I didn’t expect a bear safari in the Great Bear Rainforest to redefine how I think about leadership—but it did. At a small lodge tucked deep in the wilderness, every detail was lived with intention. The guides knew each bear by name. The staff anticipated needs before anyone voiced them. Nothing felt accidental. Then I saw their mission statement—and suddenly the excellence made sense.
Posts Published byJulie Kantor
How To Handle Difficult Professional Conversations
Learn how to turn difficult conversations into growth opportunities — Executive Coach Julie Kantor’s practical framework for leaders ready to build trust, clarity and connection.
Once the Company Has Been Found, It Needs to Be Led
Startup founders are visionary builders—but leadership takes different skills. Julie Kantor, Ph.D., shares why professional coaching helps founders evolve from creating companies to leading them with purpose.
Relationships are Sticky Business
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of, “I don’t have time to chat” – especially for anything that feels “social” at work. I appreciate you’re all busy. But: chatting, connecting, supporting one another… it’s not ‘extra stuff’. It’s essential.
How to Strengthen Your Mind-Body Connection at Work
When it comes to thriving at work, success isn’t just about your to-do list or technical expertise—it’s about your mind-body connection. In this Forbes feature, Julie Kantor shares 17 practical tips that bridge physical well-being and mental focus, helping you unlock more energy, resilience, and clarity in your career.
How To Strengthen Discipline: Work First, Play Later
Discipline doesn’t have to mean punishment or endless willpower. In her Forbes Coaches Council feature, Julie Kantor shares a practical tip: do the hard work first, then reward yourself with the easier “play.” Learn how this simple strategy can boost your discipline—and check out the full list of expert insights on Forbes.
Interpersonal Glue: The Secret Ingredient Your Workday Is Missing
Work isn’t just about tasks and deadlines—it’s about connection. In her Forbes article, Julie Kantor explains why interpersonal glue is essential for thriving teams and how small, human moments make all the difference.
Time to Learn to Surf
The need to manage change is not new. In fact, years ago I gave a keynote, “ Managing the Seas of Change.” However, these days, my clients are talking about facing changes on a daily basis. The waves seem bigger; the wind is stronger and coming from all directions.
It’s time to learn to surf.
Emails: 10 Essential Do’s and 10 Hazardous Don’ts
Depending on which study you read, U.S. employees spend 25-90% of their workday reading and writing emails. Writing effective emails are essential to work productivity. In this article, we discuss the do’s and don’ts effective professionals should be employing.
Understanding and Preventing Burnout on Your Team
As a leader, it’s essential to recognize the early warning signs of burnout—not just in yourself, but in your team. Burnout goes beyond stress, impacting performance, health, and morale. This blog explores Dr. Herbert Freudenberger’s 12 stages of burnout, how it can spread across teams, and the proactive steps leaders can take to create a healthier, more sustainable work environment.