Coaching with Katie

THE BASICS

I offer coaching sessions to learn to meditate, build your practice of formal meditation and mindfulness in daily life in order to be more present and live more intentionally.

What exactly we focus on depends on you! Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn to meditate… or you already know how and would like support and accountability in creating a consistent practice. Perhaps you’re curious about deepening your connection with the outdoors. Perhaps you’d like support in taking a mindful approach to stress or overwhelm. These are just a few examples of what mindfulness coaching can be about.

We start with a 30-minute free consultation to chat and see if coaching with me is a good fit, if so, we schedule four weekly or bi-weekly sessions by phone or Zoom.

"I'm so grateful to have discovered Katie! I was looking to initiate a mindfulness meditation practice in the lead up to giving birth, and worked with her over a period of 8 weeks, with 45-minute check-ins every other week.

Before every call, I'd gather a few questions and notes from my practice, but still wondered if we'd have enough to talk about. And every call, she would surprise me with insights, possibilities, and new ways to approach my practice in preparation for birth.

She's an EXCELLENT listener, very patient, has access to an abundance of resources to recommend (both her own and those of others), and tailored the sessions to fit my needs.

I *highly* recommend Katie to everyone looking to initiate or deepen their meditation practice, or introduce greater mindfulness into their lives."

— S.L., former client

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You can contact me using the form at the bottom of this page, and we'll set up a time to chat via phone or Zoom. This call is FREE, and will last about 30 minutes. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other a bit, and for us to explore and define what you're seeking, to set the intention and focus of our time together. Then we’ll schedule four sessions to take place over a month or two. These calls will last 50 - 60 minutes, and we'll schedule them every week or two, depending on your needs. Over the course of these sessions, I’ll offer...

• Short guided meditations and reflections specifically designed for you

• Resources for at-home daily mindfulness practice

• Empathy, compassion, and inspiration. Anxiety, overwhelm, fear, and self-doubt are so familiar to me because I work with them in my own life daily. It isn’t just you, it’s me too… and this shared experience can be a source of comfort and strength.

• Respect for you and your unique journey.

• A listening ear, and reflection on what I'm hearing from you

• Hope. I know that change is possible, little by little, and I’ll hold that hope even when you may be feeling doubtful.

• Encouragement and support for the transformation that you experience

APPROACH TO COACHING

I have experience in teaching mindfulness to children, adolescents, and adults, and I know that while each person is different, there is so much that we share. I am a Qualified Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and a Certified Mindful Outdoor Guide, and I’ve spent my adult life as a teacher. Some of my best tools are curiosity, openness, positivity, flexibility.

For a sense of my perspective and tone, browse through recent blog posts.

I bring sensitivity, empathy, compassion, and a wish to be of service. I also bring my self and my history, which includes grief, career change, and experience in working with my own anxiety, people-pleasing, and self-judgement. I’ve come a long way, and I am still in the midst of my own journey… in other words, I’m practicing what I’m teaching. I believe that offering my own vulnerability and authenticity in coaching and teaching can help normalize emotions and thoughts that can feel isolating.

In my own life, one of my main desires is to see clearly in service of growth, even when growth feels painful. Meditation, mindfulness, and reflection are ways of being more awake and aware in each moment. My role is to assist in developing your awareness and self-compassion, and to provide guidance and resources from my training and experience. (Read testimonials about my coaching and teaching.)

How much does it cost?

• Initial call: FREE (This gives you have the opportunity to see if this is a good fit for you.)

• Via phone or Zoom, four 50-60 minute sessions: $380

• Outdoors in the Monterey area: four 60-80 minute sessions: $425

(After the package of sessions is completed, if you'd like to continue working together and/or address a new issue, you're welcome to register for more sessions.)

Members of Flourish & Bloom Collective receive a 10% discount on coaching packages.

How can I start?

Glad you asked! ;) You can fill out the form below, and I'll contact you shortly to set up our initial session. I look forward to working with you!

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