testimonials
“Everyone should have a Julia.” —Traci Wolfe
“Julia Mines is truly gifted. From the moment her workshop began, I could tell that she had a deep understanding of human psychology and a unique ability to connect with each participant. She created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that instantly put everyone at ease, allowing us to open up and explore our limits. Throughout the workshop, Julia skillfully guided us through various activities and exercises that challenged us to step outside our comfort zones. She seemed to know exactly which nerve to pluck to help us push past our inhibitions and into a realm of newfound confidence. It was both exhilarating and liberating. What truly set this workshop apart was the perfect balance of fun and personal growth. We laughed as we learned as a team. Julia’s energy and enthusiasm was contagious, and her passion for helping us build confidence was evident in every moment. I'm immensely grateful to her for creating such a powerful and enjoyable experience.”—Pankaj Toppo— MBA Fellow, former Senior Spacecraft Engineer and Missions Operations / Manager, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization)
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Julia was wonderful: gracious and able to hold those assembled in a respectful, warm, and thought- provoking way, particularly through a blisteringly challenging transition in leadership. It was actually fun—at times, hilarious—and ultimately sparked hope in us for moving forward together.
Transitions Leadership Team, Montessori School of Northampton
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I worked with Julia during a time that was filled with an overwhelming number of transitions and found her invaluable. She’s so present and listens so deeply. 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 Hodgeson, Executive Director
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Julia Mines is an extraordinary human being and exceptional thought partner. Her work is organic—it stems from her heart; and her mind is brilliant and facile. Her insights are keen, and she doesn't mince words when it comes to clear directives or endorsements. When I work with Julia, I feel both embraced and emboldened. I recommend her without reservation.
Catherine Glynn, Consultant
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In a crowded field of service providers, I wanted my team of Financial Advisors to be able to stand out from others. Julia helped my team connect the dots between their own humanity and the client experience by uncovering their unique gifts, strengths, and skills. She also helped them find personal stories to map onto the needs of our clients and the values of our organization, while understanding that each Adviser is tethered to a regulatory environment that requires transparency and disclosure. I was delighted by the impact she had. My team is much more confident now, which means I feel much more confident in their ability to be of even greater service to our clients.
Rob Osterberg, CEO, Osterberg and Associates Financial, New York Life
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Julia Mines is truly gifted. From the moment her workshop began, I could tell that she had a deep understanding of human psychology and a unique ability to connect with each participant. She created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that instantly put everyone at ease, allowing us to open up and explore our limits. Throughout the workshop, Julia skillfully guided us through various activities and exercises that challenged us to step outside our comfort zones. She seemed to know exactly which nerve to pluck to help us push past our inhibitions and into a realm of newfound confidence. It was both exhilarating and liberating. What truly set this workshop apart was the perfect balance of fun and personal growth. We laughed as we learned as a team. Julia’s energy and enthusiasm was contagious, and her passion for helping us build confidence was evident in every moment. I'm immensely grateful to her for creating such a powerful and enjoyable experience.
Pankaj Toppo— MBA Fellow, former Senior Spacecraft Engineer and Missions Operations / Manager, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization),
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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
“Since being promoted to VP, I’ve continually depended on what I learned in my coaching sessions.” —Rocsean Spencer, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
“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
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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, Executive Director, Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley
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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
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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. I'm thankful that I found Julia, and 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, Department of Pathology, Baystate Medical
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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
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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 experience that left everyone feeling invigorated and empowered.
Heidi Nortonsmith, Executive Director, Northampton Survival Center
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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
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"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.
Sophie Janicke, PhD, Professor of Media, Chapman College
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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