Life and Leadership Coaching

Letter from a client to her coach

Dear Julia

I didn't know much about coaching when I first came to you a few years ago It was a literal case of Beginner's Mind. Our first 12 session journey turned out to be magical. It gave me such hope in being able to escape a problem I had had since I was a child and I felt excitement for whatever coaching was yet to come.

With each subsequent journey I experienced progress! A set of 12 coaching sessions, followed by 6 to 8 months to integrate what I had learned by the living of it, was a perfect rhythm for me, knowing that you were always only an email or call away to check in and touch base in case I felt the need.

I have learned to trust the coaching process recognizing that whatever emerges is always helpful. By the end of this last coaching journey, I realized that the original knot I’d come to you to help me untangle was gone…had magically dissolved and I was transformed.

There have been so many breakthroughs – for me a big one during this last journey was releasing the grief I felt over the loss of a loved one - the sudden feeling of peace flooding into every part of my body with the release of sadness was an enormous gift!

The support you offered me throughout is a constant. I experience it as a feeling of you 'always being there', really listening to me. To feel and know that I am truly being heard is an amazing feeling of safety and trust. Your kindness, gentleness, strength and understanding contribute to a feeling of unconditional support that gives me the courage to keep going, face my fears, see the pain and anguish for what it is and, with a bit of humor, laughter, fun and joy that’s always there in our sessions, find the compassion within me to let it go, forgive myself, let myself heal and become free.

The results speak for themselves. The introduction of mindfulness into my life - how I live, think, work, walk, eat, any and everything has changed my life and I am very grateful for it. I love this experience of deep peace, a quiet and calm happiness - being more present in the moment, now my status quo that is, when I remember to live my practice.

The mindfulness practices you taught me are the most valuable treasure I gained from coaching with you. It is by living this practice that has helped me develop the confidence to set and manage personal boundaries. I feel so much better about myself and increasingly with every journey, you have helped me realize how and why I should and can believe in myself and how to take baby steps towards creating a life that is rich and fulfilling and I am…and it is. I have loved every journey we have traveled together. Thank you, Julia.

Creating and then Living A Compelling Life “Having recently retired from a fast-paced and satisfying career in social work, I started coaching with Julia to help me feel more settled in my life. Now, after 6 months of coaching, I have a better understanding of what truly brings me satisfaction and fulfillment. I also have tools that help me live in the moment more and allow things to emerge. I discovered that I already have a dynamic community of like-minded people to nurture and cultivate. I’ve started to work on some long time writing and family history projects, and, I realize, I am living a compelling life! Thank you, Julia! Your wisdom and ability to understand and connect with me, as a person; and your ability to be both analytical and practical are outstanding qualities. You helped me identify my main drivers and gave me tools to help me understand myself. You showed me how I can act on my own intentions and helped me understand, own and create the compelling life that I am currently living. I am truly moving from doing to being. Thank you! Coaching with you surpassed my expectations.”

Finding the Peace Within

I started coaching with Julia to help me clarify my relation to my work and align it to my life purpose. What an amazing life-altering 6 week journey it has been! Starting with knowledge and insight awareness, the coaching journey enabled me to:

• Release stuck and static emotional energy
• Actively experience the importance of discernment
• Recognize personal terms and conditions and set boundaries aligned with heartfelt intent
• Activate gratitude and awareness as a practice.
• Integrate knowledge gained in all areas of my life through customized awareness practices

Coaching with you helped me get in touch with my inner voice which, although always there, I had not been able to hear, drowned in the din of my mental noise. I am now aligned! This coaching experience has positively affected all areas of my life resulting in a change of career path, intensifying my personal relationships and the development of close friendships. It's been one of the most life-altering practices I've ever experienced. I have found the peace within and it shows as I walk with this smile on my face and look forward to what each day will bring. Thank you Julia for this amazing gift.

