testimonials

What Clients Are Saying

“I was feeling stuck and uncertain of how to achieve my next growth step or really, even what I was truly looking for in my career.”

By the end of our my coaching engagement with Katy, I had defined my dream VP job, pitched their leadership team and had an offer letter in hand.

Jessica S

“Katy! I just got a verbal offer for a VP role!

Thank you for everything you have taught us…you have cracked the code!!”

Nicole P

“I accepted a VP role almost right after the group program ended.”

The group was incredibly supportive, and helped me build the confidence to know my worth. Katy’s insightful advice, unwavering support, and strategic guidance have been invaluable in shaping my career trajectory. Her expertise and ability to unlock my full potential have been truly life-changing. I am forever grateful for Katy’s unwavering dedication and commitment to my success. She is a true gem, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking to elevate their leadership capabilities.

Jess F

“Own Your Seat At The Table has given me the confidence to make the changes I needed to grow and achieve what I want.”

Since joining the program, I have made a positive career change and had Katy’s voice in my head supporting me all the way. The networking and circle of women that come along with this program was such a surprising bonus. I would 100% recommend this program!

Anna S

“OWN YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE IS AMAZING VALUE FOR THE PRICE. I’VE DONE A LOT OF COACHING PROGRAMS AND THIS HAS GREAT ROI.”

I do these programs and often it’s the same old thing. Katy’s content is fresh and new.

Women face unique challenges, so I love that Own Your Seat At the Table is exclusively a women’s group that addresses these challenges in a fresh and collaborative way.

Jessica K

“Taking this program is a no-brainer. I’m going to recommend this program to women I work with daily.”

What Katy teaches in the program is the knowledge that every woman in business should have. The program is created specifically for women who want to learn how to be a professional. This isn’t taught anywhere else–this is where you need to go to get it. The content is all super applicable and it’s easy to take away what you learn and put it into action.

Roxanne M

“This is an excellent program. I loved knowing we have shared experiences.”

All of the content and dialogue has been actionable. I’ve changed my life by employing so many of these tactics.

Des J

“To anyone aiming to get to that next level of their career and seeking concrete, tangible guidance and clear tactics and strategies to implement – this is the program for you.”

It’s so well organized, has great resources, and Katy is incredibly magnetic and interesting. Highly recommend! I received so much value from this program. Katy, you’re doing what you’re meant to be doing – you have an ability to relate to us and to share really tactical tools and tips on how to approach difficult things. I have so many takeaways from this program.

Danelle L

“If you’re thinking about taking THE OWN YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE course, just take the step and sign up. I’m so happy I did!
The value of the Own Your Seat At The Table is fantastic compared to other coaching programs I’ve seen out there.”

Katy is so approachable and down to earth. Watching her coach others has helped me tremendously.

The community of women that comes along with this program is invaluable. You have a group of women that you can trust and lean on and it doesn’t end when the program wraps up.

Tina S, Sr Director, Influencer Marketing & Paid Social

“If you’re looking to develop both personally and professionally and want insights from a female leader who’s super relatable and truly shows she cares about each person in the program, then this is for you.”

The community of amazing women you connect with in the program is an added bonus. I highly recommend it!

Abbey H

“I’ve already recommended THE OWN YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE PROGRAM to others.”

If you want to be a leader and you have a vision of where you want to go but don’t know how to get there, this will give you the skills and direction you need to achieve your goals.

Kimberly L

“What I loved about the sessions was that Katy struck a perfect balance between theory and applied tactics, all while creating a collaborative and safe environment amongst the peer group participants.”

I left sessions with a clear todo list, ranging from big strategic next steps, like how to better frame a Senior Leadership presentation, to small but equally as important things, like setting a clear boundary around taking a lunch break and also encouraging my team to do the same.

Kim B, Director of Growth

“The investment is well worth it. I’ve recommended Own Your Seat At The Table to a bunch of my friends. It’s been such a great experience and I love Katy’s teaching style.”

The Own Your Seat At The Table program is a great learning opportunity in a unique environment. It’s a bunch of women in the same room with the same goal – there’s such a wonderful sense of camaraderie.

Heather V

“THE OWN YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE program has far exceeded my expectations!”

While my company wasn’t able to fully reimburse me, I really felt it was worth the investment. The content isn’t something you’ll learn from your managers or in school. This is a one-stop shop for the actionable, tangible skills you need to progress and level up in your career. The content and community is amazing – I’ve learned so much!

Rachel N

“KATY IS SUCH A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH!”

I hired Katy to help evaluate my career development plans and better position me for the next step in my career. Her insights and advice helped me build confidence in my capabilities and to identify next steps to navigate my career. If you are looking to level-up and fill your toolbox with strategies to overcome common challenges that women face when advancing in leadership roles, connect with Katy, her combination of passion, experience and down to earth personality are invaluable!

