About Me
I’ve taken many leaps of faith myself.
At first, they were taken out of necessity – childhood moves, going through my parents’ divorce when I was eight, making trips to visit my dad in South America starting at the ripe old age of ten, being handed a devastating diagnosis of Crohn’s disease at age eighteen, changing colleges mid-stream, and making a number of job and career changes while pursuing my quest for health and happiness.
I’ve been a secretary, stage manager, director, actor, cardiac nurse, home health nurse, hospice manager, executive director of a non-profit, facilitator, teacher and now, life coach. I’ve left a good man to whom I was married, not because he was anything but kind, but because I knew in my heart it was not the right relationship for me. That was a very difficult leap to take. It meant starting over and alone in my 40′s and hurting someone I loved. But, as with every leap I’ve taken, I’m so grateful that I trusted my instincts and my heart. Today I am very happily remarried.
Each time I took a leap, I never had a guarantee that what awaited me on the other side of the unknown would feel and be better.
But lo and behold, it always worked out that way! Each new leap lifted me higher, took me deeper, and changed me into a truer and freer version of myself. This is what I want for you – the clarity, courage and confidence to follow your intuition, curiosity, and joy.
Let’s face it, growth and change are uncomfortable. That’s unavoidable because we’re literally moving out of our “comfort” zones! How I would have loved to have had someone there to guide and support me through what were often very lonely and scary times.
That’s why I’m passionate about the work I do. I know the fear, intimately, that comes with breaking out of mold grown old. I know precisely what it feels like to get really good at something and then feel that indescribable need for a new challenge. I remember quite well how scary it was to embark on the life coaching path! It was a new field; it sounded bizarre; people were skeptical. It made me nauseous to simply say the words, “I’m studying to be a life coach”. Truly, I could barely get the words out, much less with any sense of confidence and conviction. But, again, I’m so glad I took the leap; I’m happier than ever and love my work with all my heart.
I know what it’s like to feel scared to death to let go of a very comfortable present in the hope of landing in an even better future.
I know what it’s like to feel vulnerable to the judgements of people you respect who just might think you’re crazy for taking a risk.
I know what it’s like to doubt your own dreams and desires – and to feel paralyzed by fear of the unknown.
And I know know how to make taking a leap of faith less lonely, less frightening, and way more fun!!
I live just outside of Portland, Maine with my husband and two rescued dogs, Sophie and Gus. The daily joys that feed my soul, besides my family and friends, are anything and everything “nature”, kripalu yoga, 5 rhythms dancing, studying science and spirituality, listening to music, making and appreciating art, having fun any old way I can, and witnessing my clients landing safely on the other side of fear and into their next, new, brighter, lighter lives.
Here are my “ed creds”….
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Certified Martha Beck Life Coach
Shamanic Apprenticeship with Peter Calhoun
Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts
Peggy Huddleston’s “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster” (mind/body)
Antioch New England Graduate School, M.S., Management
College of St. Catherine, B.S., Nursing
University of Minnesota, MFA, Theatre Arts / Directing
Mount Holyoke College, B.A., Theatre Arts
Now you know a bit about me… now I’d love to know about you!
You can email me at:
katecoaches@me.com
or leave me a message at: 800-878-1331
Follow your heart… it knows….
