Had my first ever life coaching session last week. I have always been a Type A personality, always striving to learn and grow in both my career and personal life. I had gotten to a place where I felt completely overwhelmed, over-committed and was spinning. Everything seemed to be a priority and of equal weight. I met with Julia in the hopes of getting an outside perspective and help in prioritizing my long list of what I wanted to accomplish. She asked lots of questions that resulted in tremendous ideas for time management and organization. In the end, I had created a list of action items that helped me focus my energy on what I valued most. But that wasn’t the best part… I realized the way I was talking to myself and how hard I was on myself, causing me to feel that I constantly had to do more and be better. It was eye-opening and something that I had never even noticed. I can honestly say, that I am a much better friend to myself as the result of one coaching session. I am learning to silence my inner-critic and went from feeling pressured, exhausted and non-productive to happily productive.
— Shea A.
Coaching with Julia shone a bright light on the best career path for me.
Writing down my professional challenges and obstacles prior to our coaching session prepared me to focus on my goals; but, it was Julia’s amazing wisdom and mentorship that brought clarity to my perplexing jumble of ideas. I recommend Julia for anyone looking for guidance navigating a major life decision.
Julia provides amazing wisdom and foresight that is invaluable when facing a personal or professional challenge.
— Chloe P.
My coaching sessions with Julia were very helpful. She is gentle and insightful- asking questions that guided me to self-realization of my underlying issue. I have felt stuck for a very long time. Now, thanks to Perspectives Coaching, I have a plan and am moving forward! I highly recommend these services for a trained and external perspective on your challenging life issues.
— Heather B.
My sessions with Julia were incredibly helpful and productive! My issue had to do with a personal relationship that involved anger, resentment, and hurt feelings - my responses to a situation! Julia’s gentle, but, probing questions enabled me to get beyond my unhealthy feelings and look at the situation more objectively. When we started our discussion, I was adamant that I needed to address this problem. After reflecting upon things, I decided to ‘let it be’.
Confrontation would likely have exacerbated the predicament and prompted an unwelcome and damaging response from this person.
I could not have reached this conclusion without the help of Julia - she is very kind, insightful and was able to allow me to work this out in a healthy manner! I’m forever grateful that she aided in getting me ‘unstuck’!
— Vicki M.
My life coaching sessions with Julia helped so much. I didn’t know how to proceed with a big decision regarding my business. Julia worked with me to identify steps to make it happen. I am forever grateful!!! She’s the best.
— Betty B.
I had been stuck in a place of transition for a few months. Empty nest, job loss, and my church dissolving had all happened about the same time leaving me in a place feeling alone and lost. I found myself at a crossroads I had never been at before and didn't know how to move forward, afraid I would choose the wrong path for myself. Julia was able to connect with me right where I was at, offer encouragement and hope and explore options with me I had not ventured into before. Within a short time I found myself beginning to pursue possibilities instead of just contemplating them. I have begun to get out and meet new people, for example. It's making a difference. I'm moving forward in the process of transition now and actually learning to enjoy it.
I really feel Julia played a significant role as my Life Coach in helping me get unstuck. I highly recommend her. Her positive approach. encouraging words, and non-judgmental attitude were exactly what I needed to help me move forward.
— Sue B.
My Life coaching sessions with Julia were positive and beneficial.
She listened well and asked the right questions. I was surprised at how quickly she got to the heart of the issue. Julia’s compassionate relaxed, attentive manner put me at ease. She helped me to unravel and sort through some frustrations which were overwhelming me. Julia explored reasonable options for a plan to move forward and encouraged me to commit to a step without judgement or pressure. After our sessions, I felt at peace. Julia is a skilled life coach who’s wise, affirming and kind. She gave treasured takeaways that will continue to speak life to me.
— Cathy A.
I found conversations with Julia to be thought provoking as well as inspiring. She has a subtle way of evoking solutions to common issues we all are faced with. This she does with a spirit of kindness and sincerity.
— Pam B.
My life coaching sessions with Julia were a very eye opening experience for me. Over the years I have had a difficult relationship with a close family member and after speaking to Julia, she gave me some of the best advice and tools for me to take over the situation so I would not have to end the relationship! I can't thank her enough.
— Emilie H.
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is your power to choose your response. In your response lies your growth and your freedom.
– Viktor Frankl