About Julian Reeve - Keynote Speaker on Stress, Burnout & Sustainable Success
Award-winning Broadway Music Director turned keynote speaker, Julian Reeve helps organizations, educators, and innovators achieve lasting success through sustainable well-being. Drawing on a career that spans global performance, entrepreneurship, and leadership, he offers practical insights that empower individuals and teams to thrive without burnout.
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Julian’s Story: Broadway to Burnout to Breakthrough
Critically acclaimed for his work on the Broadway smash-hit Hamilton, Julian’s rich and varied career experience is inspiring. After graduating with honors from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, he built a global career as a musician, educator, and entrepreneur — performing to millions and educating thousands across six continents around the world.
His work as Music Director earned him the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Music Direction on Hamilton, followed by leading its first presentations at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and at the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré in Puerto Rico alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda.
But in 2017, while conducting Hamilton in San Fransisco, Julian suffered a stress-related heart attack - a moment that transformed his understanding of success. This experience, along with a later career-ending injury, inspired his commitment to helping others pursue excellence in healthier and more sustainable ways.
The Perfect Equilibrium® Methodology
Building on his research into stress, burnout, and performance psychology, Julian founded Perfect Equilibrium®, a practical framework that integrates mindset, systems, and strategy to achieve sustainable high performance. His approach helps individuals and organizations identify the habits, beliefs, and structures that drive both success and strain, creating the conditions for lasting well-being and effectiveness.
As a coach and consultant, Julian has inspired thousands across the U.S., Europe, and Asia to strengthen resilience and self-compassion, proving that high standards and personal health can co-exist.
Speaking & Leadership
Today, Julian is a trusted voice in organizational well-being and leadership. He serves on the Advisory Board for HR.com’s Research Institute (Employee Retention) and has presented keynotes for GE Aerospace, Teleflora, Learn4Life, MPI, PHIRA, and HR.com, among others. His TEDx Talk on perfectionism and numerous media features — including The Hill, Fast Company, and CEO World Magazine — highlight his expertise in balancing ambition with sustainability.
Julian’s interviews and insights have been featured across the ABC, NBC, and CBS networks, and he continues to serve as a thought leader for companies and educators seeking healthier ways to achieve exceptional results.
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