LEADERSHIP COACHING

Lead Yourself First & Learn to Access the Grounded Leader Within -
So You Can Show Up Authentically, Be Recognized for Your Brilliance, & Create a Career That Feels as Good as It Looks.

Stop second-guessing yourself in rooms you’ve earned your seat in.

You’re good at what you do.

You didn’t get here by accident.

You’ve worked hard. You’ve earned your seat. You’ve proven yourself more than once.

And still…

There are moments you hear yourself hesitate.

  • You soften when you want to be direct.

  • You over-explain when you want to be clean and clear.

  • You stay smaller than the situation actually calls for.

Part of you knows you’re capable of more.
Another part of you feels like it still has something to prove.

That tension you feel is not a skills problem.
That’s an inner leadership problem.

You don’t need to push harder or become more impressive.

You need a space where you can make identity-level shifts—the kind that change how you trust yourself, how you use your voice, and how you show up in rooms that matter.

That’s what private coaching gives you: a grounded, powerful container where you stop circling the same internal blocks and finally create the calm, clarity, and confidence to lead in a way that matches your brilliance.

This isn’t a skills problem

You’re not struggling because you don’t know what you’re doing.
You’re not stuck because you need more credentials, more tools, or more preparation.

You already have the skills.
You already have the experience.
You already belong at this level.

What’s actually getting in the way is not about competence - it’s about access.

In moments that matter, you find yourself proving, over-functioning, or holding back instead of being able to access the confident version of yourself.

That’s what creates the gap between what you’re capable of and how confidently you show up.

And that’s why pushing harder doesn’t really work.

Real change starts when you learn how to consistently access your most empowered self; when your inner sense of authority catches up to the role you’re already in.

There’s a confident version of you that already knows, already trusts, already leads boldly.

Most leadership coaching focuses on how to lead others.

I believe leadership starts with learning to lead yourself.

How would your day-to-day life change if you could stay grounded under pressure, navigate discomfort without resorting to old habits, stop the swirling thoughts on your commute home, and lead with both kindness and effectiveness?

The solution to your daily problems starts with your inner-leadership.

A Different Approach to Leadership

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You’re in the right place if

  • You’re accomplished and driven, but you know there’s a deeper level of freedom, authenticity, and impact you haven’t fully claimed yet.

  • You’re soul-led & impact-driven, believing you have unique gifts the world needs—and you’re unwilling to leave this life without fully bringing them forward.

  • You’re coachable and action-oriented, willing to go deep and clear the inner patterns that have quietly shaped your choices for years.

  • You’re self-aware+ committed to growth, knowing strategy alone isn’t the answer—you’re craving lasting inner shifts that change how you think, feel, lead, and live.

  • You’re ready to stop waiting for the right time—you’re committed to making this next chapter of your life the one that feels true, meaningful, and fully yours.

This work isn’t for someone who just wants quick tips or surface-level fixes.
It’s for people who are done holding back, ready to meet themselves fully, lead themselves boldly, and ready to create a life of meaning and impact.

No more waiting. It’s time to step in.

  • I am so grateful my path crossed with Kara's. It truly felt like serendipity to meet her during a time of  career transition. She provided the guidance I needed to step into a new chapter with clarity and a sense of peace about the past. Being an executive female, she equipped me with the tools to stay grounded through uncertainty and self-doubt, to be able to show up with authenticity and confidence.  I would highly recommend Kara to anyone looking for a safe, trusted space to learn more about themselves, deepen & grow.

    Talitha C - Sr Director Enterprise Sales

  • I had the great pleasure to work with Kara as a coach. Kara helped me explore and reframe some of the past trauma I had, that was negatively impacting how I was interacting at both work and in my personal life.  In Kara’s empathetic, respectful, open, and joyful guidance, I also navigated a pivot point in my career I was exploring. I was approaching things from an all or nothing lens, and she helped me look at things from a place of abundance. It grounded me and allowed me to move forward.  I have recommended Kara to other colleagues and friends. The benefit I experienced from her coaching was not only felt by me, but also seen by my supervisor. 

    HR Director - Portland, OR

  • I had a powerful coaching session with Kara where she introduced me to the concept of embodied decision making. I’ve read books and heard podcasts about listening to the body’s wisdom - but I’d never used my body to guide a decision that wasn’t health related. This was different. And surprisingly effective. It became clear which path felt right for me.

