About
Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.
- Aristotle
I’m passionate about helping people (that’s you!) design a life and leadership legacy that reflects what they care about most. I create a safe and supportive environment where clients can take the time and space to explore what is important and meaningful, along with, what is getting in their way. I am dedicated to courageously move them toward what truly matters in their life and career. I partner with my clients not only to identify their ambitions and dreams, but how to attain them as well.
At every point along the way, I foster a deep and caring connection with my clients which reinforces the respect and value I place on our relationship. I combine listening skills, openness, enthusiasm and a pragmatic orientation toward results - empowering my clients to take new actions toward a future they desire. A “big-picture” vision helps me connect the dots with my clients, building upon their unique gifts and talents and creating individualized coaching programs leading toward greater leadership and life fulfillment. It is a process that my clients direct and “own.”
Let’s discover together what inspires you on a path toward all that is possible.
More about Katie.
By creating a warm, safe and confidential environment, I support clients in learning useful strategies that develop new areas of competency while also increasing self-awareness. I listen deeply with the goal of helping my clients discover something about themselves that they couldn’t see before by truly believing that new things are possible when we get aligned with our purpose and deepest desires.
Katie Gay is a coaching and development professional who fosters effective and powerful leadership skills, guiding her clients toward deeper fulfillment and exceptional performance. With over 20 years of coaching, sales, public relations and entrepreneurial experience, she successfully delivers a pragmatic approach to coaching that addresses the integration of both the professional and the personal.
Katie believes that leadership is created through investing in change and growth. Her role as a change agent helps her clients break through barriers and realize their full potential. Her action-oriented approach to coaching integrates the elements of each client’s life, focusing on purpose and meaning as a central theme. Katie capitalizes on her client’s strengths, innate emotional intelligence and desire for positive impact as a basis for leadership development. She addresses the importance of interpersonal skills and quality relationships and is known for helping clients gain vision, alignment and clarity towards their intended outcomes.
Katie has been coaching for over 15 years with a focus on developing leadership and communication skills with executive clients in a wide variety of industries. Companies/Organizations include: Arlo, Athleta, British Consulate, Clif Bar, Clorox, Crossfit, Facebook, GoodData, Google, ICONIQ Capital, Instagram, Kaiser Permanente, Latham & Watkins, Meta, Okta, Pixar Animation Studios, Qualcomm, Robert Half International, Robinhood, Seagate, Singtel, Splunk, St. Mary’s College, Stripe, Target, Workday and Zendesk. She has also supported executives in various start-up and non-profit organizations.
Known for her engaging style, focused guidance and curious exploration, Katie customizes her coaching sessions to address desired areas for growth such as leadership, communication, inter-personal issues, executive presence, career transitions and work-life balance. She is married and navigating life as a recent empty nester with her two children now in college. In her spare time, Katie enjoys playing tennis, hiking with her dogs, traveling as well as spending time with friends and family.
Certifications/Tools:
Certified Integral Coach, New Ventures West
Certified Somatic Coach, Strozzi Institute
Certified International Coach Federation (ICF), Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Certified Enneagram Coach and Accredited Enneagram Instructor, International Enneagram Association (IEA)
Certified Family/Parent Coach
Certified Tilt 365 Coach
Assessments: Enneagram (IEQ9), DISC, Leadership Circle Profile (LCP 360), Strengths Finder, Tilt 360, Meyers Briggs (MBTI), others
Education:
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, St. Mary’s College of California
B.A. in Communications, St. Mary’s College of California
