Education / Training / Certifications

  • Earned an M.A. in International Communications as the first Soviet graduate student at the University of Kentucky

  • Holds an M.S. in Chemistry from Moscow State University

  • MCC (Master Certified Coach), a distinction held by fewer than 5% of ICF-certified coaches

  • Certified in MBTI, 360 Leadership Circle Profile, Leadership Culture Survey & Hogan Assessments

  • CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach) via Franklin Covey CTI, with additional executive coaching certification

  • Completed advanced training in Coaching for Self Leadership (Internal Family Systems model)

  • Trained in conflict management, mediation, and facilitation through CDR Associates

  • Author of The VOICE, an art book on self-discovery, used globally and translated into Spanish and Russian

 Languages

  • English, Russian

Julia Karpeisky MCC, M.A., M.S.

Location: United States

Julia Karpeisky is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), speaker, author, and former Russian interpreter with over 15 years of experience coaching senior leaders and teams in Fortune 500 companies, U.S. government agencies, nonprofits, and international organizations. Known for her direct yet compassionate style, Julia specializes in high-conflict, high-stakes environments, drawing on a rich background that includes interpreting for world leaders and facilitating sensitive negotiations.

Her coaching integrates mind, body, and systems awareness, often incorporating art, nature, and movement to spark growth. She has coached executives across energy, biotech, and federal sectors, including the U.S. Secretary of Energy and Deputy Administrator of the FDA. Her client list includes Exxon, Chevron, Lockheed Martin, the World Bank, WHO, CIA, and major universities. Julia holds master’s degrees in International Communications and Chemistry, and is certified in Hogan, MBTI, Leadership Circle, and conflict resolution. She is based in the U.S. and coaches in English and Russian.

Notable Engagements

  • Coached a C-2 executive at a Fortune 500 energy company on authentic leadership, decision prioritization, and cross-cultural communication.

  • Worked with the president and leadership team of a Fortune 500 engineering firm to improve team effectiveness and guide a company-wide reorganization.

  • Provided team coaching and selection support to the CEO, CFO, and executive team at the Washington Speakers Bureau.

  • Supported the Acting U.S. Secretary of Energy during a leadership transition, focusing on mission alignment and leadership team development.

  • Coached the Deputy Administrator of the FDA on women in leadership, executive presence, and external awareness.

  • Advised biotech and renewable energy startup CEOs on authentic pitching, cross-cultural negotiation, and influencing without formal authority.

  • Partnered with a senior leader at a U.S. federal agency on a long-term culture alignment and mission integration initiative.

Specialties

  • Communication Skills
  • Creativity / Innovation
  • Empowering Others / Delegation
  • Global Mindset / Intercultural Effectiveness
  • Integrity
  • Self-Development / Self-Insight
  • Teambuilding
  • Time Management / Work-Life Balance

Client List

Julia’s client base, built entirely through referrals, spans leading corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and global institutions. Her representative clients include AgCo, BB&T, Booz Allen Hamilton, Exxon, Chevron, CH2MHill, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Fleetcor, Halliburton, Lockheed Martin, Medtronics, and the Washington Speakers Bureau. She has also worked with ReedSmith LLP, Ashoka, The Global Good Fund, the World Bank, WHO, and the United Nations Development Program. Her government clients include the U.S. Courts, Executive Office of the President, and multiple federal departments such as Defense, Commerce, Energy, Treasury, Justice, Interior, and Health. Additional clients include the CIA, Federal Reserve Board, NIH, and academic institutions such as Harvard, Georgetown, and Duke.