Julian Placino is a Catholic speaker, media leader, and evangelist who helps men and women integrate faith, work, and discernment by learning to trust God’s will over self-reliance. He speaks to the quiet tension many faithful leaders carry: the desire to do good, succeed, and provide—while slowly realizing they’re trying to carry everything on their own. Through his own journey from control to surrender, Julian invites audiences to discover a deeper trust in God’s will and a peace that comes not from striving harder, but from letting go. His message resonates with men and women who are exhausted by self-reliance and hungry for clarity, purpose, and interior freedom.
Julian currently serves as General Manager of Guadalupe Radio Network for KCPP 1140 AM (Fort Worth) and 101.5 FM (Cleburne), where he leads local outreach, fundraising initiatives, and community evangelization efforts to help keep Catholic radio on the air. He works closely with parishes, volunteers, donors, and diocesan leaders to advance GRN’s mission of sharing the Gospel and bringing souls to Christ through the power of radio and digital media. His leadership role places him at the intersection of faith, communication, and mission-driven stewardship.
With more than 15 years of experience in recruiting and leadership—combined with a deep background in media production, storytelling, and public communication—Julian brings a rare blend of strategic clarity and pastoral sensitivity to the stage. He is a nationally represented speaker who has delivered over 300 talks across conferences, parishes, and leadership gatherings.
Julian has been invited to speak for Catholic institutions and foundations, including The Catholic Foundation, on themes of surrender, discernment, and integrating faith into professional and personal life. At the heart of Julian’s speaking is a simple but countercultural message: God’s way works—especially when we stop trying to control outcomes and start trusting His lead. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and Catholic teaching, Julian helps audiences recognize the subtle idols of control, success, and self-reliance, and offers practical ways to discern God’s will in work, leadership, and major decisions. He speaks with humility, clarity, and a deep trust in the Holy Spirit, praying that each person encounters not just inspiration—but a genuine invitation to freedom, peace, and obedient trust in God’s plan.
Julian lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife and remains deeply committed to helping others discover that surrender is not the loss of strength—but the doorway to it.
The Surrender Breakthrough
How letting go opens the way to peace, purpose, and God’s will
Short synopsis:
Many faithful people feel worn down by the pressure to control outcomes, make the right decisions, and carry life on their own. In this signature keynote, Julian Placino shares his personal journey from self-reliance to surrender, inviting audiences to discover the freedom and peace that come from trusting God’s will. Drawing from Scripture, Catholic teaching, and lived experience, Julian introduces his practical S.P.A.R. framework—Surrender your idols, Pray for guidance, Act with excellence, and Rest fully. This simple, faith-centered approach helps participants discern God’s will in real time, move forward with confidence, and live with greater peace, clarity, and trust in God’s provision.
Resilience Rooted in Christ:
Responding to Change and Adversity with Faith Change, suffering, and adversity are unavoidable—but how we respond to them shapes who we become. In this talk, Julian Placino invites audiences to reframe resilience through a Catholic lens, moving from self-reliance to God-reliance. Drawing from Scripture, Catholic teaching, and lived experience, Julian helps participants understand how God uses trials not as punishments, but as instruments of formation and grace. Audiences will learn how to respond to adversity with faith, clarity, and hope, discovering that true resilience is not about bouncing back alone—but about allowing God to strengthen us through surrender, trust, and perseverance.
Note: This talk includes a guided worksheet that leads the audience through intentional reflection, helping them walk away with clear, tangible insights.
Personal Branding for Catholics: Discovering Your Gifts to Bear Fruit for the Gospel
Many Catholics want to be more effective witnesses to Christ but lack clarity about their gifts, their calling, or how God is already working through their lives. In this talk, Julian Placino helps audiences grow in self-awareness—not for self-promotion, but for evangelization—by guiding them to recognize the unique gifts God has entrusted to them and the fruit those gifts have already borne in the lives of others. Drawing from Scripture, Catholic teaching, and lived leadership experience, Julian leads participants through a practical, faith-centered reflection process that helps them articulate a clear personal mission rooted in stewardship and service. Attendees leave with renewed confidence, humility, and clarity—better equipped to bear fruit for the Gospel by living lives that naturally draw others toward Christ.
Note: This talk includes a guided worksheet that leads the audience through intentional reflection, helping them walk away with clear, tangible insights.
