Client Testimonies

Shari F.

“First of all, working with Julie was very easy. She made me feel very comfortable and confident from the start. She speaks intelligently and kindly at the same time. She was fully engaged in our conversations. She listened carefully and then confirmed all I said. I loved her insights and ability to ask pertinent questions that made me stop and think outside my box. She helped me see my situations from different perspectives which has allowed me to explore options I’ve never considered. After our sessions I felt stronger and more hopeful. She helped me realize I do not have to stay stuck where I am but I have the ability to move forward in ways that are beneficial for me and all my loved ones. This has been a great experience. Julie has an incredible gift in life coaching. Many will be blessed.”

John H.

“What I loved most about working with my nurse coach was: Julie was able to open up and find root cause of what was holding me back from obtaining some goals. My biggest win when working with my nurse coach was: Being able to view my positive transformations My biggest insight that happened as a result of our coaching sessions was: Learning to accept positive feedback. I always had a hard time accepting compliments. I would recommend Nurse Life Coaching because: Julie listens well and has great ways to make you reflect on your positive outcomes.”

Folayan M.

“Participating in this nurse coaching program was an incredibly grounding and transformative experience for me. Over the course of our sessions, I was able to unpack work-related stress, navigate the emotional weight of caring for my sick father, and thoughtfully prepare for my son’s transition to college. The coaching space felt supportive, structured, and genuinely centered on my growth. What I appreciated most was the intentional balance between reflection and action. I was guided to identify practical self-care strategies, create space for travel and joy, and reframe the way I approach stress as a nurse leader and mother. Each session left me with clarity, renewed focus, and tangible next steps rather than just temporary motivation. This experience strengthened my self-awareness and reminded me that prioritizing my well-being is not selfish — it is essential. I would highly recommend this coaching program to nurses seeking both personal and professional alignment. The impact extends far beyond the sessions themselves, influencing how I lead, care, and show up in my life.  My biggest insight would be realizing I have more power than I was allowing myself to believe. Throughout the coaching program, I realized that I cannot control every stressor--work demands, my father's health, or my son's transition--but I can control my perspective, boundaries, and next steps. That shift from feeling stretched and reactive to feeling intentional and empowered made me far more optimistic. I would recommend Nurse Life Coaching because it creates intentional space for nurses — who are often caregivers to everyone else — to finally prioritize themselves. Nurses carry professional stress, family responsibilities, and emotional labor that often go unprocessed. Coaching provides structured reflection, accountability, and forward movement rather than just venting. Furthermore, NLC moves nurses from surviving to designing. It shifts mindset, builds confidence, and translates insight into action. Thank you Julie for helping me align my personal well-being with my professional purpose! What I appreciated most about her (Julie O.) was her genuine kindness and compassion. She created a safe, judgment-free space where I felt truly heard and understood, not just as a nurse, but as a woman navigating multiple life roles. I could relate to her experiences and perspective, which made our conversations feel authentic rather than clinical. Her warmth, paired with thoughtful guidance, made it easy to open up and share. One meaningful win from our work together was actually following through on the self-care and life-enrichment activities Julie and I discussed. I intentionally scheduled personal time, began planning future travel, and created clearer boundaries around work stress instead of just thinking about doing it. Taking action — rather than staying in planning mode — helped me feel more in control and aligned with the life I want to build, I agree to allow my nurse coach to publish my testimonial to share with future clients.”

Deanne C.  

“What I loved most about working with my nurse coach was: I have loved nurse coach Julie because she was caring and compassionate. She spent time before our sessions praying for me and reflecting on what she wanted to share or review with me. She was able to give me some suggestions for things I could pursue with future career work. She also helped me with things like sleep and fitness to ensure I was caring for myself physically. I was able to become a better version of myself. My biggest win when working with my nurse coach was: my future. I am thankful that Julie was able to give me hope with and a situation to touch others and minister to people in big ways with. my career by suggesting that God could use my life. She gave me some ideas of things I can pursue as a business and also encouraged me to write a book to share my testimony with others and to help women who might face similar struggles. She inspired me to learn and grow as a person. My biggest insight that happened as a result of our coaching sessions was:  I started the coaching during one of the most difficult experiences and most mentally and emotionally challenging periods of my life. She knew that I was going through this trauma and she tailored our life coaching sessions to match my current needs. I was able to come out of each session with a renewed sense of hope for my future. I also had a set of measurable goals that I was able to work on each week. It was helpful to have accountability and encouragement from Julie. I would recommend Nurse Life Coaching because:  This program seems solid and all encompassing for various areas of life and the life coaches are trained to provide beneficial and meaningful care for their clients. They understand that healing and growth is a process but also ask difficult questions when needed to bolster people along in their lives. This is done with compassion and care to ensure each person feels valued and uplifted.”

Kyana B.

