Julie Stern

About Julie Stern

I coach high-performing professionals, rising leaders, and business owners in human and animal health, real estate, law, and financial services who are navigating defining moments: career pivots, expanded roles, rapid growth, rising visibility, or personal transitions that change how they move through the world. I help clients create their own Personal Leadership Operating System (PLOS): a foundation that transforms how they lead, the energy they bring, and the outcomes they sustain. It’s where performance meets self-leadership, and strategy becomes repeatable under pressure. My clients work in industries where the pace is relentless and expectations are high. The stakes are real, the spotlight is growing, and the margin for error is small. They’ve already proven they can deliver, but they also know that what got them here won’t take them further. The next level demands a new way of thinking, leading, and becoming. I started my coaching practice after watching too many talented leaders operate at full speed without an internal system to sustain them. They were delivering results on paper while running on empty inside. I wanted to change that — helping them build something stronger: the energy, resilience, and courage to grow without burning out, and the structure to turn change into momentum, purpose, and joy. With 25 years as a marketing executive, COO, and strategist at the intersection of growth, leadership, and brand, I bring grounded leadership development and a coaching style that is direct yet deeply supportive. This is a space where you can challenge yourself without posturing, make decisions without noise, and move decisively when the stakes are high. What we build together is a customized internal operating system that aligns how you think, decide, and move, and the energy and presence you bring to each moment. It’s a foundation that holds your next level and the version of you required to lead from it. Together, we create: • Confident decision-making under pressure • Leadership presence that holds in high-stakes moments • Strategy that works in any environment • Adaptability and resilience without burnout If you’re at a pivot, on the edge of expansion, or ready to lead in a way that’s both grounded and unstoppable… this is where we start: https://thecardinalcoach.com — Consulting engagements by strategic fit only, including: • Brand and go-to-market strategy • Scalable marketing for multi-location growth • Community initiatives for loyalty • Brand alignment during M&A or change • Scaling strategy for high-growth ventures

Experience

1. Career and Leadership Coach

   Strawberry.Me

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Provide coaching for executives, emerging leaders, and professionals at all levels across industries. Support clients in navigating career transitions, leadership growth, workplace challenges, and personal milestones. Offer additional specialized coaching in transitions, parent leadership, wellness, balance, and stress reduction — integrating strategies that foster both professional success and personal well-being.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government, Statistics

  1997 — 2000

• Yale School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Web Analytics
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Training
• Event Planning
• Email Marketing
• Social Media
• Marketing Strategy
• Content Strategy
• Training & Development
• Marketing Analytics
• Staff Development
• Digital Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Facebook Marketing
• Start-Up Consulting
• Curriculum Design
• SEO
• Program Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Coaching
• Online Marketing
• Employee Training
• Business Coaching
• Curriculum Development
• Web Marketing
• Sem
• Lead Generation
• Ppc
• Strategic Planning