Coaching for people who are always “on” for others

I help people who feel overwhelmed, depleted or disconnected understand their body's responses to stress, recognize patterns that aren't serving them, and develop practical tools to navigate life's demands with greater awareness, flexibility and choice.

Katie Payne, somatic coach and yoga teacher, in black clothing meditating cross-legged outdoors amid autumn grass and trees
Katie Payne, somatic coach and yoga teacher, in black clothing meditating cross-legged outdoors amid autumn grass and trees

Katie Payne
ACC | CPCC | RYT-200
Northern NJ | NYC | Online

EXPLORE COACHING
EXPLORE COACHING

cultivate clarity → create more choices

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cultivate clarity → create more choices \

You spend a lot of time showing up for others.

You may be the person others count on; the one who listens, cares, helps, and keeps things moving. But when so much of your attention goes outward, it can be easy to lose touch with what’s happening for you.

This may resonate if you’re a parent or caregiver, work in a helping profession, or spend your day with clients—for example, in healthcare, education, wellness, hospitality, or personal services.

Does this sound like you?

  • Always pushing through

  • Have difficulty slowing down

  • Feel responsible for keeping everyone happy

  • Don’t recognize you own needs until you’re completely depleted

  • Trouble setting boundaries

  • Feel guilty when you prioritize yourself

  • Constantly anticipating what other people need

  • Don't know how to switch off

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Coaching is an opportunity to develop the capacity to experience stress without feeling completely at its mercy. Stress and overwhelm are a part of life and impossible to totally eliminate, but it is possible to slow down, notice what matters to you, and explore what choices feel possible.

If this resonates, coaching could be a great fit.

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Together we can work to help you:

  • Recognize stress signals earlier

  • Develop tools to work with physical and emotional activation

  • Pause and make more intentional choices

  • Feel more capable of navigating challenging interactions

  • Recognize when you need movement, rest, space or support

  • Have more flexibility in how to respond to life's demands.

EXPLORE MY COACHING APPROACH
EXPLORE MY COACHING APPROACH

  • Steven T.

    “Katie was instrumental in helping me navigate a complicated and very challenging period of transition. She listens with great empathy, offering a kind, supportive and deeply informed perspective that I found very helpful.”

  • Marianne L.

    “I've worked with several coaches and Katie is excellent. I appreciated her tailoring our work to my requests, but also nudging other things to consider. I left our sessions feeling like I had more clarity and clear next steps. My goal was to get an area of my life in better shape and I did, PLUS I ended up making changes elsewhere using the momentum this started and insights the work provided.”

  • Jen D.

    "Working with Katie gave me the space and confidence to create the life I want. Katie helped me through a difficult time and was a huge catalyst for change. I felt burnt out and stuck. Working with Katie finally gave me the space and confidence to create the life I want.”

A little about me:

I know what it can feel like to spend much of your day showing up for others. After 17 years as a hairstylist and salon owner, I understand the demands of people-facing work. My own experience with somatic practices also changed how I relate to stress and overwhelm.

Today, I bring my Co-Active coaching background, somatic awareness, and yoga-teaching experience into a collaborative space where clients can pause, notice what’s happening, and explore what matters to them.

Read more about Katie →

Katie Payne, somatic coach and yoga teacher, wearing a black sleeveless outfit in front of a textured brick wall

ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)

Northern NJ | NYC | Online

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