Nurse Coach Kathleen

January is loud. Everyone is telling you to set goals. Everyone is selling their newest, greatest products. Your brain is telling you to fix your habits. You vow to try harder this year. You pick a “word” for your year. But here’s what I’ve learned as a nurse and a coach: Most people don’t need more discipline. They need clarity and safety first . When I left my corporate healthcare role, I didn’t leave because I lacked motivation. I left because my nervous system was fried. I was competent,...

It’s October on the Cape, and the wind is wild today...the kind that makes you stop mid-step, take a deep breath, and feel alive again with the changes of the season. As I was preparing for a few friends to come over tonight (they have no idea I’m surprising them with a laughter yoga class), I caught myself smiling at the sound of the wind outside. Something in it felt familiar. So, naturally, I turned on “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”  from Mary Poppins.   One song led to another, and before I knew...

Last week I had the privilege of hosting my first workshop— Vital Signs . In nursing, we always begin by checking vital signs. A quick...