I want to thank iLead Strategies on behalf of all of us at the Department of Human Services for the positive energy your team’s presentation infused in our All-Staff Retreat this year. The staff genuinely enjoyed the day and you all helped set a relaxing and enthusiastic vibe that benefited all of us. It was a pleasure working with you!

Assistant City Manager, Community and Human Services, City of Alexandria

Julie has been exceptionally helpful to the DC Cancer Consortium in facilitating our work with grantees, and in working through the complex planning cycle of a multi-million dollar organization that is growing and changing.

Executive Director, DC Cancer Consortium

We were thrilled when Julie came to Arkansas to provide training for the CAA staff. Her presentations were both challenging and inspiring. Following a heavily policy-oriented and toolkit-building first day, Julie concluded our statewide Results-Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) training session with a day full of motivational and thought-provoking activities, allowing participants to leave reinvigorated and with a sense of the value of the work they do.

ROMA Coordinator, Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association

Ms. Jakopic epitomizes excellence as a consultant and analytic strategist. She always is well-informed and well-prepared for high-pressure challenges. She provided high-quality, forward looking assistance to my senior executive team in designing and implementing major initiatives.

Her skills as a plenary session keynote speaker, trainer with large and small groups and as a workshop leader for day-long/multi-day intensive sessions are first rate. She understands and is sensitive to the needs of the groups she works with. She consistently inspires her audiences and she has a kind, gentle sense of humor. The CAP nationwide membership of nearly 1,000 nonprofit, municipal, and statewide anti-poverty repeatedly requested Julie as a trainer and speaker.

Executive Director, Community Action Parnership

I have spent the bulk of my career helping other professionals shape their career through thoughtful strategic planning. Until I started working with iLead Strategies, I’d done very little to develop my own vision. With Julie and her team’s expert guidance, I’ve been able to organize my thoughts and develop a tangible action plan.

CEO, Carieton and Associates, A Human Services Policy Company, COO, HOPE a Full Scale Family and Children Services Organization

You were wonderful! The participants loved working with you! You had them engaged the entire time (in a room that was either too hot or too cold). I may have been behind the scenes and often out of sight, but I was listening and observing and when they came out of that program this afternoon, they were all beaming. Many of those participants have never attended a leadership program and some of them come from countries where there are no opportunities for women to participate in leadership training,  so this was an exciting opportunity for them and I’m sure that they gained some confidence and courage about their own ability to lead, in the future. Thank you again for sharing your extensive experiences and your advice. The program was a huge success and you played such an important role in this!

Leadership Development Coordinator, Northern Virginia Community

A phenomenal mentor and coach, Julie brings a deep understanding of both the nonprofit world and all levels of government. She is a creative thinker and strong communicator who can insightfully assess a problem with fresh eyes and deliver constructive, engaging solutions for her clients.

Director of Consumer Finance at Center for American Progress

Julie provided training and staff development exercises for the City of Alexandria Department of Human Services’ staff retreat. We appreciated her energy and staff responded positively to Julie’s outgoing and personable style.

Communications Specialist, DTI Office of Change Management

Julie is a thoughtful coach who brings a balance of professionalism and friendship to coaching. She knows how to ask the questions that lead me to explore and expand on my existing knowledge and skills.

Subject Matter Expert at Tribal Tech, LLC

Julie’s coaching style is very intuitive. Working with her was an empowering experience that provided me with the tools and support to claim my purpose and create a plan to live it.

Education Entrepreneur + Advocate