We were allowed space to rumble with what was most important to us. Julia kept us all engaged when deeply painful issues emerged around race. She managed the needs of the group very well. Dare to Lead in-tact team participant

This was my first ever retreat experience. All my expectations of what this could be were exceeded. The experience was beautifully designed with great attention to detail while still being creatively flexible. Connecting with and tuning into other women’s experiences was powerful. My tribe just got a whole lot bigger!Retreat Participant

I have had the pleasure and privilege of working closely with Lumminos over 3 years. During this time I have seen the team consistently exceed the expectations of their clients on all the projects that they deliver. Lumminos ensures changes are managed holistically, to the highest of standards, and with the necessary leadership involvement and focus. Julia is a natural leader, she is creative and dynamic, and uses these talents in managing all people and organisational aspects of change. She is an intuitive coach and as such uses this to effortlessly guide and align leadership in managing change.

Julia is a great coach facilitator, well prepared, passionate and so knowledgeable on the content. She allowed for spaces within our team for us to enter the arena on some matters, and through that we learnt, reflected and now starting to infuse the learnings of this course within our organisational culture. Truly brilliant! Dare to Lead in-tact team participant

Julia is an insightful and patient coach. She managed team diversity well and stayed present and attentive when difficult topics emerged during our "Dare to Lead" program. I would highly recommend Julia as a Dare To Lead facilitator. Tracey-Lee Kotzen - CEO, Mental Wellness Initiative NPC

I needed to rest and also find my joy again – both intentions were fully met.Retreat Participant

Julia played an instrumental role in helping me navigate the dynamics of a transition from which I have emerged stronger, more grounded, more connected to the work I do and my sense of purpose. Thank you Julia for partnering me on what has been a meaningful, inspiring and transformative coaching journey. Coaching & Mentoring Specialist

My coaching process with Julia allowed for reflection, unlocking new perspectives and integrated understanding underpinned by support, empathy and trust. The focus on action and accountability ensured I remained on point and directed in achieving my coaching goals and outcomes. HR BP

My coaching journey with Julia has been insightful, purposeful and transformative on both a personal and professional level. Julia has a relatable and effective coaching style, brings depth of insight, good flow and structure to coaching conversations, and has an ability to crystallise observations and identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that resulted in new awareness and opportunities for growth. Human Capital Business Partner

This retreat was a gift to myself to withdraw from the world and focus on me. To reinvigorate my body and mind and have clarity to plan for the year ahead. And I definitely achieved that.Retreat Participant

Julia is an ambassador for the Dare to Lead work and South Africa. The entire course was life changing - for me and my team!Dare to Lead workshop participant

Thank you for our team workshops. The way they were set it up, the manner in which they were conducted, your deep knowledge, your confidence to probe, and appropriate personal sharing - made for the most authentic, valuable sessions. Your facilitation and presence made ‘raw honesty’ really possible. I’ve never felt so close to my colleagues, and trusting of them, as I do now. Our fractured team history really really needed this. We’re now on a solid footing to do amazing things. No looking back. And it’s all thanks to you guys at Lumminos and who you are.

This retreat exceeded my expectations. I was looking to reset and take a break from a busy life, not only did I get to do that, but my mind, body and soul were also rejuvenated.Retreat Participant

As a leader, I was able to identify my vulnerabilities and the tools to notice them when I need to. Julia facilitated the entire session perfectly using real life experiences to help us understand and take these skills back to the office.Dare to Lead workshop participant

Julia was a leading light in the Business Transformation change component of the MTN programme I ran during 2007. A highly talented individual, Julia was superbly organized and clear-thinking, full of good and relevant ideas, and possesses a rare aptitude for effective delivery. Her actions were a major factor in the high level of successful client engagement we achieved. I would not hesitate to recommend Julia in managing business change and transformation, and in engineering effective communication across large and complex projects: she has proven herself a high-calibre, world-class talent.

Amazing energy and group dynamic. Very organised notes, course material and structure. Nothing could have been better!Dare to Lead workshop participant

My intention was to truly resource not just my tired body but also my spirit and mind. That expectation was met as I left feeling energized and full of peace. Retreat Participant

The whole session was engaging, useful, relevant, interesting. I felt I grew immensely during the process - it was one of the most valuable courses I have ever attended.Dare to Lead workshop participant

What a privilege to attend this Dare to Lead training. Everything from location, food. content, group work, reflective space, mindfulness, movement, laughter - it was the full monty. Great experience!Dare to Lead workshop participant

Very well facilitated session with enough time for deep reflection and collaboration. Julia was very knowledgeable on the skillset content and easy to listen to. Loved the professional examples and personal stories which created better understandingDare to Lead workshop participant

This was a necessary slowing down and switching off for a few days which brought a new perspective into my life. It was like pressing the pause button before hitting play again to close the year on a power high!Retreat Participant

Thank you Lumminos - you created a safe space for my team to connect and explore and share parts of ourselves and our journeys. The gift of delicacy - holding the moments of pause while balancing the tensions and need to push bravely forward allowed for some beautiful moments.