“Having worked with various coaches and therapists in the past, I found something profoundly nuanced in a coach who has walked my specific professional path. In our sessions, there was no need for caveats or explanations of the 'Nursing Background.' This shared foundation allowed us to communicate with a level of fluidity that I haven't found in other spaces. My coach met me at the intersection of my lived experiences—as a nurse, a single mother, and a woman navigating a marriage that had reached its natural completion. It was vital for me to work with someone who could meet me where I am from a generational perspective; someone who understands the weight and wisdom of this specific phase of life without me having to 'translate' my reality. In this safe container, I felt empowered to be radically honest about my transitions. I have always believed in the power of coaching to illuminate our blind spots, but having a phenomenal resource to bounce perspectives off of during such a massive life pivot was invaluable. She provided the insight and feedback necessary to help me step into this new chapter with absolute clarity. The most profound win I experienced was a radical recalibration of my self-perception. During our work with the 'Life Wheel,' I realized I had been grading myself through a lens of hyper-criticism. I had assigned lower marks to several areas of my life based on rigid, perhaps outdated, standards of 'meeting the mark.' Through my coach’s objective observation and systematic review, she was able to shed light on a different reality: I was actually performing at a much higher level—approaching mastery—in the very areas I had undervalued. This perspective shift was monumental. It allowed me to bridge the gap between my internal narrative and my actualized results, effectively balancing my 'Life Wheel' and recognizing the true strength of my foundations. The most significant realization was actually a profound reflection of my internal truth. I have always known, deep down, that conforming to certain conventional expectations would not only dim my light—it would effectively extinguish it. My choice to move against the grain often looks 'illogical' to the outside world, but I realized that my refusal to take the 'familiar road' is an act of self-preservation. My coach’s ability to see and validate this 'unconventional path' was a turning point. She helped me understand that my current phase of life is not a punishment or a setback; it is a highly intentional intervention. It is a protective barrier preventing me from defaulting to a path of least resistance that would ultimately be detrimental to my growth. Embracing this 'forced stillness' allowed me to fully embody the person I am becoming, rather than the one I was expected to be. There are two distinct areas where this specialized coaching provides unparalleled support. First, for nurses coaching fellow nurses: our profession is a calling that carries a unique weight. We understand the walk, the fatigue, and the profound 'why' behind the work. This shared lived experience allows a nurse coach to cultivate, nurture, and extract strengths from their peers that others simply cannot see. We speak a common language of the soul. Secondly, for the layperson, a nurse coach is a formidable asset. We enter this field with an inherent spirit of compassion, backed by a deep clinical understanding of how life stressors manifest physically. We act as Strategic Navigators within the broader 'Grand Scheme of Life.' Unlike a traditional health coach, a nurse coach has the vast knowledge base to help clients discern diagnoses, manage complex medication transitions, and implement sustainable lifestyle movements. We are more than health coaches; we are the essential bridge between clinical reality and the holistic empowerment of the individual.

E. Brown  

“I loved having the ability to discuss issues, ideas, ask questions etc., with Julie. She helped me clarify a lot of questions I had in mind. She kept me on track and accountable for my goal. Having someone to share thoughts, ideas, goals with and knowing that she would have insights for me that would be absolutely priceless. My biggest insight as a result of working with Julie, is realizing that I am strong enough and capable of completing my goal. Julie has the heart, knowledge, listening skills, and empathy that was an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Wendi M.

“Julie has a warm, personable style that helped me feel comfortable immediately, while not becoming "too familiar," too fast! She gave me space and time to open up, and offered safety when I did. This led to many productive sessions and joyful accountability! My biggest win with Julie was beginning a massive decluttering project I'd been avoiding for over 5 years! She verified I had a structure and provided me with just enough accountability to be excited about reporting back! How much I've missed a spirituality practice and that it holds its own unique space for me, no matter how well life is humming along. I relate to Gretchen Rubin's four personality types: Upholder, Obliger, Rebel and Questioner as an Obliger. Creating an accountability structure outside myself is a tested performance hack for me. Nurse Life Coaching fulfills this need perfectly!”

Jenny M.

“Working with Julie as Life Coach was truly a blessing. Her level of care and professionalism were beyond my expectations. From the beginning, she created a space where I felt supported, heard and understood. The insights and guidance I received allowed me to gain clarity, overcome mental blocks and move forward with confidence. I am deeply grateful and would recommend her to anyone ready to make positive changes in their life. I felt heard, understood and supported That I was able to understand my own patterns and find my own answers. To find the confidence in myself again. She is very professional and at the same time she is caring and compassionate.”

Heather H.

“Talking with Julie was truly a gift. She has a way to automatically make you feel comfortable. I felt safe sharing my feelings and viewpoints with her. She had good questions to help me see things from a different perspective that really helped. She was nonjudgmental and accepting of my input and comments. What I loved the most was her easy way of speaking and the safeness I felt while talking to her. My biggest win when working with my nurse coach was realizing that we all have viewpoints that the right questions can reveal. This helps us have a well-rounded opinion and make good decisions. My biggest insight was developing a greater love and appreciation for the value of nurse coaching. I would recommend nurse coaching because it has so many purposes and helps SO MUCH!! It can act as an accountability partner, increase self awareness and act as a gauge to help us get to our goals quicker. Thanks so much Julie!!!”