Testimonials

“My experience of being coached by Julia benefited my career progression hugely. She had the ability to enhance my self-awareness soliciting fresh thinking, which in turn enabled me to clarify my priorities and identify the next steps forward in my role. I recommend her to anyone wishing to fast-track their strategic planning on career development.“

— Manuela, Civil Servant

“I had an incredible coaching experience with Julia and I can't recommend her highly enough. From the very first session, I felt heard, understood, and supported in a way that I had never experienced before. Julia helped me identify my goals and provided invaluable guidance in working through the challenges and obstacles that were holding me back. Her approachable, non-judgmental style made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the coaching journey. Thanks to her coaching, I have experienced significant personal and professional growth beyond what I thought was possible. I am now more self-aware, confident, and empowered to take on new challenges. If you're looking to achieve personal or professional growth, I highly recommend working with Julia.”

— Miroslav, Project Manager

“Julia is a fantastic coach, when I was feeling at a crossroads with my career I reached out to Julia for some coaching, having never been coached before I wasn't sure what to expect.
I had an on-boarding session with her followed by 2 sessions, in just those 3 short sessions I reached the clarity I was looking for & have since secured a new role which ticks all the boxes.
Prior to the coaching from Julia I wasn't even sure what those boxes were.
What pleasantly surprised me was; how quickly I built a rapport with her, the trust in the relationship was instantaneous & I felt very comfortable discussing the challenges/internal battle I was having. Her style is great as she probes & pushes you in a way that gets you to the place you need to be, but done in a way that is not pushy or leading.
Whilst I have decided not to continue coaching sessions with her right now, I would not hesitate to re-engage with her when I needed coaching, as the short time we worked together was hugely impactful & shows that short term coaching is as beneficial as long term. I have personally recommended her to a few people already.”

— Charlotte, Director of Business Operations

“I was lucky enough to be matched with Julia for the Like-Minded Females Mentoring Programme 2021, and Julia was integral to helping me through some tricky career transitions. Julia has such a warm and non-judgemental approach to coaching, whilst always gently encouraging you to see your potential and be curious about things that might be holding you back. She helped me with goal-setting, confidence & self-esteem, monitoring my achievements and pushing me out of my comfort zone over the 6 months of the mentoring programme, and I am so, so grateful to now have a continuing professional relationship with Julia. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for coaching through career transitions.”

— Kate, Founder & Executive Programme Manager

“Starting up a business from scratch and struggling through the process, Julia’s coaching has been a real lifeline.  With her professionalism and her kindness, I found with Julia a safe space where I could discuss important decisions, get help to form a strategy, but also be honest with my feelings and find confidence in myself. I highly recommend her!”

— Claire, Founder

“After I was made redundant Julia really helped me. With her help I was able to refocus, break down my previous role into transferable skills and identify the key factors and elements that I found important in work place environment. Julia's positive and understanding personality really helped bring my confidence back after my redundancy. Through working with her I was able to pinpoint a new career path that not only suits my interests and passions but also my current skills and abilities.”

— Robert., Venue’s Assistant Manager

“Being a startup founder is tough, and even with the best team can sometimes quite lonely, especially as a woman of color in the deep tech life sciences space. Julia gave me the fresh perspective and encouragement and guidance I needed to navigate a wide range of issues and make crucial decisions. As a founder, personal life often blends into the professional, and Julia skillfully helped me to maintain balance and navigate the fine line between the two. I especially appreciated just how rooted in values Julia's approach to our work together, which is so important to me in grounding me in the impact I want to have through my work!”

— Song, Co-founder & COO

''What do I want to do'' was the big question I was struggling with when I started my coaching sessions with Julia. Julia helped identifying my personal and work values, which is such a useful framework and guide to have. By asking the right questions, she steered me to dig deeper and truly get to the core of my opinions, traits, and work preferences. While these discoveries were sometimes confrontational, Julia always ensured me that my emotions were valid and, as a true coach, she turned it into something positive. Talking to her gave me back my confidence, which allowed me to make some drastic changes in my life. Thank you, Julia, not only for our sessions but also for your enthusiasm and passion to support people.

— Sandra, Senior Associate

“Transitioning into a leadership role at a small startup can be an exciting but challenging period of time. Whilst doing this transition, I was recommended Julia as a coach to help me through some of my confidence and anxiety issues. Julia was fantastic at assisting me with stepping back and seeing the bigger picture. She asked the perfect questions to help me dig deeper and reframe some of my original assumptions. With her guidance, I was able to create tools to help me on the journey and ultimately become a more confident leader. I would definitely recommend her as a coach to anyone in a leadership position at a startup. Thank you again, Julia!”

— Kimberley, Engineering lead

My approach

My expertise lies in fostering emotional wellness, purpose, and well-being, especially in the workplace. I guide clients through career and leadership complexities, and have developed my own method grounded in the ethics of the ICF core competencies framework's, the creativity of Narrative Practices, aiming to reconnect individuals with their strengths, values, capabilities, resources, and professional identity, and for those seeking a deeper understanding, the wisdom of somatic coaching, using the body to gain insights.

In addition to my coaching approach, I am passionate about collective intelligence protocols. I regularly facilitate peer development groups, creating spaces for individuals to grow collaboratively. Through these initiatives, I've cultivated long-term committed communities, emphasizing the importance of shared learning, sustained development, and supportive networks.

My journey

With a diverse background spanning 10 years in the Fashion & Textile industry, I bring a unique perspective to coaching. My international career has taken me to France, Belgium, India, the UK, and Portugal, providing me with a broad cultural understanding.

My curiosity about people, their stories, experiences, and dreams fuels my passion for coaching. Throughout my journey, I've remained dedicated to offering my coachees the best possible experience, maintaining a safe space to explore, all while staying focused on the challenges and objectives at hand to ensure a long lasting impact from the coaching engagement.

I view my mission as simply supporting people to be happier and more authentic in the workplace, and strive to be an agent for healthier organisational dynamics.

My credentials

I hold an ACC credential with the ICF (International Coach Federation).

I am a certified Narrative Practitioner, additionally trained to use the Tree of Life approach.

I have over 300 hours of experience, coaching managers and C-levels in both startups and more established organisations.

Alongside coaching, I deliver leadership trainings, somatic workshops, and co-development group sessions.

I have ben volunteering as a mentor for entrepreneurial refugees since 2021.

I am continuously supervised with an accredited professional supervisor.