Strategic Advising for Accomplished Medtech Leaders

Strategic Advising Specific to You.

This isn’t generic advice—and you don’t need it.

What you might need is a trusted confidant in Medtech—someone who understands your world and offers perspective, honest feedback, and clarity through a lens shaped by real-world experience.

Someone who sees your full capabilities, understands your whole story, and helps you present yourself in the strongest possible way—with confidence, conviction, and credibility.

If you’re thinking about what’s next, unsure how to communicate your background, or wondering what might be getting in the way, it helps to talk it through with someone who sees this every day—and knows how to connect your experience to what decision-makers actually look for.

It’s not always obvious what to emphasize—on a resume or in conversation. Getting clear on this helps you move forward, especially when the path ahead isn’t as defined as it once was.

Why I Offer This.

Before moving into executive search, I was inside companies. I began my career at Disney, where I held leadership roles and managed teams in a high-performance environment that brought out my best.

Years later, after marriage and relocation, I joined a company that looked great on paper—but turned out to be the wrong fit. While I was successful in the role, I knew early on that the culture and dynamics didn’t align with my values or where I saw my career going.

After a few years, I was introduced to the executive search business—and everything clicked. I realized this was where I could make a real difference. It was an opportunity to help companies and candidates avoid the kind of mismatch I had just experienced—and ask the kinds of questions that could change the outcome. That’s when I made the decision to leave—not because I failed, but because I had found something I believed in.

It was 2000. The economy was in a downturn, and few companies were hiring—but I moved forward anyway, with passion and purpose. I wasn’t focused on “success” as much as I was seeking meaning—though I later realized the two often go hand in hand. I left a high-paying job for 100% commission—and the freedom to work hard, bet on myself, and do high-quality work I would love and be good at.

But it wasn’t just that I worked in executive search—it was how I approached it that made the difference: deeper engagement, greater curiosity, and a stronger investment in both the company and the candidate. I built trusted relationships, asked better questions, and delivered better outcomes—and that work continues today.

In 2003, I founded Allen Partners Ltd. with a clear purpose: to make a difference and give both companies and candidates a better experience and outcome. I chose to focus on the Medtech industry after losing my father to heart failure. That early mismatch pointed me toward this work—but what keeps me here is the difference I’m able to make in people’s lives. That’s what motivates me.

Our executive search work centers on the needs of the company—but I’ve always believed individuals have real needs too. That’s why I began offering 1:1 strategic advising in 2006. At the time of my own career crossroads, I didn’t have the experience or perspective I offer now—but I knew what it felt like to navigate uncertainty without the right kind of support.

If I’d had access to someone who understood the industry, had real-world insight, and could help me see a few moves ahead—it would have been so helpful.  I created this opportunity to give others what I didn’t have then, and what I now know makes all the difference. I know firsthand—the right opportunity is never just about the role.

It’s about people, culture, fit, and timing.

Why I Offer This.

Before moving into executive search, I was inside companies. I began my career at Disney, where I held leadership roles and managed teams in a high-performance environment that brought out my best.

Years later, after marriage and relocation, I joined a company that looked great on paper—but turned out to be the wrong fit. While I was successful in the role, I knew early on that the culture and dynamics didn’t align with my values or where I saw my career going.

After a few years, I was introduced to the executive search business—and everything clicked. I realized this was where I could make a real difference. It was an opportunity to help companies and candidates avoid the kind of mismatch I had just experienced—and ask the kinds of questions that could change the outcome. That’s when I made the decision to leave—not because I failed, but because I had found something I believed in.

It was 2000. The economy was in a downturn, and few companies were hiring—but I moved forward anyway, with passion and purpose. I wasn’t focused on “success” as much as I was seeking meaning—though I later realized the two often go hand in hand. I left a high-paying job for 100% commission—and the freedom to work hard, bet on myself, and do high-quality work I would love and be good at.

But it wasn’t just that I worked in executive search—it was how I approached it that made the difference: deeper engagement, greater curiosity, and a stronger investment in both the company and the candidate. I built trusted relationships, asked better questions, and delivered better outcomes—and that work continues today.

In 2003, I founded Allen Partners Ltd. with a clear purpose: to make a difference and give both companies and candidates a better experience and outcome. I chose to focus on the Medtech industry after losing my father to heart failure. That early mismatch pointed me toward this work—but what keeps me here is the difference I’m able to make in people’s lives. That’s what motivates me.

Our executive search work centers on the needs of the company—but I’ve always believed individuals have real needs too. That’s why I began offering 1:1 strategic advising in 2006. At the time of my own career crossroads, I didn’t have the experience or perspective I offer now—but I knew what it felt like to navigate uncertainty without the right kind of support.

If I’d had access to someone who understood the industry, had real-world insight, and could help me see a few moves ahead—it would have been so helpful.  I created this opportunity to give others what I didn’t have then, and what I now know makes all the difference. I know firsthand—the right opportunity is never just about the role.

It’s about people, culture, fit, and timing.

Julie , founder, with husband & managing partner, Rich, and their four children—grateful for the work, the mission, and the life they’ve built together.

A Personal Note

Since founding Allen Partners in 2003, my husband and I have built a life grounded in faith, family, and meaningful business relationships. He was inspired by the work I was doing and the good it was creating, and chose to leave a prestigious role that consumed most of his time.

Since 2005, we’ve built the business together—trusted partners in executive search, and fully aligned in how we serve both companies and individual leaders. I lead the 1:1 strategic advising work, but everything we do is shaped by our shared values and approach.

We’ve grown the business while raising our four children. Blending work and family life—and deliberately choosing a more fulfilling path—was worth every sacrifice. We wanted to live with greater intention, be excellent parents, and true partners to our clients. We wanted to live our faith in every aspect of life, raise our children with purpose, and do work that matters.

Those same values guide my individual work today: personal attention, genuine care, and a commitment to helping others find meaning, clarity, and direction.

This is about more than just career next steps. It’s about doing work that brings out the best of who you are—your values, your experience, and your aspirations—and using that as the foundation for what comes next.

Julie , founder, with husband & managing partner, Rich, and their four children—grateful for the work, the mission, and the life they’ve built together.