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...]
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...]
5 Feminine Attributes for Leaders of the Future
Not long ago I sat in a room filled with women professionals. During the discussion, many of them expressed the feeling that they have to be more like their male colleagues in order to have a 'seat at the table' and enjoy the same opportunities. That's not unusual. I frequently hear variations of … [Read more...]
Catch the Vision of What’s Possible
Webster’s Dictionary defines vision simplistically as “a thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination.” We coaches think of vision as a desired future. A target we intend to reach. Author Gary R. Collins says, “It encourages people to think beyond what is and visualize what can be or will … [Read more...]
5 Spheres of Leadership Influence
You are a leader. Whether a formal or informal leader, you have influence over thousands of people over the course of your lifetime. Many of us are formal leaders with a title of authority. All of us are simply everyday leaders in the various areas of our lives. Lets break this down further to … [Read more...]
5 Levels of Leadership Growth
Recently, I defined leadership as simply influence. I challenged you to accept that the question isn't whether or not you are a leader, but what kind of leader will you be? We'll begin to break this down further so that we understand the various spheres or areas of our lives and work where we can … [Read more...]
Leadership Defined (It’s not what you think)
Leadership. Everyone talks about it. It's become another popular phrase or buzz word in our culture today. Organizations spend thousands of dollars on hiring the "right" leader and dispensing leadership training and development. Most have dreams of being a leader. Few achieve it. It seems the … [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. 
