Client Testimonials

Established E-Commerce Startup | Vice President, Creative

Working with Julie was a great experience for me! She is the perfect mix of analytical and intuitive and knew which aspect I needed in each moment.

Before I started my work with Julie I had just reached a role in my career that I had been working towards for over a decade. I was proud and really enjoying my work, but also feeling a bit lost because I didn’t know what my next steps or goal should be. As an achievement motivated person, that felt off balance for me because I wasn’t sure how to direct my energy.

Julie helped me to see that there was no rush to deciding what would be next. She coached me to understand that in reality what was actually better for me at this stage of my career was to be present to the success I had worked so hard for and enjoy this phase as that was the most likely space in which I would find my next direction.

Through working with Julie I was able to let go of a lot of the anxiety that came from always having to achieve and it has helped me be a better executive and leader today because I am much more present to each task or challenge as it comes. That shift made a major impact in the effect I have had and has led to two promotions in the last year, which I think I could have never expected or planned for, but because I was present and open allowed for these new opportunities.

I feel more centered in my day to day of my career and more trusting in what will come in the future. I am very grateful to Julie.

Educational Solutions Provider | Senior Director of Product Marketing and Programs

Prior to working with Julie, I felt lost in terms of the direction I wanted to go in my professional life.

I had trouble identifying my saboteurs and understanding how to step into my strengths and get out from under some toxic corporate conditioning I’d been acclimated to and was perpetuating over the years.

I realized that the challenges I was dealing with were common and Julie helped me tap into my “superpowers” to work through them. Her expertise, thoughtful prompts, and ability to provide clarity when all seems hopeless are what set her apart. She is kind and intelligent and has a keen sense for spotting the deeper issues and helping her clients work through them. While this is definitely NOT therapy, I do feel the exercises of self-reflection and having someone help you identify your saboteurs and strengths are very beneficial—in both personal and professional development. I also found that being challenged gave me the gift of introspection—something that helped me greatly in terms of getting clear on my goals and what I want my life to look like. Lastly, and most importantly, Julie helped me put into place an actionable plan and increased accountability.

As I write this review, my life is substantially different than it was a year ago today and I highly recommend Julie as a coach to level up your life. With Julie as my coach, I worked through navigating and ultimately leaving a toxic work environment, honing in on what I really want for the long run, and securing a new leadership position in the course of six months’ time. Julie helped me sharpen my existing toolset to empower my next steps forward and had I not worked with her, I’m not sure I’d be where I am today.

Global Marketing and Technology Agency | Vice President and Director of Strategy

When I came to Julie I was at a crossroads both in my career and my life.

Having never had a coach before, I didn’t know what to expect and was even a bit skeptical. From our very first session I felt an immediate impact.

Week by week I became more confident, optimistic, grounded and kinder to myself. Her patience, compassion, humor and unique way of making you feel like she REALLY hears you got me through what would have been one of the toughest years of my life.

Her impact on me was deep, real, and long lasting - do not miss out on a chance to grow with Julie.

Global Brand and Customer Experience Agency | Managing Director

Julie is the third coach that I had the pleasure to work with so far in my career.

I’ve enjoyed different styles, but Julie was the one that held me accountable for the actions we’d define to keep my personal growth in the right direction.

She did this in the most caring and gentle way without creating any more extra pressure on me. But she made sure that our sessions were very well structured and action-oriented. Her understanding of my industry-specific challenges was priceless because she successfully analyzed the different contexts I was struggling with and always provided refreshing perspectives. Her expertise and guidance in mindfulness practices also helped me better deal with some stressful challenges.

At the end of my journey with Julie, I’m not only grateful for the valuable perspective she has provided, but also for gaining a valuable friend.

Creative Commerce Agency | Senior Vice President

Julie and I worked together as part of the WPP Leadership Coaching Program and it was one of the most amazing experiences!

Julie takes the time to not only listen, but she will challenge you to really push yourself out of your comfort zone and recognize the meaning behind your fears. She is warm, friendly, approachable and most importantly honest, I always wished for more time together!

Thanks Julie for all that you have done to give me the confidence to follow my own destiny. :)

Creative Marketing and Communications Firm | Group Director

Going into the process I wasn’t sure of how applicable or helpful the coaching sessions would be for me.

However, Julie immediately made the engagements comfortable and a safe place to grow. She provided a framework that allowed us to progressively establish and work towards longer-term goals while still being able to detour into smaller issues as they came up.

Prior to the sessions, I was able to establish goals but did not have a defined process to achieve them or to proactively engage with colleagues to make it happen. With Julie’s guidance, I now have several tools and approaches that help me move forward in a manageable way that works within my work and home life balance. And as a result, I am advancing a growth plan for my team, in collaboration with key colleagues, and have received excellent feedback so far.

