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Join Kate for a half-day coaching intensive

Not sure what to do next? Feeling stuck or doubting yourself?

When life feels unclear, it’s easy to lose confidence or second-guess yourself. You might feel like you’re spinning your wheels – doubting how well you know yourself, wondering what you really want, and unsure about how to make meaningful change.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Join Kate for a personal half-day coaching intensive to reconnect with yourself and find your way forward

In this one-to-one session with Kate, you’ll be gently guided to:

  • understand your personal story

  • explore what matters most to you at this point in your life

  • gain clarity about your strengths and values

  • uncover the hidden beliefs or habits that have been keeping you stuck

  • create a practical, personalised plan to move you forward

You’ll leave with greater clarity and confidence and an understanding about how to move towards your dreams – one small step at a time.

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Kate James offers life coaching in Melbourne.

“My discovery session with Kate was literally life-changing. I left feeling empowered and that my dreams can come true, and I had action steps for direction to make it a reality.”

Tina

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During your half-day coaching intensive, we’ll work together to:

  • uncover your core strengths and values

  • get clear on what genuinely interests and excites you – and explore how to bring more of that into your career or business

  • identify the beliefs and habits that might be holding you back

  • understand the deeper reasons you’ve been feeling stuck, and what it will take to move forward

  • define clear, achievable goals for both your personal and professional life

  • leave with a tailored action plan so you can start making meaningful changes straight away

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What people say about Kate’s half-day coaching intensive

Shannon

‘What I gained from spending this time with Kate was immeasurable. I felt completely relaxed with her, enough to speak openly about matters I was finding difficult and confusing – within the first thirty minutes she had me pegged! Her exercises were incredibly valuable and something everyone should do regularly to remind themselves of what they believe is important. Kate refocused me, helped me make some decisions I had been struggling with and gave me tools and resources to continue my learning and development. I knew I had her undivided attention for the duration of the session and that she was purely focused on helping me. The combination of discussion and meditation was ideal and the environment in which our session was conducted was serene and beautiful. Thank you, Kate.’

Audrey

“Kate worked with me in a very powerful and honest way that helped me to leave the session empowered and with a completely different outlook on my future. She helped me to realise my true potential and to work with what I know and am very good at. At the moment I am working on my new own business, and am very confident about my choices.  Kate is very professional, wise and grounded and when working with you she is fully present and committed to you.”

Lisa

‘The discovery session was extremely beneficial as I’m at a point in my small business where I need to focus more on marketing but I’m also hamstrung by limiting beliefs and self-sabotage. We spent quite a bit of time exploring these limiting beliefs and ways I can overcome them. The meditation and the values mapping also helped bring it all together and the clarity I felt when we finished up was more than I’d had for a long time. I left with some very achievable action steps and have already begun implementing them. I would highly recommend the discovery session for any small business owner looking to make some changes.’

Alison

‘Thank you for the discovery session this morning. The process of doing the strengths tests beforehand, the reflection in order to fill in the questionnaires, then spending a few hours with someone focusing purely on my needs has been totally indulgent and amazing. You are an excellent listener who has carefully guided my thinking and pulled it all together in the resources you have just sent me. I have always been my own ‘ analyst’ or ‘friend’, along with my partner, but to have someone else listening properly, without judgement, to what I really think/ feel/ want has been wonderful. I feel I have a real platform to launch my next 50 years (or more!).’

Anita

‘I’d first seen Kate when she ran a meditation workshop at a retreat I attended. Her calm manner and positive energy spoke to me so when I was at a career/life crossroads and finding it hard to find clarity I booked a discovery session. I was looking for a holistic approach and a life plan, not just a career plan and that’s exactly what I got. Kate has a way of understanding people so she can work with them in exactly the way they need. From start to finish the whole process was a pleasure. It’s a few months down the track now and instead of procrastinating as I have a tendency to do I’ve implemented a number of actions from the session. Go me! And thanks Kate.’

Karen

‘The transformation of how I was feeling from the start of the session to the end of the session was amazing. My reason for seeing Kate was to help determine my next career move. Working with Kate has helped me identify a direction to move into and the steps required. But it’s not only my career that requires changes; I also need to tweak my personal life. Kate helped me see the “whole” picture.  I’m now in the process of setting some key goals, which are the foundations to the next exciting chapter in my life, one that is filled with love, fun, tenacity and self-respect. Thank you Kate!’

AJ

‘I don’t know how you manage to say everything that needs to be said in such a new, clear and fresh way. You really find a way to cover so much of the human experience. Today’s discovery session was really eye-opening for me and certainly gave me clarity. I look forward to being proud of myself because I am living in alignment with what feels authentic and true to my natural calling.’ 

Ella

‘I recently did the discovery session with Kate and found it an invaluable experience that went beyond my expectations. I have always struggled with recognising my strengths and overcoming behaviours that have stopped me from achieving what I want and finding my purpose. The session with Kate gave me clarity and I learnt a lot more about myself that I don’t believe I would have discovered on my own. Kate has a caring nature and an amazing ability to read people. The session really opened my mind to my true self, I feel I have found my purpose and how I change my behaviours and use my strengths to achieve my goals. I left the session feeling inspired and mindful. I recommend the discovery session to anyone struggling with reaching their goals and wanting to discover their purpose.’

Danielle

‘I attended a half-day session with Kate over six months ago. I found her to be warm, caring and very intuitive. She knew more about me than I knew of myself.  Kate has helped me grow and feel grounded in mind and body. She has an extraordinary view on a range of things and I can say without any hesitation that she is very good at what she does. I hope to do another session with Kate in the future where I share with her experiences of wonderful change in my life, giving a great deal of credit to her. Thank you.’

