How my journey began
I am an expert in all things fear and courage. I specialize in teaching people how to push through their fears and create their DREAM life. I hold a Bachelors in Psychology, a Masters in International Social Work and have over 5 years of Personal Development, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence training. In addition, I spent over 15 years working in non-profit doing both direct care as well as management. I am the host of the Katie's Courage Couch Podcast and am currently working on my second book. My first book Tell Fear You’re The Boss is a #1 Bestseller. I spent 7 months traveling the world and have been to over 30 countries and 4 continents. My travel experience, along with my education and training, have allowed me to design workshops and talks that transcend cultural barriers and boundaries. I understand people and how fear manifests differently for each individual. I have created techniques that work for everyone regardless of their experience or fear level. My goal is that everyone that attends my workshops, sees me speak or signs up for 1:1 coaching leaves with a better understanding of their own personal fears and how to make empowered choices when standing in the face of fear so they have the ability to choose their DREAM life. The work I do is to create a world of empowered people. My hope is to create a world where my generation (Millennials) and generations before mine are able to model these healthy and empowered behaviors for younger generations. I want children and teens to grow up knowing that they are empowered to live the life that sets their hearts on fire and to make choices that are their own and ones not made out of fear or obligations. My niece, Olivia, and my nephew, Tyler, are literally my favorite people on the planet. Olivia, Tyler and children just like them are WHY I do this work!
I am originally from the suburbs of Chicago, lived in Vegas the last 5 years and recently found myself back in the suburbs of Chicago. I previously worked as an event manager and started a successful nonprofit in Northern California. I love to travel, karaoke nights and board games. However, my favorite thing is watching someone finally overcome a fear that has held them back for so long!
What People Are Saying
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Working with Katie gave me the courage to quit my job and pursue my own business. I come from a country where following your dreams is only an option for the rich. I stayed in my dead-end job for too long because I was afraid of not being able to support myself without it. That I wouldn’t be successful doing what I was passionate about. Katie taught me that stepping into my fear was the beginning of a better and happier life.
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— Kennedy, Entrepreneur
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After attending Katie’s Tell Fear You’re the Boss workshop, I held a successful yoga retreat in California. Prior to attending her workshop the retreat was only something I dreamed about
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— Angela, Fitness Instructor
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Using the tools I learned from Katie, I was able to have conversations with my husband that I had been afraid to have. I was afraid they would make him upset or angry. After attending her workshop, I was able to step into my fear and have the scary and necessary conversations with my husband. Now, I am happier and more passionate about my career.
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— Diane, Physician
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I always thought I was fearless, but after attending Katie’s workshops, I realized that I was discrediting myself by not acknowledging my fear. My constant state of action quiets my fear, but there is power in acknowledging your fear.
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— Kara, Entrepreneur
Making the empowered choice to step into your fear, to use it as a motivator, is where your courage lives. And that is the first step to creating your dream life
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