“Few evoke emotion the way Julian does. His journey is nothing short of incredible.”
Cezanne Maheral
Director of Public Policy
Julian empowers leaders to act with courage, transform adversity into impact, and define the legacy they leave behind.
Julian Pistone, Courageous Leadership Expert and keynote speaker, leverages 20 years of corporate experience—including a decade at Google—to help leaders navigate risk, make bold decisions, and turn uncertainty into sustainable growth in an era of AI-driven change and geopolitical disruption.
Julian blends psychology and science-backed methods with real-world insights from his documentary work, collaborating with National Geographic Explorers and award-winning filmmakers from BBC, VICE, MTV, TIME, The New Yorker, and PBS. He helps individuals and organizations build resilience, drive cultural transformation, and lead with purpose.
As co-founder of cor:age, a global impact network and retreat series, Julian unites executives, social advocates, philanthropists, scientists, and thought leaders from McKinsey, MIT, Google, UBER, UCLA, the UN, and the Gates Foundation. He blends inspiration with strategy, helping leaders navigate uncertainty and shape meaningful legacies.
“An experience that’s transformative.
Julian’s gift is the precision in which his stories weave messages of empathy, leadership and change.”
DR. Stephen Sideroff
World-Leading Expert in Resilience & Optimal Performance
By blending personal experience with insights from neuroscience, my approach offers leaders a proven path to thrive amidst uncertainty and drive bold, lasting impact.
Overcoming a severe spinal illness and a debilitating neurological disease (ME/CFS) forced me to confront mortality, sparking a profound shift in my path. This journey became my mission: to cultivate courage in people and culture, empowering leaders to act with intention, challenge norms, and turn adversity into a legacy of meaning and bravery.
"For an introduction to courageous leadership that captures hearts and minds, boosts morale, and offers a fresh approach to life—Julian will shift your thinking."
Jessica Harrison-Bolton
Director of Strategic Sales Experience
A Network for Purpose-Driven Legacies
I co-founded cor:age, a global network and retreat series uniting leaders from business, science, government, philanthropy, and social impact. In a world of disruption and division, courageous leadership is more vital than ever. These gatherings help leaders embrace mortality as a catalyst for action, sharpen their vision, and create lasting impact in their lives, organizations, and the world.
"Julian’s speech profoundly impacted me, inspiring a chain of life-altering decisions. It takes a strong effort to resist the heart’s calling he provokes in you."
Nataliia Kushnir
CEO