Julie is excellent at listening, asking the right questions, and maintaining a positive attitude. I enjoyed my sessions and would recommend her to anyone looking to apply some focus and introspection towards achieving a goal or goals.

Marketing Agency | Senior Director

My company matched me with Julie and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect coach for me.

Julie did a great job gently pushing me to think beyond the day to day chaos, challenge the status quo at work and, most importantly, remind me to celebrate my successes. Julie guided our sessions in a very nurturing way making it extremely easy to share my thoughts, hesitations and fears knowing I wouldn’t be judged and more importantly supported. I never walked into a session with a set agenda and always had trouble starting the conversation, but Julie got me on track and I always left our sessions feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Julie is a breath of fresh air, I truly enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her no matter what you are going through.

Professional Services | Coach and Consultant

Prior to coaching with Julie, I was feeling disconnected from life – low in energy and vitality.

She introduced me to the Energy Leadership Index Assessment; during our debrief, Julie absolutely nailed who I was from the Index results. I was amazed that she had such insight into my experience so quickly – and it was so affirming to be understood so deeply.

I engaged her as a coach and had a great adventure in self-reflection – and self-compassion. I was able to clarify my natural desires and tendencies and allow myself the freedom to own my choices. I went from feeling like I was “in the stands” to being “the man in the arena” (to use Theodore Roosevelt’s famous words). My sense of vitality and aliveness went up dramatically.

Thank you, Julie, for creating such a warm, yet challenging, space for me to grow!

Professional Services | Founder and Executive Leadership Coach

I had the honor and privilege of being coached by Julie this past year. She is not only a great coach, but she changed my life.

Julie listened to me, supported my goals, provided perspective of my strengths when I certainly wasn't seeing them, and inspired me to not only overcome some significant emotional challenges but also to step back into my personal power when I needed it most. Julie supported me through an extremely difficult time, helped me to embrace my freedom, and challenged me to consider alternative ways of looking at difficulties in my life.

Through Julie's powerful coaching, empathetic abilities and perspective, I was able to not only move through those challenges, but to shift my energy into a higher overall state for the long-run. Thank you Julie!!

Business Process Outsourcing | Former Business Development Executive

I signed up for Energy Leadership coaching with Julie hoping to improve my corporate life…

But I came away with vastly more.

I learned how to understand the seven energy levels. I became aware of my energy patterns. I learned how to see and hear other peoples energy levels and make positive adjustments. I learned how to honor my intuitions and tune into higher energy vibrations, which resulted in better decision making.

Julie's daily accountability (text spot checks) helped me stay aligned with my values and follow through on core goals.

Not only was the coaching both fun and challenging, but Julie's direct feedback and reflect back emails are invaluable. After nine sessions of learning and applying Energy Leadership skills I was amazed how much my life changed.

Julie has a calm and logical method of coaching that truly connected and inspired me.

I can’t speak highly enough of Julie and the Energy Leadership framework. If you are looking to improve the quality of your life and those around you, I highly recommend hiring Julie Breckenfelder.

Healthcare | User Experience Designer

I started working with Julie in October 2017 and I can already tell I'm starting to feel more comfortable in my own skin.

She gives so much in each session, making sure to know exactly what I want out of my time with her, tailoring her work to my particular needs. She listens and gives such valuable feedback, always making sure that I'm up for it and never pushing me to hard, but always keeping me moving forward. An hour with her is priceless.

Julie has helped me reframe what I thought were difficulties in my life so much so that I have a 180 spin on things just after a few minutes of talking to her. She challenges me to look at the situations in my life I find challenging from more proactive angles.

Because of Julie I'm learning to be a little nicer to myself, to value my time a little more, to treat myself as I would a good friend. I believe the mind and body are connected and taking care of yourself emotionally with an amazing personal development coach is probably the most important part of self care. I love how flexible meeting with her is. I can have sessions from the comfort of my own home or wherever I happen to be that day.

Everyone needs a Julie in their life!

Nonprofit | Associate Director of Development

Before connecting with Julie, I was grappling with some heavy and overwhelming decisions.

Stuck in analysis paralysis, I was having trouble seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. After coaching with Julie, I’m happy to share that the weight has lifted and I’ve taken intentional action.

Thank you, Julie, for helping me prioritize from a different place, supporting me, and holding me accountable, and celebrating with me every step of the way!

Health & Wellness | Regional Sales Director

Words cannot describe the new life and perspective, I have gained from working with Julie.

Her ability to provide an open, warm and non-judgmental space, led me to many breakthroughs I never thought possible. Her confidence and intuition paved the way for my inner confidence to break through in being my true self - at the core of who I am.

I am confident to say, that without Julie, I would not be where I am today - embracing the chaos, and having a little fun too - ok, a lot of fun in the process.  

Thank you Julie for your unwavering truth, and continuing to support me in this crazy beautiful game of life.

One word. Grateful.