Catherine

‘I’ve just experienced the profound effects of a Total Balance discovery session and would highly recommend this experience to anyone who is creating and growing a business enterprise or making changes in their personal and professional life. Kate James offers an enjoyable, uplifting and powerful coaching session in a serene, nurturing and beautiful environment. Creative time focused on your plans, needs and goals – this inspiring few hours resulted invaluable insights and action steps, providing time to self-review and recalibrate.  Kate offers useful insights and resources and I look forward to continuing this creative and practical journey with her over the next few months.’ 

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Location

The half-day coaching intensive is held at Kate’s peaceful home studio in Mount Martha. Many clients choose to turn the experience into a mini retreat, staying overnight at a local Airbnb and visiting the nearby Peninsula Hot Springs.

Session times

Each session runs from 9.30am to 1.00pm and includes three and a half hours of focused, in-depth work. To check availability, please get in touch. Sessions tend to fill quickly, so a short waiting period may apply.

Fee

Half-day coaching intensive – $895
(Payment can be made in full or split into two instalments.)

Before we begin

We’ll start with a short phone call to make sure we’re a good fit. Once you have booked, you’ll receive some pre-session questionnaires to complete to ensure you get the most from your session.

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What’s included

During our time together, I’ll invite you to share your story with me so that we can choose the best exercises to help you move forward. These might include clarifying your core values, envisioning your ideal life, and identifying the beliefs that may be limiting you.

We’ll have three and a half hours of focused, one-on-one time dedicated entirely to you. If the weather is nice, we might take a walk through the garden to enhance your experience in this peaceful setting.

What to bring

Once you make your booking, I’ll send you some preparatory materials to complete before your session. Please set aside at least two hours to work through these. I also recommend completing a strengths assessment before the session, which carries a small additional cost of about $20 AUD.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open heart and a readiness to connect deeply with your true self.

Kate James is a life coach in Melbourne.

After your session

It’s best to set aside a few hours alone after your session to fully absorb everything we cover, as it can be quite intensive and you may feel a little tired afterward.

If you’re travelling from interstate, please don’t hesitate to ask about nearby accommodation options.

In the days and weeks following your session, you’ll have clear, personalised action steps (which we’ll develop together during our time), and you can also choose to book individual follow-up sessions if you wish.

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Get in touch to ask a question or discuss the half-day coaching intensive and what you’re hoping to get out of the experience.

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

Mary Oliver

Frequently asked questions about personal coaching

I founded Total Balance in Melbourne in 2002 after two decades working as business manager for filmmakers, architects and designers. After studying  business with a major in marketing, I changed direction and enrolled in a PCC Level Certification with International Coach Academy. I was one of the first Australian coaches to achieve a PCC accreditation with International Coach Federation in 2005.

My journey with meditation began in the early 1990’s and I have had a daily practice for over 30 years now. I began teaching meditation in the summer of 2003 in-person and in 2015, joined the world’s leading free meditation app, Insight Timer as an instructor, which is now home to over 30 million meditators.

I have trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Russ Harris, taken the Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive for Professionals (developed by Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer) and Internal Family Systems by Dr Richard Schwarz.

The half-day session fee is $895. This can be paid in two instalments if preferable.

We work on the same content in the half-day session as we cover in approximately four sessions of coaching. The benefit is that you get to do all of the work in one day so it’s a deeply focused experience. You can always follow up with a few single sessions if you feel you might benefit from some ongoing accountability.

Not at all. Not everyone we see is interested in mindfulness. Being mindful is really just another way of saying being present, curious, self-aware and non-judgmental. If those qualities appeal, you’ll enjoy working with Kate.

The time is designed around that is most important to you, so before your session, I’ll email you some preparatory paperwork.

Once you’re here, I’ll make you a cup of tea or coffee if you’d like one, and to begin, I’ll ask you to share your story briefly. There’s a lot of research that confirms that this is a hugely helpful way of getting to know yourself, and my experience with other clients tells me that if you’ve faced adversity in your life, it’s a pretty powerful step in the healing journey.

We’ll reflect on how your personal narrative is shaping your current and future plans and then explore what matters most from here. Together we’ll look at your values, your strengths and your five or ten-year-plan and we’ll map out some practical steps to help you move in your chosen direction.

As you’ll read in the testimonials, clients find this an empowering and meaningful experience. Many have called it ‘life-changing’.

I have a low-key style and attract clients who say they’re not usually drawn to coaching. I’m not a high motivation, ‘high fiving’  kind of coach. Having said that, most people find that seeing a coach does motivate them to create change in their lives.

We’ll set some tangible goals and action steps that will help you to achieve your vision. For many people, change takes time and I respect that you’ll want to work at your own pace.

For the most part, my role is to support you. I’ll listen and empathise, but I’ll also help you to understand what gets in your way. My aim is to create a space where you feel listened to and understood, and one where you can start to imagine, and begin to create, a life that is more fulfilling.

It’s common for people to feel nervous about life coaching (or seeking any kind of support). Some clients worry about whether their issues are normal, whether it’s ok to speak about certain things in the coaching sessions or if they’ll appear silly for raising minor worries.

Please don’t be concerned at all. I’m and open and non-judgemental person and I’m here to support you in any way that I can. If something comes up in a session that I don’t feel I can help with, I’ll  help to direct you to the right kind of  support.

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