JA Talent Partners – About Julie

Julie Visser

Vice President, Executive Search & Coaching

M: 858-775-8525

Julie is the Head of Executive Coaching for The Toft Group, a ZRG Company and has a passion for coaching and recruiting candidates into top roles. Her expertise in talent acquisition and global executive placement has resulted in countless job opportunities for senior level candidates seeking advancement or making a transition in their careers.

Prior to joining The Toft Group, Julie enjoyed a 20-year professional career leading and partnering with US companies internal worldwide human resource efforts, including Life Technologies, Thermo Fisher and NuVasive. She understands what companies are seeking when interviewing for top talent and utilizes this knowledge when guiding clients through the job search process.

Furthermore, Julie is the Founder and President of JA Talent Partners, a company focused on advancing women in the workplace and launching careers for recent college graduates. She is the author of two workbooks, Reviving Careers and Launching Careers, which are step-by-step guides on how to create a successful job search plan.

HR in the Boardroom

In the first of a series on the topic, Julie Visser sits with ZRG’s Toft Group Division Chairman, Robin Toft, and Global Human Capital Practice Group Leader, Wendy Murphy, to discuss the role HR could (or should) play in the boardroom and provide advice on how to obtain a board seat and what you should leverage as an HR leader.

Julie Gives Advice Live on Channel 10 News, San Diego:

Episode #26- Julie Visser-ZRG Partners-Executive Career Coaching

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I just wanted to thank you very much for being my coach for the past 3 months. It has been a tremendous experience and I have learnt a great deal from you and also about myself and what I seek in my next position. You are really good at what you do! Thanks for helping me with the tools I needed to navigate all of this. I have actually really enjoyed the interview process and when I'm asked the question that you have helped prep me for -I smile silently and can't thank you enough! Right now, as you predicted, many interviews and I am also negotiating an offer.

Flora Sam

Chief Scientific Officer

"Julie was my coach last year and was instrumental in my securing a job last year. She gets my highest recommendation, as I found her program to be very helpful for me, even after going through 9 months of networking and working with Lee Hecht Harrison myself."

Med Device Leader

"You were fantastic yesterday! Thank you so much for helping us kick off Advance.

Such great perspective and actionable advice. And you set up the strengths session beautifully!"

Elizabeth Fitzsimons

Vice President, Leadership & Engagement - Lead San Diego

"Hiring Julie Visser as my career coach was the best decision I made during my yearlong job search. I recommend her to fellow job seekers without reservation, and I’m pleased to know others I respect have chosen to work with her, too. My favorite aspects of Julie’s work include her professionalism, her process for determining my skills and passions, and her ability to listen, understand and provide good advice. Julie’s process reminded me of my core strengths, and focused me on what I want, which translated into a renewed energy felt by fellow job seekers, recruiters and hiring managers. Within a few months of working with Julie I was speaking with a CEO per day, and had multiple offers to choose from. I give Julie Visser my highest recommendation."

Digital Health & Medical Device Leader

"I’m so confident in what she taught me, I think even during these times you’ll significantly improve your chances of landing. She’ll help remind you of who you are, and the accomplishments you’ve achieved. More importantly she’ll help you figure out where you want to go next.

My company announced layoffs yesterday (I’m unaffected), and while I was concerned, I wasn’t fearful like I’ve been I’m the past, because I know I could repeat what Julie taught me."