Finally Doing what my Heart Desires

"I first came to coaching three months ago o help me create a sense of structure and order in my work life. 11 coaching sessions later, I’ve discovered where my joy and passion lies, enabling me to make the difficult decision to leave a professional program. The indirect effect of this decision is that I am less agitated because I am no longer embroiled in something that I do not want to be doing, which makes others (who had to witness and put up with my angst) less agitated too. I am happier and more settled for the first time ever in my life because I am finally doing what my heart desires rather than what I think I need to be doing. I have focused more clearly on my art related goals. I also got 5 paintings into shows, and have made plans to begin the jewelry training to develop my work and my business. The grounding and visualization meditations you shared with me have helped me significantly especially in those moments when I catch myself spinning out. I look forward to continued coaching with you, Julia, to help me continue to improve my personal and professional leadership ability. Thank you for your fabulous guidance. Blessings and many thanks."

“Julia has a gift for healing and for managing energy – her own and her clients’. Combining this talent with her many years experience as a professional manager, coach and community leader, gives her a unique ability to help her clients surmount their personal, professional and interpersonal challenges. I would strongly recommend working with Julia to anyone who is ready to move forward in their lives, to complete truly transformational work on themselves and their careers.”

The Awakened Heart Grows Wings

"Dear Julia! What a profound effect coaching with you has had. The ease and grace with which I've become attuned to myself helped me recognize and acknowledge the wonder, the pleasure, the amazement, the "magic" that coaching with you facilitates. My coaching journeys with you, and there have been many over the last 3 years, have become a priority in my life. I value them dearly and manage my finances and spending with care in order to save and come back to you again and again. I know how much coaching with you has been and still is undeniably life-changing for me. So, Julia, I want to deeply acknowledge you and sincerely thank you too. I have not worked with any other coach, but I did spend a few years in therapy which was very helpful in its own and different way. However, I now know, first hand, the real help that has come from working with you and I experience it as a 'flowering and an opening' in and of my life. My wings are spread! I'm standing on the edge at the top of a cliff I've climbed and in my imagination I even have a friend (you!) to give me a gentle push as needs be! Bless you and thank you Julia."

Crystallizing Passion to Create Focus

In one short hour, Julia was able to coach me into clarity of what I most like and am best able to do, and to guide me towards seeing myself as a valuable resource in a new work setting. She also helped me crystallize my passion from a diffuse mist of interests and capabilities, so that now I can focus my heretofore latent energies on a new direction A truly remarkable harvest from a sixty minute phone-call! Thank you.

Embracing Divine Living

"To say thank you seems inadequate for the gift you’ve given me. I can’t even begin to explain how meeting with you has changed me – in ways I don’t even understand as I allow the universe and the divine living within to improve who I am. I am eternally grateful for your gift of time, expertise, wisdom and love as I explore areas that are difficult, sometimes painful, and very healing all at the same time. I feel the change, embrace the change and am excited at how my outlook is shifting in new and beautiful ways. I am one with the universe and I am one with all that is love and light and goodness. I’m excited to be on this journey and look forward to our next session.”

New Tools and Perspectives Helped Me Achieve My Goals

After two previous attempts, I got a 34 on the mcat. I'm happy with the score and thankful that exam is behind me! My experience working with Julia provided me with the tools and perspective to reach my goals. I learned to refocus my energy on productive thoughts and align my vision, aspirations and attention. The skills that I acquired throughout my coaching sessions have since been helpful in my daily life, at work and in my relationships. I am thankful to have worked with Julia, whom I consider a compassionate, knowledgeable and inspirational individual.

Tools to Connect with Truth and Clarify Vision

Julia, You are amazing at giving me the tools that allow my visions of my truth to come to life in a positive and creative way.

A New Empowering Way of Thinking and Being

I really had no idea what to expect from coaching. Your process was so beautiful. I felt respected and honoured by you and by the relationship we established in such a short time. You are a guide. I felt taken care of somehow like I wasn’t alone for a change trying to “figure all this out.” And you didn’t “have the answers” either… you showed me a way to find the answers within myself. Wonderful. You amazed me with your presence, your heart, your being right there with me throughout the process. I definitely think you could be extremely helpful in working through the business issues we spoke of.

