Julia Toothacre offers a multifaceted perspective on career development, drawing on over 12 years of experience in career counseling, coaching, and strategy.
For the past five years, Julia has successfully managed her own career coaching business, assisting hundreds of clients in gaining clarity around their career paths. Known for her supportive yet straightforward approach, she helps professionals achieve their career goals through strategies aligned with their personalities, values, and circumstances.
Her career journey began in higher education, where she spent eight years in various roles within university career offices. During this time, she helped a diverse group of individuals, including freshmen, MBA candidates, doctoral students, and alumni, to navigate their career paths.
Julia’s extensive experience in higher education connected her with recruiters and hiring managers across numerous industries, who were seeking talent at all levels. This exposure provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the hiring process and the specific nuances involved in recruiting for different industries and roles.
In addition to her career coaching, Julia is an accomplished educator. She has developed and taught courses at Azusa Pacific University and the University of Southern California (USC). Her LinkedIn Learning course, “Taking Ownership in Your Career,” covers various aspects of career development, including career management, exploration, advancement, and the job search process.
Julia’s expertise has been widely recognized. She has been featured by Fortune, Fast Company, The Hill, Voice of America, The Business Journal, and CNBC. She has been honored as one of the 10 Best Career Coaching Services for Women by Find My Profession, one of the 16 Top Career Coaches by Novoresume, and one of the 25 Best Career Coaches by CareerAddict.
Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development from Azusa Pacific University. She is certified in assessments such as Myers Briggs Step I and II. Her previous roles include Azusa Scholars Mentor at Azusa Pacific University, Marketing Co-Lead and Program Lead for the Western Regional Careers in Student Affairs Conference, and Volunteer for the God Always Provides Food Bank.
