SERVICES
Harness the power of connection that drives action
I want to help you move your work forward. That’s why I focus on:
1. No one-size-fits-all pricing
You won’t see a fee list on this site—that’s because I want to work with people who want to work with me. I strive to meet people where they’re at, and will always try to develop a plan that works for both of us. There’s no commitment for a discovery call—talk to me about what you’re trying to make happen and let’s see what we can do together.
2. A collaborative framework for lasting impact
This isn’t a ‘just tick the box’ kind of solution. I’m committed to real impact that makes your work thrive, and I’ll work with you to develop a plan designed to build the unique skills you or your organization need to flourish. That’s how we make effective change that lasts, and makes your work grow.
3. Proven results
I’ve seen how building connection leads to action—and so have the thousands of people I’ve helped in conference halls, in boardrooms and classrooms, at staff retreats and one-on-one. My clients have delivered winning pitches, developed stronger teams, built their brand, raised funds and galvanized stakeholders.
Leaders
Build a resilient, adaptive team that can weather any storm
Effective leadership hinges on your ability to connect with your team.
If you ever feel like…
☑️ You struggle to breathe life into your meetings
☑️ Your team isn’t all working towards the same goals
☑️ You’re trying to inspire people, but something isn’t working
☑️ You’ve lost your authentic voice as a leader
Your team might be suffering from a lack of connection.
Strong engagement fosters resilient, adaptive teams that can navigate the ups and downs of an organization and come out the other side even stronger. Once your team and stakeholders are aligned with fiery purpose, they’ll be ready to follow your lead, helping you guide them through uncertainty with confidence.
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“Our coaching sessions have focused on how to use Story to communicate the importance of systems change. Not only has my communication been clearer and more impactful, but her process has also shifted my thinking and has helped me tell more empowering narratives to myself. Cate’s coaching has been incredibly impactful, and I feel like I’m just scratching the surface of her teachings!”
Matt Johnston, The Johnston Group
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“Working with Cate to develop our organizational storytelling muscle has been delightful from end to end! Not only is she skillful, but she is also kind. Cate’s ongoing support and guidance is leading us to deepening relationships with our members as we practice harnessing the power of stories.”
Hannah Renglich, Director of Learning & Engagement, CCEDNet
Get the skills you need to inspire your team and guide them forward.
Client-Facing Organizations
Connect with stakeholders at every level to build organizational resilience and success
Organizations need to foster meaningful engagement with many levels of stakeholders to survive.
If you ever feel like…
☑️ You’re experiencing organizational “burnout”
☑️ It’s hard to connect with donors and funders
☑️ You spend more time explaining your vision than doing ‘the work’
☑️ Your staff, clients, and volunteers are all pulling in different directions
You need to get all levels of your organization aligned.
When clients, staff, funders, and the broader community feel connected to your mission, it builds organizational resilience and drives success. Re-ignite your organization’s fiery purpose and build connections to help every part of your organization pull together to succeed.
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"We all so thoroughly appreciated the sessions we had with Cate. She really helped me personally to expand and think of about how I might talk about our work with community to media, on tours, to friend and family."
Kristi Beaune, Director of Organizational Development
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"We have loved working with you, Cate…thank you for your support and guidance on telling our story!"
Cynthia Drebot, ED, North End Women’s Centre
Energize and ignite every level of your organization with a fiery, shared purpose.
Umbrella Organizations
Inspire your member organizations to engage in a shared mission
To truly advocate for your member organizations, you need to cultivate genuine connections.
If you ever feel like…
☑️ Your members don’t see the value of the work you do
☑️ You’re trying to be everything for everyone
☑️ Your members are focused on their own goals, and can’t see the ‘bigger picture’
☑️ You’re trying to help people, but they just won’t engage
You need to connect your members to a shared mission.
The best advocacy stems from authentic engagement, where everyone feels they belong to something bigger and collaborates to achieve common goals. Once you build connection and community, you can harness the energy of all your members to work towards a shared goal.
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"Cate is deeply committed to creating connections. This was immediately evident in her thoughtful and intentional approach to understanding our project, community, desired outcomes and available resources. We collaboratively created meaningful engagement opportunities with our community where we could listen and learn. The results were open, honest, and real conversations with community that yielded feedback and insight into Winnipeg’s wellbeing. The information gathered was authentic and provided tremendous value to our team."
Courtney Feldman, The Winnipeg Foundation
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“We are much stronger as a team when we support each other, and sharing stories gives us ways to do that. Now when we meet as a team, something has really changed. We’re not just talking about the activities and the work, we are articulating that into stories, what happened as a result of the work.”
Sarah Leeson-Klym, regional director of Canadian Community Economic Development Network
Learn how to foster a vibrant, engaged community of members with a shared mission.
Entrepreneurs
Build your network and super-charge your business
No matter what business you’re in, you need customers. And to get them, you need to be able to communicate what you offer in a way that makes people take action.
If you ever feel like…
☑️ You’re going it alone
☑️ You’re going to burn out trying to do everything
☑️ You struggle to connect with investors or customers
☑️ You’re not sure how to take the next step
You need to work on building connections.
The strongest businesses don’t just sell something, they build connection with their community. By learning to forge these connections, you’ll clarify your vision and leverage your unique story to build a loyal, vibrant community around your brand.
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"This workshop has definitely made a difference in the way that I talk about my business and my purpose. Cate has a magical way of helping you tap into your inner story, so you're never making a 'pitch,' you're making a connection."
Patlee Creary, Reyou Mindfulness
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"I was coming out of a couple of years of treading water in my business. Cate became my guide on a deep dive into the stories that make my business come alive. So often I would share something, and she would reflect it back in ways that were more precise, more profound and more insightful than anything I knew I was carrying. My completed Story Compass keeps me focused and grounded. It has informed my new marketing strategy and even breathed fresh air into my admin tasks because I know exactly the life that it's helping me build."
Lisa Spring, Short-Term Rental Operator
Get the skills you need to forge strong connections and make your business thrive.
Individual coaching
Got a pitch, keynote or high-stakes presentation on the horizon? I’ll work with you to identify the stories you need to tell and craft them so you can connect with your audience for the biggest impact.
Workshops
Inspire your team, set a vision for your organization, or pull your community together through the power of stories. Build capacity through identifying and sharing the stories that guide your organization and give every team member the tools to communicate your vision.
Facilitation
Does your board, staff or organization need help with training, reflection, or change-making collaboration? This hands-on approach helps your team create a safe and brave space where meaningful conversations can take place and new connections are made.
Get started today
1. Hop on a call
During this free 20-minute chat, we’ll get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit. I’ll ask about the changes you’re aiming for and how they’ll impact your work.
2. Craft your plan together
No two stories are identical, and no two businesses are either. We’ll collaborate to clarify your goals and come up with a customized plan we can both sign off on.
3. Let’s make it happen
We’re in this together, every step of the way. Whatever plan we design, I’ll be with you from start to finish, with regular check-ins to make sure we stay on track and focused on your goals.