Julie Schniers

I knew Julie as a speech and debate coach/teacher at our local high school, so when I saw that she would be speaking at a professional training in her new capacity as speaker, I knew we were in for a treat. I knew we would be inspired - That is what Julie does. I knew we would learn something - Julie is an amazing teacher. I knew it would be time well-spent - Julie is an amazing person. What I was not expecting was for the entire room - several hundred people - to be captivated by everything Julie said. From the moment Julie got on stage, she had us all listening to every single word. Although we were all from different businesses and organizations throughout the community, her words could have been written for us individually, as her presentation literally spoke to all of us. The idea of "Flip Your Focus," along with Julie's ideas on how to do it, were transformative. We all left there ready to go out and change the world! (But that, I did expect; because that is what Julie does!) I cannot wait to bring her in to speak at my own organization this year, so the rest of my employees can benefit from hearing her words as well. I highly recommend her as a speaker for any organization. I was so impressed with Julie after hearing her speak, that I reached out to her about professional coaching. I had used a professional coach a couple of years ago - I loved the idea of a coach, but didn't love the coach... I was so grateful that Julie was able to fit me in her schedule. She learned about the non-profit organization I direct, and with that knowledge, is often able to ask me questions to help me find the answers I need to find my own solutions! One of the best things we have done together is work on my personal mission statement. This has allowed me to figure out my personal and professional priorities and streamline my schedule - If it doesn't fit into my personal mission statement, I make a decision on whether it should be put on my calendar! Julie has helped me with personnel issues, brainstorming for events, helping me build my team into leaders while adding to my own leadership skills, and so much more. I know budgets can be tight, but I highly recommend making "professional coaching" a line item on your budget, and using Julie to help build your leadership team - The amount you'll spend in building your own leadership skills and skills of your team will come back to you many times in the growth you'll see!