Motivational Speaker With A Powerful Story

Why Judy Davis Should Be Your Next Speaker

Motivate Through Shared Journeys

Military spouses and midlife women are motivated and inspired by relatable stories of resilience. Judy's personal narratives of navigating military life transitions, career reinvention, and embracing midlife challenges will inspire your audience to take meaningful action in their own lives.

Train Through Connection

She doesn't believe in death by PowerPoint. Judy's trainings are interactive and impactful, structured with the effectiveness that military communities respect, while delivering content that addresses the real needs of spouses and women navigating transition and the challenges that come with that. Each session provides actionable strategies that attendees can use in their personal and professional life.

Engage Military & Veteran Spouses

Judy's talks are full of authentic audience participation that resonates with those wanting a less stressful life. As someone who understands the unique challenges people are facing, Judy creates an immediate connection with your audience through shared experiences and genuine understanding.

Empower Your Community

Participants walk away with battle-tested strategies and practical tools they can implement immediately, whether they're military spouses seeking purpose through multiple relocations or midlife women embracing a new chapter or wanting more for their life.

Your audience will leave with renewed confidence, clear direction, and the encouragement needed to thrive through life's challenges.

Judy Davis specializes in keynotes for women's midlife conferences and resilience training for military spouse events, bringing a unique perspective that bridges both worlds with authenticity and impact.

What People Are Saying

“Judy, has a great way of breaking down obstacles in your way and making them manageable. She has helped to improve many aspects of my life. It is also a joy to be able to hear her speak!!”

"Whether it's sharing insight and inspiration or educational strategies Judy helps audiences navigate a variety of challenges in a powerful and engaging way".

Judy has boundless energy and passion. She has a terrific ability to make those around her feel important and appreciated. That acknowledgement sparks them to take action to achieve their goals in an almost transparent way – they just do more. Her enthusiasm is contagious!

Judy’s Most Requested Keynote & Breakout Topics

◾Beyond Fine: Reclaiming Your Authentic Voice at Midlife

Transform your conference with this powerful keynote that will leave women feeling seen, inspired, and equipped for authentic living.

In this compelling presentation, your audience will be guided through the revolutionary concepts of The Unapologetic Reset—a proven framework that helps midlife women break free from the habit of saying "I'm fine" when they're anything but.

What attendees will experience:

  • An eye-opening exploration of how the "I'm fine" trap silently undermines women's wellbeing, relationships, and sense of purpose

  • Evidence-based techniques for reconnecting with authentic emotions and needs after years of putting others first

  • Practical strategies to replace automatic "fine" responses with genuine self-expression

  • A transformative values clarification exercise that realigns daily choices with what truly matters

  • Simple yet powerful "micro-courage challenges" that build the confidence to live authentically

This keynote creates a watershed moment for women who have spent decades meeting others' expectations at the expense of their own truth. Attendees will leave with immediate action steps to implement the 3-day Unapologetic Reset in their own lives, creating lasting change long after the conference ends.

Impact on your event: This presentation consistently ranks among the highest for audience engagement and post-conference implementation. Women report profound shifts in their relationships, career fulfillment, and self-advocacy within weeks of applying these principles. The relatable content and practical tools make this a standout session that will have attendees thanking you for months to come.

Customization options available to align with your conference theme and audience demographics.

◾Unscripted: Forging Ahead When Life Rewrites Your Story

A truly transformative experience for your audience with this powerful keynote that offers both emotional resonance and practical resilience strategies.

Join military spouse and caregiver advocate Judy Davis as she shares her powerful journey of resilience in the aftermath of life-altering tragedy. When her husband Geoff was critically injured in an explosion while serving in the Army, Judy's carefully constructed life plans crumbled in an instant. In this inspiring keynote, she reveals the hard-won wisdom from her experience navigating the difficult path from survival to growth.

Drawing from her book "Unscripted: Forging Ahead When Life Rewrites Your Story," Judy presents a practical framework for building resilience through what she calls the Three Pillars of a Healing Foundation: Mental Wellbeing, Emotional Grit, and Creating Routine. She challenges audiences to move beyond the trap of "I'm fine" to embrace authentic healing and genuine growth.

This presentation offers valuable insights for anyone who has faced unexpected upheaval, providing actionable strategies for adapting to change, finding meaning in difficult circumstances, embracing vulnerability, and creating a new chapter that honors both your past and your future. Discover how to not just survive life's greatest challenges, but to forge ahead and thrive in your unscripted journey.

