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Mindfulness with Kate James

Kate is passionate about sharing how mindfulness skills can transform your life. Drawing on teachings draw from science and the psychology of mindfulness, her aim is to make the philosophies and practices engaging and helpful, even for those who don’t meditate.

You don’t need a daily meditation practice to discover the gifts of mindfulness – even small changes in the way you interact with yourself, your relationships and your life can have a significant impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing.

What outcomes will we achieve?

  • Discover a deeper sense of self-awareness
  • Overcome patterns of negative thinking
  • Become more mindful in your relationships
  • Make conscious choices about habits
  • Learn practical ways to appreciate the present moment
  • Create a more compassionate relationship with yourself
  • Feel a greater sense of inner peace
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Join Kate live every Monday

Join around 200 others from around the globe each Monday morning at 9.30am (AEST) when Kate shares a free talk and meditation on Insight Timer. With over 120,000 followers, Kate’s popular guided meditations will help you find clarity, calm and confidence.

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Mindfulness coaching for individuals with Kate

Kate James is a mindfulness coach who works with introverts, creatives, leaders and business owners who want to live more present, purposeful and meaningful lives.

Coaching sessions

Sometimes a single session mindfulness coaching session will be enough but many clients find it helpful to engage in a program where we meet fortnightly for a couple of months. I’ll work with you in a way that suits your budget and personal needs.

Individual coaching fees

60-minute session: $275

What people say

Mindfulness coaching & speaking in the workplace

In her engaging and interactive corporate mindfulness workshops and keynotes, Kate shares the latest research about mindfulness and how to integrate the science of mindfulness and positive psychology into work and life in practical ways to improve self-awareness, enhance performance and promote a greater sense of self-belief.

She is described as an authentic, warm and down-to-earth speaker and audiences comment that she’s someone who appears to embody her message.

Listen to Kate’s meditations free on Insight Timer

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Kate’s mindfulness coaching background

Kate’s journey with meditation and mindfulness began in the early 1990’s and she began teaching a mainstream form of meditation to beginners in the summer of 2003. Not long after, she was invited to present to banking executives, lawyers and other corporate groups. She began sharing how the principles of mindfulness can be used in every day life to reduce stress, improve focus, increase resilience and to improve our relationships.

Kate has been hosting mindfulness retreats in Bali and Byron Bay for over fifteen years and she is the author of six best-selling personal development books including Be Mindful and Simplify Your Life and Create Calm. She has trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Mindful Self-Compassion (Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer) and Internal Family Systems.

Book a call

Get in touch to ask a question or discuss what you’re hoping to get out of coaching.

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Mary Oliver

Frequently asked questions

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware in the moment, without judgement. It involves paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and sensations with openness and curiosity. By cultivating mindfulness, you can develop greater clarity, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. It is often practised through meditation but can also be integrated into daily activities such as eating, walking, or listening.

They’re not exactly the same. Mindfulness is a state of awareness – being fully present in the moment and noticing your experience without judgement. Meditation is a practice that helps cultivate mindfulness, but mindfulness can also be integrated into daily life through experiences such as eating, walking, or interacting with others with undivided attention. Meditation is one way to develop mindfulness, but mindfulness can exist without formal meditation.

Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn’t about silencing your mind or completely getting rid of thoughts. Both mindfulness and meditation are primarily about helping you to be more aware of your experience and aiming to interact with that experience with greater equanimity. It sounds more complicated than it is but that’s what I’m here to teach you.

Mindfulness offers a range of benefits for both mental and physical well-being. It can help reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional resilience. Regular practice has been shown to support better sleep, lower anxiety, and increase self-awareness. Mindfulness also fosters a greater sense of calm, helping individuals respond to challenges with clarity and balance.

Yes, absolutely. I have taught meditation for over 20 years and my aim is to make it accessible to everyone, include those with busy minds and complete beginners.

I ask for 48 hours notice to change or cancel an appointment to give me time to find someone else to fill your place.