Strengthening leadership alignment in complex environments
Executive Advisory • Team Recalibration • Leadership Development
Leading at a senior level is rarely straightforward.
The higher you go, the more nuanced and less obvious
the challenges become.
You may be navigating:
Subtle tension within your executive team.
Misalignment that isn’t dramatic - but is slowing decisions.
Capable leaders who aren’t quite working well together.
Political undercurrents that are difficult to name.
The weight of decisions that affect the whole organisation.
It can feel complex and sometimes isolating.
This is where I work best.
With over 30 years of leadership experience across property, government and tertiary environments, I understand the pressure and ambiguity senior leaders carry.
My role is not to implement large change programs. It is to provide a steady, external perspective — helping you clarify what’s really happening, strengthen alignment and make deliberate decisions in complex environments.
If something feels unclear or unsettled at the top of your organisation, let’s start with a confidential conversation.
Ready to lead with more clarity and confidence?
Let’s start with a conversation
This isn’t leadership coaching in the traditional sense
I don’t come from HR background and I don’t operate from theory alone.
I’ve held senior operational roles across the property, tertiary and government sectors. I understand the pressure of executive responsibility - where decisions carry weight, politics are real and the stakes are rarely small.
I know what it’s like to be technically capable and still find the relational and political dynamics harder to navigate than the work itself.
My approach is different because:
It’s grounded in lived executive experience - not abstract frameworks
It focuses on relationships and judgment, not just strategy documents
It names what’s happening beneath the surface
It strengthens alignment at the top - where it matters most.
I don’t run large change programs.
I work alongside senior leaders to clarify what’s really going on, challenge assumptions and strengthen how leadership operates in practice.
Because at executive level, performance is shaped less by capability - and more by relationships.
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EMPOWER
1:1 Coaching for Professionals
For individuals stepping into leadership roles or wanting to lead with more impact.
Shift from self-doubt to self-trust
Navigate workplace challenges with grace
Improve influence, communication and visibility
ELEVATE
Executive Advisory and Executive Coaching
A confidential thinking partnership for senior leaders navigating complex decisions, relational tension and executive-level pressure.
Test your read on high-stakes situations
Surface blind spots and misalignment
Strengthen executive judgment
Navigate political undercurrents deliberately
Recalibrate how leadership operates at the top
EMBOLDEN
Team Coaching & Facilitation
For businesses wanting better team dynamics, communication, and cohesion.
Boost collaboration and trust
Reduce friction and improve feedback culture
Align teams with leadership goals
New: Trust and Clarity Scan
Trust is the bedrock of a great team, however, even great teams develop blind spots. The Trust & Clarity Scan gives you a quick, confidential read on how feedback, clarity and trust are really playing out in your team.
About Me
Hi I’m Julie - an Executive Coach and Strategic Advisor with an extensive background in the property, tertiary and government sectors. I have a real passion for helping people grow.
After 30 years working in development management and executive roles, I know how challenging it can be to step into leadership and feel like you’re doing it right. I also know how empowering it is when you find your voice, trust your decisions and lead with intention.
These days, I work with intelligent, aspiring professionals and business owners who want to feel more confident, connected, and capable as leaders - without losing who they are in the process.
My clients tell me they feel more grounded, less reactive, and more respected after working with me. They enjoy:
Clarity in how they lead and make decisions
Renewed confidence in their voice and strengths
Better working relationships across their teams
A practical path forward - not just theory
Let me help you or your team step into their true potential.
Why work with me?
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Testimonials
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"Julie has been instrumental in nurturing my professional growth. Through her guidance, I've cultivated a deeper sense of self awareness and acquired valuable insights into my strengths and areas for improvement, empowering me to effectively address and leverage them."
Alistair - Project Manager
Empowerment Coaching Program -
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"Julie provided me with fantastic support and guidance in prompting me to ask myself the big questions, helping me gain better understanding of my true motivators. I am very grateful to Julie for her skills, insights, and her creation of a supportive environment in our sessions, allowing me to be open and reflective."
Daniel - Director Infrastructure
Elevate Coaching Program -
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"Julie's recommendations have improved our reporting and risk mechanisms without constraining the ability of our team progress at pace. That is an incredible benefit to our business, but the most valuable part of reviewing the framework has been the impact on the culture of our team in enabling cross-functional engagement."
Georgina - Executive General Manager
Strategic Advisory Engagement
