You're doing your best. So why does it sometimes feel so hard?
Maybe you've built a career you're proud of, but you're not sure it's what you want anymore. Maybe you're great at showing up for everyone else, but not so great at showing up for yourself. Or maybe things are going pretty well, and you just have this nagging feeling that something could be different.
You don't necessarily need to blow up your life or reinvent yourself.
Sometimes you need a little space to figure out what you actually want, why certain things keep tripping you up, and what might be possible if you trusted yourself a little more.
That's where coaching comes in.
Coaching Rooted in the Real World—And Your Real Self
Hi, I'm Katie.
I've spent more than 25 years in business, and one thing I've learned is that we're all bringing a whole lot more than our professional skills to work every day.
Our hopes, fears, histories, and expectations come along for the ride. I'm fascinated by how they shape our choices, and how much can change when we start to understand ourselves a little better.
I named my coaching practice Trellis because I love the idea of giving something the support it needs to grow in its own way. I can't tell you what your life should look like. But I'd love to help you figure out what feels right for you.
What Happens When We Work Together?
This isn't a performance review, and I'm not going to give you a list of productivity hacks.
It's a chance to get curious about yourself. What's working? What's not? What do you keep bumping into? What are you ready to do differently?
We'll talk about the practical stuff, the emotional stuff, and sometimes the things you didn't even realize were part of the problem.
I'll ask questions, challenge assumptions, and help you see things from different angles. I won't tell you what your answers should be. Those belong to you.
We start with a commitment of six weeks. Our conversations are confidential, judgment-free, and tailored to you.
“I’m so glad I found Katie! Throughout our sessions, she’s asked questions and provided exercises that helped me gain clarity on how I wanted to transition into the next stage of my career and the steps I’d have to take to get there with confidence. ”
Want to talk?
You don't have to know exactly what you want to work on. That's something we can figure out together.
Book a free discovery call. We'll talk about what's on your mind, what you're hoping for, and whether coaching together feels like a good fit.
No pressure. Just a conversation.
“Katie’s coaching has helped me give myself permission to be human in my pursuit of excellence. She knows when to hold me accountable and when to model empathy. She also asks questions that help me see the limiting beliefs I place on myself and others without making me feel bad for having those beliefs in the first place. I would not have grown so rapidly without her guidance over the past few years.”
Wondering if this is for you?
Maybe you’re wondering:
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No. I'm a coach, not a therapist, and I'm mindful of the distinction. Your past will come up, because it informs your present. We might explore where certain beliefs, fears, or patterns come from, but our focus will be on how they're showing up in your life today and what you want to do with that understanding.
Therapy and coaching can complement each other, but they serve different purposes. Coaching isn't a substitute for mental health care, and if something comes up that would be better addressed with a therapist, I'll say so.
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That’s exactly what we’ll figure out—at your pace, starting with your story.
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Not at all! Coaching is about you, not your job title. Maybe you're figuring out what's next in your career, working through a difficult relationship, questioning old patterns, or just feeling like something in your life isn't quite right.
I believe we bring our whole selves to everything we do. Our personal lives affect our work, and our work affects our personal lives. We don't have to put those things in separate boxes.
Whatever's on your mind, we can start there. You don't need a leadership title, a five-year plan, or even a clearly defined problem to benefit from coaching.
“Anyone who works with Katie will be the better for it.”
Group coaching and facilitating in a strategic planning workshop for solopreneurs. The in-home setting made everyone feel comfortable from the get-go.
A little more about me
I believe you can't beat yourself into becoming a better person. Believe me, I've tried. I'm much more interested in what happens when we approach ourselves with curiosity and compassion instead of judgment.
That's what I love about coaching: helping people discover something about themselves they hadn't seen before, and find their own way forward.
I'm an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) candidate, and I bring warmth, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge assumptions (including my own) to every conversation.