I believe that the most important thing we have to offer anyone, including ourselves, is our authentic, compassionate presence.
My Story…
Hi! I’m Kate, thank you for your interest and for taking the time to learn about me. I first learned about ‘mindfulness’ when I was 20 years old and experiencing overwhelming anxiety. In the decades since, I often returned to these teachings, but self-compassion didn’t come easily to me as it doesn’t for most people. I always had a strong drive to push myself hard, both physically and emotionally, even when my well-being was compromised. Back in the 90s, I was one of the first fashion models to take an active stand for body inclusivity in the industry, and then I moved on to study development economics at Harvard and pursued a long career in climate advocacy and conservation finance.
I deeply appreciate my passion. I’ve been pushing the boundaries of systematic change for over 30 years now… however at one point in my journey, I realized that I wanted and needed something different in my life, and I knew I needed to deal with my own woundedness if I was going to have the kind of impact I wanted to have on the people, landscapes, and issues I care about.
So… I did. And it was deeply humbling and terrifying at times :-) And also totally amazing.
My coaching practice today is a result of that journey. I discovered a passion for relationship dynamics - both in the personal and professional contexts - and that I love supporting the creative and healing journey of people who also want to experience life more deeply and with greater ease.
I’m a mom, I love sports, and I love being in nature - hiking, wandering, camping - both by the sea and in the mountains.
My Learning Lineage…
My greatest teacher to date has been my son, Lucas, who invites me every day to see and be seen, to love and be loved, and to give and receive. I have also pursued the following professional and vocational training:
I am currently enrolled in Derek Scott’s Stepping Stones program to receive accreditation as an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Practitioner.
I received my mindfulness teaching certification through Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield’s two-year MMTCP program.
I received my coaching certification from the Embody Lab’s Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coaching program led by Scott Lyons and Kai Cheng Thom.
I completed David Treleaven’s trauma sensitive mindfulness training
I completed Upaya Zen Center’s Socially Engaged Buddhism Training.
I receive coaching and mentoring from Justine Dawson.