Member's Portal
About Julie Edwards
I design and deliver workshops, seminars, and practical resources that help individuals, teams, and organisations transform — both personally and professionally. Grounded in the philosophy of Ikigai, I guide participants to uncover meaning, direction, and alignment in their lives and work, turning reflection into action and ideas into lasting change.
Drawing on insights from my doctoral research into the transformative effects of postgraduate study on adults, I bring both academic depth and real-world experience to every session. I’m passionate about how intentional reflection, purposeful learning, and courageous action spark meaningful growth, and I love seeing participants apply what they’ve learned to create clarity, confidence, and sustainable progress.
My workshops are interactive, experiential, and fun. Participants explore creative exercises, games, journaling, and even stretching or light movement, inspired by my experience as a 3rd Dan Kyokushin Karate instructor. The sessions are designed to be engaging, practical, and memorable — participants don’t just learn concepts; they integrate them into their lives and work.
I work with individuals, teams, educators, and organisations seeking meaningful change, helping them develop the tools, mindset, and confidence to move forward.
Research-Informed Transformation
My work is grounded in doctoral research into adult transformative learning, offering depth, credibility, and a thoughtful understanding of how meaningful personal change unfolds.
Learning for Lasting Change
Understanding that adult lives are complex and change needs to be meaningful, durable, and personally owned. I offer various workshops designed for adult learners and teens helping them to study smarter, not harder.
Workshops and Seminars
Workshops help integrate new ideas with lived experience, supporting learning that feels relevant and applicable. Workshops can be tailored for organisations. Individuals are welcome to join the various retreats, workshops and seminars.
Transformative Coaching, Education, and Facilitation for Adults
I am a PhD-qualified practitioner dedicated to supporting adult learners, educators, and individuals navigating change through coaching, education, and facilitation. Grounded in my doctoral research the transformative learning journeys of mature students , and personal experiences, my work explores how adults grow through reflection, challenge, and meaning-making.
I design and deliver workshops, seminars, retreats, and study masterclasses for adults returning to education, alongside professional development for educators working with adult learners. Through one-to-one coaching and facilitated learning spaces, I support individuals who are seeking clarity, confidence, or a new direction in their personal or professional lives.
My approach honours lived experience and prior learning, recognising these as powerful foundations for growth. Rather than offering quick fixes, I work alongside adults to support lasting change – helping them to reframe perspectives, navigate transitions, and integrate new insights into everyday life.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Masters in Lifelong Learning (MLLL)
- Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (GradCertTertTeach)
- Graduate Certificate in Training & Development (GradCertDev)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) Fellow
- Australian Vocational Education & Training Association (AVETRA) Member
- Higher Education Research & Development Society of Australia (HERDSA) Member
Products & Services
Masterclasses for Adult Learners
Masterclasses for mature learners focus on study skills, confidence, and effective learning strategies, supporting adults returning to study to succeed academically and learn with confidence.
Workshops & Seminars
Friendly, interactive workshops support adults through life and career transitions using hands-on activities, reflection, and practical tools to spark insight, confidence, and forward movement.
Weekend Retreats Away
Relaxed weekend retreats blend transformative workshops with time away to reflect, connect, and recharge, creating space for insight, enjoyment, and shared learning with others.
Online Workshops for Adult Learners
Interactive online workshops help adults develop practical skills—study strategies, time management, computer use, and information-finding—building confidence and making learning engaging, useful, and immediately applicable.
Downloadable Resources
The downloadable resources support adults with study skills, time management, reflection, goal setting, and career planning—practical, flexible tools to continue learning, reflecting, and growing at your own pace.
Videos, Podcasts, & More
Explore videos, podcasts, and multimedia resources for adults, offering practical tips, reflection exercises, and guidance to support learning, personal growth, and meaningful transformation anytime, anywhere
Contact me for more information
Reach out to create a custom program, schedule a workshop, or invite me to conferences—guiding adults through learning, reflection, and personal or professional transformation.
