My Coach Kate

Whether or not you have ever been coached before, there is always a very first coaching experience. What was yours like? If you have never been coached before, what do you THINK it would be like? There are so many different types of coaching programs. Let's take a look at a few different types, so that if you are ever in the market for a coach for yourself, you can have some knowledge of whic...

Have you ever watched any reality TV? What about reality game shows? Well I have been indulging in some of these this week and I have some thoughts. I identified one theme that really stood out among multiple shows and it got me thinking about true integrity. The kind of integrity that seems like an ideal? What are the results that a person creates when they have that type of true character? And w...

We all come up against things that we wanted to do, planned to do, feel like we SHOULD do, and we just don't feel like it. We come up with reasons why we can't. Why it's not a good idea. With other things that are more important than that, in the moment. How do we know when our brain is giving us good information and when it is giving us an excuse? Did you know that you can't r...

Today is a chance to understand some Life Coach 'speak'. I am going to give you some insight into how a Life Coach would use this technique, the Elevator Technique, on a client in a session. Why, do you ask? Understanding one strategy of this technique just might be able to help you when you are coaching yourself and you are feeling stuck. We all have some blind spots in our thinking and...

What is decision fatigue? It is the drain on your brain from making thousands of little decisions throughout your day and your week. It is the resulting exhaustion and not being sure, really, why you are so exhausted. What is the solution and how can we put it into effect right away to make our life better, give us more energy and more brain power for other things? It's easier than you think!

Let's take a look at an analogy about a cup of coffee. Ultimately, we will be talking about what it is that you fill 'your cup' with. When life bumps into you, what comes spilling out of your cup. What would you LIKE to fill your cup up with? Let's consider whether or not this is another area of your life in which you have some control and one area that you never considered bef...

This week, we are going to do something a little bit different. We aren't going to talk about something, but we are going to explore the absence of something. Those moments in time in which we get a glimpse of what 'nothing' might be. What is it actually? What is left when all of the somethings are cleared away? Let's have a little conversation and you can see what you think &a...

I know that you have heard the terms gut health and microbiomes thrown around and that you know that they have to do with digestion. But it can be all confusing because we constantly hear that certain foods are good to eat for one diet and terrible to eat in another diet. Your digestion is actually related to so many things so I want to help make it a little bit clearer as far as what things to do...

Do you workout? Do you want to workout? Do you hate working out? This week let's hear some lessons learned from trying a brand new type of exercise (at least new to me!)- water aerobics. Listen to my 5 reasons why it's one type of exercise that I really like for myself. Maybe it's for you too? Maybe not? Come and see for yourself!

What are your plans for the future? What are your biggest, most far-away dreams? How sure are you that they are going to happen? Let's look at a simple 6-step procedure that you can take to pull those dreams out of your future and land them very squarely in the present. Once you have these 6 steps into place, you can be sure that you will turn your dream into a reality. 

Happy 100 Episodes! I am so excited that you are here to celebrate with me. I have a special guest with me today: my wife Dina! Come and listen as I interview her about our life together and what it's like to live with, and partner with, a life coach. Thanks for being here to celebrate with me Dina!

What kind of an outlook do you have on life? Do you take on challenges as puzzles to figure out and circumstances to handle and move on? Or do you feel like life keeps happening to you and you get the short end of the stick? Let's dive into the surprising simple reason why some people feel hopeless and some feel hopeful, when they are in the exact same circumstances as each other. 

We are going to continue our conversation from last week about the Vacation Mindset and how to make your home life as fun and relaxing as your vacation life. Let's look at how to use a tool for only one minute out of your day to switch up your train of thought to the way that you think on vacation. This is a practical solution that anyone can put into place. 

How do you feel when you are on vacation? What is your mood like? We all know that it's probably more happy and carefree than it is during your time at home. Have you ever stopped to really think about why that is though? What if there is something there that we can learn and extract, so that we can learn to have some of that all of the time?

Have you ever had a time in your life when you felt overwhelmed? Maybe you had a pretty organized life and then some new tasks or events came into it that just seemed like one task too many. It's hard to juggle new things and come up with a new schedule that works. But there is more to this than just a schedule-rearrange. It's important to think about how you are thinking about all of it...

Do you remember, in the 80's and 90's, those choose your own adventure books there were popular? Whether or not you do, come and contemplate what these books have to do with living a rewarding life. I want you to consider a little perspective shift that might help to make decisions easier for you, and might even help you to enjoy your life a little bit more. 

What are the things that scare you? What are some things that you just don't feel like doing? How often do you find yourself staying in your comfort zone? Let's look at a few benefits of coming out of that safe space and getting comfortable with the 'uncomfortable'. 

What is your perspective on dessert? Whether or not weight-loss is one of the goals in your life, I am curious about your perspective on the access of dessert. We are going to take a look at 3 different perspectives and see where you land on these ideas. Do you live in one of these philosophies? Or do you combine the ideas into your own unique approach? 

Many decisions that we make in our life just might be made without realizing that we are actually avoiding a consequence. We make them with good intentions, such as to consider someone else's feelings, but are we making the best choice? We also don't want to put ourselves first all of the time. Just what is the right balance? Let's take a look at how to make decisions and be able to...

What is the purpose of your life? Not the purpose of life for all of us. But, just for you as an individual? If you aren't sure if you have that really dialed in, then this is the perfect episode to help you to figure that out. Hurry up- your people are waiting for you to know your purpose so that you can help them!

How much do you regularly fit into your day? What are the things that you do every day, or every week without fail? Have you ever had the thought that you just can't fit in more? Let's take a look to see what can actually fit right in with the habits that you already have. You might be surprised!

What  are the ways that you hold yourself back in life? I bet that you might be able to think of one or two, but how would you uncover the ones that you can't easily see. We all place ceilings over ourselves and sometimes we are not even aware that we do it. I am going to give you a tool to become aware of your own and talk about how you can change it, in the places that you would like to. 

Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? Many of us have and a lot of us understand the basic concept. But whether or not you have heard of it before, this episode will help you to know it, understand, AND be ready to figure out how to apply it to your life. Only 20% of people will use this knowledge to get the best results. So, if you want to be part of that 20%, then give this episode a listen!

What do you hear in those moments that you are quiet? Those moments where your brain calms and steps aside and you can hear another voice? And where does that voice come from, really? Let's consider these questions this week, in a way that can help you to create the habits that you really want. 

Happy Valentine's Day Week! Whether you currently have a partner or not, it's important to understand the different Love Languages that everyone speaks in, both when giving to others and when receiving love from others and interpreting those actions. You might give and receive in the same language, or you just might be bi-lingual. Let's dive into this special Valentine's Day ed...