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...]
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...]
Your Nature Rx for Chronic Stress
There's a nature Rx for chronic stress. It's one of the easiest, most enjoyable ways I know to mitigate the stressors of work and life; to elevate health and overall well-being; and to improve mental and emotional capacity and resilience. It makes me more creative and effective in my work and helps … [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...]
Have I Gotten Complacent?
“Have I gotten complacent?” This is the question that has come up, recently, in a number of conversations. Talented individuals who’ve worked hard to achieve a notable level of success in life and career find themselves in a state of unrest. Not experiencing the same level of drive they once knew … [Read more...]
Be Still and Listen
Be still and listen inside yourself. As we step into 2022, like every year my thoughts turn to possibilities and what I’d like to change and accomplish. This year is no different. Yet, you and I… we’ve been through a lot in the last two years. We all have. Be still for just a moment. Where do you … [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...]
The Trifecta of Shame, Courage and Vulnerability
Shame. We all have it. Nobody likes to talk about it. Yet when we don’t, it can take control of our lives. It keeps us worried about what others think. It keeps us small. It tells us we’re not worthy because we’re not ________enough (pretty, skinny, successful, smart, talented, tough, creative, … [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. 
