I’ve had the privilege of learning from and collaborating with Julie Lancaster on several occasions–as a keynote speaker, trainer, and DEI facilitator. And every time, she brings a powerful mix of insight, authenticity, and heart. Julie is thoughtful, engaging, and fun, while also holding space for meaningful, sometimes challenging work. Whether she’s speaking on finding your voice as a leader, building joyful and effective teams, or leading equity-centered training, she strikes the perfect balance between compassion and accountability. You feel seen, valued, and energized—and you leave better than you arrived. Julie doesn’t just invite you to the table; she makes sure you know you belong there.

Thank you, Jeff Kennedy, for leading our group through such an inspiring and impactful leadership program. It has been wonderful to see the excitement and energy in the group as they leave the room after each session. That enthusiasm is truly a testament to the value of the program and your exceptional guidance. Your dedication and care for the group’s growth is deeply appreciated.

I appreciate Julie’s networking skills in accommodating my request for team building event for my staff. I needed an indigenous mind and voice in addition to Julie’s awesome facilitation skills. I was very grateful to hear that Julie worked closely with Ms. Rose Toehe (Navajo/Ute) on these types of requests. Julie and Rose facilitated a wonderful event for my Native American staff. The staff keep talking about how Julie and Rose managed to bring two worlds together to make one. We are ready to take on our Native American Summer Bridge program! Ahe’hee!

Julie is like a campfire; her glow and warmth bring people together in a productive and meaningful way. She uses her skills to expertly lead the group (training) toward knowledge and insight. We’re fortunate to have such an experienced and gifted trainer in our community.

Julie is a dynamic individual who facilitated a Vice President’s retreat for the University. As the VP group was still in the early stages in terms of time working together, Julie’s efforts really helped the team identify some key goals and the communications that would be helpful to reach those goals. Seeing the group’s effectiveness increase after the retreat was a positive and tangible result. Having this come as a result of an enjoyable mixture of activities and discussion, was an added benefit.

Coconino County Community Development has utilized Julie’s services for our annual retreat four years in a row and each retreat has been invigorating with fresh and innovative material, specifically tailored to address the emerging trends within our Department. Julie is extraordinarily engaging which is evident by the Department’s participation and enthusiasm during our retreats. We look forward to working with Julie again this year!

Julie has a magical way of reconnecting teams by encouraging people to step out of their comfort zones and exchange honest feedback within a safe space. Her engaging and entertaining facilitation cultivates cohesion that sticks, long after a retreat is over. Our leadership team is now able to lock arms, support each other, and tackle difficult issues together.

Julie’s infectious energy and spirit added to a dynamic, engaging environment for our retreat. We had about 50 attendees who did not know one another prior to the retreat. Through Julie’s leadership, we built connections, increased trust, and feel more comfortable working together. I was impressed by her communication, organization, and ability to lead a large group through a variety of activities that aided in meaningful learning.