Developing Executive Leadership
Workplace environments have become increasingly uncertain, cost-focused, and challenging to navigate. Corporate leaders are asked to do more with less time, fewer people, and diminished financial resources. Keeping employees motivated and focused on both short and long-term organizational goals can be increasingly challenging. To capitalize on an organization’s coveted key talent and resources, Julie partners with senior executives to interpret and negotiate their business challenges and corporate cultures. Julie’s proven methods help leaders clarify goals, set priorities, and become more self-aware and socially adept, while strengthening core competencies and achieving measurable...
Read MoreCoaching New Leaders and High-Potential Candidates
Whether a new leader is brought in from the outside or promoted from within, expectations are high. The reality is that time demands, business pressures, invalid assumptions and personal styles usually leave the executive to fend for him or herself. It is crucial that new leaders and high-potential candidates assimilate effectively and develop the tools necessary to move to the next level. New leaders must understand expectations, learn to delegate effectively, and motivate their staff to achieve business objectives. Julie is an expert at helping executives operate at the next higher level of responsibility. She coaches new leaders to refine their styles in ways that ensure focus on the critical priorities, while increasing delegation without abdication of responsibility and accountability. She collaborates with organizations to develop an on-boarding process and strategy that clarify and set expectations. Julie works both with the leader and key stakeholders to establish a development plan to strengthen existing skills and develop additional leadership capacities and...
Read MoreCoaching and Developing Women Executives
Organizations today are far more committed to developing women’s talents and leadership potential than in the past, and progressive companies recognize the value of workforce diversity. Yet many women executives do not feel they possess the power to shape the vision, strategic direction, and cultures of their firms. Having served in high-level executive positions across several male-dominated industries, Julie Johnson understands from the inside how senior female executives experience their work. The integration of Julie’s research, coaching experience, and career as a senior executive at prominent Fortune 500 companies provides her with the insight and wisdom required to enrich and mentor her clients. Her informed approaches help guide high-potential female executives to have a transformative impact in their leadership roles. In addition to her successful career experiences, Julie studies and lectures on women’s issues in the workforce at firms and universities across the country. She is involved in many women’s initiatives and organizations including the International Women’s Forum. Her recently published book, The Female Vision: Women’s Real Power at Work, identifies the three elements that shape women’s vision in the workplace and explores the benefits each provides. The Female Vision has received acclaimed and reviews from colleagues, HR professionals, and senior...
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