Where Desire and Possibility meet
Progress and growth
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Kate Bergin partners with clients to create momentum for desired change to achieve goals and seize opportunities, confidently and courageously.
Coaching sessions are one hour, dedicated to a client’s goals and growth. Schedule a 30 minute “Fit Call” to see if working with Kate is right for you, your team, or business.
Services
Lead with purpose, live with passion
Change your trajectory and leave obstacles and negative self talk behind
Individual Coaching
Team Coaching
Vision & Communication Development
Get what you want professionally and personally. Harness the potential of self-awareness, and develop techniques to reduce negative self talk and clear the way for transformation.
Enjoy working with your team. Improve team performance and dynamics by building trust and developing skills to resolve conflict, communicate better, and embrace accountability.
Be heard. Experience the power of a TED-based approach to communicating that will resonate with and engage your stakeholders - customers, investors, or employees.
ABOUT Me
I became a coach to empower people to discover their purpose, own it courageously, and share it unapologetically. The goal is to partner with clients believing their goals are possible, and to create positive change in clients’ lives, organizations, communities, and the world.
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​The Co-Active Model enhances empowerment through self-awareness, mental agility, and confidence. The goal is achieving success AND fulfillment, resonance, and connection. The "Co" in Co-Active represents relationship, collaboration, curiosity, and deep listening. "Active" stands for power, clarity, courage, and goal-oriented execution. The true essence of the model lies in balancing the Co and the Active to help individuals and teams create meaningful and transformative outcomes.
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Over my 30+ years in strategic marketing and as a conceptual thinker, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with organizations and individuals to discover their vision and transform their reality. Whether designing innovative strategies, reaching the next level of performance, or guiding leaders through complex organizational changes, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful clarity, commitment, and trust in oneself are to make significant improvements in performance, relationships, and wellness.
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In my 15th year working with TEDx speakers I am constantly reminded of the importance of storytelling as we communicate in the world. I’ve coached over 100 speakers across various industries, from academic to corporate settings, to help them codify their ideas and develop impactful talks. Effective communication exposes our why, to create emotional connection, understanding and respect for the context, power, and impact of an idea. And surprise, surprise, even people who appear to be at the top of their game, and on the top of the world, experience the chatter of negative self-talk and inner critics that block their progress.
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I look forward to connecting with you to explore a coaching relationship to find purpose, fulfillment, joy, or whatever it is that you want out of your career, relationships, or life.
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Education and Credentials
I earned my Coach Certification (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)) from Co-Active Training Institute. I am a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Institute of Coaching (IOC). I earned my MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, and a BS in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.
“Kate Bergin was and always will be my “Silver Bullet”. She helped me navigate an enormous career transition with specific tools that led to immeasurable personal growth outcomes. We worked closely together and she took the time to meet me where I was at on the spectrum of change. She navigated whatever weekly state I found myself in with grace, professionalism, and patience.
As someone who has struggled with ADHD for most of my life, I particularly enjoyed her expertise in alternative methods of mental engagement such as visualizations as well as other impactful techniques. Her bag of specific strategies got me to a point where I felt successful in my choices and confident in my communication and navigation of this pivotal journey. I would and will continue to recommend her to anyone who finds themselves on a similar path or needs a partner in the path towards positive career changes.”
“Kate is unwavering in her support of me. Her ability to combine empathy with accountability creates an environment in our coaching sessions that feels like true partnership.She has the ability to guide me to my true potential, even when I doubt myself. With her guidance, I can approach challenges with more clarity, courage, and resilience.”
“Kate Bergin is absolutely incredible! Working with her has been a game-changer for me. She has this amazing ability to gently challenge your mindset and open doors you didn’t even realize were there. Her approach is so thoughtful and empowering, helping you see your potential while equipping you with practical frameworks that actually work.
What I love most about Kate is how invested she is in your success—not just professionally, but personally too. She doesn’t just help you navigate career goals; she helps you grow as a person. Her insights are always on point, and she has this unique way of making you feel like you can truly accomplish anything.
If you’re looking for someone to help you level up, shift your perspective, and take bold steps forward, Kate is the coach you need. I’m so grateful for her guidance and can’t recommend her enough!”
“I am profoundly thankful to Kate and her skills. She has allowed me to alleviate ongoing personal and professional problems that I felt had no apparent solution. What I particularly appreciate is how Kate listens so deeply and asks thought-provoking questions that get me to think about my decisions, goals, and values in a completely new light.
Through our sessions, I am uncovering and understanding the true “why” behind my decisions, which not only impacts my career but also my personal life. I feel empowered to take action aligned with my authentic self, and the results have been profound and life changing, both at work and at home.”
What clients Say About Kate Bergin
Coaching
Vision and Communication development
Shannon Ryan
Financial Advisor, Managing Director-Investments, MSPFP, CFP®, ABFA™
“I had the privilege of working with Kate as my drafting coach for my TEDx talk in Manhattan Beach in 2021. Crafting a TEDx talk is no small feat—distilling a big idea into just 12 minutes is daunting. Kate expertly guided me through the process, helping me leverage my intellectual capital to create a talk that captured TED's attention and refined my message in a way I hadn't achieved before. The clarity I gained through this experience led to a new book and a keynote talk. Indeed, exceptional coaches are rare, and Kate is undoubtedly one of the most talented.”
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Watch Shannon’s talk:
Confronting your financial scar tissue
Wendy Troxel
Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist, RAND Corporation
“I have worked with Kate to develop two TEDx talks, one of which has nearly 2 million views and has spurred international conversations on the public policy issue of school start times, and the other, which has received over 60K views in its first month of being posted. Kate’s ability to listen and ask the right questions leads to the articulation of compelling ideas. She has a truly unique ability to very quickly synthesize information and distill the most provocative sentiments. The result is a focused, authentic and engaging story, which draws audiences in. I have worked with many speech-writers and media coaches, and I can honestly say, that Kate’s coaching has had the biggest impact on my public speaking skills of any to date.”
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Watch Wendy's talks:
Wendy's 2016 Talk: Why School Should Start Later for Teens
Wendy's 2019 Talk: Should Couples Sleep Alone or Apart?
Harper Heckman
Member, Nexsen Pruet, PLLC
“Kate added new interest at the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law, and re-engaged our conference attendees. She worked with 3 groups of speakers to infuse a TED-style approach to their sessions. Kate is a quick study who effectively worked with seasoned speakers to simultaneously create sessions that kept attendees off their phones and computers and deliver important, informative content.”
Eduardo Briceño
Co-Founder, CEO Mindset Works
“Kate was an effective coach and instrumental in helping me identify and communicate my TED talk ideas. She helped me synthesize complexity and find ways to communicate simply and powerfully.”
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Watch Eduardo's Talks:
Eduardo's 2012 Talk: The Power of Belief: Mindset and Success
Eduardo's 2016 Talk: How to Get Better At The Things You Care About