I had the benefit of knowing Kat before retaining her, as we had worked together in advertising decades ago. When she announced her move into coaching, I knew I’d be calling on her. I was feeling stuck at work and needed help getting . . . un-stuck.

I’d spent my entire working life in advertising but had begun to feel less relevant and undeniably less employable, even running my own business. I knew I needed to recast myself. But how?

Over the course of a half-dozen sessions, Kat help me discover things that I had felt but never grasped. The readings she suggested and the exercises she guided me through allowed me to identify my values in a profoundly honest way. I came to realize that my resume is not my destiny, that my passions are, in fact, purposeful and that there is a lot of personal growth ahead for me. What could be more uplifting than that?

I don’t know how I would’ve arrived at this place without Kat’s help. She’s obviously a great listener -- at once probing and empathetic – but she is also ray of light – filled with warmth and illumination. Invest in yourself; book some time with Kat. It could change your life.

- Fred Schwartz

Working with Kat as my coach has been a total game-changer for me—both personally and professionally. When I started, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect; I just knew it felt like the right time, and Kat was the right person.

Kat has a way of helping you see things more clearly, push past roadblocks, and level up in ways I hadn't imagined. Because of our work together, I’ve gained new perspectives, strengthened my leadership, and taken significant steps toward where I want to be.

If you’re thinking about investing in yourself, I can’t recommend Kat enough.

- Marie Lamonica

A couple of years ago, I had an intuition that the next chapter of my life and career was starting to unfold, and I had a feeling that what got me “here” is not what is going to get me “there.”

I don’t know about you, but for me, having a feeling doesn’t always mean immediately understanding what it actually means.

I leaned into my value for continuous learning and growth mindset and enrolled in a few continuing education courses, to deepen my technical skills and expand my perspective. I also started to research executive coaches.

Let me tell you, there is no shortage of executive coaches in Silicon Valley. I interviewed a lot of them and something kept me searching.

Why?

None of them felt like the right fit.

My entire career has been about empowering design and creativity. I wanted a coach who understood a creative mind and what it means to empower design in Silicon Valley. I also wanted a coach who would clearly see the human and purpose beyond the work.

Then, I saw Kat's LinkedIn post, she was starting a coaching practice.

What I love about working with Kat is her wise and deeply intuitive approach. She weaves active listening, resourceful perspective and thought provoking questions into a meaningful conversation that always leave me feeling inspired, lighter, supported and empowered with a new perspective.What I love about working with Kat is her wise and deeply intuitive approach. She weaves active listening, resourceful perspective and thought provoking questions into a meaningful conversation that always leave me feeling inspired, lighter, supported and empowered with a new perspective.

If you’re looking for a coach who understands the intersection of being a creative thinker, authentic leadership, aligning purpose and work, and holding your values as your North Star, call Kat.

- Carly Marasco

Kat Gordon is a remarkable executive coach and a truly good person.

I’ve known of Kat through her work with the 3% Conference for years, and I've always admired her dedication to improving the state of our creative industry for everyone.

However, I only discovered her coaching practice after hearing her speak at a networking event. At that time, I was going through a tough period both personally and professionally. After a layoff, I’ve been struggling to find a new permanent position, which has left me feeling depressed, discouraged, frustrated, and ‘stuck’ in the grind many creatives face now due to current industry and market conditions.

From our first interaction, Kat approached me with empathy, calmness, and understanding. She shared personal insights and advice even before I committed to working with her as my coach. Once our sessions started, she helped me focus on what I wanted to work on through a mix of written exercises ("You have to do the work, to make it work!") and in-person meetings. Kat is fantastic one-on-one, and our calls quickly became a highlight of my week.

Now that our program has ended, I highly recommend Kat’s services to creative professionals at any stage of their career. There is no quick fix for all the struggles in our industry, but Kat’s approach has provided me with tools, resources, and new perspectives to handle challenges differently and recognize how a more thoughtful mindset can lead to better results.

- Mike Ruiz