With International Women’s Day 2025 just around the corner, we aren't slowing down in highlighting the incredible women who are making a difference in their industries and beyond. Through this series, we are celebrating those whose dedication, expertise, and passion create opportunities, inspire growth, and leave a lasting impact.
One of those women is Julie Bricknall, Director of Inspired Mindset. Julie has built her career around helping others develop resilience, confidence, and a positive mindset, enabling them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Her leadership is driven by compassion, insight, and a deep commitment to empowering people, ensuring that personal growth and wellbeing remain at the heart of what she does.
Today, we are proud to share Julie’s journey, exploring the experiences that have shaped her approach, the impact she continues to make, and the ways she uplifts those around her.
"I do recognise that I very much believe anything is possible at Inspired Mindset, "We go beyond developing Skillset. We challenge Mindset", whether this is myself, women that work for Inspired Mindset or the women that we develop on our courses and coaching programmes. I am very proud of creating Inspired Mindset and the team that make our company what it is today. I think it is essential to make the most of our opportunities in life, and the joy of being an owner of a business is that I can also offer opportunities to others."
Here's what some of Julie's colleagues had to say about her in reference to the questions posed by NQual's Managing Director, Ashley Robertson. They highlight the amazing work Julie does at Inspired Mindset; her risk taking, positive impact and respect for all around her.
Jen Anderson - Lead IQA
As a woman in leadership, what impact do you think Julie strives to make within your organisation and beyond?
"I see Julie as someone who is all about driving positive outcomes and wanting the best for people whilst also ensuring she is providing the best service she can within her capacity. Julie values our opinions and welcome collaboration. She only wants the best and therefore she ensures you work with the best and at your best."
How does Julie empower and support other women in your organisation?
"Using an associate model allows Julie and us to work with flexibility and the demands of the business. She celebrates success and gives thanks and show gratitude for hard work and dedication shown. Where Julie can, she will offer opportunities for development. Communication methods are varied to accommodate different ways of working and open conversation allows trusting relationships. Julie has provided the Team with Insights psychometrics for their development and offer us places on the Inspired Mindset courses for our own development. "
What achievement do you think Julie is most proud of?
"Being recognised as an approved provider for local government funding and being recognised for overachieving on the qualification offerings provided.
Taking the leap and starting her own business!"
Julie Bryan - Quality Manager
As a woman in leadership, what impact do you think Julie strives to make within your organisation and beyond?
"As a leader, Julie, encourages collaboration with the different stakeholders to identify different opportunities in the learning and development sector. She has recognised that she has the skills and experience to challenge herself to follow her own dreams and has demonstrated the strengths needed to become an accredited training centre and successful businesswoman. These strengths have included resilience, drive, self-reflection, and emotional intelligence.
Julie has embraced the support from other businesses and business mentors to start and grow her business to demonstrate how she is open to change to ensure she has a sustainable business. She now offers and provides learning opportunities with Inspired Mindset across different sectors including internationally."
How does Julie empower and support other women in your organisation?
"Julie has driven through adversity and obstacles, be these personal or professionally. She recognises opportunities and lead transformational changes within her sector and expertise.
She shares her experiences and knowledge, and this has a positive impact as a coach and mentor with her leading by example and by empowering others. Julie is a champion of fair practices, which is evidenced in her commitment to standardisation and sharing best practice. She has supported and provided the opportunity for me in my personal and professional growth in the Level 7 in Coaching and Mentoring.
This in return, is enabling further professional growth. This results in her encouraging and motivating others while creating a growth mindset and one that supports continuous improvement. Julie, is a motivator and inspiration to me, and others."
What achievement do you think Julie is most proud of?
"She has to be so proud of Inspired Mindset from concept to a successful training centre with accreditation with different awarding bodies. "
Passion, Resilience and Commitment
Julie exemplifies passion, resilience, and a commitment to personal growth. Her journey is a powerful reminder that with the right mindset, challenges can become opportunities, and success is built on confidence, perseverance, and the drive to uplift others.
We hope her story inspires others to recognise their own strengths and to embrace their professional and personal journeys with self-belief and determination.
As we wind down our celebrations of the women in our organisation and network, let’s remember that only through our support of those around us, our drive and determination, and the belief that we can achieve whatever we put our minds to, only then can we accomplish great things.
Lets keep supporting and empowering those around us, always.
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