What role did/does Kate play in your life/work?

Kate was my mentor and leadership coach. I will always- present tense included – consider her a mentor extraordinaire who rocks.

What impact has Kate had on you?

Kate had a profound impact on my life. She nudged me into the dark corners of myself in the name of self-discovery, efficacy, and empowerment… and at the same time she presented doors for me to go through and explore. She not only listened to the broad range of social, behavioral, and organizational roadblocks that I had (or perceived,) but she also gave me insight into each of these facets…all the while calmly helping me unpack each one, in a judgement-free, ultra safe zone.

What is unique about the way Kate works?

It is difficult to “articulate Kate” without using a series of analogies. As a mentor, She is Balance, personified. She is pristinely unassuming and deeply impactful at the same time. She can be a tour de force, or very subtle. I say “subtle” because she has such an organic gift for guiding others, but without all the hype and ego.

Her coaching carries you along with a sense of confidence and hope, as though you are on a ship or a plane. The incremental forward motion is so significant, you don’t feel the velocity until bam, you realize you’ve traveled 1000 miles and crossed 15 “states.”

What would you say to someone who is considering working with Kate?

The hours I had with Kate were priceless. Many people say they want to get from point A to point C, but remain stuck. Many mentors just shout out “you got this!”

Then, there is Kate, who fiercely equips you with tools that guide you through manageable, actionable steps. She helped me construct a dream from bits and pieces and bring it to whole fruition.

Kate is a true ally, a remarkable coach and mentor.