Comprehensive 90-day programme

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Lead Beyond

This is where it all happens. My signature programme combines everything I’ve learned into one succinct, all-encompassing programme. This isn’t about turning you into someone else but aligning with who you already are.

No fluff, just real strategies that get real results. Filled with challenges, practical solutions, and a whole heap of laughter. Because what we’re doing is serious, but how we do it doesn’t always have to be.

For quick wins and immediate solutions

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Repeat. Refresh. Regroup.

Sometimes you need a straight-talking sounding board. Or somebody to rely on. Or just a chat. One focused session to tackle your most significant challenges and discover actionable results.

For team momentum

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Group Momentum

Sometimes, the best breakthroughs happen when brilliant minds collide. Join other female leaders who are done with the usual and ready to lead differently.

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I'm Cathleen. Nice to meet you.

My path to where I am today was unique like yours. But I’ve witnessed quite a few things that you’re undoubtedly experiencing yourself.

Small shifts. Seismic breakthroughs.

Working with me means you’ll experience shifts that don’t just improve your work—they elevate every part of your life. Here’s what you can expect:

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Energy and charisma

People will gravitate towards you. Your presence becomes magnetic.
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Flow and ease

Work stops feeling like a constant battle. Instead, things just click.
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Confidence rebuilt

You’ll see possibilities everywhere, with less focus on the obstacles.
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Clarity of purpose

Discover what truly lights you up and take the first—and lasting— steps towards achieving it.
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"I can not recommend working with Cathy highly enough."

LISA BRENNAN | HR PROFESSIONAL | TALENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Amanda Squires | Chief Customer Officer

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.

Lisa Brennan | Talent Management Specialist

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.

Kasia Sieczynska | Content Strategy & Curation

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.

Rachel Forde | Marketing Manager

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?

Get in touch for a chat. Let's see what we can do together.

Want to know more before going ahead?

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