"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
A charismatic and inspiring motivational speaker, Dr. Mullen captivates audiences of all ages with his dynamic delivery and real-world examples. As a national speaker, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise in mental health, youth empowerment, and executive leadership, making his presentations both impactful and relatable.
A distinguished licensed mental health counselor with a profound commitment to training and education, beyond his public speaking engagements. With expertise in mental health, clinical supervision, youth development, and executive leadership, Dr. Mullen is dedicated to sharing the best available science and its practical integration across various professional, community, and faith-based disciplines.
A highly skilled and compassionate licensed mental health counselor, dedicated to helping adults overcome life's challenges and achieve personal growth. With extensive experience in therapeutic practice and clinical supervision, Dr. Mullen specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders. His approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, drawing on science, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.
"A renowned youth mentor and expert, celebrated for his transformative impact on young lives through his innovative MAN UP Leadership Program. The program boasts remarkable outcomes, including a 100% high school graduation rate and a 96% post-high school success rate, with participants achieving milestones such as college graduation, college enrollment, military enlistment, and gainful employment.
A distinguished life coach with a unique blend of experience and credentials that set him apart in the field. Dr. Mullen is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals through tailored guidance and support. His extensive background in mental health, executive leadership, and education provides a solid foundation for his coaching practice.
About
ulius Mullen
Leading, teaching, coaching and mentoring are among life’s most precious gifts for Dr. Julius Mullen Sr. Julius is the Chief Inclusion Officer for Children & Families First of Delaware where he was the Chief Clinical Officer for 15 years. In his executive roles, Julius has helped to spearhead an array of projects including a Brain Science Training Institute, Stress Informed Management, Leadership Development Initiative, Fairness, Respect, and Opportunity Task Force, Stress Response Team, Innovation Lab, Parent-Driven Education Platform, and a Youth Resilience Mentoring Program. Overseeing millions of dollars, he's led a number of non-profit programs in behavioral health, education, child welfare and community development. Although he’s grateful for his individual accomplishments and accolades, he credits a team of talented colleagues for exemplifying compassion, resilience, and excellence throughout his professional career.
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His love and expertise for neuroscience, professional development, youth mentoring have given him an extensive platform to share his knowledge at national, state and local levels. He has conducted hundreds of presentations to thousands of professionals, community leaders, parents and youth. Dr. J can also be found on the campus of Wilmington University where he enjoys teaching psychology, counseling, education and preventions science from undergraduate to doctorate level courses. When not in the classroom, Julius mentors aspiring executives, doctorate students and community leaders as they pursue their professional aspirations.
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Testimonials
His name is Dr. Julius Mullen but to the community he's Dr. J.! The awesome father, mentor, and coach.
"Dr. Mullen explains complex terms in a common sense and understandable manner."
-Elementary Teacher
“Dr. Mullen is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable in trauma informed care. Even though, there was hundreds of attendees, his compassion and expertise come across as if he was speaking directly to me. I will use his practical strategies starting Monday morning”
-Social Worker
"Dr. Mullen connects with his audience with full of personality and compassion. He also directly aligned general neuroscience concepts to my field."
-Family Law Attorney
"Dr. Mullen is a skilled facilitator who is engaging and enlightening. Dr. Mullen makes participants in his training sessions feel comfortable and connected with his material no matter what the session topic is."
-Public School Administrator
"This man is masterful and engaging. He presents information that is clearly important and has the gift to turn everyone in the room into informed stakeholders who are vested in an outcome and ready to make some progress. "
-Civil Rights Attorney
"Dr. J is an energetic, motivational speaker that trains and teaches from the heart.""
-Elementary School Principal
"A well spoken individual who has the gift of motivating others. He speaks with passion and conviction and leaves the his participants wanting more. I highly recommend Julius."
-Non-profit Executive
"When Dr. Mullen speaks, trains or engages in any intentional way, there is a certainty that people and situations will improve. His objective to be impactful is a transferred one to any audience."
-Pastor
"Julius Mullen is an engaging, informative and inspiring presenter. He utilizes a combination of substantive, fact-based narratives combined with humor to interact with audiences."