ABOUT JULIA:

Julia (she/her) understands your challenges navigating career change in social impact because she's lived it. From experiences in nonprofits, corporate social impact, consulting, and social entrepreneurship, she's been through big and small transitions and knows what it's like to get burnt out in the job search and heal from toxic cultures. Julia's approach to coaching centers around the belief that much more is possible than we can currently imagine. Her practice uses 5 established coaching pathways, empowering questions, playfulness, humor, and deep listening to support clients as they uncover their longings for their career and life and take intentional action towards their biggest goals.

Julia Firestone

Liberatory Career Coach working with mid-career social impact professionals to change sectors, move into leadership roles, and find work-life harmony

★★★★★

“What makes Julia such an effective coach and leader is her compassion and her ability to see and elevate your strengths. She is an incisive asker of questions, removing the roadblocks that have prevented you from drawing out the answers you have been seeking. Julia's experience with social impact, innovation, and strategy in various types of organizations, as well as her drive to keep learning, have worked together to help her build the coaching tool kit that will guide you toward your goals.”

Susie Berg | Consultant: Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

  • Sustainability

  • CSR

  • Climate

  • Philanthropy

  • Impact Tech

  • Working with recruiters

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • ICF Certified Professional Coach - Coaching for Transformation, Leadership That Works, September 2018-May 2019

WE MAY BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU’RE:

  • Finding a remote job

  • Returning to work after a career break

  • Transitioning into social impact

Work with Julia:

  • Job Search Strategy Session

    Answer general questions, troubleshoot a stalled search, and evaluate options for next steps.

  • Career Discernment

    “What do I want to do with my life?” get clarity on what you want from your career (and how to get there!)

  • Interview Prep Session

    Give yourself the best chance of success with targeted interview coaching

  • New Manager Success Package

    Personalized coaching to boost confidence and accelerate growth for the next phase of your career.

  • Ask a Coach Power Hour

    Ask our expert coaches any of the career questions on your mind.