Keynote Speaker
What if feeling lost wasn’t failure, but the first step toward discovery? In this keynote, Dr. Judith Zeilinger — former mathematician and physicist turned communicator — shows how curiosity and creative problem-solving can turn frustration into innovation. With humor, personal stories, and insights from science, she inspires audiences to reframe challenges, embrace uncertainty, and lead with curiosity.
Author
What if the problem was never you, but the way math was taught? In Math (Re)Imagined, Dr. Judith Zeilinger offers a fresh start for anyone who’s ever felt “not a math person.” With humor, empathy, and surprising insights, she invites readers to experience math in a way they never have before: Not a source of anxiety, but a gateway to curiosity, confidence, and joy.
Audience Targeting
Struggling to make your message land? Dr. Judith Zeilinger helps professionals craft communication that connects — and inspires action. Blending strategy with storytelling, she shows how to define your audience, shape your message, and present ideas with clarity and impact. With experience as a science communicator, lecturer, and science advocate, she turns complex insights into communication that truly resonates.
Science Communication Workshops
Dr. Judith Zeilinger helps scientists and researchers turn complex ideas into stories that stick. She shows how clear, creative communication transforms curiosity into connection — and how even the most technical research can inspire and engage. Drawing on her background in mathematics, theoretical physics, and science communication, she helps craft messages and presentations that resonate with any audience.
Hi, I'm Judy
I’m a former mathematician and theoretical physicist who loves turning complex ideas into something clear, engaging, and even a little fun! After years in research and science communication, I’ve learned that with the right mindset, every challenge can spark curiosity and fuel innovation — a lesson I now share in my keynotes. I also run workshops and coaching sessions, helping professionals and organizations communicate complicated ideas with clarity, craft messages that truly connect, and captivate their audiences.
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FAQs
My keynotes are designed for professionals and organizations who want to turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. I share strategies for overcoming obstacles and embracing uncertainty, inspired by my time as a mathematician and researcher. These lessons apply across industries and roles, whether your audience is in business, education, or science, the message resonates with anyone navigating complexity and change.
Energy, humor, and insight plus a fresh way of looking at challenges through the lens of mathematical thinking. My talks weave together stories from my own struggles as a mathematician both professionally and personally to show how curiosity drives innovation and clarity. Audiences leave with practical takeaways and a renewed sense of possibility.
Not at all! My work isn’t about equations, it’s about how we think. I use math and science as metaphors to explore curiosity, problem-solving, and leadership. You’ll leave inspired, not intimidated.
Workshops:
My workshops are highly interactive and hands-on. You can choose from a selection of my established workshops or build your own, tailored to your specific goals and audience. Whether we’re exploring science communication, audience targeting, or effective storytelling, participants leave with practical tools they can apply immediately, and a deeper understanding of how curiosity drives connection.
Training:
Training sessions are always 1-on-1 and fully customized to your needs. Together, we work on how to get your message across to your target audience, whether that’s a scientific presentation, a keynote, or client communication. We’ll refine your message so it resonates with your audience, and when relevant, we’ll also focus on slides, storytelling, and stage presence to make your delivery engaging, clear, and memorable.
It’s a book about rediscovering curiosity through the lens of mathematics. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be good at math to enjoy it! Rather, I hold you by the hand and, through stories of famous thinkers and my own experiences, I invite you, the reader, to see math — and yourself — in a new light. The book aims to reignite the joy of figuring things out, one “aha!” moment at a time.
You can reach out directly through my contact form. All those buttons that say things like “inquire about…” or “book my…?” Yep, that’s where those will take you. I’ll follow up to learn more about your event, your audience, and what you’d like them to take away to make sure that we create something that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact.
