A compass for the path
Hello!
One of my greatest treasures in life is to accompany people on their journey. My offerings (detailed below) are some of the ways in which I walk with and support people just like you. Together, we venture into the richness of life, deepen our understanding of what it means to be human, and discover how best to bring our true, whole selves to this world.
I have been providing life coaching and spiritual companionship for individuals and groups in a variety of settings over the past twenty years. I've seen and heard so much, both the struggles common to all humanity and the challenges of individual circumstances. I welcome the opportunity to journey with you as you seek clarity.
Online sessions are offered on a sliding fee scale. Please click the button below for more information. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Offerings and Support
Cultivating Self-Compassion
Many of us struggle with being too hard on ourselves. Learning to provide compassion for yourself is crucial to your well-being! And it is not that difficult - but it does help to create a plan and then practice being good to yourself in a healthy way especially during times of stress. I've personally experienced the positive life-altering nature of self-compassion on my own well-being and witnessed this transformative effect in many others. I can teach you self-compassion tools, help you create a plan, and be a partner with you as you cultivate self-compassion.
What arises for you when you hold the notion of "self-compassion?"
Developing / Deepening a Spiritual Practice
A spiritual practice is one way to cultivate and deepen our connection to ourselves and each other. A spiritual practice supports your spiritual and emotional well-being, and can lead to greater self-awareness, inner peace, grounded social engagement, and compassion. It can take many forms - meditation, journaling, art, prayer, dance, etc - and I believe it is important to find the form that best works for you. I will support you in this process and accompany you as you develop your practice or deepen your current practice.
How do you connect with your inner knowing, or in Quaker speak, your inner Light?"
Discerning "What's Mine To Do?"
So many of us are trying to have a positive impact on the world. Given the scope of challenges we face, we can sometimes find ourselves asking, "Am I doing enough?" I prefer the question, "What's mine to do?" and, through careful discernment, figure out how to have an impact while also taking care of ourselves. Often what we are able to do is what is right in front of us, in this present moment. I will be a partner with you in this discernment process and also help you locate resources to support your efforts.
What are some of the things you engage in where you feel most alive?
Exploring Bereavement, Loss and Grief
What's grief got to do with it? Well, everything! Loss can rock our world, leaving us shaken and disoriented for days, weeks, or months...sometimes longer. In working with grief we can learn to accept the reality of the loss, work through the pain of the grief, adjust to a world without what was lost, and find an enduring connection to who or what was lost. We can also embark on a fulfilling life while still holding loss in our heart. I will help you navigate the spiritual dimension your experiences. Together we will create practices that help you understand, hold, and integrate your grief.
In what ways do you attune to, and care for, your grief?
Client Testimonials
Discovering hopes and dreams
Discovering hopes and dreams
Discovering hopes and dreams
Everyone needs the opportunity to step back from the routines and rituals of daily living, and take time to discover their own true purpose and passion for life. Julie happens to be one of those very special coaches who possess that unique gift of being able to draw out of individuals their hopes and dreams; and do it in such a way as to
Everyone needs the opportunity to step back from the routines and rituals of daily living, and take time to discover their own true purpose and passion for life. Julie happens to be one of those very special coaches who possess that unique gift of being able to draw out of individuals their hopes and dreams; and do it in such a way as to create an authentic, spirit-filled pathway to the future. Through her encouraging and supportive personality, she helps to build both clarity and simplicity into the discernment process, awakening those secreted hopes and dreams to their fullest potential. —MD
Clarity in life direction
Discovering hopes and dreams
Discovering hopes and dreams
Julie provided me with clarity in the ever evolving area of my life direction. Her insightful questions helped distill down to what was really important to me. The session afforded me time to concentrate on this purposefully, not something I could/would have done on my own. I now have a clearer perspective and immediate steps to take.
Julie provided me with clarity in the ever evolving area of my life direction. Her insightful questions helped distill down to what was really important to me. The session afforded me time to concentrate on this purposefully, not something I could/would have done on my own. I now have a clearer perspective and immediate steps to take. I am ever so grateful for her abilities (and that I allowed myself to utilize them). And it was fun! —PG
Empowering and encouraging
Discovering hopes and dreams
Empowering and encouraging
Julie has served as my career and life coach. In our sessions she has asked questions that have often led me to discover answers I have missed in my personal reflection. Julie has the ability to listen to my story and has accurately assessed where things are healthy and where things needed to change. Julie's personal concern for me has be
Julie has served as my career and life coach. In our sessions she has asked questions that have often led me to discover answers I have missed in my personal reflection. Julie has the ability to listen to my story and has accurately assessed where things are healthy and where things needed to change. Julie's personal concern for me has been empowering and encouraging as we have tackled questions regarding everything from faith to career direction. Because Julie is grounded in both the practical and the creative sides of life, she has helped me find workable outside-the-box solutions to some very complex problems. This balance has also given her a rare ability to help me pair my gifts with changes in my professional life. I highly recommend Julie! —BC
A path of discovery
Authentic transformation
Empowering and encouraging
Working with Julie has been transforming for me in so many ways. I found Julie as I was journeying through a life stage that questioned the very core of my belief systems. I wasn’t sure who I was or what on earth I was doing here in this lifetime. I knew I had a purpose, something meaningful to be doing. I knew that it was important to fi
Working with Julie has been transforming for me in so many ways. I found Julie as I was journeying through a life stage that questioned the very core of my belief systems. I wasn’t sure who I was or what on earth I was doing here in this lifetime. I knew I had a purpose, something meaningful to be doing. I knew that it was important to find what that was and how to bring it into being. Julie led me down that path of discovery, dropping bread crumbs to show the way. The work involved digging deep but the value of the gem uncovered is incalculable. Julie's listening skills are impeccable, her inquiry insightful and her thoughtful exploration gentle but focused. She isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions or to wrap you in a hug when the answers are slow to come and the struggle exhausting. —VM
Authentic transformation
Authentic transformation
Authentic transformation
Julie possesses exceptional gifts in leadership, strategic thinking, planning, and transformational change. Her ability to focus and prioritize with effective communication made our work efforts much smoother than expected considering the circumstances. Julie also possesses impeccable character, resolve, and determination. She does not co
Julie possesses exceptional gifts in leadership, strategic thinking, planning, and transformational change. Her ability to focus and prioritize with effective communication made our work efforts much smoother than expected considering the circumstances. Julie also possesses impeccable character, resolve, and determination. She does not compromise her values, speaks with integrity, and provides constructive feedback. I will work with Julie again and highly recommend her without hesitation to assist people who are looking for “authentic transformation.” —OM
Interested in my success
Authentic transformation
Authentic transformation
When first given the opportunity to work with Julie I was not sure what to expect, but she immediately put me at ease. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she was genuinely interested in my success. Julie always seemed to know just the right questions to ask to get me thinking about my business in a whole different light, and at the same tim
When first given the opportunity to work with Julie I was not sure what to expect, but she immediately put me at ease. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she was genuinely interested in my success. Julie always seemed to know just the right questions to ask to get me thinking about my business in a whole different light, and at the same time really solidify my vision. She also has an uncanny knack to tell when I am not comfortable with something and will help me with either changing direction, working around it, or working through it. Faced with the daunting task of writing my business plan, she broke it down into manageable steps that came together almost effortlessly at the end! I would encourage everyone to work with Julie! —DR