Ep. 55 - The Executive Coach Who Takes CEOs Into the Woods to Find Their Humanity with Jules Kuroda
Feeling disconnected, stuck in people-pleasing mode, or longing for deeper purpose? This inspiring episode dives into emotional wellness, overcoming loneliness, and reclaiming your authentic self—offering real strategies for building resilience, cultivating connection, and living a wildly fulfilling life.
Host Kathy Washburn welcomes coach and author Jules Kuroda, creator of “The N8 Self” framework, to unpack how we unintentionally create loneliness, the powerful lessons of stepping outside your comfort zone, and why reconnecting with our innate character strengths and creativity is essential—especially for Type C personalities and women navigating midlife reinvention.
Discover how modern technology shapes our relationships, the science and spirituality of inner wisdom, and practical ways to shift from isolation to abundance and joy. Learn about the eight essential characteristics that shape a meaningful life, and hear actionable steps to silence self-judgment, nurture emotional intelligence, and build authentic connection—with yourself and others.
If you’re ready to stop living for others, prioritize self-care, and invest in the next vibrant chapter of your life, this episode will leave you feeling emboldened and ready to step into the fullness of who you truly are.
In this episode, Kathy and Jules discuss:
Cultivating authentic self-connection practices
Overcoming loneliness through conscious awareness
Nature as a blueprint for connection
Reclaiming creativity and personal meaning
Shifting from independence to interconnectedness
Timestamps:
00:00 Formative Childhood and Life Lessons
04:33 "Unexpected Solo Journey"
07:46 "Technology and the Isolation Challenge"
11:59 Balancing Independence and Connection
14:54 Connection Beyond Words
19:08 "Embrace Innate Creativity"
21:16 Unlocking Potential Through Positive Intelligence
25:19 "Awareness: Managing Time and Fear"
28:10 Overcoming Creative Self-Judgment
32:51 Connecting Beyond Words
35:18 "Nature's Connection During Crisis"
40:03 Exploring Courage and Meaning
40:46 Bravery and Selfless Courage
45:00 AI's Impact: Seeking Real-Life Connection
49:05 "Coaching's Gift: Pure Presence"
52:37 Reignite Human Connection
If Jules was a pill, what effect would she want to have on someone?
To embolden others and remind them of the light they carry within.
More About Jules Kuroda
Learn more about The N8 Self
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Jules Kuroda is an executive and leadership coach, author, and speaker with a rich and varied background spanning education, international development, and corporate leadership. She’s the author of The N8 Self: You Are More Than Your Mind, Body and Emotion, a powerful guide to reconnecting with our higher nature through eight core characteristics.
With a passion for meaningful personal growth, Jules helps individuals and teams move beyond mindset and emotion to tap into deeper fulfilment, creativity, and purpose in their lives and work.
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