Hi! I’m Julie. This is my story, in the making.

My last day in the corporate world was on June 23, 2020. At the time, it was simply my last day – the end of another corporate chapter. What I didn’t realize was a whole new book was in the making. And the author? Someone I don’t know well, but who I’m eager to learn more about.

Preface

Growing up, I knew I wanted to work in an industry where I could help others: A teacher, a social worker, a school counselor, etc. This surprised no one – it was simply who I was.

I lost my way in college as I didn’t feel smart enough to teach others, and there was no way a master’s degree was in my future. Nope – I could not do that! So, I landed on the most general major I could find, mass communication, and started my career in the crazy world of advertising.

Don’t get me wrong, agency life is a BLAST. It’s fast-paced, has a cool vibe, and is filled with plenty of cold beer. That said, I found I was more interested in the personal growth and development of my team and clients vs. the actual creative work. After working with a career coach myself, I experienced my first “ah-ha moment” - The ROI of a human being outweighs the ROI of anything else in life. It was this insight that uncovered my desire to transition into HR.

I spent the last 5 1/2 years of my corporate career in HR. It was the right next step, but MY WHY is more personal than corporate. MY WHY is about taking the time for an individual, to help them create and experience the joy they’ve always wanted.

In this new book I’m creating, I’m choosing to live MY WHY fully and own who I am.

• I am an energizing Certified Professional Coach (CPC) with an undeniable passion to partner with and serve others

• I am a trained Mental Fitness Coach through Positive Intelligence

• I am a compassionate, trusting, and supportive person

• I am a good listener

• I am known for my infectious laugh

• I am a woman who uses she/her pronouns

• I am consciously childfree and the best auntie ever (with a sign to prove it)

• I am an extrovert, but equally love being alone

• I am a caring wife with an extremely talented and humble husband

• I am a self proclaimed soup aficionado

• I am a pizza lover (from Chicago, but love ALL the styles)

• I am a Ted Lasso super fan with “BELIEVE” signs in multiple places

• I am an emotional being who wears her heart on her sleeve

• I am a theme party enthusiast

• I am obsessed with Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and Simon Sinek (and am currently manifesting an invitation to be on any/all of their podcasts)

• I am embarking on the midlife journey. Bring it 40s.

• I am fierce. I am courageous. I am fun (like, really fun).

This is me.