Julia Rock
Certified executive coach and leadership consultant focusing on managerial mindset, communication, and people‑first leadership.
Caribbean Fans Urge NPR for Alison Hinds Tiny Desk
Caribbean family: Has @alisonhinds done a Tiny Desk yet?? If not, @nprmusic what do we need to do?!
Effective Systems Break ADHD Overwhelm Cycle
Having ADHD feels like I’m running behind my brain, and never catching up. And I get so overwhelmed sometimes because my brain literally doesn’t shut off about the mountain of things I have to do. Then when I’m trying to...
Clarify Your Offer: Turn Confusion Into Growth
A part of me wants to do business coaching on the side. Not the whole, let me set up your business structure, help you with marketing strategy, build out systems, etc. Get somebody else to do it! 😭 But instead, helping business owners...
Spirit Layoffs Signal Soaring Flight Prices Ahead
I feel awful for all the Spirit employees who are now without work, in this economy. Finding out in the wee hours of the morning, via email. And if you don’t think this is terrible news for travelers too, just...
Schedule Calls to Honor Time and Intentionality
I live by my calendar. There is no “let’s catch up sometime”. If we need to talk, we gotta lock the time in. Or else, it never happens. It may feel impersonal to some, but that’s how I stay intentional with...
Animated Films Became My Unexpected Depression Lifeline
Fun fact: I love cartoons and animated movies. So when I was dealing with deep depression some years ago, the one thing that I did that helped me numb the pain was watching animated films. It was always the same...
Diagnosing ADHD Restored My Brain’s Control and Focus
Recognizing that I have ADHD has helped me to regain much more control of my brain. I now have been able to better recognize overstimulation, get help with additional organization in my business, and leverage my hyperfocus time. I still...
Executive Coaching Demands Time, Money, and Emotional Capacity
Entering the coaching process with an executive coach takes time, money, and capacity. You have to dedicate time to doing work in between the sessions, not just the calls/meetings directly with your coach. You have to set aside funds, as...
The Right Coach Transforms Leaders and Their Organizations
I understand why people hesitate about investing in coaching. There are a lot of snake oil salesmen and unqualified folks out here. But when you find the right coach, it can completely change your career and your life. That’s why I...
Choosing Between Career and Executive Coaching: What Matters
I’m thinking about hosting a webinar on career coaching vs. executive coaching… A lot of folks seem unclear about the difference, which one they need, and what the investment levels are for each one. As someone who has done...
Success Grows When We Open Doors for Each Other
I love sharing opportunities with other people. There really is enough for all of us to eat, for all of us to be successful. The only reason I have had any success at all is that others opened doors for...
When Leaders Feel Understood, Coaching Works
Feedback from one of my coaching clients: “No, seriously. You do get it.” One of the best pieces of feedback I never get tired of hearing. It’s hard to work with a coach, especially at the leadership level, if you don’t...
Honest Direct Talk Prevents Bigger Blindside Hurt
So many “leadership” challenges could be solved if people just talked to each other, and were direct and honest. Often times, people think direct = hurtful. But you hurt people more when you blindside them with something they could/should have...
Leaders Reflect: Develop Teams, Remove Barriers, Recognize, Recharge
As we end the work week, a couple of questions for the leaders on the timeline. This week: 1) What actions did you take to develop your team members/staff? 2) What obstacle(s) did you seek to move out of your teams’ path? 3)...
Casual Vegas Leadership Meetup for Practical Peer Advice
I want to do an informal leadership meetup here in Las Vegas. No overly curated or pretentious vibe. No “I want to display my thought leadership” energy. I just want to bring local biz and corporate leaders together to talk...