“A flower blossoms for its own joy.” – Oscar Wilde It’s Spring! Here in Santa Barbara, in between the rain, the air is infused with orange blossoms, wisteria, jasmine and rosemary. Breathing in these fragrances moves me deeply. It’s intoxicating. It’s pure joy. It’s gratitude. And… it’s possibility. Observe Spring offers the possibility to re-align, and begin actively curating the life you (really) want and are meant to have. Different than New Year’s resolutions, this is the time to identify where you are already experiencing momentum and flow (even if hardly noticeable ..read more

I love talking with people who are at a crossroad moment of some kind: moments of transition, uncertainty, questioning, and also unprecedented opportunity.   The questions posed to me often start with: What should I do? When should I do it How should I do it?   What do I need to do first (get more training, certification, etc)? Can I even do it – am I too (old, young, experienced, inexperienced)?   My answer is always:  It depends! Before I can coach you: on how to best position yourself in interviews, on your LinkedIn profile, in the press, or with your current em ..read more

“Not in his goals but in his transitions man is great.”  —Ralph Waldo Emerson Are you someone who thrives on having a project or a goal to work toward?  Have you noticed how you felt when you completed it?  Or, perhaps you’ve recently had to leave a job, or your children have grown up. How did you feel with the close of that chapter? Purposeful people create impact through their actions, and (this is Secret #1) how they show up during those actions. The “In-between” Therefore, during the time of what ends up being “in between,” it is common to feel a sense of letdown, or ..read more

“The hardest part of finding my voice was finding the courage to believe my voice could actually make an impact.” – Rosalie F. I’m going to get to the point FAST, because someone needs to hear this today: FACT:  Your voice needs to be heard. THE PROBLEM:  You may not believe that fact and: you may not know WHO needs to hear it, WHY, or WHEN. If that’s the case, then the following 10 SYMPTOMS may exist (these are also some of the same reasons people reach out to me for coaching):   You don’t have an internal compass that you can trust to guide you, and often rely on others fo ..read more

” What you believe is “obvious” may be hidden to others.  You have the key to unlock vast possibilities that create impact. Share your voice. Share your ideas. Share what you see.” – Kathryn I spoke with an incredible nonprofit leader this week who excitedly shared their vision to positively impact the community and convene leaders together to discuss transformational possibilities in their industry, They shared their insights about the problems the sector is facing, the new, creative strategies and solutions they see to address them, and much more. Their eyes were sparkling, they ..read more

“Joy is both a litmus test and a compass.” – Kathryn A new year approaches. An opportunity to create and name your New Chapter begins. Gone is the need to make resolutions. Gone is the need to prove yourself. Instead, look inward, and simply take stock of what brought you joy in 2023 – and why. Challenge yourself to make it a looooong list. Then, from that Joy List, write down the impact you had on OTHERS in these exact moments and because of these moments. Directly and indirectly. Think. It can be hard at first. What is revealed? Any patterns? What contributed to you feeling that joy ..read more

If you are looking for a breakthrough, I find that a carefully curated group creates epiphanies and shifts like lightening bolts, lessons are “locked in” and new paths are quickly revealed. When we gather in community with an intention to discover a deeper understanding about ourselves, the interaction with others offers insights, comfort and context.   Some Data   Over the past seven years, I’ve gathered weekly with my coaching clients for a group check-in (364 zooms, to date!), coached monthly group masterminds and intensives (127), and facilitated hundreds of ..read more

Do you know that gratitude not only feels wonderful, but it can help you make decisions in your career and life?  You can you use the practice of gratitude… strategically. If that makes you bristle a little bit, I’ll share more context. First, to actively curate a life of purpose you must actively and intentionally be observing and making conscious choices.  I define purpose as what exists at the intersection of the moments when you are feeling joy, and when you’re simultaneously having your greatest impact on others. The sweet spot. “Mindfully choose the thoughts, feelings, l ..read more

If you feel like you’re at a “crossroad moment” … I’m excited for you!  These moments offer big opportunities. However, A LOT is at stake if you don’t have clarity on what you (really) want and why. What’s a “Crossroad Moment?” It can be many things.  Regardless of their situation, most of my clients describe a “pulling” or a “knowing” that it’s time to make a change.  And, while you may know it, trying to decide what to do next, and when and how, can create paraysis.  You may be in a continuous and frustrating loop of weighing all your options and seeking advice ..read more

Have you recently been encouraged to: “Be authentic” or “Follow your heart”? For many, these two pieces of well-meaning advice can either cause paralysis or regret. Neither is good.  My heart aches when I see amazing people in a personal growth or empowerment workshop who want to believe the speaker who tells them (correctly) that they can do anything they set their mind to. However, if they don’t yet have the missing self-intel needed to know what they (really) want, or they have limiting beliefs about what is possible, then they can’t know how to be authentic or t ..read more