Coaching for people who are always “on” for others

A collaborative space to pause, reconnect with what you need, and explore what matters and what choices feel possible. My approach is grounded in Co-Active coaching and draws on somatic awareness and yoga-informed practices.

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.

A few recognizable moments

  • You move from one person’s needs to the next with little time to pause.

  • You’re not always sure what you need until you’re already running on empty.

  • You want space to reflect, but your mind keeps racing through the next thing.

Coaching offers a dedicated space to slow down, notice what matters to you, and explore what choices feel possible.

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How coaching works

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Our conversations start with what matters to you. Together, we make space to slow down, notice what’s happening, and explore what you want to move toward. You don’t need to arrive with a polished goal or all the answers.

  1. Begin with what’s present
    We start with what you’d like to explore and what would make our conversation useful to you.

  2. Make room to notice
    Alongside conversation, I may invite you to notice your breath, sensations, or posture. These are optional invitations; you can adapt or decline them.

  3. Explore your choices
    We look at what you’re learning about yourself and what next step, if any, feels right to you. You remain the expert on your own life.

My approach is grounded in Co-Active coaching and draws on somatic awareness and yoga-informed practices.

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 →

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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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