Julie Darrington,

B.A. in Criminology, Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP)

Founder & President, Life Consultant, Corporate Adviser

 

Julie Darrington, B.A. Criminology, Certified Coach Practitioner

 

Life Consultant, Recovery Consultant, High Risk Behaviour Consultant

 

Contract: judhoulihan@hotmail.ca

 

Location: Peterborough, On

 

I’m Julie Darrington, B.A and Certified Coach Practitioner

I am the Power of Me Life and Career Coach. I help both students and professionals, follow their passion and live their purpose driven life and career. As a confessed “Jack of All Trades”, I help professionals narrow down their career options and direct them to where their heart desires, with sprinkles of inspiration. I have coached high school & college students, as well as transitioning and new small business entrepreneurs and leaders. I like to help others with their new beginnings and focus on what they truly love to do.

 

If you need someone to coach around your career identity crisis decisions and empower your focus to your passion-driven career, I’m your girl!

 

So why do I care? Well… I know what it is like to want more in life. I was the first in my family to enter university, to move away to a new area, to enter the field that I am in and now to be a social entrepreneur. It is tough. With few people to turn to, it gets lonely and you need help with focusing on your transition. You not only need inspiration, a cheer leader but someone who understands the place you are in. For me, I have worked in a field that I did not belong in, only to please others. I know what it is like to feel stuck because of the security of a 9 to 5. It’s not a good feeling. It’s discouraging to be labeled and limited to a specific field only because you are somewhat good at it. You sometimes feel like a caged bird, ready to spread your wings and fly away from where you do not fit. I want my clients to know that I believe in them and they can live their dream and do exactly what they love to do. That is why I am here, to coach you to your new destined path.

 

Professional Experience

I am a Certified Coach Practitioner, I worked as a Parole Officer for Correvtional Service Canada for 12 years, then moved on a Child Protection Worker with Child Aids Society, then as a mental health counsellor. I am passionate one day to chair a nonprofit coaching facility to help individuals in need. I have experience in being a volunteer for a local nonprofit and have also volunteered as a mentor in many

capacities.

 

Random Facts about Me: I was born and raised in Peterborough, I love the lift locks and all the beautiful near by lakes, trees are absolutely beautiful in the fall.

 

I am the first generation University attendee and graduate in my immediate family.

 

My passion is running my nonprofit. I have a passion for service and bringing people together for a cause. It never feels like work to me and I tend to get lost in it.

 

I am a jack-of-all-trades type of girl, or Modern Renaissance girl. I dabble in anything and everything possible, just for exposure.

 

I’m one of the quieter extroverts. I get a lot of my energy being around many people, especially positive people. I certainly enjoy gatherings, exploring public places, and networking… and yes I’m usually the last to leave parties and gatherings :).

 

I am a HOW learner… I tend to want to know the process of how things are done step-by-step (sort of like cooking instructions).

 

I learn best by doing (kinesthetic).

 

My number type is a 7 (The Optimist), with a little bit of 9 (Peacemaker). I like options and my mind tends to go all over the place (though life coaching helps me focus).

 

I really love music, it draws emotion and helps me embrace the best times and get through the worst. Every type of music, in just about every form—I love it!

 

I love technology and I have been an avid user of social media for 15+ years (yes, before Facebook.

 

My coaching approach draws from my education and work experience as an urban social worker and the NLP Program, as I know to meet my clients where they are. Starting today, I want to help you be the person you always wanted to be.

 

My top five VIA Character Strengths:

 

Curiosity and interest in the world Creativity, ingenuity, and originality

Social intelligence

Gratitude

Hope, optimism, and future-mindedness

 

The Inspirer A Few Quotes

 

“I would rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not" - me