One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that when feeling tense or anxious, slowing down and breathing can be a real game changer. There’s a lot of research out there that shows that mindful practices lead to real results. My 3rd tip: The next time you feel anxious or stressed, pause and breathe.

One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that people will adjust their behavior based upon how you measure and reward their performance. If your metrics and reward system are in alignment with values and goals things often work well. However when they are out of alignment, it often results in undesirable behavior and gaming of the system. My 4th tip: What you measure drives behavior.

One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that unplugging can be a game changer. We live in a world where most of us stay continually busy. We often get so wrapped up in coming and going that we lose sight of what's truly important to us. It’s only when we hit the pause button on the busyness in our lives, that we can get a perspective of the bigger picture. My 5th tip: Unplug to Gain Clarity.

One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that it is often more powerful to let go of what’s not working in your life than trying to ‘figure out’ what you need to ‘do’ to move forward. We all have habits, activities, behaviors, beliefs, and/or people in our lives that hold us back in some way. Choosing to let go of what is no longer serving you can be a game changer. My 6th tip: Letting go is powerful.

"If you apply traditional thinking to an agile transformation, you will get a cluster every time" - Julie Allen

One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that it is helpful to look at the whole person, even(especially) in people who put us off. When someone is exhibiting negative behavior, it is often tempting to simply write them off. Yet, if we take the time to look at them from a place of humanity, it can dramatically shift our interactions with them. My 8th Tip - Don’t Forget the Humanity of Others.

One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that life is easier and more peaceful when we are true to ourselves, unapologetically.

An Incredible Day in the Life of a Digital Nomad

Living and working in Mérida, México as a digital nomad over the past five weeks has been a wonderful experience. Visiting 3 local cenotes yesterday, took it to another level.

It’s been 6 weeks since my 30 day digital nomading experiment in Coronado, Panama.

My first 24 hours back in Atlanta from Panama started with a whirlwind. Between the time I landed at 7:30 pm last night and 10 am this morning, I experienced several challenging situations that would have upset me just a few years ago. Yet, instead of getting bent out of shape, I found myself smiling and saying the mantra: “Everything is Always Working Out for Me” after I found out that my laptop screen is cracked.

My company Wizard Consulting / AgileJulie / Bold Authenticity celebrates 25 years in business (25th Anniversary Post)

My unconventional journey has put me in a unique, yet powerful, position to help my clients find their personal power by connecting deeply to their truest, most authentic selves at work and in life.

My company, Wizard Consulting Services, is 25 years old today!

When Naomi Osaka was thrust back into the national spotlight, what stood out for me is her incredible authenticity. Many Americans know Osaka from her recent withdrawal from the French Open or from her dramatic 2018 US Open final win against Serena Williams. I am a long time tennis enthusiast (some say a fanatic) and over the past 4-5 years, I’ve watched Naomi rise from an unknown to the top of the tennis world. I’ve also witnessed the incredible impact of her soft-spoken, humble, and often playful presence. Time and time again she has thoughtfully and honestly shared her truth: from her joy, to her discomfort and insecurities, and most recently her mental health, with remarkable candor.