Tara C., Sr. Manager, R&D

“OWN YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE IS A GROUP program, but Katy provides a lot of care and attention to each person and helps them with their individual goals.”

This course exceeded my expectations–I highly recommend it. It opens up so many opportunities and avenues you would never discover without taking the course. Thank you Katy for providing insight and nurturing the leader in me. I feel grounded and ready to move forward in my career. You’re the best! Love all the content and great nuggets that has come from this course.

Tracy S

“I truly found Katy’s coaching invaluable for many reasons. She challenged me to think big about my career desires and gave me the insights to pursue what I desire most.”

With Katy’s coaching, I actioned my path to promotion and realized it has to be self-driven, self-documented, and self-pushed. It is improbable for a promotion to happen without self-advocacy. I learned how to ask for specifics. I learned how to record examples. And finally, I learned how to hold my boss accountable for delivering a promotion after demonstrating the “specifics.”

Stephanie D, Operations Manager

“I decided to invest in myself and joined Katy’s professional cohort – Owning Your Seat at the Table.”

Katy provided a safe space and provided real-time, actionable feedback/ guidance to all cohort members. The 8 week cohort was created with intention; making you the focus while providing insights and a path forward into being the Leader you want to be.

Katy has the experience, she knows the challenges you are facing; that experience coupled with her passion for coaching and mentoring is invaluable. She gives direct feedback with great care and helps you find your power, your voice and gently guides you out of your own way.

Being a part of a cohort with like-minded women helped me feel seen, felt invigorating and dare I say, feel powerful?

If you are looking for a supportive community led by an empathetic, kind, caring and smart woman, I highly recommend leaning in and reaching out to Katy!

Kim avila MBA, senior finance leader

“I REACHED OUT TO KATY WHEN I WAS ENTERING A TRANSITION PERIOD IN MY CAREER THAT FILLED ME WITH EMOTIONS AND I WAS STRUGGLING TO BE OBJECTIVE & BALANCED.”

Katy provided a sounding board to allow me to process my emotions but not let them be driver of my career decisions. I professionally navigated numerous internal and external offers making the best decision for my next career move. As I started into my new role Katy’s further guidance included setting me up for success for the next step up in my career. Navigating the corporate world as female often has rough patches and I appreciated Katy’s neutral views and honest feedback when I needed it the most.

Sarah M., Senior Originator

“I’VE BEEN WORKING WITH KATY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND I’VE ALREADY SEEN AMAZING IMPACT. SHE PROVIDES THE PERFECT BALANCE OF HIGH-LEVEL VISION AND TACTICAL GUIDANCE.”

Katy lets me drive the conversation and determine which topics I would like to cover in each session, but she has a real knack for asking the right questions and drawing out the underlying root cause of the challenges I bring forward. I particularly love her way of breaking down problems and giving practical, actionable feedback.

I have had the chance to implement some of Katy’s recommendations in the workplace to great success – including an overhaul of my organization’s quarterly strategy review, and improving my ability to present and frame data-driven recommendations. Feedback from my superiors on these changes has been overwhelmingly positive and I’m excited to continue to level up with Katy’s support! I can’t recommend working with her enough.

Megan M., Manager, Accelerator Programs & Investor Relations

“I can’t say enough how great it was to have Katy be the Keynote speaker at our recent LeadHERship event.”

She was able to use real-life experiences to connect with our participants, and her speaking style was engaging, enjoyable, and entertaining! Her real-life examples left our audience inspired and ready to take on a new challenge. I hope to work with Katy again!

Katy, I cannot thank you enough for participating in our LeadHERship event. You were absolutely fantastic and I cannot express enough how you struck a chord with the participants who attended. Your name was referred to often during the follow-up panelists group and during the networking event afterwards. You inspired so many women today and for that, I am so grateful.

SARAH OAKLEY, PRINCIPAL INTERIOR DESIGNER, Parallel45

“Katy is the new breed of executive coach”

Super smart, super on to it, but also values driven, compassionate and kind. She zeros in on you as a person, your particular needs – it’s not a generic programme packed with platitudes.

I found it incredibly clarifying, helping me reframe perceived weaknesses, giving clear cut guidance to really dial up my potential. I loved that we spoke at depth about actionable specifics, none of it was generic text book stuff, which meant my growth and confidence really increased at pace.

On top of being very very good. She is also hilarious and fun. I looked forward to our sessions and came away bouncing with energy and ideas.

Georgie D., Director, Communications

“I was very fortunate to have been a part of the first cohort for this program!”

Not only was the value delivered during sessions incredible, but the relationships we built with one another along the way were truly next level.

As a testament to all we’ve learned over the past few weeks, I have to share that Katy has had a profound impact on my professional career, but also a huge positive impact on my personal life. I would absolutely recommend Katy and this program.

