Testimonials

“First of all, thank YOU for all your guidance and presence during our calls together. I found them to be hugely insightful and very beneficial in helping to remove some of the repeating behavioural and thought patterns which were ‘sabotaging’ me.”

“I enjoy your E-mail newsletters … so positive, informative, and upbeat!”

“Thank you for seeing me through some of my most difficult days. You are on my list of people for whom I am forever grateful!!!”

“I always enjoyed my conversations with Catharine.  She asks thoughtful questions and provides a neutral but warm sounding board. She keeps good notes of our prior conversations and I always feel heard.  I was able to clarify my professional and retirement goals through our work together, and I do believe I have become a better leader […]

“The biggest positive change that I have gained from the coaching experience really is that my brain is starting to think of unique solutions to some of my behavioral challenges. For example, instead of just accepting that I have to struggle because that is what is expected of me or how others do it or […]

“Catharine taught me how to ask for what I need with real authenticity, not just from others but from myself. I sought her help during a time when I felt painted into a corner with the demands of my job, taking me far away from what matters most to me: time for family, self care […]

“The last few months I have deeply appreciated having a partner and a collaborator with whom I could converse and gain clarity around the life I want to build for myself. Thank you, Catharine for showing me how to be more mindful, kind and directed with my thoughts and actions in order to achieve success […]

“I learned to notice when I am out of balance and feel better equipped to step back and reassess myself. I know how to take steps to focus on priorities and accept what I can’t control and enjoy what I can control. I have a new sense of lightness that comes from self-awareness and grounding. […]

“Catharine helped me figure out my goals, focus on them, confront them and be clear about what action to take.”

“I came to coaching because I was struggling with some things after my husband of 47 years died. I was trying to figure out what to do with my ‘new’ life … Should I retire? Move? Date? Coaching helped me to discuss things I could not with my friends. I learned that I had developed […]

“I turned to coaching to try and figure out how to start frigging studying! That baggage got unpacked and I feel much better. I also wanted to find new strategies to push through situations that didn’t align with my core values. It helped me point myself in the direction of what I know matches my values […]

“Coaching is a process that helped me clear my mind. Catharine was non-judgmental and listened carefully. She helped me resolve feelings of quilt and look at situations from different perceptions. She made me aware of how I use words such as should and bad.  We also explored my role as a grandmother and how to […]

I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for your help, coaching me, for which I am eternally grateful.

I just want you to know how proud I am of you for all the good work you do to help people make their lives more meaningful, productive, and yes, happy. You, yourself, are a model of all the wisdom you share with others. I know you are not perfect (though you come mighty close) […]

“Thank you for your presence and insights in our last coaching session. VERY helpful. I am grateful for your support and wisdom.”

“I conquered one hurdle and was very proud of myself. I had no idea I’d be conquering so much. I have to say you gave me the confidence to do things like this and for that I am truly grateful. Thank you for your excellent support.”

It is with you that I have felt most comfortable. I guess it was because I truly felt you respected me for my guts to start a new career at this stage of my life.

Catharine has a wonderful way of pulling out of me things that I had not been in touch with before. She can hear words that I say, and also the ones that I am not saying! She has a great sense of intuition, which has been helpful to me in our sessions. I have learned […]

Catharine is a wonderful coach to work with. You really get the feeling she is on your side and wants you to succeed in all your trials and tribulations. She is kind spirited which helps as she coaches you when dealing with tough issues such as I had. Catharine helped me see myself in such […]

Catharine’s curiosity is contagious which led me to be more curious about my subject, giving me the courage to peel away another layer to discover the possibilities of my life.

Sometimes you have all the tools you need to solve a problem, stand up to a challenge, or take the correct fork in the road. But for whatever reason you can’t get the tools out of the box. In my case Catharine helped me to open the box, sort out the tools and then pick […]

Catharine Ecton and her life coaching skills came just as I was foresaw the end of my job–and realized this was the perfect opportunity to consider a mid-life career change. First, Catharine tasked me with asking friends for five qualities that describe me at my best. This was the beginning of becoming not only much […]

You did a great job in your session about looking at change as an opportunity, and not something to dread or fear.

Catharine helped me through a difficult transition: retirement, moving to a new city, the aftermath of a divorce. She gave me confidence that I could deal with all these issues, as well as specific tools for doing so. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Transitions are never easy, and the older you get the more daunting they can be. Fortunately, I found Catharine to help me. From our first conversation on, I knew I was in good hands. Her grace, humor and deep insight guided me through challenging discussions and exercises that ultimately provided the framework I needed to […]

Since passing the bar in 2001, I had thoughts of changing careers. Not seeing the law as creative enough I was always seeking change. By 2015, I caught a glimpse of my future if I stayed the course and knew it was time for a change. Hiring Catharine as my life coach was just what […]

Catharine gives her big loving heart and talent as a coach and makes no concessions. She is powerful yet gentle. Catharine sees the inner beauty and passion of her clients like burning embers. If Catharine is your coach, she will turn those embers into bright guiding stars that lead toward living life to its fullest.

Catharine’s coaching helped me stay focused on what was most important allowing me to make better decisions during my career transition.