Julie Laperouse is the director of training at Emergent Method, where she leads the firm’s training and development services, particularly those involving leadership development, supervisory skills, soft skills, team building and operational improvements. She is also founder of Screaming Peacock, a motivational speaking firm, and is author of the book “Are you a Screaming Peacock?” which complements her public speaking engagements that she conducts across the Gulf Coast and beyond.