Build a Business You Want to Be In.

Month-to-month strategic guidance and thought partnership to help you build a strong, sustainable business that honours who you are and how you work best.


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Clients call me their “business strategist meets business therapist”. I offer advice tailored to you and your business, alongside a calm, grounded presence to make decisions in.

  • "If you need direction, you need Kate."

  • "I always feel more confident after talking to you."

  • "I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. I feel like your role is almost a Fractional Thought Officer!"

  • "The fact that we have you in this is the reason we’re able to do this. Period. I’m so glad we gave ourselves the gift of Kate.”

A dedicated thought-partner for decisions big and small.


We know how important it is to carve out strategic time to work on not just in the business, but this can be hard to do on our own.

If you’re tired of making every decision by yourself, want someone other than family and peers to talk things out with, or wish you didn’t have to lead every strategic conversation in your business on your own—personalized advising might be for you.

When you’ve been the only one looking at your business head-on for years, it’s easy to lose the forest for the trees.

Regular calls offer space to process, untangle your thoughts, and make smart decisions on behalf of you and your business.

WHAT MY CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“What’s really special about Kate is that she is interested in understanding the DNA of your company and you.” 

“I’ve hired a lot of consultants and I’m very skeptical of them. I generally find then superficial—great sales people but superficial in actual value. What’s really special about Kate is that she is really interested in understanding the DNA of your company and you, and so when she’s giving me trusted advice it’s coming from a depth of knowledge and insight. Now I find she’s an invaluable part of my advisory team.”

— Kristen Ma (she/her), CEO & Co-Founder Pure + Simple + Founder Holistic Vanity + Naturopathic Doctor

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Who this is for:

You’re an established business owner who’s at least a few years in (possibly decades). You’ve validated your idea—whether that’s a service or product—and you have something that “works”. Now, you’re figuring out where to go next.

  • How much more do you want to grow, and in what direction?

  • What kind of business, and customers, do you want to take responsibility for?

  • How does the business you have fit the life you want?

Perhaps most importantly, you want to ensure you’ve created a ‘job’ for yourself that serves you as best as it possibly can.

You also: 

  • Value perspective, and want a second opinion as well as someone to point out things you haven’t considered

  • Welcome the chance for regular check-ins—you want to stay focused and be proud of your choices

  • Possibly need help with pacing and prioritization—you can overdo it, and want to avoid unnecessary burnout

How it works:

All new clients begin with a Foundational Month or Half-Day. After that, we work together on a month-to-month basis.

All engagements include meaningful call notes, email access/feedback between calls, and a private working folder with reflection resources.

Foundational Month or Half-Day

An investment of $1500 - $2000 CAD or ~$1100 - $1400 USD

We begin by reviewing your business and setting high-level goals for your business and our work together.

We’ll dive deep on what’s working and what’s not, getting a solid understanding of where things are and what matters to you before making any changes or big directional decisions.

Ongoing Month-to-Month Calls

After that foundational month together, you'll choose if you'd like to move forward with one or two calls a month.

  • One 60-minute call a month is $500 CAD / ~$350 USD

  • Two 60-minute calls a month is $1000 CAD / ~$700 USD

What you can expect:

  • Clear direction for your business. What are you building towards, and why? What’s worth doing to get there? We’ll finally answer those swirling questions—should I hire, do I need a newsletter, do I keep doing the podcast?

  • Someone who cares about you and your work in the world. Being “thoughtful” and a “great listener” is the most frequent feedback I get in my professional and personal life. I am here for you, and it’s a joy to help you experience your definition of success

  • Marketing and business practices that don’t require you to become a different version of yourself. I care deeply about finding the overlap of what serves your capacity and sensibilities, your values, your customers, and your goals—that’s how we build something you want to be in long-term

  • A go-to second opinion, and the relief of knowing you’re not alone anymore. Editing slide decks, preparing for speaking engagements, drafting difficult emails, reviewing your website… I help you get it done with more ease and less rumination.

  • Consistent small refinements, rather than overwhelming overhauls. By working together long-term, we proactively spot problems so you’re no longer waiting until the top or the bottom of the rollercoaster to ask for help. I’m here to help you navigate each season of growth wisely and well

I wrote an entire article on the value of ongoing support, based on what I’ve seen with my clients over the years (many of whom I’ve spent more than three years with!). It’s a great read to get a fuller sense of my approach before reaching out.

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WHAT MY CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“You keep me from ruminating and help me organize my thoughts.”

“Being in Kate’s presence allows me to really connect with myself to understand where I am with my business and what is standing in my way.

During our sessions, her thoughtful questions and active listening help me to sort out my thoughts. Her approach to marketing is refreshing because she never makes me feel like I need to do certain things to fit into a mould. Instead, we create the mould that is unique to me and my business and from there, I feel empowered and encouraged to market myself in a way that feels authentic and achievable.

Thank you, Kate!”

— Taheera Fidaali (she/her), Fractional CFO and Founder Tula CPA

It starts with a conversation.

Please fill out this form, and I’ll be in touch shortly to set up an intro call to see if we’re a good fit.

I'm based in Hamilton, Ontario (Eastern Time Zone), and work with clients across Canada and the United States. Advising is offered remotely via Zoom.

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