Testimonials

This is what some of my clients have to say about working with me:

I have known Julie Hood for well over 10 years, Julie is a very intelligent person who has the ability to consider issues from a range of perspectives before settling on a course of action.

I have worked with Julie around a particular project, that had some difficult moving parts and some roadblocks but with great insight Julie was able to get all outstanding issues addressed and brought the project to closure. This particular project identified a $160,000 dollar saving to that business unit.

A particular strength of Julie’s is her outstanding ability to be able to have a strategic view and an operational and implementation view as well around areas of business. I am particularly impressed with how quickly she can come up to speed in areas where she has never worked before. So if there is a job needs doing Julie is the person you could rely on to get that done.

I have complete confidence that anything discussed with Julie will be held in the highest confidence and I trust her implicitly with that confidence. It is because of that, on many occasions when faced with difficult issues or decisions, I have called on Julie to discuss in the capacity of a confidential advisor. Julie is able to remain impartial and ask critical questions. I am pleased to say that these conversations always raise things that I had not considered and have been crucial in proceeding successfully.

Another area where Julie is particularly valuable is in recruitment—she is able to make an excellent assessment of people at interviews by being able to gently ask probing but critical questions

I would have no hesitation in recommending Julie.

Cath Green, Victoria University, Associate Director Student Living—Halls

Julie has been the Chairwoman of our Advisory Board since early 2017. Julie has a wonderful sense of calmness that brings a bit of normality to our company. She has a wealth of experience in people management and leadership. She uses practical examples we learn from and test in our own business. She has a constant hunger for new knowledge and this is shared at any opportunity. There have been a number of times in our company where it felt like we were miners in a dark tunnel. Julie was up the front with the torch. Shining the light on little ‘gems’. Julie has an awesome ability to quickly take stock of any situation and ask powerful questions. These powerful and thought provoking questions have been transformational for our business. She has an empathy for people and connects very well with our small team. Julie’s insights, experiences, passion for business and people is what makes her an absolute gem. One I would highly recommend you should have involved in your business. 

Greig Wilson, owner of Hospo Gurus

Julie’s mentoring has given me a transformed sense of energy and has helped me back myself and my decisions. Julie is exceptional in listening and helping create clarity and purpose around strategy. On top of this, Julie is fun to work with—her fresh, warm and professional manner have made every coaching session powerful and exciting.

Leon Magowan-Wilson, owner of Hospo Gurus

This programme was amazing. To have Julie’s guidance to break the old habits and create space, figuratively and literally, has shifted the way I work entirely. I now allocate time to think and plan with ‘permission’ and feel like I have another half a person's time. I highly recommend to anyone who is over being ‘so busy’.

Amelia Wilkins, Travel Choice Co-ordinator, Greater Wellington Regional Council.