I'm Julie Young
Helping Organizations Build Stronger Leadership Benches—Faster
Strategic coaching and leadership development that builds a stronger bench, without relying on outdated training or overstuffed curricula.
77% of organizations report they don’t have enough leadership depth across levels. And 63% of emerging leaders say they aren’t getting the development they need to prepare for what’s next. The result? A leadership pipeline that’s always “1–2 years out” instead of Ready Now.
I help talent leaders fix that. After three decades leading high-impact development programs inside complex organizations like Gillette, Takeda, and Pacific Western Bank, I know what it takes to turn high-potential talent into confident, capable successors.
Today, I partner with organizations growing quickly, navigating change, or facing stalled pipelines, offering coaching and custom leadership experiences that move the needle. I created In-Sight Leadership Solutions to do what traditional training too often doesn’t: develop leaders who are truly ready to lead through complexity, with clarity, resilience, and real business impact.
Why This Matters Now?
Today’s workplace is more complex—and more demanding—than ever. High-potential leaders are being asked to step up fast, often without meaningful development from their managers or organizations. Time in the role is no longer enough. And while many managers want to support their successors, most don’t know how and don’t have the time.
The result? A leadership bench that’s not Ready Now—and stays 1–2 years out. Meanwhile, burnout, stalled succession plans, and missed opportunities put business outcomes at risk.
After decades of leading leadership development inside companies like Gillette, Takeda, and Pacific Western Bank, I’ve seen what works and doesn’t. I’ve built programs that looked good on paper but didn’t create real change. I’ve watched smart, capable leaders stay stuck while we cycled through the motions. That’s when I knew we needed a better way.
I created In-Sight Leadership Solutions to offer just that: strategic coaching and development rooted in business context, emotional intelligence, and real behavior change. No fluff. No binders. Just targeted support that helps your high-potential leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and impact—so your bench is truly ready, not “almost.”