“With Julie’s creative and positive approach to coaching, I was able to reframe and to redirect my life in a very effective way. I am so grateful to have had this experience.” Betsey Cowardin, LISW-S
 

A picture truly is worth a thousand words.
Men and women executives alike, today’s leaders are in demand; finishing the report for your senior team meeting,
re-organizing your department, inspiring a poor performer, presenting to your professional group, chairing the Board of Trustees for a community service organization, making dinner, attending parent night at school and making time for friends. Oh and hopefully you get to use those athletic shoes now and then. With all these demands, the pressure is still intense to perform and you need to be on top of your game. Even with the flurry of activity, the old adage can be true – it’s lonely at the top.

I’ve been there. Who am I kidding? While my current company may be small, I’m there! What I know is that a coach, a client’s trusted confidante, can give unparalleled support and offer insights and intuition with an objective eye. Most importantly, a coach will guide a leader to alignment with the leader’s own values, bringing meaning back to their work and lives. And quite frankly, that’s what it’s all about. Getting to the C-suite has no meaning if you lose yourself in the process.
 

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Executive Coaching for Leaders

I consider it a privilege to work with my clients. I believe in them, seek to stretch them and support them in seeing new possibilities for themselves. My 23 years of leadership and Human Resources experience blends with my knowledge of the science of human flourishing to support my clients in maximizing their potential. Enhancement of well-being is at the core of my coaching. Why? Because those who are happier, have a more broad perspective, are more creative, receive better work evaluations, are more altruistic, make more money, stay married longer, and even live longer. The benefits of enhanced well-being are enormous and you can have it!

The FOCUS model provides the foundation for my coaching. It is important for both the coach and the client to know where the client is headed. Clarifying the client’s vision or dream is the first step in the model and it is my job as the coach to keep that vision in front of the client. While holding the vision we build self-awareness, a cornerstone of emotional intelligence. Daniel Goleman’s work has proven emotional intelligence to be vital to excellence in leadership. My clients gain deep self understanding, which supports them in their personal growth and social connections.

Coaching provides opportunities for the client in both learning and action. To achieve the client’s vision, they must get into action. We work together to set “action steps” from session to session. There is no monumental master plan. The path to achieving the vision reveals itself one step at a time. And of course the vision is fluid; always informed by what’s happening right now.

The learning process never ends, even for great leaders. If you are not growing, you are decaying. Our practice has tools to help leaders evaluate their leadership effectiveness. My clients use this information to evolve their leadership. Supporting leaders to take their leadership to the next level is my passion.

If you are interested in the prospect of being coached, ask yourself:

	What does the next level of leadership look like for me?
	How would my career be different if I were more inspirational?
	What accomplishment is waiting for me?
	What would I do if I had the courage?
	What will my legacy be?

If you experience a knowing that now is the time for you to fully step into your leadership, contact me at Julie@leadershipbeyondlimits.com or 614-890-1869. I’d love to offer you a free sample coaching session.

"Whereas I have found prior coaching experiences to be directive, Julie does a masterful job of helping you to assess your strengths and weaknesses. Instead of "telling" you what to do, she guides you toward the improvement you seek by teaching you useful skill sets." - Gordon R. Edgin, J.D.,Financial Advisor and Principal, First Command Financial Services Inc.