Julia Seal
Happiness and retirement coach for midlife women leaders in Cape Town
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Retirement and midlifeLife transitionsPurpose and directionStress and overwhelmWork-life balanceWomen in leadershipLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesMindfulness and meditationSpiritual growth |
| Works with | Women and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Spiritual coach |
| Based in | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MA in Happiness Studies |
| Experience | 20 years coaching |
| Practice | Happiness-Matters |
Julia Seal is a coach for midlife women leaders. She helps them find happiness and plan a good retirement. She has 20 years of executive coaching behind her and holds an MA in Happiness Studies. She founded Happiness-Matters in Cape Town, South Africa. She hosts a podcast on happiness and self-coaching, and she runs a 108-day retirement program called Prime Time.
What Julia helps with
Julia works with women who are facing retirement or a big change in midlife. She also coaches leaders who want more balance and self-knowledge.
- Deciding when to hand in notice
- Choosing what legacy to leave at work
- Closing doors without regret
- Coping with a changing identity in retirement
- Worry about how retirement affects relationships
- Keeping the ageing brain healthy
- Balancing work and personal life
- Becoming a better manager
Who Julia works with
Julia coaches women leaders in midlife. Some are close to retirement and unsure about timing, identity and legacy. Others are managers who want to know their strengths and leadership style, and to balance work with the rest of life.
How Julia works
Julia uses a Wholebeing Happiness approach. It draws on her 20 years of executive coaching, research on human flourishing, neuroscience, and philosophical and spiritual wisdom traditions. Her retirement program runs 108 days. It looks at meaning, purpose, self-care, relationships, spiritual connection, physical health, brain health, resilience, grief and joy. She also teaches self-coaching through her podcast.
Background and qualifications
Julia Seal is the founder of Happiness-Matters. She has 20 years of executive coaching experience and has worked as an employee engagement consultant. She holds an MA in Happiness Studies. She created an online Self-Leadership coaching program for individuals and for businesses. She hosts the Happiness-Matters podcast for women leaders. She was born in Zambia, grew up in Zimbabwe and Swaziland, and now lives in Cape Town.
Julia Seal pricing
Programs and services
- 108-Days with Julia retirement program
- Online Self-Leadership coaching program
- Happiness-Matters podcast
- Free get-started guide
- Free call
- Transitions newsletter
Julia Seal reviews
The CoachVouch take
Julia combines 20 years of executive coaching with an MA in Happiness Studies to coach women leaders through retirement and midlife.
Best for women leaders in midlife who are planning retirement and want to build a happy next stage.
Common questions
How much does Julia Seal charge?
Coaching with Julia runs $90 to $150 an hour. Message Julia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Julia Seal help with?
Julia Seal helps with deciding when to hand in notice, choosing what legacy to leave at work, closing doors without regret and coping with a changing identity in retirement.
Does Julia Seal coach online?
Julia is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Sessions are online.
Is Julia Seal certified?
Julia Seal lists: MA in Happiness Studies.
Does Julia Seal offer a program for retirement?
Yes. Her 108-Days program helps clients work through what comes next in retirement. It covers identity, relationships, legacy and brain health.
Does Julia Seal coach people inside businesses?
Yes. She created an online Self-Leadership coaching program for individuals and for use within business.
How do I contact Julia Seal?
Send Julia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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