Raised in a heavily Catholic family, Juliette had a structured upbringing, attending boarding school from the age of 10. Under the watchful eye of struct nuns, she enjoyed her time at school, although realised later on in life that perhaps this was because she didn’t know any different. While not academically inclined, school taught her invaluable lessons in people skills, relying on her friendly nature to forge connections. She embraced the concept of learning from others, believing in the power of seeking guidance from those with experience.
Life for Juliette took an unexpected turn when, at 19, she found herself pregnant during A-levels, a circumstance that led to disownment by her heavily Catholic paternal family. Determined to prove everybody wrong, she worked hard to complete her A-levels, and pursue a degree in business management at De Montfort University, all while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood.
It wasn’t until four years later that her family accepted her choices, leading Juliette to join the family business. She wasn’t far into learning the ropes of the business when she faced the sudden loss of her Grandad, followed by her father three years later. Overnight, she was thrust into the world of business ownership, carrying the weight of her family’s legacy on her shoulders. Feeling like she was always expected to fail, Juliette was determined prove others wrong, and set about learning everything she would need to know to be a successful business owner.
Dedicated to the business, Juliette sacrificed aspects of her life to ensure her business succeeded. Having her third child and returning to work just two days later, with no maternity leave and having to raise a child in a business environment so that she could give her all to both her family and her work, Juliette felt the pressure put onto women in business, and learnt to accept that sometimes you simply can’t do everything and often, something has to give. Leaning on the saying “what other people think about you is none of your business”, she set aside the thoughts of others and focused on doing herself and her family proud, even when she met hurdles along the way. Despite the challenges, she found solace in her growing family, eventually expanding it to four children.
The losses of her grandfather and father served as a constant reminder of the realities of life. Placing an importance on making time for the things that matter to you most, Juliette set about the journey of selling her business and moving onwards to new adventures.
Her accountant helped her find business coaching, the thought of being able to help people avoid the struggles in business that affected her professionally and personally, was enough for Juliette to take the plunge and become a coach. She knew if she had the same guidance, advice and systems in place back when she had her business, she would’ve reached success much quicker.
Today, as a high performance business coach, Juliette brings a wealth of life experiences to the table, grounded in the belief that there’s always something to learn from others. With an open mind and a willingness to embrace knowledge, she continues to navigate life’s twists and turns, helping others along the way.