    Senior Partner & Marketing Executive and Business Development Leader - Portland, OR

  • I started working with Kara during a significant period of transition in my life. My career, as I had known it for years, was shifting. My board positions were winding down, and my kids were growing up and heading off to college. I felt unanchored and uncertain about what was next. Through our work together, Kara helped me find solid footing and reorient myself for this next phase of life. She guided me with compassion, clarity, and insight, helping me reconnect with my true north. Most importantly, she helped me learn how to be present—with myself, my choices, and the moment I’m in. I’m leaving this experience feeling grounded, empowered, and ready for what’s next. I’m deeply grateful for her support and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone navigating change.

    Dolly - Entrepreneur & Founder

  • After 4 months with Kara, I am approaching life in a whole new way that has helped me stop procrastinating, break bad habits, and just live with more joy and purpose. Kara was what I needed at a point in my life where things felt unstable and inconsistent. If you are looking to "get your shit together," then check her out. Invest in yourself and follow her flow and you will see changes in your life. Coaching with Kara was life changing. Not just because of what we did in those four months, but because she taught me a different way of thinking, I can continue to grow and keep my mind open to what it can do. Our work together has brought me to a place where I am working hard and hustling, but it feels so good to do it now that my life is aligned with my purpose.

    Eloise - CEO The High-Achieving Housewife Podcast

  • Coaching with Kara was such an incredible experience. Her presence is loving, integrous, and sincerely genuine. You can tell that Kara really cares and is also so knowledgeable and so experienced in her coaching skills. I came to her feeling incongruent with the pricing for my business. I left feeling confidence, empowered, and steady in asking for the true value of my work. Immediately, I noticed a shift from our session and was able to execute on the actions that she and I had discussed. I highly recommend Kara for coaching.

    Deanna T - Love, Life & Dating Coach

  • Kara was welcoming and created a calm and supportive environment (even virtually) right from the start. She was the perfect balance of going at my pace while also providing proactive activities that I needed to reflect and hold myself accountable to healthier habits. Kara was able to highlight thought patterns and help me make a shift to actively rooting my busy stressful life in joy everyday.

    Lisa C - Social Worker

  • I came to Kara needing help with the very anxious decision to change my career. Kara helped me immediately with tools I could use on myself. By the end of the first meeting, I was focused without any feeling of anxiety. With Kara’s coaching tools and kind encouraging support I see that anxiety may be with me any given day but so are my gratefulness and my joy and MY LIFE!

    Gina - Business Owner

  • When you welcome Kara into your life as a coach, you will leave every session feeling uplifted, loved, understood and supported. I came to her really struggling to trust myself and my own intuition, and she gave me the tools to listen, believe in me, and to forgive parts of my past that were holding me back from a future filled with hope and beauty. Kara is amazing and will walk you through every step comfortably and genuinely. 100% recommendation!!!

    Rachel - Rebuilding After Divorce

The first step is seeing clearly what's really driving the results you’re currently creating.

Together, we uncover the patterns, beliefs, assumptions, and habits that may be influencing how you lead, communicate, make decisions, and show up in the world—many of which have been operating in the background for years.

MY PROCESS

Through my proprietary coaching framework, you will experience:

AWARENESS

EXPANSION

Once those patterns become visible, we create space for something new. Rather than judging or fighting the parts of yourself that developed these patterns, we seek to understand them.

From that place, we intentionally strengthen new ways of thinking, leading, communicating, and making decisions that are more aligned with the leader you want to become.

INTEGRATION

Awareness alone doesn't create change. Lasting transformation happens through practice.

You’ll be supported through implementing new ways of operating in your real-life situations. This support is critical to seeing lasting, sustainable changes in your leadership, relationships, and daily life.

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WHAT PRIVATE COACHING LOOKS LIKE

This isn’t a one-off conversation or a few motivational tips you forget next week.
This is a high-touch partnership where you’re deeply supported as you make the shifts you’ve been craving for years. You’ll have:

  • Dedicated, powerful 1:1 time to dig deep, untangle what’s keeping you stuck, and create the clarity and confidence you need to move forward boldly.

  • High proximity access to me between sessions, so you’re never alone when fears, doubts, or big decisions show up.

  • Tailored tools and guidance that meet you where you are, helping you integrate every breakthrough into real life, not just the coaching call.

  • A safe, transformative space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported to become the woman and leader you know you’re meant to be.