I came prepared to immerse myself into everything that was on offer and Lumminos did not disappoint. I enjoy that there was plenty of free time to relax and re-energize. I think there was a good balance between together and separate time. Retreat Participant

Julia models authenticity, vulnerability and courage. I felt safe, engaged, really challenged and inspired. A powerful, excellent workshop that will help me lead with courage, love and accept myself and others more.Dare to Lead workshop participant

Thanks so much for a truly beautiful session… it’s rare to see a team go that level of honesty and vulnerability and I was privileged to be part of it. Thanks for the amazing work that you do!

The manner in which the training was facilitated enabled deep understanding and learning. Julia and her team created a wonderful safe space for people to own, learn and reinvent themselves. Dare to Lead workshop participant

My intention was to find some personal healing. I think I got more than I expected. It clarified what was causing me pain as well as helped me focus on people and things that matter.Retreat Participant

Julia is a highly skilled individual with a clear focus on the delivery of the stated objective. She is involved in depth from concept to results analysis and incorporates learnings into future initiatives. Julia also develops and maintains relationships with service providers and clients that last way beyond each interaction.

What a truly transformational 3 days; when things run this smoothly it’s easy to forget what skill, care, generosity, grace and effort that takes on behalf of the guiding facilitator- Julia was born to do this work; it seems more vocational for her than just running a training.Dare to Lead workshop participant

I have been privileged to have Julia as my coach for the last 2 years. I’ve enjoyed her straight up approach to problem solving and discussions and she has really made a huge impact in my overall leadership style. She had tools and guidance for any problem I was grappling with and most importantly she helped me with my journey of self-awareness. She partnered with me to work with who I am and to take advantage of the personality traits within me. She challenged me in so many different ways and reflecting back on my successes over the last 2 years I can absolutely say she was key in the whole process. Thank you!Andrew Burns, Technical Director: Smoke Customer Intelligence

Thank you so much for your keynote to our team today. The session was breathtaking – truly, truly brilliant. You delivered the keynote in such an authentic , articulate and moving way. I can’t thank you enough. Your experience and the lessons you drew on have come at a perfect time for many people in the team who are wrestling with so much right now.Christine Service, SVP/Country Manager: The Walt Disney Company Africa

THANK YOU - you created a safe space for our team to all connect and explore and share parts of ourselves and our journeys. The gift of delicacy holding the moments of pause while balancing the need to push bravely forward allowed for some beautiful moments.RMB Head - Corporate Marketing

The way you set up the team enneagram session, your manner, your deep knowledge, your confidence to probe, and personal sharing - made it the most authentic valuable day. It made raw honesty really possible and I’ve never felt so close to colleagues, and trusting of them, as I do now. Our fractured team history really really needed this. We’re now on a solid footing to do amazing things. No looking back.Corporate Marketing Lead

In practising and applying the skills I've learnt in coaching I have been amazed by the amount of honesty and courage which has been brought into my relationships and conversations at work. This has allowed me to be more skillful and focused leading to new commitments and decisions being made, by myself and my team members. Coaching has also extended further than my staff and has led me to reflect seriously on my approach in Exco's and OpsCo meetings where my challenges are now more readily understood and received.

I have been fortunate to work with Julia as my coach for the past year. Julia brings her full self to each that she engages with and turn extracts peoples full self during her engagements. The dare to lead program, vulnerability of rumbles and strength through honest conversations has set me up for the future that I am looking forward to tackle. Murray Shaw - Manager, Thungela Resources

Julia was able to hold the space and not lean out of complex, intense and emotionally driven team conversations, which in turn modelled for me a way of creating safe spaces for myself to be vulnerable and brave at the same time. Dare to Lead in-tact team participant

The depth and quality of the engagement, in which we tackled very tough conversations and culture issues. It was scary and intimidating at times, but the skill with which Julia helped us through these tough moments was exemplary. It put into action all the skills we were learning on the programme. Dare to Lead in-tact team participant

The journey of Lumminos workshops were really profound for me and I left the program feeling more empowered and better equipped to let go of and to address some of the challenges in my workplace - even today two months later. I am proud to have raised my level of self-awareness and kicked off my transformation journey and there's no turning back now.

I loved the retreat themes because each spoke to a holistic approach of being a woman - professional, personal, mother, wife, daughter etc. I loved the emphasis on wholehearted women and cultivating practices so I left with an action plan on where to start. Retreat Participant