Julie Pham

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Bio:

Dr. Julie Pham is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of CuriosityBased, a consulting practice that helps organizations build cultures of curiosity, trust, and collaboration. Known for her engaging, thought-provoking talks, Dr. Pham combines storytelling, audience participation, and practical frameworks to help teams communicate more effectively and work across differences.

Her insights draw from a uniquely nontraditional career path. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Dr. Pham came to the U.S. as a refugee and was raised in Seattle. She earned her PhD in history at Cambridge University as a Gates Cambridge Scholar and graduated magna cum laude from UC Berkeley. She later ran her family’s Vietnamese-language newspaper during the Great Recession—an experience she describes as her “real-life MBA.”

Dr. Pham has worked as a journalist, historian, marketer, nonprofit executive, and management consultant. Her book, 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming Your Communication and Relationships at Work, is an Amazon #1 New Release and is used by teams across sectors to spark more meaningful conversations.

She has been recognized with numerous honors for her leadership, including the Female Founders Alliance Champions Award, German Marshall Memorial Fellowship, Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program, and Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.”

Speaking Topics:

Curiosity as a Practice

What if curiosity was the secret ingredient to stronger teams, deeper connections, and better communication? Dr. Pham will guide your audience through thought-provoking exercises that challenge assumptions, spark authentic dialogue, and build bridges across differences. Attendees won’t just listen—they’ll actively engage in meaningful conversations that shift perspectives and inspire action.

Expect:

Interactive exercises to strengthen communication skills
A-ha moments that challenge the way we see ourselves and others
A high-energy, laughter-filled session that sticks

The Rubber Band Rule of Respect - (transform the way you think about respect in work and life!)

Ever feel like you're not getting the respect you deserve? Maybe you’ve been told to "just demand it," but that never felt quite right. Here’s the truth: Respect isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Dr. Pham introduces the 7 Forms of Respect®, a powerful framework to help people understand that respect is relative, not universal. This session goes beyond theory—you’ll gain practical, real-world strategies for navigating workplace dynamics, initiating tough conversations, and redefining what respect means for you and your team.