Leia Dudek, Head of Sales and Customer Support

“I signed up for the group program for professional growth and development… yet gained that and more!”

This cohort had a positive and lasting impact on me professionally, personally, mentally, physically – at work and at home! To say this program was worth the investment would be an understatement.

Thank you Katy, for following your passion and I have no doubt you’ll reach your goal of helping 1,000+ women become execs!

Yevgenia Apablaza, Sr. Finance Manager

“There are constructive actions you walk away with every single session that make a real difference.”

This program exceeded my expectations. Katy is so open and honest and I have met some great women. I would and have recommended it.

Rebecca G

“WHEN I FIRST DECIDED TO INVEST IN COACHING WITH KATY, I WAS A FIRST-TIME EXECUTIVE STRUGGLING WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND A LOT OF STRESS/PERFORMANCE ANXIETY, LOOKING FOR A COACH TO GUIDE ME WITH ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND PERSPECTIVES.”

I was drawn to Katy because of her parallel experience in tech & startups, and I was excited to not only get coached by her, but to also learn from her own first-hand experiences with similar challenges. What I got was all that and then some – and by that, I mean that our coaching transcended my immediate role and extended into my broader life vision. Katy was fantastic at listening, digging into the root of things, and giving me new frameworks and lenses to problem solve in my career and personal life with confidence and clarity. My career has been immensely influenced by the time I spent with Katy and I highly recommend her to women at any stage of their career.

Sarah Chiu

I WAS INITIALLY UNSURE OF WHAT “EXECUTIVE COACHING” ENTAILED OR WHAT VALUE I WOULD GET FROM IT. HOWEVER, FROM MY FIRST INTERACTION WITH KATY, I FELT SUPPORTED BY THE COACHING PROGRAM STRUCTURE, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME FEELING VERY IN CONTROL OF THE AREAS THAT WE COVERED.”

Working with Katy truly opened my eyes to a whole new layer of leadership and executive skills above and beyond what I had been exposed to through workplace management and leadership training, as well as courses in leadership and strategy through my MBA. The personalized nature of Katy’s offering was a game-changer for me in recognizing the importance of communication framing, mindset, daily habits and practices, and truly gaining and understanding of my inner drivers and self.

Implementing the actionable items from Katy’s sessions has resulted in immediate feedback from other members of the leadership team within my workplace that I am bringing more value to meetings and has given me the confidence to approach my schedule, habits and presence in the workplace (and outside of the workplace!) in a new way. Thank you Katy!”

Lydia B., Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships

“If you’re a female executive who’s struggled with the many facets of working your way up the leadership ladder, I cannot recommend Katy highly enough!”

For me Katy has managed to quite quickly: 1. See what may be the limiting beliefs and issues holding me back 2. Identify strategies to address these and 3. Set out an action plan to implement the strategies.

Sometimes things that seem easy in hindsight are difficult to see when you are in the trenches. Katy provides simple insights on how to get out of your own way and break that glass ceiling.

Kathryn Friend, Director, Chameleon Science

“BEFORE I STARTED WORKING WITH KATY, I WASN’T SURE I NEEDED A COACH OR WHAT TO EXPECT.”

I can truly say that this experience has been transformational, and has allowed me to get crystal clear on what I want in life both personally and professionally. Our work together has helped me regain my lost confidence and shed limiting beliefs, allowing me to show up as my authentic self, tell my story and really lean into my strengths. My goal was to get out of my professional funk – I have definitely achieved this, and more. I would recommend Katy in a heartbeat!

Lauren R., MBA, Business Operations

“I INVESTED IN 1-1 COACHING WITH KATY, AND IT WAS THE BEST GIFT I GAVE MYSELF THIS YEAR!”

I wanted to work with her to help me get ahead in my career, and what I got was much more than that. I’ve gained new insights into myself and the direction I want to take in work and life. I would highly recommend working with Katy.

Jess J

“THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME WORKING WITH A BUSINESS COACH AND KATY EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY.”

Katy helped me further develop my skills to become a strategic executive leader and also helped create a new mindset. One of my biggest challenges before working with Katy was often feeling like my voice was not being heard with a mix of imposter syndrome. She taught me the importance of framing and how to show up for myself. I highly recommend working with Katy to any female new to leadership, or anyone who allows self-doubt to get in the way of their career goals.

Rachel K., Director of Brand Marketing

“KATY COACHED ME AS I WAS TRANSITIONING JOBS.”

She actively listens, asks great questions, and offers powerful reflections. She helped me uncover what I really wanted and my best steps forward to get there.

Isitri M

These success stories speak volumes about the impact of my Own Your Seat the Table group program. But don’t just take their word for it—experience it firsthand.

These success stories speak volumes about the impact of my Own Your Seat the Table group program. But don’t just take their word for it—experience it firsthand.

Book your free strategy call with my team today and discover how I can help you achieve your career goals.