The Stir Up Success classes have provided our cafeteria managers with strategies to improve communication and leadership in their kitchens. Julie has become a “safe place” for them to get feedback on tough situations and feel supported without judgment. She creates a connection with each person through fun activities and her engaging personality. Her topics are a welcome relief from the typical compliance focused professional development. She is a hidden treasure.

I want to thank our leadership for giving us these classes and helping us grow as managers. It is a great privilege for us to have this.

I take something away from every class. I’m realizing things about myself that I need to work on.

I’m enjoying all the things that are helping us grow as better managers and in all areas of our lives

I’m more confident how. I learned how to deal with difficult people

The classes are very organized. I learn a lot from them.

I like everything about the classes. All the information is so good for me. Julie is the best teacher! She explains all the lessons and is so clear.

I loved all the classes. They have really helped me to know how to deal with employees.

I like having the chance to learn new ways to handle situations and people. The best thing I learned was how to stay calm in dealing with difficult situations. I enjoyed learning ways to do my job better and make our team stronger.

What I like about the classes is that Ms. Alexander knows what we’re facing as managers in our daily job. The topics are real and up to date. She taught me how to have a meaningful conversation.

I love these classes! They are very important to me. The class provides good tools to be a team leader. I learned how to be a better manager and how to build better relationships with the employees.

Julie’s Leadership Academy already has had a profound impact on the professionalism and morale of our department. Both managers and the office team have a healthier perspective of their own roles and responsibilities, how to better cope with stress, and how to be more effective leaders to their teams. The biggest development has been an increase of open and honest communication up and down our organization that will positively impact us for years to come. I am looking forward to working with Julie next school year!

We had our first leadership training with Julie Alexander last year. The response was overwhelming! Our managers frequently comment on how grateful they are for this training, as it has helped them to become even more effective leaders.