New Mom, New Mindset - A KaptivateMe Client Story

By Ashley S, Account Executive and Kaptivate Cornerstone Program Client

I sought out Kate’s guidance when I had just come off maternity leave and was looking to feel reinvigorated in my corporate sales career and “balance” my new role as a mother. Little did I know that we would dive so much deeper into where my life was heading, what my true values were and how I could leverage my strengths to feel more purposeful in all my various roles and identities.

I was skeptical about what I would gain when we first began our weekly check ins but quickly realized that Kate had a way of providing space for me that allowed me to look inward, set goals and quickly go about creating change.

For years I had created a negative headspace around riding the highs and lows of sales and after working with Kate for just a few weeks I was able to shift focus on what my value-aligned goals truly are – creating meaningful connections, leveraging my autonomy and, ultimately, working my career in a way that allowed me to be more present with my family.

Kate’s awareness about how our career’s play into our overall mental wellbeing was so critical. Even though I began our journey solely focused on my job, when we ended I had a better grasp on my identity as a mother, wife, daughter and friend.

Since our work together my husband has taken a position that requires him to be gone for up to four weeks at a time. I can honestly say that had I not worked with Kate prior to this life change I would not be as equipped to handle the challenges that come with balancing a career and parenting on my own, and how critical it is to put the brakes on all the “should” and “have to” language.

In the past I placed so much pressure on myself to be fiercely independent. Call it a generational gender pre-disposition. With Kate’s guidance I was able to see that asking for and accepting help is not a weakness but a strategic way to thrive and feel more connected.

I highly recommend Coach Kate’s services to anyone looking to reevaluate what makes them tick in this journey of life. I see so much benefit in working with a coach like Kate – she listens intently, asks the right questions and does a great job of reframing obstacles as part of a bigger picture.

After three months of regular communication I was able to walk away with big goals for my family, a revived sense of purpose in my career and a tool box full of tips and tricks to keep myself calm and balanced through all the highs and lows. Today I have my core values (that I determined with Kate’s help) hung up on my office wall and not a day goes by where I don’t reference those as motivation in any the situation. Thank you!!

Ashley is creating her happily every after - and the view is stunning!