Julie Turney is a pioneering voice in the global HR landscape, an HR strategist, speaker, and executive coach who has dedicated her career to transforming how the profession sees itself and how the world sees HR.

With over 16 years of experience spanning startups to Fortune 500 companies, Julie has cultivated a reputation for blending empathy with execution. As the Founder and CEO of HR@Heart Consulting Inc., she created what she calls the “HR Safe Space,” where practitioners navigate burnout, workplace trauma, and career frustration with intention and strategy. Her work bridges the emotional intelligence of HR with business-critical outcomes, helping professionals move from tactical execution to strategic influence.

Julie is the author of Confessions of an HR Pro: Stories of Defeat and Triumph, host of the HR Sound Off Podcast, and Lead Organizer for DisruptHR Caribbean. Through these platforms, she challenges outdated perceptions of HR and champions bold, data-informed, people-first practices that drive business results.

A certified Agile HR Practitioner, CIPD member, and psychometric assessor, Julie doesn’t just talk about transformation; she lives it. Whether coaching a new CHRO, facilitating global retreats, or speaking on the TEDx stage, her message is clear: HR isn’t a cost center, it’s a growth catalyst.

Her mission is to empower HR professionals to reclaim their voice, align with business strategy, and lead with both heart and impact. Because, as Julie reminds us, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”