Let’s Grow Together. 

The beautiful thing about leadership is that there’s no ceiling.

There’s no limit to what you can achieve and how you can grow when you learn to lead authentically and wholeheartedly. 

My hope is that this Growth Blog will serve as a resource for you to reference often to gain new, thought-provoking perspectives and reflections.

Through sharing real experiences, strategies, and guided prompts, this content will cover some of the most essential elements of authentic leadership and how to discover and embrace your unique leadership style.

Remember, your on-going self-awareness and growth mindset impacts how you lead today and in the future!

So let’s dive in!
- Julie

Stop Undermining Your Own Voice: How to Speak with True Confidence
Julie Breckenfelder Julie Breckenfelder

Stop Undermining Your Own Voice: How to Speak with True Confidence

Next time you're about to share something in a meeting, catch yourself. Are you about to add any disclaimers? Any pre-emptive apologies? Try letting your idea stand strong on its own. You might be amazed at how differently people respond when you signal that your voice deserves to be heard.

Because here's the truth: it always has.

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A Leader's Guide to Creating Space for Unexpected Dreams
Julie Breckenfelder Julie Breckenfelder

A Leader's Guide to Creating Space for Unexpected Dreams

People often do a double-take when they discover my unexpected interests. It’s been this way since I was a child. “Wait, you like to do what?” or “You? Really Julie! I didn’t expect that.” or “That’s the last thing I would have thought you’d be interested in.”

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6 Reasons You Might be Experiencing Burnout, Again
Julie Breckenfelder Julie Breckenfelder

6 Reasons You Might be Experiencing Burnout, Again

Burnout is never fun. It’s exhausting to the point that it drains your energy and motivation, often leaving you feeling stuck, alone, and hopeless. But here’s a truth I’ve learned over the years: stopping and sitting with the feeling of burnout could be your answer to getting past it for good.

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Realizing It’s Time to Make a Career Pivot
Values, Vision, Truth, Awareness Julie Breckenfelder Values, Vision, Truth, Awareness Julie Breckenfelder

Realizing It’s Time to Make a Career Pivot

In my time as a life and leadership coach, I’ve noticed that my clients almost always get to the point in our coaching relationship where they get curious about me.

They ask questions like: How did you get here? How did you make the decision to pivot in your career? How did you do it, logistically and emotionally?

I owe it to my community to share more of my story, energy, and mindset – in hopes that it inspires lasting change in yours.

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You - yep you. You’re qualified.

You’re equipped to do the hard work and find true fulfillment and alignment as a leader. Let’s lean in together so you can lead confidently.