Why I Coach
Kasia (Kathryn) Wood Kasia (Kathryn) Wood

Why I Coach

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Have you ever felt stuck, held back by self-doubt, or overwhelmed by habits you can’t seem to change? I have. That’s why I coach. I believe that with the right support and tools, anyone can break free from those patterns and create a life filled with purpose and clarity.

Growing up, I didn’t have the tools or guidance to make conscious choices or build habits that served me. My inner critic ruled my mind, making me second-guess myself at every turn. Over the years, through getting coached myself, ongoing training, and helping over 100 people find greater passion and clarity, I’ve learned that change is always possible.

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Real Talk: Mom-to-Mom Career Advice
Kasia (Kathryn) Wood Kasia (Kathryn) Wood

Real Talk: Mom-to-Mom Career Advice

Are you a mom pondering a career shift, or are you already navigating this challenging path? Just know that you're not alone! Below are quotes from a recent survey where I asked several moms who've successfully weathered career transitions what advice they’d give, and they've generously shared their insights.

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Pawsitively Inspired: Lessons on Resilience and Growth from my Corgi
Kasia (Kathryn) Wood Kasia (Kathryn) Wood

Pawsitively Inspired: Lessons on Resilience and Growth from my Corgi

Life is an unpredictable journey filled with twists and turns, especially when it comes to our careers. Throughout our professional lives, we often find ourselves at crossroads, contemplating the direction we should take. It was during one of these pivotal moments that my lovable Corgi named Lucky, provided unexpected insights and helped me navigate the challenging path of career transition. In this blog, I will share how my furry, “loaf” aka corgi taught me valuable lessons about self-reflection, adaptability, and following my passion.

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Are your thoughts sabotaging you?
Kasia (Kathryn) Wood Kasia (Kathryn) Wood

Are your thoughts sabotaging you?

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Positive Intelligence is a framework developed by Shirzad Chamine that aims to help individuals boost mental fitness, resilience, and a more positive mindset. One of the key aspects of the Positive Intelligence framework is the concept of “Saboteurs”.

Saboteurs are defined as the negative internal voices or limiting beliefs that can undermine our confidence, happiness, and overall well-being.

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What exactly is coaching?
Kasia (Kathryn) Wood Kasia (Kathryn) Wood

What exactly is coaching?

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What exactly is coaching and how is it useful or impactful? Coaches get this question a lot so I wanted to share the definition, a real life example, what the process of finding coaching can look like, as well as the types of breakthroughs someone can make.

Coaching is partnering with a client “in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.”

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What the heck are boundaries?
Kasia (Kathryn) Wood Kasia (Kathryn) Wood

What the heck are boundaries?

I’ve been doing a lot of research on the topic of boundaries and how women in particular have a hard time with them. Many of the women I talk to say they would love to have boundaries but they just can’t set them because it’s too hard or not well received, both at home and at work. The guilt with setting boundaries is so profound that they would rather just say yes knowing deep down that they really should say no. Saying yes comes at the expense of their well-being.

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