Julie Rosenberg
M.D.
CT, USI wanted to be a physician as far back as I can remember. As a child, I was deeply curious about the workings of the body, and later wondered about the impact of serious or chronic illness on our lives. I knew that I wanted a career in which I could be of service. I was fortunate to be very focused throughout my education, and graduated from medical school at 24. I immediately began a residency in pediatrics followed by a fellowship in hematology/oncology. I found nothing more rewarding than working with children with cancer and their families, facilitating not only cure of disease, but also quality of survival.
After my fellowship, I joined the faculty of a major university as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, where I was one of the youngest faculty members. The work was challenging but very fulfilling; I felt privileged during my six-year tenure to have the capability and capacity to serve children with life-threatening and life-limiting diseases, as well as to engage in research and medical student education.
As time went on, I realized that I wanted more opportunity for public and global interface, as well as leadership in medicine. I returned to the university to develop broader skills in marketing and management, and then gradually transitioned my career to drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. This led me to where I am today. I have held positions of increasing responsibility at four major companies. I now oversee a key global drug development program for a large pharmaceutical company, with extended teams of over fifty individuals and broad international reach, including to underserved nations.
What I have found in the past 11 years of corporate service is that there is nothing more critical to my success than effective leadership. The need for outstanding skills among corporate leaders far supersedes content expertise. While I always believed in my skills and talent, I somehow thought that I would be an effective leader because I had these aspects of professional life mastered. I was totally wrong. I learned through failure, hard work, and introspection that effective leadership is not intuitive. It requires significant study and practice. I currently spend about 20% of my work day focused on leadership: discussion, active listening, coaching, mentoring, team-building, introspection, self-reflection and more.
I have been involved in yoga training for over fifteen years, am certified as an instructor, and have taught yoga since 2012, primarily "beyond the mat," speaking to groups about applying the practice and philosophy of yoga to their daily lives to enhance health and wellness and, more recently, to improve leadership skills. I have completed my 300-hour advanced teacher certification under the supervision of Natasha Rizopoulos at Down Under Yoga in Boston, voted best yoga studio in Boston in 2017 by Boston Magazine. I have found a remarkable intersection between the foundational principles and practice of yoga and effective leadership, and I am passionate about showing others the same connection.
Her passion is teaching people to take yoga beyond the mat by incorporating the physical, mental, and spiritual practice and philosophy of yoga into their daily lives.
She knows full well the challenges of corporate life, as I've experienced the "always-on" workplace environment first-hand and I've faced physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion when stressors at work and home become too much to handle. Her search for answers about how to perform better both personally and professionally led her to yoga. She has now created a framework using the principles and practice of yoga that can benefit everyone to enhance your leadership skills, position you for personal and business success and help you to maintain good health and wellness, whether you've even stepped on a yoga mat before or not.
She loves helping individuals and groups overcome the challenges and uncertainties of the modern world. She offers essential tools that can be used during the course of an average day from breathing techniques to simple at-your-desk meditation exercises and yoga postures.
She is available for both private consultation and speaking engagements, and is happy to discuss a custom program that will meet your organization's individual needs. Please email her to discuss potential bookings.
I wanted to be a physician as far back as I can remember. As a child, I was deeply curious about the workings of the body, and later wondered about the impact of serious or chronic illness on our lives. I knew that I wanted a career in which I could be of service. I was fortunate to be very focused throughout my education, and graduated from medical school at 24. I immediately began a residency in pediatrics followed by a fellowship in hematology/oncology. I found nothing more rewarding than working with children with cancer and their families, facilitating not only cure of disease, but also quality of survival.
After my fellowship, I joined the faculty of a major university as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, where I was one of the youngest faculty members. The work was challenging but very fulfilling; I felt privileged during my six-year tenure to have the capability and capacity to serve children with life-threatening and life-limiting diseases, as well as to engage in research and medical student education.
As time went on, I realized that I wanted more opportunity for public and global interface, as well as leadership in medicine. I returned to the university to develop broader skills in marketing and management, and then gradually transitioned my career to drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. This led me to where I am today. I have held positions of increasing responsibility at four major companies. I now oversee a key global drug development program for a large pharmaceutical company, with extended teams of over fifty individuals and broad international reach, including to underserved nations.
What I have found in the past 11 years of corporate service is that there is nothing more critical to my success than effective leadership. The need for outstanding skills among corporate leaders far supersedes content expertise. While I always believed in my skills and talent, I somehow thought that I would be an effective leader because I had these aspects of professional life mastered. I was totally wrong. I learned through failure, hard work, and introspection that effective leadership is not intuitive. It requires significant study and practice. I currently spend about 20% of my work day focused on leadership: discussion, active listening, coaching, mentoring, team-building, introspection, self-reflection and more.
I have been involved in yoga training for over fifteen years, am certified as an instructor, and have taught yoga since 2012, primarily "beyond the mat," speaking to groups about applying the practice and philosophy of yoga to their daily lives to enhance health and wellness and, more recently, to improve leadership skills. I have completed my 300-hour advanced teacher certification under the supervision of Natasha Rizopoulos at Down Under Yoga in Boston, voted best yoga studio in Boston in 2017 by Boston Magazine. I have found a remarkable intersection between the foundational principles and practice of yoga and effective leadership, and I am passionate about showing others the same connection.
Her passion is teaching people to take yoga beyond the mat by incorporating the physical, mental, and spiritual practice and philosophy of yoga into their daily lives.
She knows full well the challenges of corporate life, as I've experienced the "always-on" workplace environment first-hand and I've faced physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion when stressors at work and home become too much to handle. Her search for answers about how to perform better both personally and professionally led her to yoga. She has now created a framework using the principles and practice of yoga that can benefit everyone to enhance your leadership skills, position you for personal and business success and help you to maintain good health and wellness, whether you've even stepped on a yoga mat before or not.
She loves helping individuals and groups overcome the challenges and uncertainties of the modern world. She offers essential tools that can be used during the course of an average day from breathing techniques to simple at-your-desk meditation exercises and yoga postures.
She is available for both private consultation and speaking engagements, and is happy to discuss a custom program that will meet your organization's individual needs. Please email her to discuss potential bookings.
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