What makes this keynote exceptional:

  • A genuine, heartfelt narrative of transformation after catastrophic change that resonates with audiences from all walks of life

  • The comprehensive "Three Pillars of a Healing Foundation" methodology—Mental Wellbeing, Emotional Grit, and Creating Routine—presented as practical strategies anyone can implement

  • A refreshing authenticity that moves beyond the "I'm fine" facade to create space for genuine healing conversations

  • Interactive components that help attendees identify their current resilience capacity and areas for growth

  • A powerful balance of vulnerability and strength that inspires without overwhelming

Audience takeaways:

  • A clear framework for building resilience that can be applied to any significant life challenge

  • Practical techniques for adapting to unexpected change while honoring both past experiences and future possibilities

  • Strategies for identifying and accessing support resources during times of crisis

  • Methods for creating stabilizing routines that provide structure during chaotic life seasons

  • Permission to embrace authentic emotions as part of the healing journey

Impact on your event: This presentation consistently receives exceptional feedback for its blend of emotional impact and practical application. Attendees describe feeling both deeply moved and newly equipped with tools they can immediately apply to their own challenges. The universal themes of resilience, adaptation, and growth make this keynote relevant across diverse audiences and circumstances.

Perfect for conferences focused on: Resilience training, healthcare professionals, veteran caregiver support, caregiver support, military communities, personal development, workplace wellness, trauma recovery, life transitions, and organizations navigating significant change.

Customization options available to emphasize specific resilience applications most relevant to your audience and event objectives.

◾3 Pillars Of Mental Wellness: Real Relief From Stress and Anxiety

Give your audience the mental wellness tools they need in today's high-pressure world with this transformative keynote experience.

In this powerful, interactive presentation, audiences will discover actionable strategies for managing stress and anxiety that can be implemented immediately in both personal and professional settings.

What makes this keynote exceptional:

  • A compelling personal journey that serves as the emotional foundation for evidence-based stress management techniques

  • The comprehensive "3 Pillars for Mental Wellness Philosophy" that provides a practical framework anyone can apply to their unique circumstances

  • Interactive exercises that allow participants to identify their specific stressors and begin building personalized relief strategies during the session

  • A perfect balance of inspiration and practical application that resonates with audiences across demographics

  • Techniques specifically designed for high-pressure environments and unprecedented challenges

Audience takeaways:

  • Clear understanding of how stress manifests physically, emotionally, and cognitively

  • Practical daily rituals that build resilience against anxiety triggers

  • Communication strategies to set healthy boundaries without guilt

  • Science-backed mindfulness techniques that can be practiced in just minutes

  • An individualized action plan for implementing the 3 Pillars approach

Impact on your event: This presentation consistently receives outstanding feedback for its blend of heartfelt storytelling and practical application. Attendees report significant improvements in their stress management capabilities and overall wellbeing after implementing these strategies. The interactive components create memorable moments of connection among participants, enhancing the overall conference experience.

Perfect for conferences focused on: Women's empowerment, professional development, work-life balance, healthcare, education, corporate wellness initiatives, and personal growth.

Customization options available to address the specific challenges facing your audience and align with your event objectives.

◾Right Side Up: Find Your Way Through Military Life

Transform your military community event with this powerful, customized presentation that addresses the unique challenges facing military spouses and families.

In this impactful keynote, military spouses and family members will discover practical strategies to not just survive but truly thrive amidst the constant changes and challenges of military life.

What makes this presentation exceptional:

  • Authenticity from a speaker who has personally navigated the complexities of military life and transformed challenges into opportunities

  • Customized content addressing the specific struggles facing your military community (deployments, relocations, career disruptions, etc.)

  • A perfect balance of emotional resonance and practical, actionable strategies

  • Interactive components that build camaraderie among attendees who share similar experiences

  • Research-based approaches drawn from Judy's acclaimed book "Right Side Up"

Audience takeaways:

  • Strategic approaches to build resilience during deployments, PCS moves, and other military-specific stressors

  • Communication techniques to strengthen family bonds despite distance and separation

  • Adaptation strategies for the unique challenges military spouses face in professional development

  • Community-building methods that create support networks during frequent relocations

  • Self-care practices designed specifically for the demands of military life

Impact on your event: This presentation consistently receives outstanding feedback for addressing the real, often unspoken challenges of military life while providing genuine hope and practical solutions. Attendees report feeling truly understood, better equipped, and more confident in their ability to thrive—not just endure—in their military journey.

Perfect for events serving: Military spouses, family readiness groups, military installation community events, pre-deployment preparations, military transition assistance programs, and veteran support organizations.

Customization available to address the specific branches of service, deployment cycles, or military lifestyle challenges most relevant to your audience.

◾Warning Signs: Is Your Teen at Risk for Depression, Addiction or Suicide Ideation? (Based on Judy's Book)

ADDITIONAL TOPICS ARE AVAILABLE AND CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR UNIQUE AUDIENCE AND NEEDS

Book Judy For Your Next Event

It all begins with a story. Bring me in to share ours .

It all begins with a story. Bring me in to share ours .