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ABOUT YOUR COACH

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Kim Cates

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACH

I about passionate about my work because I believe we have this one life to live and so many people are not being intentional about how they want to live it. They live day to day trying to survive instead of thriving. Everything starts with our thoughts, which leads to our emotions, which then leads to our actions. I want to help clients learn to think in a way that allows them to stay calm so they can be effective and motivated to take actions that will help them embrace their life and create paths that they desire.

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My Story

About 10 years ago, I was facing a lot of challenges and was seeing a therapist and looking for one for my loved ones, and I couldn’t quite find the right fit. I was becoming more and more aware of there being a need for individuals to work on their mental health. I was not satisfied being an office manager for my husband’s business, and knew I had more to give. So I took the leap and enrolled in a program. As I was going through the training, I was being transformed by getting coached and learning new principles and ways of thinking. I learned how to take care of myself and to stop trying to control things that can’t be controlled. I started finding moments of pure joy even through tough situations. I am passionate about doing the same for others. There are so many people going through life overwhelmed and unhappy and it is not the way to live. 

Education Background

Bachelors of Science in Business Education

Masters of Science in Guidance Counseling

Certified Professional Coach from IPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching)

I’ve been married to my childhood best friend for 28 years. I have two sons aged 22 and 19. I love being outdoors and spend a lot of my spare time playing tennis, hiking, and reading (fiction and non-fiction). I’m an all-genre music junkie and feel it deep in my bones! It’s my go-to to get me going or to calm me down. 

“There’s no comfort in the growth zone, but there’s no growth in the comfort zone.”

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You can not wait until the circumstances in your life are easier to be happy. There will always be challenges in this world that we live in. You have to start being intentional now. No one else is going to do it for you. If you want things to be different, you have to do things differently and start investing in yourself. It is not selfish! It allows you to be capable of being who you want to be for the people in your life. It does not have to be perfect to be really good. Messing up is how we learn and grow. We don’t have to let the fears of not doing something perfect hold us back.

My Philosophy

MY VALUES

PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION
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I believe growth happens through progress, not perfection. You don’t have to wait until life is flawless to feel good.

AUTHENTICITY
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I believe real change starts when you stop performing and start being honest about what you truly need, want, and value.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY & EMPOWERMENT
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 I believe you are more powerful than you think. I lovingly challenge you to take small steps that can create big changes. 

COMPASSION WITHOUT JUDGEMENT
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I believe people grow best when they feel safe and understood. 

PRESENCE & MINDFULNESS
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I believe peace and clarity are found in the present moment and not in constantly chasing the next best thing or dwelling in the past.

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What it’s like to work together.

I hold the space that my clients need with no judgement. My style is nurturing, with the intuition to push when the client is ready. I empower my clients to realize they do have the strength to face hard things and the discipline to create new habits that can change their lives. 

My style is not just inspiration and pep talks. It is action oriented and forward focused.

We will have an agenda and learn strategies each session that will make you stronger. We will apply all the strategies towards what you’re currently challenged by.

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Life doesn't have to

be perfect to be good.

I believe REAL growth happens through honest conversations, practical tools, self-awareness, and small intentional changes that build and build over time.

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Life doesn't have to be perfect to be good.

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You are in the right place if you’re ready to:

  • Stop living in constant chaos

  • Create healthier boundaries with yourself and others

  • Tackle challenges like a champ

  • Feel more confident in yourself

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You DO NOT have to wait for someday to start feeling better. Life is short, don’t waste any more time not being who you want to be.

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