Julie Melillo Life Coaching

When I had my first session with Julie, I had just received my Master’s degree and had located to NYC. But I was without a full time job and was feeling rather aimless in my life. There were a few business ideas that I was very tentatively exploring but did not feel confident in my ability to follow through on these ideas. I’m not what you would call a natural self-​starter, have trouble with organization, and have no experience with launching a profitable venture — not the ideal profile of a prospective entrepreneur.
However, with Julie’s guidance and assistance over the course of 6 months, I’ve partnered with a few business and legal minds, have incorporated a company, filed for a patent, and are more than halfway through software development. There is, of course, much work to be done to make this a viable business — but with the help of my life coach, I have no doubt that the hurdles ahead of me will be cleared as easily as those in the past.
But our sessions are much more than career guidance — Julie explores all aspects of one’s life including dating and relationships, financial goals, and social life. When I look back at my assessment of these criterion from 6 months ago, I am astounded by my progress in all areas. Yet there were still weeks when I procrastinated, didn’t accomplish the tasks I had set out to do, and arrived to our session having made very little headway. Reassuring but firm, Julie replied — «The last week is over. What do you need to do by the end of this week to get to where you need to be?» That is among her many strengths — the ability to tailor a plan based on the unique talents and work style of the individual. Julie is a terrific listener with a great memory, an encouraging but objective advocate, and a taskmaster (upon request). These are exactly the qualities I was seeking in a life coach and without her, I cannot imagine my life on its current trajectory. She receives my highest recommendation.

Julie was recently certified as a life coach and is in the process of building out her client base. As a function of this, I partook in some promotional complimentary life coaching sessions, and I’m really glad that I did!
With Julie, she doesn’t solve your issues or answer your questions. That’s not what life coaching is about. She helps you walk through those challenges and helps you find your own answers, and she does this in a very supportive, non-​judgmental way. She then captures those key ideas and possible solutions and both motivates and holds you accountable to take action to get where you want to go.
What really impressed me about speaking with Julie is how easy she is to talk with and how very insightful she is. She listens, then distills and clarifies your ideas. Sometimes, it’s like she’s a human Pensieve (
)! Expect her to be direct; there’s not much beating around the bush with her. You can tell that she means it only for your own good, though, and that makes all the difference. I appreciate that she can get right to the heart of the matter and make you face yourself in the mirror — even if you’d rather look away.
For those looking for a little more direction, or a kick in the pants to get you moving on something you already know you want/​should do? Julie can help you find that personal gusto you need to get off your duff. Check out her website and send her an e-​mail and get ready to make the most of your life!
Note: Julie’s in the process of relocating to NYC, but she’s always been very good about responding to contacts.