Communication Coaching
Because good communication is the key to meaningful connection
Let me ask you a question…
How long have you been waiting for things to change in your life and relationships?
Months? Years? Decades?
If you’re nodding your head right now – please know, you’re not alone.
I am a big believer that we change when we are ready
(and that there is no shame in how long it might take us to arrive at ready!)
But Let’s be honest – change is scary and often times we expect others to do the heavy lifting, hoping they will read our minds, “just know” what we want and need, and so we wait for THEM to change.
We wait and we wait and we wait…
Aren’t you tired of waiting? Haven’t you waited long enough?
How much longer are you willing to wait for everyone else to “get it?”
Well, I have some exciting news – today is the day you can stop waiting and empower yourself to make the changes that you want and need in your life!
What if you could step back from taking all the responsibility for everyone in your life?
What if you could ask for the support you need, when you need it? (and get it!)
What if your interactions felt more fulfilling and meaningful, rather than draining and burdensome?
What if you were able to accept that not everything has to go perfectly?
What if your needs were finally prioritized?
What if you could finally have those conversations with your partner that have been to scary to have until now?
If you’re scoffing with disbelief at these possibilities, I get it.
Perhaps you lost hope a while ago that this could be how you live and communicate.
Maybe you’re thinking about those relationships in your life that seem impossible to set boundaries in?
I assure you – change is possible. But don’t just take my word for it – Here’s Mary’s story…
Mary came to me needing help setting boundaries that were decades overdue.
At first, she expressed a great deal of doubt about being able to implement boundaries and finally set herself free from the dysfunctional dynamics or her relationship. Like, for many of us, Mary’s fear of conflict kept her from having the difficult, but necessary conversations and that ultimately took a major toll on her wellbeing.
After 6-weeks this is what she had to say:
“A breakthrough for me was selecting terms for my Compass of Values. If I ever get a tattoo, this will be it. Katie’s guidance through this process brought clarity and strength…”
In a short period of time, Mary’s motivation and confidence to make meaningful change outweighed her fear of conflict. By the end of six weeks, she highlighted the value this experience has brought to her life:
“Somehow, it’s hard to pay for intangible things or admit you can’t figure things out. But. If you’ve hit a wall, you’re repeating behaviors, that’s a cost to Time. For me, Katie’s educated, purposeful guidance – presented with grace and even humor- brought new techniques for communication and the clarity to pursue them. I didn’t know this could happen. If you’re reading this, I do hope for better days for you. It can happen.”
The primary reason Mary waited so long for change was because she didn’t know it could happen. That things COULD be different. That life WOULD be better.
But communication coaching made Mary’s life better (quickly) and it can do the same for you!
Meet Your Coach
Hey there, I’m Katie (She/Her)
As a communication coach, I love helping people learn the skills and gain the confidence to communicate better. My goal is to help you find and trust your authentic voice – you know, the one that’s clear about what you want and need in order to be happy and healthy – and make sure you walk away feeling empowered to let that voice be heard!
I am particularly passionate about working with my LGBTQIA+ and LEOP (Law Enforcement Officer Partner) communities. I’ve been a LEOP for 10 years and have gained essential knowledge and experience navigating the impossible demands that LEO’s and their partners face each day!
So let’s move you from hopeless to hopeFUL by learning to communicate in ways that will reduce conflict, (re)build intimacy and deepen your connections.
This is my soul-pup, Chandler, who will likely be hanging out with me in our sessions!
Communication Coaching 101
Not sure where to start?
Here are some common ways communication coaching can improve the quality of your life and relationship:
Communication Coaching can help you:
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Ask for help and feel more cared for – Learn how to share your wants and needs in a clear, respectful and assertive way.
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Resolve conflict and find compromise – Learn how to work as a team, actively listen, and empathize more deeply.
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Finally feel appreciated – Teach your partner how you want to be treated and practice expressing mutual appreciation to one another.
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Increase intimacy and connection – Re-establish safety in your words, gestures, and tone to support vulnerability, closeness, and desire.
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Increase your confidence – Empower yourself by learning how to self-regulate, hold yourself accountable, and initiate repairs (even when it’s really hard).
Additional benefits of communication coaching:
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Self-Awareness – Figure out what you want and need in your life and relationships
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Gain perspective – Discover how your current approach to communication could be getting in the way of your personal and professional success
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Embrace Mutual Respect – Learn how to find balance when prioritizing respect for yourself and others
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Self-compassion – Give yourself time and patience, especially when tackling the TOUGH conversations
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Finding the Freedom to connect – Strengthen your basic social skills to make friends and connect to the communities that matter to you
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Professional success – Develop vital skills needed to work collaboratively and feel more confident when taking the risks that will help you reach your professional goals
