Greetings! I’m Cathy, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in Human Resources. Although I cherished my career, the limitations of my role as a Director left me feeling disconnected from individuals, prompting a desire to assist them in uncovering their true selves and finding fulfillment in their careers.
Upon leaving my last position, I embarked on a new journey as a certified professional coach. Merging my extensive background in Human Resources with proven coaching success principles, I assume the roles of a success strategist, partner, and personal advocate for my clients.
Three decades ago, when I first stepped into the realm of Human Resources, the workplace was vastly different. From typewriters and white-out in the 80s to the advent of PCs and email in the 90s, technological advancements gradually transformed office dynamics. As efficiency increased, workloads expanded, and the 9-5 routine persisted.
The early 2000s introduced video conferencing, reducing the need for travel but intensifying office commitments. Amid technological progress and instant communication, companies prioritized asset security. By the mid-2010s, political influences further divided the workforce, overshadowing the ‘human’ aspect of resources.
The onset of COVID-19 brought unprecedented chaos. While remote work became a reality for some, not all had that option. Corporations, despite global uncertainties, continued demanding full workdays. As we strived to return to normalcy, I sensed a growing need to be a voice for workers – to truly listen to their needs.
This realization fueled my decision to transition from HR to coaching. Despite my love for HR, something was missing. I aspired to bridge the gap between corporations and employees, advocating for the true assets of any successful company – its people. Whether supporting the burnt-out individual seeking change, empowering a CEO to rally their staff, or guiding those ready to level up without a clear path, my mission as a professional and personal coach is to facilitate your journey to becoming the person you deserve to be.
Let’s embark on a transformative path together – I’m here to help you “bee moved” towards your personal and professional fulfillment.

Getting Back to Work

In my last post, I wrote about what made me make the transition from HR professional to professional (and certified!) coach. Times have definitely changed in the workplace-some for the better. You know what hasn’t really changed? How hard it is for moms (or really anyone) to return to work after the dreaded “employment gap”.

When I started my new venture, I teamed up with Samantha Oughtred of SAM+PR to help me with my branding and website. She told me her passion was to help women (especially mothers) to become financially stable and was in the process of obtaining her non-profit status for The Mom Net. 

Just as I received my certification for coaching, The Mom Net received its charitable status. Sam and I knew it was kismet. Creating The Mom Net’s first workshop together to help moms get back to work is exactly how we wanted to each start our new ventures.

In this workshop, we cover getting over the guilt of returning to work, writing your resume, creating momentum, and getting in the right mindset to attain your goals.

What better way to kick off my new career than to connect with some of the very people I yearned to help during my 30 years in Human Resources? I cannot wait to connect with these mothers to help, as The Mom Net’s mission is to empower women to reclaim themselves and ignite their passions beyond “mom”.

Find out more about our workshop by visiting the Eventbrite Page – Getting Back to Work