It's difficult to say what clients like most about CLG cofounder, Julie Smith: her ability to navigate companies smoothly through the most complex issues or her talent for making the experience a positively unforgettable one. When it's time to face the toughest challenges, a long list of individuals, organizations, and Fortune 100 companies seek Julie's blend of skill, hands-on leadership and humor more than any other.

Julie's expertise is far reaching and serves almost any clients' needs. She streamlines work processes, develops and implements feedback systems, and trains leaders to be more effective. Regardless of the need, Julie approaches all projects with the same practical, real-world sense that produces positive results that last.

Julie earned her Ph.D. in psychology at West Virginia University and is author of "It" Happens! How to Become Change-Resilient (LifePath Press, 2002), a hands-on, practical guide about not only weathering change but using it to make a positive impact at work and in other aspects of life. She has also published several articles covering a range of topics and coauthored the book Performance Analysis: Understanding Behavior in Organizations. She serves as an adjunct faculty member at West Virginia University.