Julie Kowalski is an accomplished performance consultant 30+ years of experience helping leaders create happy, inspired, and highly productive workplaces.
Julie began her career opening four restaurants for gold-star restauranteur Chuck Muer, and later opened 13 properties for other companies. She transitioned into consulting after landing a job with DDI, a world-renowned performance consulting firm, where she supported Fortune 500 businesses representing dozens of industries. Julie left DDI to start her own consulting business, and later, she joined Plante Moran where she launched and led their Learning and Performance Services Practice.
Today, Julie runs Creative Partnerships, Inc., which provides high-impact business improvement solutions primarily to small and mid-sized businesses. She has been a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients, including GE Capital, Xerox, Ford, GM, American Axle, BCBSM, Alix Partners, and The American Management Association. She is a popular speaker and author of the book, The Warrior's Guide to Rescuing Your At-Risk Business.