Julian Treasure
Expert in transforming how people connect and listen with the sixth most viewed Ted Talk of all time
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About Julian Treasure
Following a distinguished career as a musician with several leading indie bands, Julian Treasure transitioned to become the world’s leading authority on conscious communication, dedicating over two decades to transforming how individuals and organisations connect through sound and listening.
For the past 20 years Julian has worked with global brands helping them to design effective sound in their physical spaces, branding and marketing initiatives. His science-based approach addresses the root causes of communication breakdown, helping teams, leaders and individuals cast off destructive habits and develop the skills needed for genuine connection and enhanced performance. This work directly tackles the $10 trillion annual cost that miscommunication and disengagement imposes on the global economy.
A recognised TED thought leader, Julian’s TED Talks have been viewed more than 160 million times, with his talk How to Speak So That People Want to Listen becoming the sixth most-viewed TED Talk of all time with over 45 million views. He is the author of three acclaimed books: Sound Affects (2025), How to be Heard (2017), and Sound Business (2014), and regularly contributes to a range of publications and leading podcasts, including Diary of a CEO.
Julian is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors. He has been honoured with both Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel Award and the International Listening Association’s Special Recognition Award, and his online courses on communication skills have taught over 150,000 students.
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1. How To Speak So That People Want To Listen
Communicate with clarity and influence so your message lands and people take action. In a world of distractions, being heard isn’t enough. Drawing on decades of research, Julian shares proven methods to command a room, structure powerful messages, and speak with authentic confidence. Learn how to optimize both content and delivery so teams align faster and audiences don’t just listen—they act.
Key Takeaway: Master the tools to command attention and inspire engagement in any situation.
2. The Listening Leader
Build trust, alignment, and engagement through conscious listening. Miscommunication costs global business trillions annually, yet the root cause—a lack of real listening—is often ignored. Julian reveals the hidden costs of “not hearing” and provides practical tools to strengthen leadership. Improve decision-making, unlock team potential, and build a culture of high performance through the power of conscious listening.
Key Takeaway: Drive clarity and results by mastering the most underrated leadership skill.
3. Building Trust in an AI World
Protect your competitive advantage by strengthening authentic human connection. As AI reshapes business, authentic human connection has become the ultimate strategic differentiator. Julian equips audiences with practical communication habits to deepen trust and strengthen relationships. Learn to future-proof your culture and protect the “human advantage” that technology cannot replace.
Key Takeaway: Implement proven strategies to stay credible, present, and trusted in a tech-driven landscape.
4. The Sonic Advantage: Sound, Performance & Profit
Optimise your environment to drive productivity and well-being. Sound profoundly impacts physiology, cognition, and behavior, yet it is rarely managed. Julian reveals how intelligent sound design increases productivity and sparks creativity. Discover how to eliminate the hidden costs of poor acoustics and use multisensory design to improve your company’s bottom line.
Key Takeaway: Understand how sound directly affects employee performance, decision-making, and engagement.
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Julian is on the cutting edge of changing how many perceive our world, with practical advice mixed with a fresh and innovative approach around the fields of sound and communication.
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