Julie Holunga, MBA, PCC

PARENTAL TRANSITION COACH

Julie Holunga is a leadership advisor who develops professionals to amplify their influence and impact. She works with teams and leaders to instill her Trusted Voice Paradigm to increase effective communications, make conflict constructive, and develop leaders who lead with integrity. Through her coaching, leaders get out of their way, develop trusting relationships with key stakeholders, and positively impact the organization's bottom line. With AWC, Julie focuses on Parental Transition Coaching, helping employees and their managers navigate the times before, during, and after parental leave.

Corporate Background

Alexandra specializes in empowering leaders to sharpen their negotiation skills, strengthen team cohesion, and retain top talent, ensuring sustainable success. A key focus of Alexandra's work is helping clients deepen their emotional intelligence (E.Q.) and their ability to foster positive, impactful workplace environments. She has guided executives through complex challenges, including small- and large-scale mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructures, offering solutions that rebuild trust and mend fractured teams. Alexandra is a frequent contributing author at Forbes, The Conference Board, and Monster.com, writing articles on business performance and management. She has facilitated countless off-sites for high-level executives, including The Conference Board’s Women Leadership Conference.

Credentials & Education

  • Certified Co-Active Coach from the Coach’s Training Institute

  • aPCC Coach from the International Coaching Federation

  • Certified Master Trainer with Emergenetics

  • Bachelor’s degree in French Literature and Economics at Union College

  • MBA from Boston College, Carroll School of Management

- JULIE'S COACHING

Selected Areas of Expertise

  • Women's Leadership Initiatives

  • New Role Transitions

  • Clear and Effective Communication

  • Emergenetics® Profile Framework

  • Succession Planning

  • High-Potential Employee Pipeline

  • Building Your Brand

  • Building Effective Systems

Get to Know Our Coaches

  • Michelle Friedman

    Founder & Head Coach

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  • Valerie Cherneski

    Executive Coach & Director of Coaching

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  • Alexandra Phillips

    Parental Transition Coach

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