Ready to ditch the hamster wheel?
Let me guess: you're juggling workplace politics like a circus act, second-guessing yourself at 3am—hello ceiling fan, my old friend—and despite your colour-coded calendar and 47 daily tasks, it feels like you're running absolutely nowhere.
Well, here's the truth. The most significant impact as a leader isn't hiding in another strategy meeting or that 'urgent' email thread from last week. It's more about creating SPACE just to stop, re-evaluate, and breathe. Nothing is more urgent than you. It can wait. It will wait. You—and your needs—will not.
I can see your eyes rolling from here. 'Right, Cathleen, easy for you to say. You don't understand my stakeholders, the impossible deadlines, and the never-ending agenda.'
Trust me, I get it. But what if—and stay with me here—what if we're making this way more complicated than it needs to be? What if your best moments come when you have room to think, breathe, and remember who you are beyond the job title on your email signature?
Curious about creating your own SPACE?
Your to do list doesn't define you
Sometimes,
you need to
pause
to power up
Give yourself some SPACE
Slow down.
Stop even.
Peek
inside
Address
beliefs
Choose
your
direction
Give yourself some SPACE
Revolutionary, right?
The SPACE Methodology
I'm Cathleen. Nice to meet you.
This is where real change happens.
Lead Beyond
Lead Beyond is my signature experience: a focused, high-impact space that brings together everything I’ve learned about helping leaders grow in a way that feels true to them.
This isn’t about fixing you. Or turning you into someone else.
It’s about helping you strip back the noise, reconnect with your strengths, and lead with more clarity, courage, and ease.
No fluff. No generic frameworks.
Just honest conversations, practical tools, and meaningful momentum.
Yes, we’ll go deep. Yes, there’ll be challenge.
But we’ll also laugh a lot – because while the work we do is serious, how we do it doesn’t have to be heavy.
One focused session. Big clarity. Immediate momentum.
The Reset Session
Sometimes you don’t need a long programme.
You just need a space to regroup, make a decision, and/or sort through the noise…fast.
This half-day intensive is designed to help you step out of the day-to-day, focus, get clear on what’s really going on, and walk away with practical next steps that actually work for you.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just need a strong nudge in the right direction, this is your space to reset, refocus, and move forward.
Where bold leadership meets real connection.
Lead Together
Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs don’t happen in isolation. They happen when brilliant, honest, curious minds collide.
Lead Together is a 6-month experience for female leaders who are ready to lead differently, and know they don’t want to figure it all out on their own anymore.
This isn’t about networking for the sake of it. It’s about gathering with purpose.
You’ll join a powerful circle of no-nonsense women who are building something real, in their careers, teams, and lives, and want to learn, grow, and challenge each other along the way.
Because community changes everything.
"I can not recommend working with Cathy highly enough."
LISA BRENNAN | HR PROFESSIONAL | TALENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Two years of the best quality coaching I could only have dreamed off - my journey with Cathleen continues to push, inspire and guide me to unleash the real leader inside me.
When Cathy asked me to describe my experience and how I felt at the end of the programme my gut instinct was that the experience had been like an awakening! I had found ways to ensure I had the focus I needed to achieve my goals. I can not recommend working with Cathy highly enough. Her coaching style is the perfect blend of support and challenge and she asks the right questions that help with insights and awareness.
Legendary Leaders workshop invitation came at the right time while I was transitioning from working for a global company to start as a freelance consultant. The modules were well thought through and were a perfect opportunity to focus on where I would like to go with my career. Cathy is brilliant in creating a sense of community and support among the group and introduces very useful tools and techniques to unlock everyone's potential.
Cathy has a keen sense for when people need more or less from her or the group. I consistently felt supported and comfortable speaking openly as a result of Cathy's coaching style, and love the community that has been fostered as a result.
You probably have some questions
So here's some answers
This sounds great, but I barely have time to breathe, let alone take on a programme...
Truth? You're already spending that time - it's just going to late-night overthinking and Sunday scaries. Let's redirect that energy somewhere more useful. The SPACE method creates time by helping you focus on what matters.
I've done leadership coaching before. How is this different?
Firstly, I’m not just another leadership coach. This isn't about adding more tools to your already-crowded toolkit. It's about stripping away the noise and finding your natural leadership style by examining all aspects of your life, not just the bit that turns up at the office. No corporate buzzwords. Just fundamental strategies for real women who happen to be leaders.
This isn't about polite nods and theoretical models. You'll get direct perspective. I’ll call out contradictions between what you _say_ matters and where you _actually_ spend energy. Expect tough questions that linger for days, like: “Where are you exerting energy versus investing it?”, and: "What survival mechanisms from your early career are now holding you back?"
We create space to confront the roles you've outgrown: corporate armour, perpetual peacemaker, the "always-on" performer. You'll get practical tools to:
- Reset default reactions using the SPACE framework
- Map energy drains versus amplifiers
- Identify "invisible workload" patterns
More than that though, the magic happens between sessions: you'll have “aha” moments in the shower, during commutes, and mid-conversation. That's when you'll realise we've unearthed what traditional coaching glosses over: the unspoken trade-offs between ambition and identity, between leadership expectations and personal needs. No fluff. Just relentless focus on what moves the needle: in your career, team, and life beyond the title.
What if I'm not sure I'm 'senior enough' for this?
If you're asking this question, you're exactly where you need to be. It’s not about job titles, it's about impact. And before we go any further: That voice telling you you might not be ready yet, senior enough, too senior, not right for this, too involved in this, and all the other things it tells you? Well, we’re going to have words with it.
Do I need to know exactly what I want to achieve?
Nope! Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come from creating space to figure that out. Many leaders come in thinking they need one thing (hello, time management) and discover something much more powerful.
What happens if I'm having a total leadership crisis mid-programme?
Welcome to being human! The beauty of this work is its flexibility. Having a meltdown about your latest board presentation? Let's tackle it. Team driving you crazy? We'll work it out. Real support for real situations.
I'm worried about maintaining momentum after the programme…
This isn't a set-and-forget thing - it's a fundamental shift in approaching your identity. The tools, insights, and confidence you build become part of who you are. Plus, the SPACE community has your back long after the programme ends.
What if my company's culture differs entirely from this approach?
Plot twist: that might be precisely why you need this. Creating SPACE within traditional corporate structures is not to be sniffed at. And yes, you can learn it without burning bridges or losing your authenticity.
I'm intrigued but nervous about the investment...
Let's be real - you're already paying a price. In stress, in second-guessing, in missed opportunities. This is an investment in sustainable success, not just another professional development checkbox.
Want to know more before going ahead?
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