Life Coaching for Midlife Women

You Know Something Needs to Change

Not because everything is wrong. Because the way things are right now no longer fits.

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Complimentary · Online · Available everywhere

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You’ve been there for everyone.

Family. Partner. Children. Work. Friends. Aging parents.

Somewhere along the way, you put yourself last. Not because you meant to. Because that's what you do when you love people.

But something has shifted. You can feel it. And you know it's time to come back to yourself.

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How Life Coaching Works

Together, we get clear on what you're feeling, what you actually want, and what's been making everything feel so heavy.

From there, we work on the things that matter most — confidence, boundaries, decisions, direction. Not all at once. In the order that makes sense for where you are right now.

This is your space. Calm, supported, and entirely focused on you.

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Maybe you recognize yourself here.

You're not falling apart. You're actually pretty good at keeping it together. That's almost the problem.

You've shown up for everyone. And somewhere along the way, you quietly stopped showing up for yourself.

You don't know exactly what you want. You just know this version of your life no longer fits.

That's not a crisis. That's a beginning.

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I believe:

You are not too old to start over. You're too experienced to keep doing something that no longer fits.

The voice that says there has to be more than this is not dramatic. It's wise.

Asking for help is not weakness. It's the move that changes everything.

Clarity is possible. Even when everything feels foggy right now.

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Hi, I’m Cathy

I became a mom as a teenager, built a dance studio to nearly a thousand students, raised six kids, cared for aging parents, navigated divorce, and started over in my fifties.

Every one of those seasons shaped me.

When the kids were grown, and the studio was sold, I realized I had spent years taking care of everyone else and had completely lost track of what I actually wanted.

So I bought a one-way ticket to Ecuador at 55. It was scary. But I took the first step, and it became more than I ever could have imagined.

You don't have to do anything that dramatic. Sometimes the shift that changes everything is one honest conversation. A moment of deciding to believe in yourself again.

That's where we start.

I'm a certified life coach based in Northern Michigan. I work with women virtually and in person, and I bring every bit of my own journey into this work with you.

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What Working Together Looks Like

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This isn't a program you follow. It's a conversation we build together.

We start where you are. Not where you think you should be. Where you actually are. From there we work on what matters most. Confidence. Boundaries. Direction. Permission to want what you want.

You'll leave with a clearer sense of who you are, what you actually want, and what your next step looks like.

Sessions are private, unhurried, and entirely focused on you. I work with women virtually and in person from Northern Michigan.

Let's Have a Conversation

Complimentary · No pressure · Just a starting point

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Real Stories. Real Transformation.

"Cathy was instrumental in helping me identify important goals, set them in motion, and sustain them over time. Her relatable life experiences and calm demeanor made working with her easy. I can fully recommend her for anyone needing to break through to their next level."

- Laura Hartman
"Her compassion and care are evident in every session. Through small, manageable steps she helped guide and support me toward becoming a better version of myself."

- Tara Langdon
"My experience with Cathy not only helped me reach my goal but gave me lasting skills and tools to carry into other areas of my life. She is a wonderful listener, obviously passionate about her work, and genuinely cares about her clients."

- Cristen Woolston

Frequently Asked Questions

Life coaching is forward-focused and supportive. It helps you gain clarity and move toward meaningful change. It does not replace therapy, but it can complement it well.
Life coaching is for anyone feeling stuck, uncertain, or ready for change. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from this work.
We meet one-on-one either in person or online, just the two of us. You bring whatever is most present for you, and we work from there. Sometimes that's a decision you've been avoiding. Sometimes it's a pattern you keep repeating. Sometimes you just need someone to help you think out loud without judgment. Sessions are calm, focused, and entirely about you.
Yes. I work with women virtually from anywhere and in person in the Traverse City area. Most of my clients meet with me online, which makes it easy to fit into a busy life.
No. Life coaching is available for both business owners and non business owners.
We just talk. I'll ask you a few questions about where you are and what you're looking for. You can ask me anything you want about how I work. There's no pitch and no pressure. By the end, we'll both have a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.

Ready to Begin Your Next Chapter

You don't need to have it all figured out to take the first step.