When I started my sabbatical, I thought travel was the solution — just disconnect and see the world for a while. But when I came back, I realized I wasn't ready to return to work.

I knew there was deeper work to do. My identity had been entirely wrapped up in my job, and I needed to change my actual thought patterns and approach to life. Working with Katrina helped me do that inner work.

I relocated to a city that feels like home, I'm building real friendships, and I'm entering re-entry feeling motivated and charged up. The break wasn't just an escape — it changed me.

My most exciting win was finally giving myself permission to take a break without guilt or fear and start living a life more aligned with my values and goals. I gained the confidence to explore new opportunities and embrace change.

It's like when I trained for a marathon — I could have done it alone, but having a partner who has been through it makes the journey smoother, more strategic, and far less overwhelming.

There was life before coaching and my life after. Having Katrina coach me through my career break gave me the confidence and guidance I needed to navigate uncertainty.

It set me free of the shame and guilt I felt from taking a break. The biggest benefit was learning to trust myself and to look in myself for the answers versus seeking validation and approval from others.

Katrina helped me confront my fears, so much so they lost the power they had over me. She asked me to think about what a miracle for my career break and my life would look like — and within weeks it started unfolding.

After three months I can clearly see that I became the woman I wanted to be.