My name is Julian Watling and I’m the owner of TimeLimit Coaching.

At its heart, my work is about helping people find more good time — time to do the things they enjoy, with the people they care about — and less time feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burnt out by life’s demands.

I’m a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, an NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator, and the founder of the TimeLimit Rucking Club. I work with first responders, frontline workers, and NDIS participants, using practical strategies that support both physical and mental wellbeing.

My professional background includes more than 15 years supporting people with complex needs in Corrective Services and Juvenile Justice. That experience shaped the way I work today — calm, structured, and focused on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Alongside my professional background, I also bring lived experience of mental health challenges. This has given me a deep respect for how different each person’s needs can be, and how important it is to approach wellbeing and capacity-building in a way that is personal, flexible, and realistic.

I created TimeLimit Coaching and the B.U.D.H.A Ruck Method to share what I’ve learned about building and maintaining a balanced, meaningful life — even when living with stress, mental health challenges, or working in high-pressure roles. My approach combines movement, structure, and reflection as a way to support emotional regulation, resilience, and everyday functioning.

I love being active, and walking is still my favourite form of exercise. I’m a multiple Australian Ironman finisher, an Ironman 70.3 finisher, a virtual Boston Marathon finisher, and a former personal trainer and aqua fitness instructor. These experiences continue to shape the way I design programs that are practical, sustainable, and suited to real life.

I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey.

Julian