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Strategic Planning & Leadership Training

Strategic Planning & Leadership Development Training for Stronger Teams

The best leaders can see three moves ahead, charting a course their teams are excited to follow. Without that kind of vision and confident guidance, even the most talented crews can lose their way.

This is where Vena Coaching & Consulting steps in. We bring strategy sharp enough to slice through the static and distractions that slow you down, paired with leadership development crackling with energy. For over 20 years, we’ve helped companies build businesses that run like synchronized engines, fueled by leaders ready for anything and teams that can feel it.

See Your Business in a New Light

Spend 30 minutes with Julie Vena, a coach known for cutting through the noise, spotting patterns you can’t see, and sparking change you can feel. You’ll walk away from your Discovery Call with at least one fresh insight about your business and a clear step you can take right now to strengthen your leadership and strategy.

Book your FREE Discovery Call today.

Meet Your Coach: Julie Vena

Julie Vena brings a rare mix of straight-shooting clarity and warm presence that makes even the most seasoned leaders sit up and take notice. With over 20 years in leadership, business ownership, and coaching—including guiding executives, rebuilding operations, and leading culture shifts—she has a knack for spotting the root of a challenge quickly.

She turns those insights into clear, sustainable plans that get buy-in from every corner of the organization. When Julie’s in the room, ideas turn into decisions, energy builds, and teams walk out not just aligned, but genuinely empowered from the inside out.

    “I have had multiple mentors over the past decade or so, and each has played a vital role in the growth of my Plumbing and HVAC business, as well as my personal development. Among them, Julie stands out as a true expert in leadership. She is fiercely dedicated to her clients and goes to battle for you, ensuring that big wins are always within reach.

    Her guidance has been instrumental not just in shaping my business strategies but also enhanced my leadership skills tremendously. I genuinely cherish her support and feel incredibly grateful to have her in my corner, not just as a mentor, but as someone I can rely on at any time of the day. If you are serious about elevating your business and personal growth, I cannot recommend her highly enough!”

    Justin Mort
    Owner, JT Plumbing, Heating and Cooling

    I have been consistently impressed by Joel’s exceptional talent, unwavering dedication, and remarkable consistency.  Joel possesses an extraordinary ability to quickly and efficiently assimilate subject matter and domain nuances.  In the realm of recruitment, Joel sets an exemplary standard for creativity and efficiency. He has a unique talent for identifying the right candidates in a timely manner. One of Joel’s greatest assets is his high emotional intelligence; he has an innate ability to assess how candidates will fit with clients and anticipate potential challenges they may encounter. His innovative approach to sourcing is unparalleled, as he has developed numerous programs with colleges, trade schools, veteran networks, and employment centers, successfully yielding candidates that would otherwise remain elusive.

    Dave Cotter
    Managing Director, M&A Executive Search

    “Joel Vena consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout our interactions. His positive attitude and approachable demeanor made the recruitment process smooth and engaging. Joel’s deep knowledge of recruiting and his ability to clearly communicate expectations showed his expertise in the field. He built a strong professional relationship based on trust and respect, and every interaction with him was thoughtful, timely, and constructive. Joel truly represents the best of what a recruiter should be.”

    Chris Drummey
    Area Operations Manager - Enbridge

    Joel easily removed the guesswork from the hiring process, helping me find clarity and purpose at each stage. His resume writing expertise allowed me to showcase my military and civilian experience in a way that employers truly valued. Through strategic interview preparation and honest feedback, he helped me understand not only my strengths—but also the areas where I needed to grow. Ultimately, he was responsible for three major things in my professional career: Continued confidence in my chosen profession, How to interview and answer really hard questions, and how to leverage my experience and translate that experience into a resume and conversation that civilian leadership could understand and quantify.

    Joel is candid, honest, and exceptionally reliable. I trust him completely because he genuinely put my interests first. You cannot ask for a more authentic and supportive coach. Thank you, Joel.

    Will H.
    U.S. Navy (ret.) 1995-2016

Before Vena

  • Your “strategy” is mostly putting out fires instead of setting the agenda.
  • Leaders feel miles away from the team’s real day-to-day challenges.
  • Meetings leave everyone drained and still asking, “So… what?”
  • Big changes fizzle or blow up because the message never lands.
  • Inefficiencies pile up until they start monopolizing everyone’s time.

After Vena

A game plan so clear and actionable, the whole team can explain it and believes in it.

  • Leaders who earn trust and deliver results that stick.
  • Meetings that spark ideas and send everyone out fired up to execute.
  • Change that feels purposeful and energizing, not frenetic.
  • Streamlined systems that quietly power growth while you focus on the big moves.

Operational Excellence Training

Make your operations hum so growth feels like the next natural step.
We dig into the gears of your business, spotting the bottlenecks, outdated processes, and resource drains slowing you down. Then we replace them with systems tailored to your team’s strengths: clear workflows, smart automation, and repeatable best practices.

The payoff for this type of training is a business that runs much more smoothly, naturally scales, and gives leaders the headspace to focus on high-value decisions.

Executive Presence & Communication Skills

Own the room, and the conversation.

From high-stakes board pitches to rallying your entire team, we help you project authority without losing authenticity. Includes targeted coaching on voice, body language, and timing, plus strategies for framing your message so it lands with impact. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to capture attention, earn trust quickly, and leave you feeling empowered from the inside out.

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Change Management Support

Turn change from a disruption into a launchpad.

Whether you’re restructuring, rolling out new systems, or shifting strategy, we help leaders communicate a clear vision, anticipate pushback, and guide teams through uncertainty with calm authority. That means less resistance, faster adoption, and a team that embraces change as the path to their next big win.

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Ready to Lead With Vision and Confidence?

Your team is ready for a leader who inspires trust, alignment, and action—and this call is your low‑risk way to start. In 30 minutes with Julie, you’ll get an experienced outsider’s perspective on your toughest leadership or strategy challenge, plus at least one concrete step you can put into play immediately.
It’s free, no strings attached, and could be the conversation that shifts everything.