For anyone who is feeling stuck in their career or considering what their next steps might be, I highly recommend Katie’s career reset retreat. Prior to the retreat I felt I didn’t have clear direction with where my career was going, and how I was going to progress to where I wanted to be. Katie facilitated in a gentle and encouraging way, providing the space for us all to reflect, and asked us questions in a way that we were able to come up with our own answers, and leave with a clear direction that felt exciting and authentic to ourselves and our goals. Katie made me feel heard and understood, and challenged me in an encouraging way. Almost 12 months later this has resulted in progress in my career goals happening sooner than I thought possible, and has given me the confidence to pursue my goals. Thank you Katie – looking forward to the next one!

Katie creates a safe and nurturing space for me to grow as an emerging leader in my field. Throughout our coaching sessions, she asked excellent probing questions, listened attentively and provided insightful observations drawn from both my reflections and her deep expertise. This helps me clearly articulate the challenges I face, overcome obstacles, and develop a clear vision for my leadership journey. The assignments she gave me, including reading leadership books and listening to podcasts, were incredibly valuable. As a result, I navigated my new workplace effectively and passed my 3-month review with excellent results. Moving forward, I feel confident in my ability to refine and strengthen my leadership skills, unleashing the potential of my team to be as impactful as possible in advocating for a healthy climate and community.

I recently participated in a career reset retreat with Katie and had the opportunity to reflect on my goals for 2024 and what I am looking to achieve within my current role. Katie’s method of guiding participants through some reflective practice enabled me to really hone in on what I wanted to achieve and set some tangible actions to start working on the very next day. Katie provides a safe and encouraging space to be open and honest with yourself and the other participants enabling greater insights into what might be blocking or inhibiting you in achieving your goals.

I felt like I was at a crossroads both personally and professionally and needed some clarity on where to next.  [I liked]…the relaxed nature of the retreat [and] Katie’s gentle, empathetic and curious nature were all valuable. The small number of participants also made it intimate and enabled me to share more. Katie is so friendly and easy to talk to, and you feel like you’ve known her forever, which makes for a great facilitator as it enables the conversation and the ideas to flow. I have a better understanding of what I want my work and home life to look like in the future, as I had the space to dream and envision all the things on my ‘wishlist’. I would recommend the retreat to mid-career women from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing some kind of transition in their working lives.

When I first met Katie, I was facing a few challenges that were really weighing on me. The qualities and strengths that Katie brought to our work together were truly transformative. She helped me structure my thoughts and work through various options. Most importantly, she gave me the confidence to back myself. Her guidance was like a breath of fresh air, helping me see things from a new perspective. I would absolutely recommend working with Katie. Her calming, structured, and sensible approach is something that anyone could benefit from. Specifically, I think someone who is looking to make positive changes in their business would greatly appreciate her guidance.

I sought guidance and support from Katie to explore options for my next career move. I was feeling stagnant in my role and felt the time was right for a change but was finding it hard to see a path through multiple options. Katie used a range of tools to assist me to identify my leadership style and strengths and encouraged me to take manageable steps to explore the different options I was contemplating. She kept me accountable along the way. The work I did with Katie assisted me to refine my options and create a plan to move towards my desired next step. I would recommend one-to-one coaching with Katie for anyone seeking a change in their career but unsure where to start.

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Katie over the last 2 years. The challenges I was facing in my workplace were complex and demanded a nuanced approach. I felt I was at a crossroads and needed direction. The pain points were multifaceted, and I often found myself pondering solutions late into the night. Katie brought an exceptional set of qualities and strengths to our collaboration, she has an engaging style, is an active listener and with her keen analytical skills, combined with a strategic mindset, provided invaluable insights that were crucial to my career progression.

I had the privilege of working with Katie Doan during a pivotal stage in my professional journey, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Katie played an instrumental role in guiding and supporting me through a significant career transition, and her impact on my life has been deeply transformative. Katie is more than just a career coach; she is a truly engaged and emotionally supportive mentor. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any mid-career professional seeking guidance, support, and transformation as they take the next steps in their own career journey. Katie’s expertise, compassion, and dedication are unmatched, and I am truly grateful for the guidance she has provided me.

Following each coaching session with Katie, I discovered something new about my underlying assumptions that have influenced my thinking patterns. These assumptions had subconsciously stopped me from professional growth. As a result of challenging these assumptions, I was able to identify individual strategies that worked and were sustainable. A book or LinkedIn article is no match to 1:1 sessions with Katie!

Katie is a highly engaged and supportive coach who helps you to find real purpose and negotiate all sorts of challenges. I would highly recommend her to leaders seeking insights and new perspectives, and anyone looking to find work/life balance within a successful career.