About Julian
A real voice for happiness, resilience and human connection.
Julian Pace is an award-winning keynote speaker, founder and CEO of Happiness Group, and one of Australia’s recognised voices in happiness and mental wellbeing.
Founder & CEO
Award Winning Speaker
Entrepreneur
Husband & Father
Tech Founder
Guest Podcaster
The Message
This is bigger than happiness.
It's about changing the way we live, lead and connect.
Julian’s message is grounded in a personal journey of adversity, growth and impact. Through honest storytelling and practical strategies, Julian helps people understand that happiness is not something we wait for. It is something we learn to create through intentional choices, habits, connection and self-awareness.
As the founder of Happiness Group, Julian has built a social enterprise dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing at scale. His work spans keynote speaking, workplace programs, community initiatives and the Happiness Co Foundation.
Why his message lands
Julian brings energy, humour and emotional depth to serious conversations. He is able to speak about mental health and happiness in a way that feels human, accessible and actionable, not clinical, corporate or abstract.
What audiences take away
Audiences leave with a stronger understanding of their emotional state, practical strategies for resilience, and a renewed sense of responsibility for the way they show up in their lives, relationships and workplaces.
Meet Julian
A Life Dedicated to Happiness
As the Founder and CEO of the Happiness Group, which consists of Happi, Happiness Co and the Happiness Co Foundation, Julian has become one of Australia’s leading voices on mental wellbeing, human connection and creating lives of meaning.
Beyond the stage, Julian is a father, entrepreneur, adventurer and lifelong student of human behaviour.
He believes that the greatest measure of success isn’t found in titles, achievements or wealth, but in the quality of our relationships, the impact we have on others and the legacy we leave behind.
Those who know Julian best describe him as authentic, optimistic and deeply present. He leads with empathy, lives with intention and believes that every person has the capacity to create positive change, both in their own life and in the lives of those around them.
For Julian, happiness isn’t a destination. It’s a way of showing up each day, with courage, gratitude, kindness and purpose.
"Julian has a remarkable ability to make happiness feel practical, achievable and real."
The turning point
After losing his father to suicide at just 21 years of age, Julian found himself searching for answers that traditional approaches couldn’t provide. That journey became a lifelong mission, to help people build their mental wellbeing before they reach crisis, and to prove that happiness isn’t something we’re born with, it’s something we intentionally create through our choices, habits and relationships.
Today, Julian is an internationally recognised speaker, author, mentor and entrepreneur whose authentic storytelling, practical strategies and unwavering belief in human potential have transformed individuals, teams and organisations across the world. From boardrooms and mine sites to schools and sold-out theatres, his message remains the same.
His work has reached millions through keynote presentations, workplace programs, schools, community initiatives and life-changing experiences designed to help people reconnect with themselves and those around them.
A happier world starts with happier people. Because when people feel seen, connected and empowered, everything changes.
““If you want a meaningful life, then you have to have meaningful problems.”
From One Mission to a Movement
What began as one man’s mission to help people live happier, healthier lives has grown into something far greater. Today, The Happiness Group is a collective of purpose-driven organisations, programs and initiatives, each designed to create positive change in different ways, but all united by one belief.
That when people are given the tools, support and connection they need, extraordinary things happen.
Whether it’s empowering leaders, transforming workplace cultures, supporting schools, strengthening communities, delivering mental health initiatives or creating moments of genuine human connection, every part of The Happiness Group exists to create lasting impact.
Happiness isn't the destination
It’s how you choose to live every single day.
Through inspiring keynotes, transformational programs and practical tools, Julian helps people reconnect with purpose, strengthen resilience and create lives they genuinely love living.
Because when individuals thrive, families grow stronger, workplaces perform better, and communities flourish.