PROFILE:

Julie is an Executive Developer, Supervisor, Coach, Trainer, Whole Person Facilitator and Project Manager who has experience of working with a number of organisational settings – health, voluntary, statutory and private sectors. A Social Worker by profession, Julie secured many years of practice experience before moving into management/leadership positions. As a senior manager of one of the UK’s largest children’s charities Julie trained as a leadership coach and executive developer, incorporating coaching into her leadership approach. She is now self-employed and has a varied client base which adds to the richness of her coaching experience.

Julie is passionate about people and working with them to be the best they can be. Her approach encourages reflection, self -awareness and personal growth, underpinned by the belief that people are resourceful and in the right supportive conditions they will find solutions to their issues through positive action.

COACHING STYLE:

Julie is confident using a number of coaching models such as GROW and OSCAR and draws on The Oasis School of Human Relations, 7 Stage Approach to Effective Working Relationships and Dare To Lead™ .She draws on a number of coaching texts to underpin her practice and values the accessibility of the work of Jenny Rogers and Brené Brown. Julie undertakes coaching and executive development with the brain in mind, sharing what we now know about neuroscience and the power of emotions. She utilises a range of tools and techniques, which can be used as visual aids to raise awareness. As coaching is about change, Julie uses a balance of support and challenge to ensure action is achieved. Client’s needs are contracted on an individual basis and she is able to offer face to face or virtual engagement.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

• ILM Level 5 in Management Coaching
• Certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator
• Master of Arts Applied Social Studies/Diploma in Social Work Durham University
• Level 7 National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership
• Whole Person Facilitator – Oasis School of Human Relations
• NVQ level 4 Management
• Degree in Sociology 2:1

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• Member of the Association of Coaching (AC)
• Member of British Association of Social Workers
• Licensed Dare to Lead™ facilitator

CAREER BACKGROUND:

Julie has 11 years of leadership coaching and executive development experience. She uses a range of approaches, tools and techniques tailored to the needs of the individual. What is created is informed by individuals learning style, preferences and an understanding of what is in the client’s context and circle of influence. Julie is comfortable working with a variety of needs and presenting issues as she works to access the client’s resourcefulness. In the past, she has worked with individuals to:

• Develop their leadership style and approach
• Work with feedback to promote self -awareness and self-development
• Work strategically
• Influence and build relationships
• Identify personal triggers which stand in the way of individual progress
• Strengthen leadership skills
• Work through change – personal and organisational
• Achieve career progression including interview coaching
• Have honest conversations with good intent 

Julie has worked with clients in Barnardo’s, Housing Associations, NHS and business sector (manufacturing and retail).

TESTIMONIAL:

I have had various bits of coaching and mentoring over the past few years, but none have been as life changing as working with Julie. When I first met her in March 2018, I was running on anxiety and fear which were paralysing me and making me very unhappy. Five months later, I'm aware of these emotions but not governed by them and they been replaced by happiness, excitement and optimism. 

I thought I needed sympathy but what I got from Julie was firm, carefully considered questions and scenarios that made me fully understand my motivations and why I reacted in certain ways. During our sessions, she introduced at least 3 ways for me to think about myself that I'd never considered and had such huge resonance for me that they now guide my daily life.

I cannot recommend working with Julie highly enough and would urge people who feel trapped or stuck to make an investment in themselves and work with her as a coach. For me this has already paid off tenfold and brought clarity, direction and positive change to my life.  Cath Hindle - August 2018