Julie Barton
Professional Summary
Julie is an experienced executive and career coach with more than 20 years supporting individuals and organisations across Australia and internationally. Her approach is grounded in positive psychology, practical career development frameworks and a strong belief in people’s capacity to grow through change.
She works with leaders at all stages, from frontline managers stepping into new responsibilities to senior professionals navigating career transition. Julie creates calm, reflective spaces where clients can explore strengths, unpack challenges and build confidence to take meaningful next steps. Her style is warm, pragmatic and supportive, balancing encouragement with accountability.
Julie is the creator of the Career Compass Framework, a practical tool that helps individuals navigate uncertainty and clarify direction. Clients describe her as insightful and empathetic, helping complex decisions feel manageable while restoring momentum, clarity and possibility.
Focus Areas
- Executive and leadership development
- Career development, transition and outplacement
- Women’s career and leadership growth
- Psychological safety and wellbeing
- Team development and collaboration
- Confidence, communication and presence
- Strengths-based reflective practice
Experience Supporting
- Leaders navigating transition, growth or uncertainty
- Mid-career professionals seeking clarity and confidence
- Teams improving communication and collaboration
- Women seeking career direction, purpose and leadership development
- Organisations undergoing change or redesign
- Individuals developing resilience and workplace wellbeing
Sectors Experienced In
• Federal and State Government
• Education and Training
• Health and Aged Care
• Finance and Insurance
• Corporate and Private Sector
• Not-for-Profit and Community Services
Qualifications & Accreditation
- IECL Executive Coach – Level 1 (EMCC / IECL Foundation Level)
- Graduate Certificate of Career Development
- Certified in DiSC and Belbin Behavioural Profiling
- Training in Integral 180/360 Leadership Diagnostics
Frequently asked questions
Yes. All ASPL coaches hold recognised coaching credentials, such as ICF or equivalent, and meet professional standards for ethical practice and ongoing development.
Coaching involves confidential one-on-one sessions. The focus, pace and frequency are shaped around what you want to work on and what feels most helpful for you.
Yes. Coaching conversations are confidential and handled with care and respect.
Coaching is available both online and in person. We will work with you to find the format that feels most accessible and supportive for you.
We offer executive, leadership and career coaching, as well as coaching tosupport confidence, decision making, change and transitions at work and inlife.
Our coaches are experienced practitioners with backgrounds in leadership andcoaching. They are carefully selected and aligned with ASPL’s trauma-informed, evidence-based approach.
