Quotes from designers, managers, and creative directors at Figma, Amazon, IDEO, Monzo, IKEA, Booking.com and beyond - on confidence, clarity, promotions, and finding their voice.
0+
Designers coached
0yrs
Coaching practice
IC → Director
Levels supported
Coaching alumni at
Kate helped to take my instinctive 'this is huge!' mindset and break it down into smaller chunks, with plenty of metaphors and analogies to boot. It can be really useful to have someone listen to you as you think through your problems and potential solutions.
Kate has helped me distill what really matters to me in a way which felt natural. The session was positive, thought provoking, and I've mentally referred back to it often!
Promoted and almost doubled total compensation. Gained clarity on how I think about Product Design even after many years in the industry. Realise my thoughts and opinions matter - self-confidence to speak my own truth.
Kate helped tease out some things which I'm now aware I need to think about more deeply. I also now have a good process for thinking about how to prioritise my focus areas over the upcoming period.
Kate has an enchanting way to listen, identify, and bring out designer's talents, alongside defining structures and processes to help designers to succeed.
I was feeling frustrated, worried and lost. She's experienced and well aware of the design industry - rest assured that you're going to enjoy your coaching session with Kate.
I got clarity on my current situation and feel more optimistic.
After the session I feel much more positive. I have a much better idea of what to emphasise when I talk in interviews. It was a very productive 30 mins.
Gained confidence in day-to-day work. Increased awareness of my perception of the situation vs reality.
I was very close to leaving the design industry altogether. Reality Prototyping has helped me align my values and turn my eye inwards. We are all the designers of our own lives and realities. I'm designing mine now.
Having a half-hour conversation with Kate was more beneficial than many TED talks and YouTube workshops combined for me personally.
Kate helped me look at job hunting from a viewpoint I've never considered before. I feel really inspired and hopeful because now I have a direction.