the coaching retreat
I’m Kate, founder of The Coaching Retreat, and a lifelong believer in the power of self-awareness, sound, and leadership from the inside out. My work blends over 20 years of experience in leadership and people development with deep personal growth tools to help women and organisations create meaningful change.
I’ve worked across the corporate world with organisations like Homeserve, Homeserve USA, Cue Media, Oscar Birmingham, IMG Intermedia Global, and supported local businesses like Bestbind Flooring and Staffordshire Marketing. I also volunteer my time to support women rebuilding their lives after domestic violence, guiding them as they rediscover their strength and self-worth.
I’m not just a coach. I’m a real person who’s experienced burnout, doubt, and the pressure to be everything to everyone. I know what it’s like to feel stuck in roles that no longer fit, and to long for something more. That longing is what led me here, and now it’s my mission to create a space where others can find their way back to themselves, too.
My Approach
At The Coaching Retreat, we don’t just talk about leadership, healing, or growth; we live it. I believe that before we can lead others well, we must first return to ourselves. That’s why everything I do is grounded in balance, humanity, and clarity, whether it’s 1:1 coaching, leadership development, or a sound bath under the stars.
This work is heart-led, but it’s also backed by real experience and expertise.
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The next season is calling.
My Qualifications
Expertise You Can Trust
I bring together lived experience, professional training, and a deep commitment to personal growth. My qualifications support me in holding space that’s both skilful and heartfelt, blending structure with intuition, and knowledge with care.
Mindset & NLP Practitioner Master Practitioner
Trainee Sound Healing Practitioner - British Association of Sound Therapy
ILM Level 7 in Coaching and Mentoring
Licensed Insights Discovery Practitioner
A-Level in Psychology
CIPD Level 3 in Learning and Development
CMI Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Level 3 Diploma in Photography
With advanced training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I help you reframe limiting beliefs, break through mental barriers, and achieve the mindset you need for success - unlocking your potential to approach challenges with clarity and confidence.
This qualification allows me to hold spaces for emotional release, deep rest, and inner alignment. Through therapeutic sound, I support the nervous system, ease stress, and gently guide you back to balance, body, mind, and soul.
As a highly qualified coach and mentor, I bring depth, structure, and heart to the coaching space. Whether you're navigating change, seeking clarity, or ready to reconnect with who you truly are, this training allows me to support you with both professional insight and personal care.
This qualification allows me to provide a deeper understanding of your unique communication and leadership style. By exploring your personality traits and strengths, we’ll create strategies that foster stronger relationships and more effective leadership.
My knowledge of psychology gives me valuable insights into the science behind human behaviour, decision-making, and habits. This understanding allows me to help you explore and improve the patterns that influence your leadership style and personal growth.
This qualification supports my ability to design and facilitate group experiences that feel engaging, inclusive, and transformative. Whether in workshops, retreats, or circles, it’s given me the tools to create spaces where learning flows, connection deepens, and real growth can happen.
This nationally recognised qualification provides me with a solid foundation in leadership and management strategies. It equips me with practical tools to support your leadership journey, from driving organisational change to leading with authenticity.
My background in photography has taught me to see beyond the surface, to notice the quiet details, the emotion in between the words, and the beauty in the everyday. It’s shaped the way I hold space: with curiosity, presence, and a deep respect for each woman’s unique story.
Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge."
– Simon Sinek
Who I Work With
I work with women who are ready to explore their true selves beyond the roles they play, and with businesses that want to develop grounded, emotionally intelligent leaders who make a real difference. Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time, returning to yourself after a life change, or guiding a team through transformation, this space is for you.
