How I launched an online course in just 4 weeks
Four weeks. That’s all it took to turn my live Career Shift group coaching program into a fully-fledged online course, complete with modules, worksheets, video content, a mastermind launch, and an email campaign. From the first “I’m doing this” to people sitting in their virtual seats for Lesson One—it was …
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A sneak peek into corporate cultures
As the host of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, I’ve had the privilege of delving into the worlds of visionary entrepreneurs and seasoned corporate leaders, all united by their dedication to creating positive change. These conversations are usually rich with insights and genuine reflections. Most guests approach our podcast with …
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The superpower I hid for 38 years—and what it cost me
For most of my life, I pretended I didn’t see you. I convinced myself it wasn’t my place to notice your sadness, your fear, your pain. From a young age, I learned that seeing too much could make people uncomfortable. Acknowledging what I saw—your vulnerability, your cracks—seemed to threaten the …
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Most of us learn to compartmentalize ourselves
Most of us are taught early on to compartmentalize. The work you and the play you. The student you and the teacher you. The creative you and the analytical you. But humans aren’t iPhones with discrete apps we switch between. We’re complex, multifaceted beings. And when we compartmentalize ourselves, we’re …
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The secret that turned my public speaking anxiety into excitement
“I could never do that. That’s my worst fear.” It’s the most common response I hear when I tell someone I’m a keynote speaker. And I get it. I used to be terrified of public speaking too. A 2001 Gallup poll found that 40% of Americans cited public speaking as …
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How 60 minutes can change your life
Recently, I had a coaching session with a client who’d been running his own business for years. What once filled him with joy and purpose had started to feel like a slog. He’d already scaled back the amount of day-to-day work he was doing, hoping that would reignite the spark, …
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How the stories we tell shape our world
In a world where perception often trumps reality, the diamond industry stands as a sparkling example of the power of marketing. Despite being one of the most common gems (according to the International Gem Society), diamonds have been elevated to the status of rare and precious through decades of clever …
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Four years ago I was stuck
Four years ago, I was stuck. I had been at adidas for seven years, relentlessly clawing my way up the corporate ladder. Each day felt like a rinse-and-repeat version of the last. I poured my energy, heart, and passion into new ideas that ultimately needed approval from an army of …
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The worst coaching advice I ever received
I’ll never forget that “coaching” session. There I was, sitting across from my boss, expecting feedback on the work I’d poured my heart into. Instead, I got a lesson on how to dim my light. With a patronizing tone, he said, “You don’t want to be known as Quirky Kathy, …
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Moving beyond the business case for diversity
When I sat down to interview Dalila Wilson-Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Comcast Corporation, for the Purpose and Profit podcast, I initially planned to delve into the business case for diversity. But frankly, I’m done talking about the business case for diversity. The data on the …
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