Cathy's Story

My story is a convergence of circumstances that in hindsight provides answers to questions, a path and direction. All experiences and encounters have shaped my life, my opinions, beliefs, and choices: moving around as a kid, writing for the school paper, my love of algebra, back surgery at 17, love in college, banking career, mentors, more moves, new career, children, loss of loved ones, in and out of the workforce, coach, courses, and new beginnings. Each provided new opportunities to learn and grow, if I just paid attention, listened, and took action.

Passion for helping others

For over nearly thirty years I have worked as as a business consultant, facilitator and project manager; helping clients understand, document, and improve the way they do their work. In 2014 I expanded that passion from organizations to working with individuals standing at pivotal moments of transition. My volunteer work took me to CaringMatters, as an Adult Bereavement Facilitator working with weekly groups and annual retreats. And now my reach is even greater as I offer workshops on Reimagining Life (learning to live your next chapter in life).

My personal strengths serve me well here - deep listening, asking thoughtful questions, an analytical mind, and a big-picture thinker. I want to help my clients understand themselves so they may embrace their wisdom, find their joy and own their lives.

Life-long Learner

I am not ashamed to say I do not have all the answers, but I am confident I can find them. I am fascinated by all kinds of subjects and so read extensively, participate in diverse groups and classes, and support my own learning through meditation and journaling. I focus on the messy-middle of living where:

• change has occurred and nothing is the same

• people grapple with the loss of what was or could have been

• all of us seek acknowledgement, understanding, and direction.