Your business is your playground.

A fertile place to learn, laugh and grow.

 
 

My Approach

 
 
 

Psychological

Before diving into practical solutions, we will look at the root of the problem and understand the lens with which you see challenges.

We work together to understand what is running you and then revise your internal software (your beliefs/mindset/patterning) to better support your desired state.

 
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Practical

Once we cultivate the mindset required to realize your goals, we translate them into actionable next steps. We will innovate or build on what already exists.

I'll share resources from my leadership trainings, HR background and experience working with leaders to ensure that you leave our time with a new way of seeing the world and a set of tools to hit the ground running.

 

Experience and Philosophy

 
 
 

I draw on experience at a breadth of early- to late-stage companies to help you identify your blind spots. I’ve worked alongside executives internally at Apple, Tilt and Airbnb and coached CEOs and founders across a variety of startups. I’ve helped create core values, design effective boards, and build high-performing management teams. I’ve driven alignment across global functions, managed strategic relationships between internal and external stakeholders, and facilitated the integration of acquired companies.

My life has taught me the importance of living from a curious stance rather than a corrective one. There is so much power and potential in turning away from the mindset of “I am deficient and I need fixing” toward one of “I am whole and ready to discover what is already in me.” I coach with this mindset. We’ll achieve tangible results together, but along the way we’re going to develop your understanding of the emotions and triggers that underlie your experience of the world.

Testimonials

“My time with Kate has been incredibly transformational. She’s not only helping me grow into the leader that I want to be, but her experience has been powerful in helping us navigate challenges as we scale internationally. She has been a major factor in our company’s success.”

- Jonas, COO of AutoUncle

“Kate is an incredible coach who takes a long-lasting approach to leadership coaching: she never tells you what to do, but instead guides you to think for yourself. She's responsive and can cross the gamut from personal development, integration, and intuitive knowing, looking at old personal patterns and how they show up in leadership, to general hiring, people management, human resources, and leadership growth and development. Highly recommend her for all CEOs..”

- Morgan, CEO of Vantage Point

“After years of investing in my professional development, I was leery about starting over with someone new. But Kate’s approach to coaching is the most well-balanced I’ve yet experienced. She’s a treasure — her ability to consider my personality and the needs of my business and help me navigate a way forward is amazing. She has become one of the ‘sages’ of my life.”

- Leader at Zapier

“ I’ve never known someone so gifted in quickly and comfortably building trust. Kate finds direct, yet graceful, ways to challenge me, and provoke the growth I’m looking for. She’s also a talented facilitator: her presence is powerful and honest.”

 - Leader at Airbnb

“Kate is a phenomenal coach. From day 1, Kate has focused on building a deeper understanding of me as a person and using that to build a strong foundation for our work together. She is patient, but efficient with our time; she probes deep, but is always kind and creates a truly safe space, and she is practical but inspirational in her coaching style. Anyone who has the chance to work with Kate is amazingly lucky and will be in great hands.”

- Matt, VP of Business Operations Bungalow