CEO ADVISOR & STRATEGIST
Whether Julie is helping a client with a business strategy, marketing plan, career decision or life vision, Julie keenly observes and deeply listens so she can see and hear the unseen and unheard truth in others. Then she applies a powerful combination of brain science, positive psychology, and perspective-changing insights. This predictably reveals yet-unseen gifts and capabilities that open a new world of opportunity and effectiveness.
Julie has authored eight popular books including: Healthy Leadership, Stick with It: Mastering the Art of Adherence, Getting the BEST of Yourself and Others and The Power of Positive Coaching.
EXPERTISE
CEO advisement, corporate health strategy, executive coaching, revenue enhancement and new product development, training, facilitation, and keynote speaking.
EDUCATION
Master’s degree, Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine
Bachelor’s degree, Psychology and Biology, with honors, Florida State University
Positive Psychology Practitioner, The Flourishing Center (only 1,300 people certified worldwide)
BACKGROUND
Prior to consulting, Julie conceptualized and led several successful business units at the American Heart Association’s National Center, all focused on health and wellbeing. Her clients were many of the Fortune 500 including Home Depot, Westinghouse, Dean Foods and Coca-Cola Foods. She created innovative products, forged sponsorships and designed licensing agreements to further their mission and enhance the health of employees and the public.
Julie is also a compelling speaker and engaging facilitator. Her passion for leadership and life creates an infectious energy for audiences.
She serves on the board of Engage, a positive parenting organization.
FAVORITE QUOTES
“Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.” – William Arthur Ward
“What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see.” – Hebrews 11:1
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.“ – Anatole France
“When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.“ – William Arthur Ward