Change is good.
It’s also really hard.
A job change, potential promotion, layoff, or retirement can be daunting. I help established leaders prepare for and navigate change. I believe thoughtful transition planning can result in less stress and more joy.
Coaching is an intentional process to identify behaviors that may hold you back from your goals, allowing you to shift your mindset and change what isn't working for you. I guide clients through deep reflection, as they define their ideal life and barriers to realizing it. I balance support with accountability, to help clients achieve real and lasting personal and professional growth.
I am a certified Hudson Coach, and hold an ACC certification from the International Coaching Federation. I have over 35 years experience in publishing and educational technology and earned a BA from James Madison College at Michigan State University and an MBA from Wayne State University.
1:1 Coaching
For established leaders seeking increased executive presence and those undergoing or preparing for a transition, such as a promotion, job loss or change, or retirement.
Services Overview
360 Assessments
For leaders preparing for higher level roles and leaders in new roles.
Individual and corporate engagements available.
Spot Coaching
For leaders with a challenge or concern seeking clarity or an approach to a solution.
What Clients Are Saying
“I’ve worked with other career coaches before, but Julia is as real as they come. She listens, gets it, and cuts right to the point. I came to her during a career transition when I knew I had outgrown my current path and was trying to sort through all my capabilities to figure out what was next. Julia helped me step back, see clearly what I do best, and gave me insights that really shaped my thinking. She made the whole process feel both practical and encouraging—exactly what I needed.”
— GK, Vice President
“Working with Julia was a pivotal experience in my career growth. She helped me uncover and shift behaviors and mindsets that were limiting my progress, while providing practical strategies I could immediately put into practice. Julia has a unique ability to balance accountability with support, creating a space where real insights emerge and lasting growth happens. In a relatively short time, I experienced measurable progress that continues to influence how I lead and grow today. I highly recommend her to anyone ready to take their career to the next level.”
— CS, General Manager
“Julia is a thoughtful listener who shares insightful perspective based on her research and experience. She is skilled at guiding an individual through an inquiry process to discover root issues involved in any conflict. She can help anyone identify and practice multiple methods for reaching a desired outcome. If daily jobs were only about the task flow, we’d all likely do fine – but it’s all about relationships and psychology, which come with their own baggage. Using a respectful approach based in curiosity, Julia helps leaders be more aware of established belief systems that stunt success. These steps are replicable at any level of an organization and transferable from professional to personal life.”
— BS, Senior Manager
“I had the opportunity to work with Julia during a particularly difficult time in my career. I was struggling to find my voice, be more assertive, and feel confident in my role. Despite generally seeing myself as a confident person, I often felt paralyzed by the fear of failing and the fear of how others might perceive my work. I didn’t always feel that my voice was heard, and it impacted my confidence in ways I didn’t understand. Working with Julia changed that. She helped me refocus my attention and approach situations with a healthier perspective. Instead of giving me the answers, she asked thoughtful questions that pushed me to reflect, do the work, and discover my own path. Through our conversations, I learned to hear and trust my own voice—and to share it without fear. Over time, others began noticing the change as well. I realized that not everything is as intentional or critical as it may seem in your own head, and I learned how not to be my own worst enemy in evaluating my professional journey. It was truly a pleasure to work with Julia, and I’m grateful for the growth she helped me achieve.”
— AD, Vice President