
About Julie - Resilience Catalyst
Resilience is our natural state—yet life often pulls us away from it. I’ve spent the last 30+ years helping people reconnect with that inner resource: the capacity to find center, discover clarity, reclaim confidence, and restore curiosity and creativity.
For me, the journey into resilience began in my teen years. During a time of difficulty—both at home and at school—I learned that if I dissociated from my body and disconnected from the grief and pain I felt so physically, I could survive. And I did. But the cost was high. I went numb—to my body, my voice, and my self-worth.
Over time, I was fortunate to learn from many gifted, compassionate, and powerful teachers. With their support, I found my way back—through practices that invited me to stay present with what was real and to trust the wisdom of my body. I began to reinhabit myself. I learned to speak with authenticity, listen with openness, and meet life with a steadier, more compassionate presence. That healing is ongoing—and it's what grounds the work I now offer.
For over three decades, I’ve integrated a broad spectrum of trainings and modalities to support others on their path back to resilience. My background includes:
Integral, Transformative, and Somatic Coaching methodologies
Leadership Embodiment and the Strozzi Institute approach
Equine-Guided Coaching
Biodynamic Craniosacral and Polarity Therapies
Reiki, yoga, meditation, conscious dance, breathwork, and massage therapy
This integrative background allows me to meet people where they are—whether in a one-on-one session, a group workshop, or within a leadership team navigating change. I’ve supported professionals, creatives, caregivers, and executives alike in finding grounded ways to move forward when life feels overwhelming, disconnected, or uncertain.
Today, I serve as a Resilience Catalyst—a guide for individuals and organizations who are ready to return to their natural steadiness and lead from a place of clarity and presence. Whether you’re seeking more ease in your personal life or more coherence in your team, my approach invites you to pause, reset, and return to what’s already whole within you.
I am…
Deeply passionate about helping individuals tune into their inner wisdom to:
Discover their authentic voice.
Lead with clarity, confidence, and integrity.
Inspire others to reach their full potential.
Cultivate self-awareness, social-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
A champion for every voice being heard. I believe no single person holds all the answers. True solutions arise when we share our experiences, insights, and questions, co-creating a path forward.
A recovering perfectionist, learning to embrace curiosity over black-and-white thinking. Perfection is a mindset that limits growth, but curiosity opens doors to opportunity, helping us navigate life’s ups and downs with grace.
Endlessly curious about what drives and inspires each individual.
A good listener who values deep connection and understanding.
A lover of nature, animals, and adventure—you’ll often find me hiking, recharging outdoors, or reflecting on the lessons I learned as a former endurance athlete.
An Enneagram 9 and an ambivert, thriving in both solitude and connection with others.
My life has been a labyrinth of transitions and transformations. I’ve experienced the ground shifting beneath me, taken big leaps, stumbled, and endured some of life’s darkest moments. But through it all, I’ve learned how to get back up and move forward—how to listen for clarity, cultivate resilience, and live authentically with purpose and meaning.
If you’re curious about how I can support you—or want to hear more about my journey—let’s connect. I’d be honored to hear your story and explore how I can help you on your path.
Education - Certifications - Trainings
B.S. Exercise Physiology & Health Science: State University of NY at Buffalo; 1991
Massage Therapy Certification; 1993: Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy, New York
Integral Coach, Professional Coach Certification: New Ventures West; 2006
Leadership Embodiment Coach & Facilitator Certification: Leadership Embodiment with Wendy Palmer; 2007
Embodied Leadership In Action I & II; & Somatic Bodywork: Strozzi Institute; 2012- 2014
Transformative Coach Certification: Michael Neil’s Supercoach Academy; 2017
Equine Guided Coach & Facilitator Certification: Skyhorse Academy; 2019
Reiki Level 1 Certification: 2020
Somatic - Polarity Coach Certification: Colorado School of Energy Studies; 2024
Craniosacral & Polarity Therapies- Dual Certification: Colorado School of Energy Studies; Currently enrolled -January 2027 Completion.
Transparent Communication Program Leader Training: Thomas Hübl; 2025
Enneagram - ongoing study and trainings