Thank you again, From my heart

New Perspective and Renewed Sense of Purpose

Your coaching delivered exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you! I feel refreshed with a renewed sense of purpose, having arrived at a new perspective and clarity for what I want to do next. Julia has a wonderful ability to get right to the core of the matter using a natural, respectful and very effective coaching style. She confidently guided the conversation towards a place where true insight could emerge. I also really like the tools she provided to enable me to focus my intention before & after our coaching sessions.

Seeing What’s Between Me and My Goal

My session with Julia helped me to connect deeply with myself and see what was standing between where I am right now and where I want to be. Julia created a safe space for me to explore while she guided me deeper into my truth. Her wisdom combined with her skill and her heart are a powerful force. I feel grounded and excited for what’s to come.

True Guide and Sherpa of the Soul

“Julia is a powerful, loving force. My mind wasn't sure of what to do, but my heart knew in a split second that trusting her was the right decision .There is no rigidity in her. She has the fluid, tremendous power of water and the wisdom and self-assurance of a true guide: to me she is a Sherpa of the Soul.”

Inspired to Greatness

Julia is a perceptive coach who draws upon a wealth of experience. She inspires people to greatness and brings out the best in individuals on a personal and professional level. Whether you're a small business owner, an executive or an artist, I highly recommend Julia as someone knowledgeable, personable and dedicated, who will help you to achieve desired results.

Free To Express My Thoughts without Fear of Judgment

It is rare to have an opportunity to just talk about oneself without any form of judgment - so I talk about things that usually stay silent. That means you set up a special and fortunate and confident space. I appreciate your attentive listening and interpreting.

Thank you, Julia!

Developed a Sense of Centre, Balance and Inner Knowing

Thank you, Julia! In the four sessions we had together, you helped me develop a sense of center and balance and the inner knowing that all is possible! Thank-you for this! I feel more confident in my path, at least in regards to what can be offered to life instead of what life has to offer. I believe this is a very valuable lesson and puts much into perspective. I thank you for your support and look forward to working with you in the future.

Clarity, Action and Renewal in My Life

In three short months, with Julia's support, I have been able to create and attract activities and situations into my life that bring me joy and aliveness.

So many events, people, and opportunities have come to me in these last few months, that I liken it to a veritable whirlwind of energetic, spiritual, emotional and physical renewal. All of this has surfaced from what had previously been a confused, scattered and frustrated time in my life. Coincidence? Absolutely not. It's been Julia's ever present faith in me, and support in my abilities; it's been her constant nudging and stretching, easing me out of my comfort zone, building an awareness of what it was that was keeping me stuck and living in limitation and lack, and it's been her insightful, intuitive observations and fantastic visualizations and empowerment tools that have catapulted me from a place of fear-based lack to a life of powerful intentions, actions, wisdom and associations.

Julia's use of structure kept me accountable for my own progress; her perspective and feedback offered me a mirror through which I could see and respond to my transformation, and her gentle, nurturing heart invited me to safely open up, assuring me that my journey was honored at each progressive level. Having Julia as my coach has been a gratifying and empowering experience that has brought clarity, action and renewal into my life. Thank You!

My Life Is My Art – Learning to Live Authentically

I started coaching with Julia to help me navigate a major life transition and develop a foundation for my business with improved cash flow, a rebalanced relationship with myself and others in a way that would leave me with more rather than less energy, and challenge and support me in living my life more and more authentically.

As a coach Julia was there for me every step of the way, responding with openness; challenging me and helping me grow by tuning into exactly what I needed to work on and address, helping me over and over again come back into myself, and my purpose and calling, on this earth.

