Julie Bentley: Personal Coach

Video interview on Rogers Cable DayTime TV (9:50 WMV file)

Client Audio Testimonial: Tara Dawn Interviews Debbie March 23, 2004 (1:47 MP3 file)

Audio Interview: Tara Dawn Interviews Julie March 28, 2004 (5:01 MP3 file)

The Coach’s Background

Personal

Julie's success as a personal coach comes from a combination of a willingness to talk straight, an ability to see beyond the content of a situation, compassion and a belief that self-awareness is a key to achieving desired results. Her own life reveals common threads of perseverance and determination that ultimately inspire her clients, colleagues, and community. The way that Julie has chosen to deal with her unique personal situation forms the root of her inspiration.

Julie has been losing her vision since adolescence and has been legally blind for many years. Julie often voices determination and a positive attitude that have guided her through her many life challenges. Julie often refers to the fact that “I am not visually impaired… I have a visual impairment.” Her steadfast work to remove any obstacles Julie sums up as “I refuse to be at the effect of what life hands out”, which also speaks volumes about her daily attitude. These are fundamental statements of Julie’s outlook on life.

A well rounded individual, Julie set herself the high standard of "… I let nothing stand in my way". For example, she has participated in many extreme sports including rock climbing, cliff jumping, parachuting, to name a few. Well traveled, Julie has visited Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii, the islands of Greece, and Europe. She’s also lived in Mexico, visited Belize and the jungles of Guatemala with her dog guide.

Now a formally trained personal coach, Julie brings a clear understanding about coaching coupled with the ability to train her clients to remove their own obstacles. “When people have a paradigm shift, what used to look like a problem now looks like an opportunity." This phrase has helped Julie live a life she has designed, where daily, she has the opportunity to help others find their personal design on life.

Training and Education

Completing Formal Coach Certification Training with The International Coach Federation
Landmark Education Course: The Landmark Forum; Landmark Advanced Course;
Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program
Landmark Education Communication Access to Power
Landmark Education Introduction to a Forum Leader Program
Landmark Education Relationship Seminar Series
Landmark Education Forum in Action Seminar Series,
Landmark Education 32 Coach University Modules Completed (128 hours)
Sheridan College Social Service Work Diploma

Coaching Related Experience

Designs on Life Coaching, Personal Coach and Owner
GTA International Coach Federation, Director
Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Coach
Landmark Education Communication Access to Power, Coach

Public Speaking Experience, 2001-2002

Canadian Federation of University Women – AGM
Association of Image Consultants
Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario – Annual Conference
Barrie Career Centre – Exploring a Business Idea course
Business and Professional Women’s Club of Barrie
Business Women Network Associations - Aurora and Newmarket chapters
Collingwood Women with Vision Network
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Workshop for National Car and Truck Rental
Women with Vision Annual Conference
Schneider Learning Centre
South Simcoe Training and Adjustment Board, Women’s Odyssey series
York Training and Adjustment Board - AGM