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Building scalable solutions at the intersection of psychology, tech, and business. Dr. Julia Corcoran is a pioneering psychologist and senior leader in mental health tech who helps organizations and executives harness the power of evidence-based behavior change. With over 20 years of experience spanning startups, Fortune 500s, and healthcare, she blends clinical depth with business strategy to design scalable, future-focused well-being solutions. Known for her ability to translate complex psychology into actionable leadership and culture shifts, she is a trusted advisor to senior leaders navigating the evolving landscape of mental health and performance. As Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Experience at Modern Health, Dr. Corcoran combines her expertise in psychology, behavior change, and organizational strategy to design solutions that are accessible, sustainable, and transformative at scale. Dr. Corcoran was among the earliest clinical psychologists to shape the mental well-being and health tech landscape—building the bridge between evidence-based practice and innovative technology long before it became mainstream. She has repeatedly delivered measurable impact by translating deep clinical knowledge into programs that move the needle for individuals, teams, and entire organizations. Her leadership experience is both broad and deep: from creating global coaching programs, to developing initiatives around DEIB and leadership assessments. She has a proven ability to not only design programs that drive meaningful change but also to lead cross-functional teams in scaling those programs with precision and impact. What differentiates Dr. Corcoran is her rare combination of clinical depth, systemic thinking, and business fluency. She thrives at the intersection of psychology, technology, and organizational strategy—helping companies and leaders alike to create cultures where well-being is not a perk, but a performance driver. She is sought after for her expertise in evidence-based behavior change, leadership coaching, and mental health at work, as well as her ability to guide senior leaders through complex cultural and organizational challenges. Whether developing novel well-being products, advising executives, or coaching leaders directly, Dr. Corcoran brings a rigorous, future-focused lens to the evolving conversation around mental health and human performance.
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• Consulted on coaching, behavior change, leadership, motivation, and psychology. • Coached professionals on skills such as executive presence, mindfulness, growth mindset, and flow. • Developed customized plans to help clients achieve measurable outcomes; recent examples include 67% increase in task focus, and 38% higher rating of positive work relationships. • Consistently obtained positive client feedback and ratings in the above-average range. • Utilized key evidence-based principles such as cognitive behavioral models and positive psychology. • Developed and improved existing programs, screened potential coaches, and developed and led coach training.
• Developed learning and development programs and roadmap for over 1,000 coaches worldwide. • Monitored the success of the training through data related to coaching outcomes. • Led subject matter experts and key stakeholders in delivering relevant evidence-based content such as cognitive agility, motivational interviewing, and ethics. • Created programs for areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and coaching for new parents. • Presented at external events on a variety of topics, including mental health in coaching, executive presence, and ethics.
• Assisted in program development, systems improvement, and other administrative projects. • Taught, advised, and mentored undergraduate students in the Business Psychology program.
• Provided evidence-based treatment for people with diagnoses including: obsessive-compulsive disorder, separation anxiety, selective mutism, panic disorder, and depression.