Coaching Case Studies
“So valuable… we have retained her services to help others”
I am an executive working in the Oil & Gas sector for a medium sized contracting business and was referred to Kate by a mutual acquaintance.
I am very direct by nature and operate on a high level; however, I struggled with personal interaction with colleagues outside of the senior leadership group. We brought Kate in to assist me in identifying my personality style, and the personality styles of my colleagues both within the senior management group and the rest of the office staff.
One of the most profound experiences for me was in participating in the 360-degree review, as often our perception of ourselves within a company does not align with other people’s perceptions. For many people, this type review can be very distressing, but Kate made it an absolute joy by making the process feel safe and confidential.
Since working with Kate, my interpersonal skill has improved so much that now, I tend to slip right into coaching mode with our employees rather than the traditional “Manager” role and have become a true leader, rather than just a manager. Our organization has much better vision and cohesiveness as a result of my work with Kate. One of the most valuable tools I gained from my time working with her has been the learning the ability to manage my stress levels by being more cognizant of my thoughts and mindset at any given time, and then reframing them to be more positive and productive.
Her coaching has been so valuable to me personally and professionally, we have retained her services to help other key individuals within our organization.
Robert Martineau, President, Thomas Kanata Inc.
“Organic… highly effective… accountable”
I was at a crossroads with my career and I was struggling with what to do next. I was not sure what the next step I should take, and I was feeling demotivated. I started the process focusing on trying to address a few very specific items that were giving me troubles at the time. The process organically shifted to helping me understand myself as an individual / leader and identifying areas of improvement for being a better leader for myself and my team. The sessions we had were organic yet highly effective. Kate listened very well, provided great insights, and made me feel extremely comfortable in the whole process. Nonetheless, she kept me accountable, yet allowed us to explore our conversations. This was my first time working with a coach and the process was very helpful and rewarding. I would definitely recommend Kate to anyone wanting to grow themselves or looking for help in making a change.
Scott Elliott, Team Lead, CNRL
“Inspired me, challenged me… helped me to grow”
I have had a fantastic experience working with Kate as my coach. She's asked me questions that have inspired me, challenged me, and ultimately pushed me to grow. Kate has an exceptional depth and breadth of knowledge in the areas of resilience and emotional wellbeing and drew on that expertise every session to provide me with meaningful insights to ponder as well as valuable questions for me to answer.
I began working with Kate during a really challenging time. I was starting a new business in the middle of a pandemic and was having some serious self-doubt. I was in crisis questioning my abilities and whether I was on the right path. My own belief in myself was the biggest obstacle in my way at that time.
During the weeks that Kate and I met, my self-confidence as a professional grew and so did my business! Bit by bit, I proved to myself that I could do it and was doing it. My sessions with Kate helped me figure out my unique value proposition and work through the overwhelm of feeling like I needed to have everything done at once. I've taken it one day at a time and as my confidence increased, I saw my business increase proportionally. It's been such a rewarding journey and having Kate as a coach during those dark days was invaluable.
Shannon Hughes, Principal, Captivate Benefits
