S4/Ep12 Choosing Career Paths Aligned To Who You Are, Honoring Emotions and Following Joy with Julie Hamilton
Today we welcome Julie Hamilton to the show! An executive coach and transition specialist, Julie is no stranger to the topic of change and navigating uncertainty along one’s life path. In this dialogue, Julie shares her journey from a 25-year career in healthcare and compliance to becoming an executive coach, and how a life-altering decision during the pandemic led her to pursue transition coaching full-time.
We also dive into the importance of self-awareness, the value of listening to your intuition, and the lessons Julie has learned from coaching others. From letting go of a high-paying job offer that felt misaligned to embarking on a transformative educational experience at Oxford University, Julie’s story is a powerful reminder that change, though uncomfortable, is often the gateway to true alignment and JOY.
We Discuss:
• Julie’s story: from 25 years of corporate to executive & transitions coaching
• How to tune into your body for navigating decisions
• Coaching vs mentoring (what’s the difference)
• What most people don’t consider when transitioning careers
• The importance of honoring and welcoming discomfort
• The importance (and beauty) of “going with the flow” and following joy in every moment
Listener Invitations:
• What are the values that matter most to you in your career and personal life?
• When have you ignored your intuition, and what did you learn from that experience?
• How can you give yourself more space and time to explore new interests?
