“Julia’s coaching played a vital role in my being selected to lead my organization’s DEI initiative. Since being promoted, I have continually depended on what I learned in our sessions to navigate the culture of DEI. Our sessions were the blueprint that allowed me to walk into this role fearlessly.”
Rocsean Spencer, Chief Diversity Officer, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
“It was a true pleasure having Julia coach my team. Watching how they responded to her made it all the more worthwhile. One outcome: We’ve never been closer, and we’ve continued to apply and integrate a great deal of the knowledge we gained in our sessions into our team meetings. I've personally gained valuable insights and developed in areas that have significantly contributed to my growth as both a leader and an individual, all through our additional, engaging 'catch-up' calls.”
Tim Tumminello, Senior Human Resource Officer, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
“Julia presented a workshop called, “What Gets in Your Way?” covering a variety of areas on self-management. Julia wowed the group, demonstrating great teaching and coaching prowess. She was organized, clear, relatable, and showed a ton of heart, humor and wisdom. I cannot imagine an organization whose people would not benefit from the take aways that she delivers. I must say I was expecting very good, and got superb.”
Ira Bryck, Director, Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley
“I wondered how Julia was going to do a workshop with more than 30 people in the room. But she did. In fact, I watched as the energy went from zero to a hundred in just 90 minutes. Everyone was so energized. The experience was inclusive, empowering, and she created an atmosphere where people left feeling passionate, capable, and united as a group. Julia is truly one of a kind. She touched a lot of people today.”
Maya Peterson, Vela Investment Management
“Julia not only managed our large group but also captivated us. Her command of space and language made her interesting and thought provoking. She brings such warmth, kindness, and thoughtfulness – and is easy to work with. In a word: transformative.”
Christine Eliason, TEDx speaker
“Julia lead a team-building 'playshop' for my colleagues and I that was energizing, powerful, entertaining, and contained many, many laughs. Julia has a special way of creating an atmosphere that allows people to relax and be comfortable in their own skin, including allowing them to be silly. It broke down barriers and challenged us all, allowing us to explore the true meaning of happiness and how we can explore and embrace it every day. I 'm thankful that I found Julia, and even more thankful for the gifts she's given us--an ability to say out loud what needs voicing, and a chance to see the bigger picture.”
Gretchen Lussier, Program Administrator, Department of Pathology at University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate
"Julia has stunning insight and a huge heart. She coached me on crafting my TEDx talk and was with me as I conceived of it, edited it, and delivered it. It's rare to find someone who can so quickly tune in emotionally and intellectually to what is needed and then constructively give feedback - all in the same session. My final product would not be what it is without her guidance and energy. Her ability to draw out my ideas and help me to think strategically about my editing process and my communication style meant that even after our sessions were over, I was shaping my piece through the new lens she gave me. It's obvious that Julia has a tremendous amount of professional experience which, along with her natural intuition, contributes to her great expertise. I would recommend Julia as a coach to anyone ready to accelerate her work and make her passion a reality."
B. Elizabeth, Communications Trainer
"Julia set the bar for what a professional workshop should look like. Her talk was excellent. EXCELLENT."
Gretchen Duhaime, CEO, Women's Business Owners Alliance
“If I only bring my business self or accounting self to the table, it’s a pretty dull world. If I have to simply grind on the bottom line, I can have a surplus of revenue, but not a life. Julia has supported me in bringing my whole self—my personal passions—to my professional life and to my leadership role. I’m a more creative, energized leader for it, which benefits our staff and clients, too. Our staff are now more empowered to show up as whole people, too. Since we’re in the business of empowering our clients, an empowered workplace transfers easily to them. It also translates to the bottom line: other organizations and individuals want to support and be part of an energized passionate group doing good work. The work I have done with Julia lifts us all."
Judith Roberts, Executive Director, The Literacy Project
“Julia is a truly transformational coach. I worked with her during a time that was filled with an overwhelming number of transitions and found her invaluable. Julia is so present and listens so deeply, both to what is being said, and to what is being said between the lines. She gently coached me to where I wanted and needed to be. It was a very solutions-focused and expedited experience and yet, it also felt remarkably restorative. I highly recommend her.”
Mary H., Executive Director
““Working with Julia was lovely. She created a staff retreat to help us build on our resilience in the face of difficulty. I was thrilled by how it all unfolded. I heard lots of affirmations from others in the following days – about what an exceptional listener she is, and about how it felt to approach all this learning through a strengths-based lens. Her wise attentiveness to our experiences helped her shape a profound and joy-filled afternoon that left everyone feeling invigorated and empowered.”
—Heidi Nortonsmith, Executive Director, Northampton Survival Center
"Everyone should have a Julia."
Director of Constituent Relations & Giving
"Julia is a brilliant coach. She has an uncanny ability to hone in on exactly the places that most need attention or exploration or tweaking or in the case of a TEDx talk – clarifying, adding lines, dropping lines, better articulating the actual point I’m trying to make. All delivered with the utmost care and respect. Working with Julia makes you feel like you can do anything. Her belief in you helps you to naturally grow your belief in yourself. She has a gift and is a gift. I literally cannot recommend her highly enough."
Dora Lewis, Educator, Coach
""Julia is an amazing coach. She has been extremely helpful in multiple areas of my life. She helped me navigate and resolve a tough and complex career related decision, and has inspired me to keep going with my personal and professional goals. She is gentle and compassionate, and brings so much honesty and integrity to our sessions. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a coach."
Effie Stavrulaki, PhD, Professor of Economics Bentley College
“Julia is so present, so fully engaged, narrowing things down to the important need of the moment to ensure we stay on track--and she does it with kindness and with so much zest.”
Randall Sherwood, PhD, Psychologist
"However badly I feel on a given day, after our conversations I always feel so empowered, positive and reaffirmed in my values--like there was never even a problem before. She’s helped me through some very difficult situations and challenges in my private life and at work, by always providing a warm, caring, and empathetic space for me to explore my challenges, remember my strengths, and find solutions for problems. Countless times she’s asked me questions that just let me exhale, I thought, 'Wow, good question. I never considered that.' Our work together has really allowed me to shake free the answers I’ve needed. Julia is such a caring and supportive coach who’s helped me develop the best in me.."
Sohpie Janicke, PhD, Professor of Media, Chapman College
“I feel I am in capable and compassionate hands when I work with Julia. She is generous with her knowledge, insight, and encouragement. I'd recommend her services to any business professional who wants to take a step forward in his or her career and to do so with confidence and poise."
Tzivia Gover, Institute for Dream Studies, Executive Director, Author
