
President, BODA reLEAF consulting, Anger Specialist, Author, Trainer, and Coach
Ontario, Canada

President, BODA reLEAF consulting, Anger Specialist, Author, Trainer, and Coach
Ontario, Canada
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An internationally recognized speaker, and published author, Julie Christiansen brings over 15 years experience in group and individual counseling, to your boardroom. Branded as “Oprah for the Office” by some of her clients, Julie educates and entertains audiences throughout Canada, and the United States, and the Caribbean. While she has been compared to the likes of Brian Tracy and Jack Canfield, Julie has an energetic, humourous, and insightful style that is all her own. Julie has successfully merged her previous career as a counselor with her passion for helping teams attain peak performance and productivity through enhanced communication models.
Titles:
Anger Solutions! Proven Strategies for Resolving Anger
Releasing Residual Anger (Anger Solutions Audio Program,1998)
Top Ten Lists to Live By (pub. 2001, Infinity Publishing)
Getting Past Your Past (Audio self-help program, 2001)
Anger Solutions: Proven Strategies for Resolving Anger and Taking Control of Your Emotions (pub. 2003)
Anger Solutions @ Work (E-Book, pub. 2005)
Crazy Busy (E-Book, pub. 2006)
Appearances of Note:
• CONFERENCES: Inter-Urban Brain Injury Conference, Ottawa 1998; Making Gains Conference in Toronto, 2004; South Western Community Legal Services Conference 2006, Leadership Expo, Niagara 2006, Dental Technicians International Association 1st Annual Conference 2007, Opportunities 2008
• RADIO: Repeat Guest Expert appearing on CHRI 99.1FM (Ottawa), CKTB 610 (St. Catharines), and the Internet radio show, "Coping with Caregiving" on www.wsradio.com
• PRINT: The St. Catharines Standard, The Business Link Niagara, Hamilton, Flying Hi, and Brant County Business Link, Canadian Study Magazine, and former Editor in Chief, Training World Magazine.
• TV: Multiple appearances on CTS Television’s On The Line with Christine Williams to discuss the topics, “Dealing with Anger”, “Getting Past the Past”, “Anger Management”, and “Coping with Anger and Rage (in the workplace)”.
Individual and group counseling; tele-coaching; Keynote presentations; customized presentations for student audiences (Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution), Corporate topics include Team Building, Communication Skills, Overcoming Workplace Negativity, Stress Busters for Professionals and others. Full listing of topics is available at http://www.angersolution.com/topics.php.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
January 2008 — Present (11 months)
I am facilitating a 10-week life skills program for men and women who are currently on assistance and need a self-esteem and skill building boost to prepare theselves to either return to the workforce, or pursue their educational goals.
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
1997 — Present (11 years)
I am the author of several books including, "Anger Solutions", "Top Ten Lists to Live By", and "Anger Solutions at Work". I have successfully merged my career as a counselor for people with mental illness, brain injury, addictions, and at-risk youth with my passion for helping teams attain peak performance and productivity through enhanced communication models. I hold a BA in Psychology and I am a Master Trainer in the Anger Solutions(TM) Model. I hold certificates in Suicide Intervention/Prevention (ASSIST), Non-violent Crisis Intervention, and Bereavement Counselling to name only a few. I am the founder of the Canadian Association of Anger Solutions(TM) Professionals.
Certified Seminar Leader, Presentation and Facilitation Skills, Sales Training, 1999 — 1999
Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Life Skills Facilitation - Skills Acquisition, Application, Community Resource Coordination, 1992 — 1994
BA Psych, Psychology, Concurrent major in English, Classical Studies, 1988 — 1991
Human development, Relationships (see blog http://julie-christiansen.blogspot.com), anything related to anger, conflict, negativity, or stress - and finding ways to combat it.
Founding member of the Canadian Association of Anger Solutions Professionals, Hamilton Area Coaching Association, International Association of Coaching.
Nominee finalist, 2007 Women of Distinction Awards Niagara
Winner of the Niagara 40 under 40 Business Award, 2004