Years ago, I sat in a chair, head down and resting in my hands. "Something needs to change in my business, but I don't know exactly what or how. The model and pace isn't sustainable in its current capacity. How can I walk away from something steady and lucrative? What do I really want? What if I … [Read more...]
No Greater Love
After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” John 13: 21 (ESV) “I was told you’re looking for other employment. I need to know, right now, if you are staying on through the end of the year or if you’re … [Read more...]
Grace and Life’s Tapestry
My desire is to weave my life's tapestry with grace and integrity. With this in mind, I haven't sent holiday greetings to friends and family in years. Occasionally, I get them sent to clients on time. Every year, I say that I'm going to do it. Every year it doesn't happen. This year was no … [Read more...]
Life Lessons Learned From My Dog
I began this writing in 2022, about life lessons I learned from my dog. It’s time I finished it… for Jack. On March 25, 2022, we had to say good-bye to our beloved dog, Jack. It was also my dad’s birthday. Dad passed away in 2017. It wasn’t a banner day, and it was exactly a week ago as I write … [Read more...]
Exciting News From Julie Smith Coaching
The saying goes, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This year, 2023, marks my twentieth anniversary in business! With that milestone, I wanted to take a moment to share a timeline of my journey to Navigate The Way from “there to here,” and some of the clarity and exciting … [Read more...]
Straight Paths and Winding Roads
Finding your way in life never seems like a straight path, does it? It’s more of a winding, twisting and turning sort of trail. At times it can feel disorienting. And yet, it’s this incredible, exciting journey that you get to take into unknown terrain and bold discoveries! Yes, it can be both … [Read more...]
Pondering Big Challenges and Life Lessons
I’m a ponderer. While everyone has already moved on to something else, I’m still thinking about what we were discussing one or two subjects ago. Though it frustrates me sometimes, it is a gift I’ve come to appreciate about myself. My thoughts run deep below the surface. It’s the water I swim in. As … [Read more...]
Julie Smith is a certified Life Coach, Leadership Coach and Health Coach. She empowers others to create calm and clarity through work and life transitions. Together, they build confidence, create postive change, and greater well-being so they can lead themselves and the organizations and families they serve. Her clients include purpose-driven professionals, leaders and organizations. 
