Julia Wolfendale is an executive coach, author of Five Ways to Focus, and founder and Director of On The Up Consulting Ltd. She is qualified to masters level in leadership and has has trained and coached hundreds of leaders in how to be their best selves and get things on the up. Her clients range from CEOs, directors, and senior managers across all sectors. With previous roles as a marketing director for a global sports brand and working in large public sector organisations she has developed innovative tools, training courses and programmes that transform conversations at work. Now specialising in strengths-based coaching and writing. She helps organisations get the best out of their people with coaching conversations. As a guest speaker inspires people to think and work differently. Her work in employee engagement and coaching has won two international training awards. She is also the author of the Trouble with Elephants, a children’s story about hope and friendship, a book she started when she was 12. Julia lives in the North West of England with her husband, daughters, and pesky cat.
(02:26) The story of the birth of Julia's business in her own words
(04:19) What are some of the main blocks that CEOs face when it comes to focus
(05:52) Before you can focus, what should you do first? Define what really matters for you
(06:40) The main causes of overwhelm: social media and an increased expectation to be present
(08:54) Some simple tips for gaining your focus back. Avoiding shiny object syndrome, setting boundaries
(11:35) Julia's book 5 Ways to Focus helps you beat distraction and sharpen your focus
(14:40) Julia shares an example of each of the 5 techniques. Some practical things to consider
(21:00) One easy thing to implement to improve your focus immediately
(22:35) Further resources and where to reach out to Julia
Connect with Julia
LinkedIn
Check out out Five Ways to Focus Book, available now on:
Amazon.co.uk - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Ways-Focus-overwhelm-perspective-ebook/dp/B09LR97YHL
Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LR97YHL/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_JE5P42D4PWN8BAZ2M683
Connect with Sonja
Website:
https://linktr.ee/sonjamartinovic