Julie Chatman
Cybersecurity and executive coach for IT and security leaders
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentStrategy and decision makingTech and engineering leadersTransitions and new rolesPromotions and advancement |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Practice | ResilientTech Advisors |
Julie Chatman is a cybersecurity and executive coach who helps IT and security leaders step into high-stakes roles. She is a senior technology executive with 20+ years of experience. She has advised boards, executives and regulators in government, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and financial services. Her background includes the FBI, global consulting and CISO roles. She also served as Deputy CISO for Finance for the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2025.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps technology and cybersecurity leaders think clearly and make sound decisions in high-stakes roles.
- Making defensible decisions that support business goals
- Prioritizing under pressure with incomplete information
- Protecting credibility under scrutiny
- Stepping into senior IT and cybersecurity roles
- Building the judgment needed at senior levels
- Moving from cyber leader toward c-suite roles
Who Julie works with
Julie works with leaders in IT and cybersecurity. Many are capable people who have moved into high-stakes roles without a trusted sounding board. Her work centers on senior levels, where judgment and prioritization matter more than technical skill.
Background and qualifications
Julie is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with 20+ years of experience. She has advised boards, executives and regulators across federal and state government, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and financial services. Her background includes the FBI, global consulting and CISO roles. In 2025 she was Deputy CISO for Finance for the Commonwealth of Virginia, working with Cabinet Secretaries and agency heads. She has been Principal and CEO of her advisory firm since November 2024. She is a founding member of AIUC-1 and an executive member of DDN. She also develops and facilitates courses for Cyber Leadership Institute.
Julie Chatman pricing
Julie Chatman reviews
Julie Chatman has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Julie is a former FBI and state government cybersecurity leader who coaches other security executives.
Best for IT and cybersecurity leaders in senior roles who want a sounding board for high-stakes decisions.
Common questions
How much does Julie Chatman charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Julie Chatman help with?
Julie Chatman helps with making defensible decisions that support business goals, prioritizing under pressure with incomplete information, protecting credibility under scrutiny and stepping into senior IT and cybersecurity roles.
Does Julie Chatman have reviews?
Julie Chatman has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
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