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Leadership, career & outplacement Coach

julie mcdougal
des moines, ia

Lead with confidence. Navigate change with clarity. Step into what's next with purpose

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You don’t have to figure out your next step alone.

When you’re leading at a high level or navigating an unexpected career change, it’s easy to feel pressure to “have it all together.”

 

Coaching gives you a place to think clearly, define what you want, and move forward with confidence.

Julie supports professionals who want to strengthen leadership skills, explore what’s next, or re-enter the job market with a plan that feels grounded and strategic.

Leadership that’s clear, confident, and human

Strengthen decision-making, communication, and presence so you can lead well in real-world pressure, not just on paper.

Career direction that fits your values

We’ll clarify what matters most, identify your strengths, and create SMART goals that support where you want to go next.

Outplacement support with strategy and compassion

If you’ve been downsized or are in transition, Julie helps you rebuild confidence, strengthen your resume and networking approach, and pursue new roles boldly.

Experience you can trust. Support you can feel.

Julie brings over two decades of leadership development and coaching experience, including coaching employees, managers, and executives across all levels. She co-created a certified coaching program at IBM aligned with ICF standards and helped equip leaders with coaching tools rooted in the GROW model.

Julie is also a Certified Career Coach with extensive outplacement experience, supporting professionals across industries as they navigate layoffs, career pivots, promotions, and fresh starts—with consistently strong client feedback and results.

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“Your next chapter can be both strategic and meaningful. When you know your values, your strengths, and your direction, you move forward with confidence.”

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Co-created a certified coaching program aligned with ICF standards and the GROW model

Coached employees, managers, and top executives in high-performance environments

Certified Career Coach with deep outplacement experience supporting downsized professionals

Developed and taught leadership education and certification programs

Former global Women’s Constituency Leader at IBM, building programs to strengthen women’s leadership

Community-minded: involved with Food Bank of Iowa, Dress for Success, and active in Christ Community Church

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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

After losing my position of over 25 years, Julie showed empathy toward my situation as we search together for next steps

Let's work together

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Workshops and Speaking

Practical, people-centered training for leaders and teams. Julie can support topics like:
  • Coaching skills for managers

  • Values-based leadership and decision-making

  • Career development and internal mobility

  • Navigating change with clarity and confidence

  • Strengthening women’s leadership and growth

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Group Coaching

A supportive, structured environment to build momentum together. Great for:
  • Emerging leaders

  • Women stepping into leadership

  • Career transition groups

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1:1 Coaching

Personalized coaching for leaders and professionals in transition:
  • Executive leadership development

  • Career clarity and next-step strategy

  • Outplacement coaching and job-search support

  • Confidence-building and communication

Empowering clients to thrive at every stage of their professional journey

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Blending Life and Leadership Coaching

 

Helping Individuals Thrive at Work and at Home
ithrive31 blends leadership coaching and life coaching—guiding leaders and professionals to unleash their full potential in order to thrive at work and at home.

 

ithrive31 helps clients live with greater intention, pursue a goal, take more control, and achieve greater awareness, impact, and significance.

Individual coaching and group coaching sessions follow the ithrive31 philosophy and core principles to guide clients to success. Our focus is on overall well-being, personal accountability, and coaching for action and results.

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