Background

Julie graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1999 with a Bachelor of Social Sciences. She is also a Certified Professional Coach from Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching. She is the founder of Thrive and Shine – Women’s Empowerment Coaching, and she is a member of a Well-Being Committee. She conducts her coaching and speaking engagements in both English and French. She is available to travel outside of Canada.

Experience

Julie has coached successful entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, coaches, CEOs, customer service agents, to name a few. She has been featured in over thirty media placements including Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Unchain your Inner Strength Magazine, Le Journal de Montreal, Le Droit, The Cornwall Standard-Freeholder, Seaway News, The Glengarry News, News Break, and on numerous TV, radio stations, podcasts, and summits including TVA (Quebec’s largest television broadcast with programing reaching over 6 million viewers per week), YourTV, Undeniable Impact and Permission to Heal podcasts, Achieve any Dream Empower Summit, CFLG-FM, CJSS-FM, and CHOD-FM.

Leadership

At the young age of 13 years old, Julie won the gold medal at the Canada-Wide Science Fair held in Vancouver, British Columbia in the Junior Life Sciences category. Her scientific research of close to 200 students between the ages of eight to eleven years old quickly helped modify the teaching methods used in both elementary and secondary schools. She was able to identify the numerous problems with the teaching methods used and she provided solutions to increase learning retention and ultimately lead to greater success.

In her twenties, Julie became a pioneer by becoming the first female Sales Representative on the road for a manufacturer of building materials. Her determination and drive made her a leader in the male-dominated industry. She increased sales by 325% in less than two years and won the award of New Business Development in her first year in that position.

Julie volunteered at Habitat for Humanity from 2014 to 2018. During that time, she was on the Board of Directors for both Habitat for Humanity Seaway Valley and Habitat For Humanity Cornwall and the Counties. In her role as Chair of Family Services for Habitat for Humanity, Julie facilitated a training about the responsibilities of homeownership.

Speaking Engagements

Julie’s story of transforming her own life into a beautiful and successful life despite the struggles and challenges she faced, is a motivational speaker. Julie inspires her audience and provides solutions to take action to become the best version of themselves.

Topics include:

* From Procrastination to Taking Action: How Successful Entrepreneurs Reach Goals

* How to step outside your comfort zone and live boldly without fear.

* From identical twin to finding my individuality: How to gain self-confidence, eliminate self-doubt and fears.

* Leaving an abusive relationship: How I found the strength to rebuild my self-confidence and self-love to start over with nothing but courage to change my life.

* Learn how to heal after loss: How gratitude can assist in coping with grief.

* How to leverage a bestselling book and become a recognized expert in your field.