Meet Julie Rich, Founder of Compose

I’m Julie Rich - a Leadership Coach, mentor and guide for professionals in the property industry who are ready to lead with more confidence, clarity and courage.

With over 30 years’ experience in the property sector - from project management to executive leadership - I’ve sat where you sit.

I understand the challenges, the pressure, the imposter syndrome, and the fatigue that can come with leading in high-stakes environments.

What I learned during my own leadership journey is this: you don’t need to change who you are to lead. You just need to become more of who you are, with intention.

That’s the work I now do with clients across Australia — helping technically brilliant professionals evolve into people-first leaders who communicate with clarity, hold presence in a room, and lead teams with purpose.

The Way I Work

Through practical coaching and behavioural insight tools like the PRINT® Profile, I support individuals and organisations to:

  • Understand what’s getting in the way of leadership confidence

  • Build emotional intelligence and influence

  • Create stronger communication and team dynamics

My approach is calm, clear and grounded. I’ll walk beside you — not ahead of you — as you grow into a leader who feels both capable and at ease.

Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role for the first time, navigating growing team responsibilities, or seeking to develop a stronger leadership culture in your business — I’d love to support your next step forward.

Ready to get started?

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Leadership Coaching, Australian Institute of Professional Coaches.

  • Member of the International Coaching Federation. 

  • Certified licensed Practitioner/ Coach in The Why of You powered by PRINT® .

  • Bachelor of Economics and Post Graduate Diploma in Property Economics. 

  • Chair, Property Council of Australia's Hunter Committee and NSW Divisional Council Board member.

  • Chair, Mentor Support Network: Not-for-profit scholarship organisation for financially disadvantaged HSC students in the Hunter region.

  • Mentor with the international Mentor Walks program

  • Prince2 Practitioner.

Find the service for you

Elevate Coaching Program

For businesses looking to invest in a team member’s professional growth and development through tailored 1:1 leadership coaching

Embolden Team Building Workshops

For businesses looking to build positive healthy team working relationships and unlock everyone’s motivational blueprint

Empowerment Suite Program

For individuals wanting to take control of their career on their own terms

Strategic Advisory

For businesses looking for creative solutions that will take their business to the next level

  • Execuctive General Manager - Strategic Advisory

    “Effective management of our capital program is critical to realising our strategic vision to be the Airport the region deserves.

    With the business's rapid growth comes the challenge of adapting our governance framework to ensure appropriate oversight without impeding project progress.

    Julie's recommendations have improved our reporting and risk mechanisms without constraining the ability of our team to progress at pace.

    That is an incredible benefit to our business but the most valuable part of reviewing the framework has been the impact on the culture of our team, to see the way that the framework enables cross-functional engagement and reduces silos.

    The 'people' impact has been more positive and powerful than we anticipated when we developed the project scope.”

  • Alistair — Elevate Coaching Program

    “Julie has been instrumental in nurturing my professional growth. She customized her sessions to suit my specific requirements, equipping me with the necessary resources to pursue my career aspirations.

    Through her guidance, I've cultivated a deeper sense of self-awareness and acquired valuable insights into my strengths and areas for improvement, empowering me to effectively address and leverage them.

    I would recommend Julie to anyone looking to enhance their self-awareness, build upon their strengths, and achieve their professional objectives with confidence and clarity.”

  • Raquel — Elevate Coaching Program

    “Julie has been excellent to work with. She has provided a platform that encouraged me to become clear on my goals, my professional value.

    She is always there as a sounding board when lacking confidence and with her probing questions, empowered me to find solutions.

    It has been a pleasure working with her.”

  • Daniel — Empowerment Suite Program

    “Julie has helped me greatly in equipping me with the tools to better navigate the next chapters of my career. Through a number of sessions, Julie provided me with fantastic support and guidance in prompting me to ask myself the big questions, with the aim to gain a better understanding of my true motivators personally and professionally.

    I am very grateful to Julie for her skills, insights, and her creation of a very supportive environment in our sessions, allowing me to be very open and reflective. This has provided me with greater clarity and confidence in taking the next steps in my career.”

  • Embolden Program Participant

    “The Why of You PRINT model has fundamentally changed how I now communicate with partners and management teams. When I think back on certain challenges or problems that I have faced along the way, almost all of them were avoidable when viewing them through the lens of the PRINT model.”

  • Sheena - Rise Coaching Program

    Before joining the coaching program, I was skeptical, seeing it as a bit of an experiment.

    But after the sessions with Julie, I can confidently say it’s one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made. Julie opened my eyes to new ways of thinking, helping me understand my personal patterns and improve my communication.

    This self-awareness has led to better decision-making at work and in my personal life. I’m so grateful for this experience and highly recommend it to anyone curious about personal growth and leadership. Thanks, Julie!"

  • Keziah - Rise Leadership Program

    “Julie's introduction of new strategic thinking frameworks and feedback allowed me the opportunity move past obstacles and continue to develop my confidence as a leader.

    It has been an absolute pleasure to work with an experienced, kind and accomplished female leader in the property industry like Julie.”

Reach your leadership potential and break free from what’s holding you back