• I would describe Catherine's approach as adaptable! It seemed as if Catherine was a coach just for me, with no other clients to prepare for and consider; being able to pivot towards my personality created great trust.

    — Coaching client

  • Catherine curated one of the best evaluation processes I've seen. Pausing for reflection and understanding our growth was a integral part of our learning journey. As a data person, I appreciated Catherine's unique ability to collect and compile our feedback within a values-based framework.

    — Race and Gender Journey participant/ re:power staff person

  • [As a result of coaching sessions with Catherine] I am more aware of how my body is feeling, and I am paying attention to when and why that feeling changes. Working with Catherine helped me realize that I only have one body and one life to care for myself.

    — Somatic coaching client

  • Catherine held a very vulnerable space with us in a very caring and intentional way. Catherine also always showed up very prepared and did an excellent job of asking elicit questions during the focus group sessions.

    — Race and Gender Journey participant/Movement Tech Director

  • I really enjoyed the precedent [that Catherine] set from the beginning that allowed us to feel safe and protected in the space. I specifically felt safe during the somatic exercise to really release the tension I felt in my body...I do not cry easy and somatic exercise allowed me to release held in tension/emotions and I left the workshop feeling refreshed, calm, and peaceful.

    — Somatic workshop participant

  • I appreciated [Catherine's] professionalism, responsiveness, and thoughtful approach throughout our engagement. [Catherine] consistently demonstrated expertise and a genuine commitment to understanding our needs, which made collaborating with [her] both productive and positive.

    — Consulting client

  • [I enjoyed] taking the time out for self-care, learning new ideas of ways to take moments for somatic interaction, even while I am working, on virtual meetings, etc. Learning of new ways to connect with myself, and with others. It awakened me to appreciate things that matter to me - including myself!

    — Somatic workshop participant

  • A key highlight for me was the space to reflect on how we can deepen our commitment to language justice and build more intentional, relational approaches to evaluation. I appreciated [Catherine's] insight on creating space for participants to define success in their own terms and share impact through storytelling. It affirmed much of what we’ve been working toward and gave me new ideas to bring into our evaluations strategic planning.

    — Evaluation coaching client

  • [A key highlgiht was] the comfortability of [Catherine]. She walked me through the evaluation process, and I was able to better understand the many ways information can be captured and reported out in a meaningful way to our board, the community, funders and partners.

    — Evaluation coaching client

  • First and foremost, I must say I enjoyed the coaching dearly! [Catherine's] ability to bring ease and comfort was key; There were a number of times where I just wasn't in the right frame of mind; with [Catherine's] warm demeanor, inviting smiles and sense of humour, mental clarity always seems to show up. Catherine your natural aura is most appreciated. I loved it!

    — Coaching client

  • Through my experience with Catherine, I learned that I am capable and I am an amazing individual, destined for great accomplishments, not only within work but life accomplishments.

    — Coaching client

  • Because of the sessions with Catherine, I learned the ability to notice my environments and my experiences, then name and appreciate them. We can be our worst critics but taking time to pause and notice reveals how awesome we are. It is a refreshing new skill to keep in my front pocket.

    — Coaching client

  • Catherine brings out the best in a person.

    — Coaching client

  • A key highlight was the genuine check-ins and focus around taking care of yourself, in order to best show up for the work and other people.

    — Coaching client

  • I would describe Catherine's style as a coach as calming.

    — Coaching client