by Julie Austin | Jan 16, 2025 | Innovation, Leadership
Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” This timeless wisdom holds true for organizations striving to foster innovation. Without a clear direction, your team can’t unleash their full creative potential. Building an...
by Julie Austin | Jan 3, 2025 | Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is full of opportunities, challenges, and untapped potential. Today, more than ever, companies need fresh ideas to stay competitive. I have worked in many male-dominated areas—as an innovation keynote speaker, an inventor, and a...
by Julie Austin | Nov 21, 2024 | Innovation
Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that puts human needs first. Inventors can teach us a lot about design thinking. I invented my product, the wrist water bottle, because I needed it myself. I passed out from dehydration while out running in the heat. I...
by Julie Austin | Nov 5, 2024 | Innovation Keynote Speaker
As an innovation keynote speaker I use my background as an inventor to show companies and organizations how to think like an inventor to generate breakthrough ideas. Innovation is the key to creating your ultimate competitive advantage. And the key to doing that is...
by Julie Austin | Nov 4, 2024 | curiosity
Intellectual curiosity isn’t just a desire to learn—it’s the fuel that drives us to grow, both personally and professionally. It’s a mindset that constantly seeks knowledge, fuels questions, and propels us toward lifelong learning. When we cultivate curiosity, we...
