In this episode, Alex discusses the larger theme of what wildlife can teach us. He is joined by expert Julie Henry, speaker and author of Wisdom from the Wild. She is an outdoor explorer and animal lover at heart who helps people become effective leaders by sharing leadership lessons inspired by wildlife and wild places. So, grab a notebook and get ready to think about how you can start learning from wildlife.
“The heart of my work is helping leaders lead change, and to me that’s the very definition of what we learn from nature because wildlife and wild places are always dealing with change.” – Julie Henry
About Our Guest: Julie Henry
Julie C. Henry is an outdoor explorer and animal lover at heart who is continually learning and sharing leadership lessons inspired by wildlife and wild places. A former zoo and aquarium senior leader, Julie is president of Finish Line Leadership, a training and consulting firm, and has worked with over fifty-five organizations across corporate, nonprofit, government, association, and community sectors. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both zoology and education (Miami University of Ohio), a Master of Arts in communication (University of South Florida), a Postgraduate Diploma in outdoor education (University of Otago), an Executive Program Certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership (Green Mountain College), and has completed graduate coursework in winter ecology in Grand Teton National Park (Teton Science School). She was selected as a Fellow of the Toyota TogetherGreen program of the National Audubon Society, chosen for the Disney’s Animal Kingdom/World Wildlife Fund Biodiversity Leadership Institute, and a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to New Zealand.
Julie has presented to over one million people across thirty-two states and six countries, in on-site and online settings ranging from auditoriums and ballrooms to boats, beaches, forests,theaters, boardrooms, and even underwater while feeding sharks and moray eels. She has yet to see a wolf in the wild, snorkel with whale sharks, or visit Antarctica, but she continues to dream about those moments!