Now, 3 months later, I have a re-envisioned business with a strong foundation in place and I’m taking action to build it step by step and one client at a time. In the process, I’ve realized that My Life Is My Art ~ that I am grounded in my dreaming and have developed the skills and the confidence to go out there and begin doing what I must do and sharing more of myself with the world.

For anyone needing coaching of any sort in their life I highly recommend Julia von Flotow who has been and continues to be a pivotal force for me in coming into my authentic self. She has come to know me in a very unique and special way and the relationship we have developed has become like a rock for me.

Leading with the Heart and Living My Practice

Dear Julia
Heartfelt gratitude for all your kindness and direction on helping me lead with my heart. I treasure your guidance as with every moment, I will honour the sacred place you have helped me learn to walk. I am taking away a sense of lightness, direction, knowledge and the ability to take action from your Awaken the Heart Self-Mastery Course along a greater sense of authenticity, leading with your heart and that living your practice have taught me.
I am now leading educational workshops and seminars for business leaders, healthcare professionals, academics and community organizations and invite them all to lead from your heart and live their practice. I always wanted to go to college but never thought I’d be teaching the program. The world can benefit from your Awaken the Heart Self-Mastery Certificate Course. With gratitude and heartfelt affection.

Happier, More Empowered and on the Road to Achieving my Dreams

I have already achieved fantastic results in 6 months of working with Julia. As the CEO of Enlightenment.Com, and as someone who has already done a great deal of personal growth work, I did not think that "life and career" coaching was for me, or would make a substantial difference to me. But I was wrong. I am happier, more empowered, more on track, and on the road to achieving my dreams in a way that has surpassed my expectations. I now know that real, positive, personal and career change is possible; I know that having a clearly articulated and deeply felt goal/mission/purpose makes a tremendous difference; and I understand -- and daily experience -- the extraordinary value in having crafted a set of practices and disciplines that lets me free my creative potential and focus down on getting the job(s) done. Julia has made a difference to me in many ways, and I absolutely give her my highest recommendation.

Clarity and Focus = More Energy

Julia's results-oriented process helped me clear a path through all of the issues, questions and concerns that inundated me so I could focus on tasks and activities that would bring clarity to my vision. She surpassed my expectations, both in her methodology and ability to keep me on track… supporting me through a home renovation project, a review of my business direction and gave me insights into how I operate …The insights and tools I learned improved my way of doing things. Each coaching session helped me take another great leap forward. It is great to know that coaching is so flexible, can meet my pace and my specific needs. Just as I need technical support to keep my IT systems running smoothly, having a leadership coach enables professional and personal progress. It is like having a safety net, which then allows you to soar higher with clarity and energy.

Clarifying My Life Purpose = Peace, Passion and Empowered Action

I started coaching with Julia to develop structure and focus in my life; to release some pent-up anger; not feel so overwhelmed by all my many creative ideas, and develop a deeper sense of trust in myself and others. I wanted some help to bring focus to my life’s purpose and clarify my career direction so I could overcome procrastination and be more decisive. We worked together at a comfortable pace meeting on a weekly basis to address issues that were presenting in my life and designing positive action solutions to take that would help me stay focused and in the moment. Julia was really good at helping me return my awareness back to my Self, challenging me to be centred and grounded in my personal values. This became a practice for me and as I practiced more and more consistently I realized more fully that my inner, wiser self, had been trying to get my attention and that I now felt a stronger sense of peace just acknowledging that alone. I no longer felt as alone as I had when I started and my personal “power” meter had been turned up somehow! Now after 8 weeks of weekly coaching sessions, I feel a deeper sense of peace. I really feel like I’m starting from scratch in ways, learning how to walk, breathe and be as if for the first time. Thank you, Julia, for being so wonderful. Your warmth helped me feel safe to open up and trust you and myself again.

Incredible Business Results

I have worked with Julia on a weekly basis for over two years. The results have been incredible! I highly recommend Julia to anyone who is trying to grow their business.