About Julia Baird
Julia Baird is a journalist, broadcaster and author based in Sydney, Australia. She hosts The Drum on ABCTV and writes columns for the Sydney Morning Herald and the International New York Times. Her writing has appeared in a range of publications including Newsweek, The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Guardian, the Good Weekend, The Sydney Morning Herald, the Sun-Herald, The Monthly and Harper’s Bazaar. Her much lauded biography of Queen Victoria was released in 2017.
In 2005, Julia was a fellow at the Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press and Public Policy at Harvard, researching the global response to American opinion in the lead-up to the Iraq War. Her Ph.D., on female politicians and the press, formed the basis of her book, Media Tarts: How the Australian Press Frames Female Politicians (2004). Julia has also taught history (20th century cultural history and personal narratives, involving the study of letters, diaries and journals), and made radio documentaries on subjects as diverse as black metal music and convent education.
Julia received both her B.A. and Ph.D. in history from Sydney University. She is a regular commentator on television and radio.
Join Julia Baird for the reprise of her much-lauded talk on
deliberate leadership at Agile Encore 2017
Wonderful, powerful and inspiring presentation from Julia Baird at Agile Australia. Reminding me that I don’t need to fit in the boxes, nor wear the labels that some try to give me. Power to women, introverts, to empaths. ‘Live deliberately.’
– Kayt Edwards, Delivery Coach, ANZ
Shattering myths of leadership, Julia’s is a quieter, kinder message that aligns with the servant leadership we aspire to. Julia’s vulnerability and ability to connect on a personal level resonated with me. Although she is not part of the “Agile” community, her message was right on target!
– Melinda Harrington, Lead Consultant, Elabor8