Creative Coaching

Everyone is a star at the center of their own stage.

You are born into this life with your own gifts, path, and purpose. Your singular journey has shaped you into who you are today, and there are stories inside of you that only you can tell. 

Each time you uncover and share this authentic self with the world, it sends a ripple into the ocean of our collective consciousness—and shapes our world into one that is safer, more connected, and more liberated.

You may be at a pivotal moment in your journey: perhaps you’ve been cracked open, begun to heal, and now, creations want to pour out. I’m here to be your creative partner in the work of making—to help uncover the stories that are ready to be told, tell them truthfully and confidently, and build an inspired creative practice that sustains you. As an artist, published poet, and former inclusive marketing and communications director, I hold what emerges with sensitivity and care.

I work with artists, leaders, and executives who are ready to be visible.

Who are ready to share the fullest expression of themselves in a resonant, artful, and powerful way; and harness the power of creativity to leave a lasting impact on the world. 

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As a coach, I bring a rare balance of spiritual & strategic wisdom to guide you towards your fullest artistic expression—and build a creative life that feels sacred, magical, and unmistakably yours. 

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Ways of working together

Ongoing Partnership
for executives & leaders ready for rich, transformative creative work

Individual Sessions
for artists & creatives seeking timely, personalized guidance

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Coaching is tailored to your unique needs, desires, and learning style. Sessions are primarily conversation-based, but may also include somatic practices, strategic consulting, or creative prompts. Things we can work on together include:

Creative Practice

  • Developing an inspired creative practice or bringing a specific creative project to completion

  • Dissolving creative blocks and limiting beliefs in order to share your authentic self with confidence 

  • Finding your unique mode of creative expression, strengthening your voice, and shaping resonant stories

  • Sharing your work in a sensitive, nuanced, culturally-competent way

  • Stepping into value-aligned visibility and being in conversation with your reception

Lifestyle Design

  • Discovering your life purpose, gifts, and values—and living in alignment with them

  • Uncovering your unique seasons, rhythm, and ways of being

  • Recovering from burnout and living into a cyclical, sustainable way of creating

  • Cultivating daily rituals, frameworks, and boundaries that support an abundant, easeful, and joyful life

  • Expanding your consciousness around what it means to live a creatively liberated life

Executive Visibility

  • Unmasking at work and showing up as your fullest, most creative, multi-dimensional self

  • Articulating the ideas, perspectives, and wisdom only you can offer

  • Shaping thought leadership pieces (e.g., op-eds, essays, keynotes) with true resonance and power

  • Building your personal brand and cultivating an executive presence rooted in your authenticity

  • Developing a public voice and body of work that leaves a lasting legacy

FAQ

  • This work is centered on authentic expression and its many dimensions—from discovering who you are on a soul level, to expressing it through creativity, to sharing it with the world with resonance and power. Your whole self is welcomed here, including your challenges and triumphs in all areas of life. Everything is interconnected.

  • As a coach, I'm curious, empathetic, and highly attuned to your energy and gifts. I love helping clients dismantle limiting beliefs and expand their perspective to the infinite possibilities available to them at any given moment. I only take on a select number of clients, so I can show up to each session with full, grounded presence, clear intuition, and sharp insight to help you get where you want to go.

  • Sessions are tailored to your goals and preferences, but a typical session can look like this: we may begin with a few moments of somatic grounding, then check in on the intentions or assignments from the previous session. From there we move into the heart of coaching—a spacious container that allows you to hear your inner thoughts, desires, and wisdom out loud. Depending on what the moment calls for, we may also weave in visualizations, creative prompts, or strategic consulting. We'll close by surfacing insights and next steps, and if you're someone who enjoys "homework," I may leave you with an assignment to complete before we meet again.

  • This is completely up to you—there's no pressure to commit to a set schedule, or to do more than a single session. However, if you're working toward a concrete goal, I recommend we meet weekly or biweekly. This allows us to build real momentum toward tangible growth that's much harder to replicate when sessions are spaced far apart. Any cadence is welcome, and we'll work together to find a rhythm that feels right for you.

  • Individual sessions are $175, with a limited number of sliding-scale spots available. Ongoing partnerships are priced by inquiry and shaped to the depth and cadence you need. If you'd like a quote for ongoing work, or want to inquire about sliding-scale options, reach out to schedule your free alignment call.

Testimonials

  • "Katerina is a remarkably intuitive creative coach. From our very first session, she asked questions that helped me think more deeply about my writing practice, not just my writing itself. She has a gift for listening closely and offering resources that feel genuinely relevant—she introduced me to the zuihitsu, a poetic form that mirrored the way I already think through observation, memory, and storytelling; and to ekphrastic writing, where a painting can unlock an entire recollection. These introductions expanded my creative toolbox while helping me better understand the writer I already was."

    —D.T.N.

  • “I consider myself a very organized creative and still, I found myself feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I had a series of creative coaching sessions with Katerina—and my creative world broke open. In addition to helping me overcome mental blockers, Katerina has such a strong consulting and marketing background that helped jump start my projects. She provides a great balance of mental, spiritual, and practical support.”

    —Sarah K.

  • "Our weekly sessions were always thoughtful and productive. Katerina listens carefully, offers sound feedback, and adapts her coaching as my practice evolves—responding to my growth, challenges, and changing goals. Her own experience as an artist, combined with her sensitivity and deep listening skills, allows her to meet creatives where they are and help them move forward with both wisdom and curiosity."

    —Suzy N.

  • “Working with Katerina felt like an absolute gift from the universe. After just two sessions of working together, I felt inspired and excited to pursue my creative dreams. They did such a fantastic job of fostering a mindful and comforting session which helped me open up and dig deep into what might be holding me back creatively. I would work with Katerina again in a heartbeat!”

    —Marissa M.

  • “I reached out to Katerina as I was looking to hone in on my personal and professional values and craft mission/vision statements to guide me as I begin to cultivate a second career. We met a few times virtually. In each of our sessions, Katerina thoughtfully cultivated collaborative creative containers, weaving together my preferences and goals with their offerings and imagination. Their questions and ideas were inspiring and connected me to my inner knowing. If you’re thinking about inviting Katerina into your world, I would encourage you to reach out!”

    —Ida C.

  • “My coaching session with Katerina came at the perfect time in my artist journey! I was given so much great advice, reassurance, and support that I haven't been able to find elsewhere. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for an attentive, caring, and creative healer who will honor the sacredness of one's inner artist!”

    —T’airra C.

  • "I love that Katerina never tried to force my work into traditional definitions of what writing should look like. She helped me trust my own instincts rather than measure myself against someone else's expectations. This trust in my own voice is a gift that continues to influence my creative practice long after our sessions end."

    —D.T.N.

  • “I chose Katerina as my creative coach because we are both artists, activists, and entrepreneurs. I needed help with marketing strategies and Katerina ran a marketing firm for 5 years! I thought our sessions were going to be mostly about strategies but they were so much more. Katerina began each session with a meditation to help ground my energies and get me focused on what I really wanted. Turns out marketing wasn’t the only thing I needed help with, and our sessions helped me create the framework for what I want my business to look like. My life has changed for the better and I don’t feel alone in my challenges anymore.”

    —Colleen W.

About your guide

I come to this work as:

  • A certified coach through the Institute for Coaching Excellence

  • An artist and published poet who understands how to create something soulful, moving, and true 

  • A community organizer and founder of a nationwide Asian American storytelling non-profit

  • A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner and former Strategic Director of a leading inclusive marketing & communications agency

  • A human who has seen the darkness and come out stronger, softer, and more liberated because of it

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