Imagine Your

New Story

Let’s Begin

Welcome.

I am glad you are here.

Courageous Steps

is on a mission to empower

parents as leaders

by partnering with community organizations

to advance family advocacy, leadership development, and systems-level change.

Lead Like a

Mother

Motherhood is a profound journey that not only shapes personal identities but also cultivates essential leadership qualities.

As an experienced leadership development practitioner, I specialize in empowering mothers to transform their unique experiences into powerful tools for leadership and change, impacting families, organizations, and communities.

Your New Story

Begins Today

Personal growth is the cornerstone of effective leadership transformation. By cultivating resilience, enhancing emotional intelligence, and clarifying one's purpose, mothers can leverage their unique experiences to lead and inspire within their families, workplaces, and communities.

As an experienced leadership development practitioner, I am dedicated to guiding mothers on this transformative journey, enabling them to create environments where individuals feel motivated, valued, and truly heard.

Lead Authentically

Harness the Power of Your Motherhood Story

Every mother's journey is a rich tapestry of experiences that shape her unique leadership style. By embracing and sharing your personal story, you can build trust, inspire engagement, and foster sustainable growth within your teams and organizations. My extensive background in healthcare, education, and social services enables me to guide mothers in transforming their narratives into powerful leadership tools, emphasizing empathy, resilience, and adaptability—qualities inherently developed through motherhood.

Fathers

Champions of Maternal Well-Being

Fathers play a pivotal role in fostering maternal well-being, offering vital support that strengthens families and enhances care systems. Their active engagement—whether through emotional support, advocacy for maternal mental health resources, or navigating healthcare alongside their partners—creates a foundation for healthier outcomes.

Parent Leader (noun):

A Role Model in Family, Community, and Beyond
A parent who leads with purpose—at home, in the neighborhood, and across the world. They show up, speak out, and inspire others to do the same, guiding their families while supporting broader movements for shared progress.

An Advocate for Holistic Change
Parent Leaders step into decision-making spaces—locally, nationally, and globally—to ensure families’ voices are heard. They push for equity, well-being, and opportunity, building bridges between diverse communities and systems.

A Catalyst for Action
They don't wait for change—they make it happen. Parent Leaders rally others to tackle challenges in education, health, climate, and justice, offering bold ideas and organizing for real impact.

A Bridge from the Ground Up
Rooted in lived experience, Parent Leaders connect grassroots realities to big-picture conversations. They bring wisdom, urgency, and heart to the table, advocating for sustainable, system-wide change that shapes a better future for all families.

Next Steps

to begin your transformation.

Take Action:

  1. Join a 90-Minute Workshop via Zoom to gain practical tools for leveraging your strengths.

  2. Schedule a One-on-One Coaching Session to develop a personalized leadership plan.

  3. Expand Your Impact: Invite Katie to lead a workshop at your workplace or community, creating ripple effects of inspiration and growth.

Services

  • Unlock Your Potential

    • Workshops

    • Seminars

    • KeyNotes

    • Retreats

    $250 per hour

  • Strategic Solutions for Every Stage of your Lifecycle

    • Organizational Assessments

    • Cross-disciplinary Research

    • Strategic Planning

    $250 per hour

  • Developing the Leader in Leadership

    • Whole Person Coaching

    • Professional Development

    • Servant-Leadership Coaching

    $200 per hour

  • Strategic Growth through Effective Communications

    • Grant Writing - $45 per hour

    • Academic Editing - $45 per hour

    • Blog Writing - $55 per hour

    • “Ghost” Writing - $55 per hour