Dr Julie Gowthorpe RSW
Inspiring keynote speaker, coach & author
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Heal Childhood Trauma
The Self-Nurturing Therapy Approach to Better Adult Relationships
Your childhood trauma is affecting your adult relationships. Here is your framework to thrive.
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Media, podcasts & interviews
Listen to Dr. Julie on MIX97 – talking about changing habits
Competitive sports and stressed-out parents, with Dr Julie Gowthorpe and former NHL player Andrew Shaw
Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine
Voted Top 10 Authors by GoodReads
Featured on the Coaching Podcast
Interview with Success Magazine
Guest on The Tim Ferris Show
Leverage Strengths, Offset Risk, and Build Harmony
Drawing on her work as a therapist, consultant, and speaker, Dr. Julie helps audiences understand how pressure, uncertainty, and workplace strain can lower tolerance, increase reactivity, and disrupt relationships at work and at home. Through a warm and accessible approach, she introduces a clear three-part framework: regulate yourself first, identify the deeper reason behind your actions, and build harmony through honest, purposeful connection. This keynote helps participants recognize the strengths they naturally bring to a team, better understand the motives behind other people’s behavior, reduce unnecessary conflict, and create healthier, more resilient workplaces where people feel valued, grounded, and able to do their best work.
For organizations seeking a more hands-on experience, this presentation is also available as a 90-minute interactive workshop. In this format, participants move beyond reflection into guided exercises and small-group discussion designed to help them identify their individual strengths, clarify shared purpose, and apply practical strategies for reducing tension and rebuilding trust. The workshop is well suited for teams navigating change, leadership transitions, communication strain, or workplace stress, and leaves participants with language and tools they can use immediately in their professional relationships.
Julie is an exceptional speaker whose message was clear, engaging, and practical. I walked away
simple strategies to better preserve my energy in both personal and professional relationships.
Kari F., Entrepreneur and IT Business Owner
A Speaker who gives real, ready-to-use strategies that change how your team operates.
Shawn Sheppard, Author
I wanted to say nyawen (thank you) for presenting at the County Emporium about understanding relationships and how we can live in harmony. No matter the type of relationship it is, all of them come down to the human need to feel seen, heard, respected and safe. When these are met, harmony becomes much more natural. I think you did an excellent job presenting on this matter and identifying that understanding before being understood is key. As most conflict does not come from bad intentions. It comes from miscommunication, assumptions or unspoken expectations. You explained that when we take the time to genuinely listen (not just wait to respond) we are able to shift on how people can connect.
Kayla H. – Family Service Organization
Latest articles
How Managers Can Solve Conflict Between Employees
April 25, 2025
How Self-Nurturing Therapy Can Make You a Better Leader: 7 Steps to Practice Now
November 21, 2024
