Julie’s ability to connect with audiences on both a personal and professional level makes her a dynamic presenter and trusted thought leader. We highly recommend her to any organization looking for an impactful and inspiring presenter or keynote speaker."
~Lana Starchuck, Chartered Professionals Accountants Ontario"Just wanted to send a big thank you! Our session was amazing, insightful, fun and rewarding! Julie was a wonderful presenter and got all of us involved in the journey of the day."
~Evelyn Eagle, KEV Group Inc."Julie Ruben Rodney delivered an outstanding session on Leading Through Change: Mastering Resilience & Adaptability in a Payroll Landscape. The session was exceptionally well received, earning a 100% feedback score.”
~National Payroll Institute“Julie Ruben Rodney delivered a highly impactful session on Level Up Leadership Excellence in Construction. The session received an excellent feedback score of 5 out of 5.”
~Toronto Construction Association"My MacKay CFO Group recently had Julie Ruben Rodney speak to our group on the topic: 'Why People Join, Stay & Thrive.' Julie was engaging, energetic, and highly informative, presenting fresh ideas on attracting and retaining talent, and most importantly, how leaders can ensure their teams truly thrive. Everyone walked away with actionable insights to implement immediately. The standout feedback was that Julie demonstrated HR as a strategic partner, far beyond the typical administrative function. Based on this presentation, I am confident that Julie and MaxPeople deliver immense value to organizations as true strategic partners."
~Larry Cooper, MacKay CFO Group"MaxPeople has been a valued partner to CPA Ontario for many years, and Julie Ruben Rodney consistently delivers exceptional presentations at our events. Her session at our Small and Medium Practitioners Conference in October 2024 earned one of the highest ratings thanks to her engaging storytelling, humour, and deep expertise in leadership and organizational behaviour. Julie’s ability to connect with audiences on both a personal and professional level makes her a dynamic presenter and trusted thought leader. We highly recommend her to any organization looking for an impactful and inspiring presenter or keynote speaker."
~Lana Starchuck, Chartered Professionals Accountants Ontario"Just wanted to send a big thank you! Our session was amazing, insightful, fun and rewarding! Julie was a wonderful presenter and got all of us involved in the journey of the day."
~Evelyn Eagle, KEV Group Inc."Julie Ruben Rodney delivered an outstanding session on Leading Through Change: Mastering Resilience & Adaptability in a Payroll Landscape. The session was exceptionally well received, earning a 100% feedback score.”
~National Payroll Institute“Julie Ruben Rodney delivered a highly impactful session on Level Up Leadership Excellence in Construction. The session received an excellent feedback score of 5 out of 5.”
~Toronto Construction Association"My MacKay CFO Group recently had Julie Ruben Rodney speak to our group on the topic: 'Why People Join, Stay & Thrive.' Julie was engaging, energetic, and highly informative, presenting fresh ideas on attracting and retaining talent, and most importantly, how leaders can ensure their teams truly thrive. Everyone walked away with actionable insights to implement immediately. The standout feedback was that Julie demonstrated HR as a strategic partner, far beyond the typical administrative function. Based on this presentation, I am confident that Julie and MaxPeople deliver immense value to organizations as true strategic partners."
~Larry Cooper, MacKay CFO Group"MaxPeople has been a valued partner to CPA Ontario for many years, and Julie Ruben Rodney consistently delivers exceptional presentations at our events. Her session at our Small and Medium Practitioners Conference in October 2024 earned one of the highest ratings thanks to her engaging storytelling, humour, and deep expertise in leadership and organizational behaviour. Julie’s ability to connect with audiences on both a personal and professional level makes her a dynamic presenter and trusted thought leader. We highly recommend her to any organization looking for an impactful and inspiring presenter or keynote speaker."
~Lana Starchuck, Chartered Professionals Accountants Ontario"Just wanted to send a big thank you! Our session was amazing, insightful, fun and rewarding! Julie was a wonderful presenter and got all of us involved in the journey of the day."
~Evelyn Eagle, KEV Group Inc."Julie Ruben Rodney delivered an outstanding session on Leading Through Change: Mastering Resilience & Adaptability in a Payroll Landscape. The session was exceptionally well received, earning a 100% feedback score.”
~National Payroll Institute“Julie Ruben Rodney delivered a highly impactful session on Level Up Leadership Excellence in Construction. The session received an excellent feedback score of 5 out of 5.”
~Toronto Construction Association"My MacKay CFO Group recently had Julie Ruben Rodney speak to our group on the topic: 'Why People Join, Stay & Thrive.' Julie was engaging, energetic, and highly informative, presenting fresh ideas on attracting and retaining talent, and most importantly, how leaders can ensure their teams truly thrive. Everyone walked away with actionable insights to implement immediately. The standout feedback was that Julie demonstrated HR as a strategic partner, far beyond the typical administrative function. Based on this presentation, I am confident that Julie and MaxPeople deliver immense value to organizations as true strategic partners."
~Larry Cooper, MacKay CFO Group"MaxPeople has been a valued partner to CPA Ontario for many years, and Julie Ruben Rodney consistently delivers exceptional presentations at our events. Her session at our Small and Medium Practitioners Conference in October 2024 earned one of the highest ratings thanks to her engaging storytelling, humour, and deep expertise in leadership and organizational behaviour. Julie’s ability to connect with audiences on both a personal and professional level makes her a dynamic presenter and trusted thought leader. We highly recommend her to any organization looking for an impactful and inspiring presenter or keynote speaker."
~Lana Starchuck, Chartered Professionals Accountants Ontario"Just wanted to send a big thank you! Our session was amazing, insightful, fun and rewarding! Julie was a wonderful presenter and got all of us involved in the journey of the day."
~Evelyn Eagle, KEV Group Inc."Julie Ruben Rodney delivered an outstanding session on Leading Through Change: Mastering Resilience & Adaptability in a Payroll Landscape. The session was exceptionally well received, earning a 100% feedback score.”
~National Payroll Institute“Julie Ruben Rodney delivered a highly impactful session on Level Up Leadership Excellence in Construction. The session received an excellent feedback score of 5 out of 5.”
~Toronto Construction Association
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