BUSINESS | TEAM | LIFEFounders Business 1:1 Mentoring
Go from doing “all the things” to having a real business.
Work smarter, not harder.
The secret to running a successful business isn’t in the hustle.
It’s in your strategy
Having one, sticking to it and getting buy-in from your team.
It’s who you partner with
An experienced mentor, supportive sounding board with the right amount of cheerleader and kick in the pants (hint: that’s Kate).
It’s in your people
Because you run a team of human beings, not robots.
It’s in the way you lead
Inspire, delegate, and decrease your workload. No more “it’s faster if I do it myself".
Running a business can be overwhelming for Founders, and often leaves you feeling like…
you can’t possibly be successful if you’re not hustling your butt off 24/7.
you need to crack the whip if you want your team to get on board with your vision.
if your strategy doesn’t look like everyone else's, you won’t have the same success.
all of the decisions are on you and you don’t know who to turn to for help.
Because running your own business isn’t all paychecks, popping champagne and posting your wins to your story.
It can be really hard juggling all the balls in your day-to-day, which also gets lonely and isolating at times. It can mean long nights, early starts, juggling daycare sickness, and drinking your weight in whatever caffeinated beverage you’ve got your hands on just to tackle the next round of tasks on your to-do list.
Sometimes it makes you second-guess yourself.
Whether you’re deciding to expand your team and how to hire the right person. Or learning and implementing better systems to streamline your processes, and getting your staff on board with them too. Sometimes, it’s sacrificing a window of spare time to get to a meeting, or getting bogged down in a task you should’ve outsourced because you feel like it’ll only get done if you do it.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Let’s stop…
Second-guessing yourself every time you make a decision for your business.
Letting busywork get in the way of consistent returns on your investment.
Being too scared to hire because you don’t know how to hire the right person.
Being stuck on auto-pilot, tackling tasks as they appear instead of looking at the bigger picture.
Feeling lonely and isolated because no one really *gets* what it’s like to have your own business.
Playing small.
And start…
Leading your team and business with confidence.
Embarking on an experience that goes beyond your average small business communities.
Finding your confidence as a business leader and unleashing your potential.
Doing less and earning more without burnout.
Building intentional connections within a dynamic community of other CEOs and entrepreneurs who *get* you.
Running your business efficiently and leading your team effectively.
Playing BIGGER (playing bigger can also mean streamlining, not just ‘growth’).
Hi, I’m Kate. Director of Zenith Journey
If you want to have a business that you love, that’s profitable AND a life – I’m your mentor.
Whether you run a small team, or look after a multi-million dollar brand. I’m here to meet you where you’re at, challenge your way of thinking, and teach you practical yet science-backed tools for a better business… with a little kick-up-the-bum motivation.
Master of Positive Leadership and Strategy
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Coach
Bachelor of Business Management (HR)
Qualified Yoga Teacher
What do you get when you back yourself to work with Kate?
You reclaim your calm and turn chaos to clarity, seeing the bigger vision ahead of you.
You become more efficient with your time and more effective in your leadership.
You’ve got a fresh perspective and thirst for looking at the big picture.
You feel confident hiring new team members who share your vision and won’t take your ideas and bail.
You’ve kicked imposter syndrome to the curb and are confident with your decisions.
You know what you need to do to break the sales plateau and work smarter, not harder.
You work closely with a dedicated mentor who helps you consider the big picture, challenges you and holds you accountable in a supportive space.
Do you want to…
Identify your current challenges and barriers, and learn to overcome them?
Get clarity on your business strategy?
Transition from the main doer in your business to the one leading it?
Restructure your business to break through the self-made income ceiling?
Have the flexibility to step back from your business to work ON it, not IN it?
Breathe that “ahhhhh” sigh of relief, feeling at ease in your day-to-day?
Learn how to communicate effectively with your team?
Design, hire, and build a team that aligns with your vision?
I’ve taken the guesswork out of running your business
without the burnout. Here’s how we’ll do it:
BIG SECRET #1
Strategy
Stop wasting time on cookie-cutter strategies that end up doing your business more harm than good. You’ve got the vision, I’ll help you transform it into a customised business plan with actionable steps and ongoing support.
We start with a 90 minute strategy session.
BIG SECRET #2
Accountability
Holding yourself accountable can be challenging. Not because you don't want to, but because it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day. I’ll help you execute your plan and keep you on the right path to scaling your business without distraction.
Our fortnightly sessions help keep you on track to building the business you want.
BIG SECRET #3
Education
You’re a master of your craft, but the skills needed to run a business and manage a team are different. After all, you don't know what you don't know! I’ll help you identify knowledge gaps so you can step into your CEO role with confidence.
Get access to the done-for-you business templates in Kate’s CEO Toolkit.
Private Business Mentoring
Your 6-month* 1:1 leadership mentoring program includes:
Initial 90-minute Strategy Session (via Zoom)
Customised strategic plan to hit your goals (without the burnout)
11 x fortnightly mentoring sessions (60 minutes per session, via Zoom)
weekly accountability check-ins via email
Personalised Leadership Profiling Tool to help discover your leadership strengths and development areas. We get feedback from yourself and your team members.
Online portal with business strategy, session notes and videos to refer back to.
Access to my personal online CEO Toolkit, full of science-backed tools, templates and frameworks. Includes my Delegation Playbook and my Rockstar Visuals.
Your investment: $8,000 + GST for 6 months (payment plan available)
* Change doesn’t happen overnight, just like one gym session won’t turn you into an ironman (I wish!). Becoming a better business owner will happen incrementally, so individual coaching agreements require a 6-month commitment.
I’m not just another coach
Finding the right mentor or coach to partner with can be overwhelming. You may see similar titles thrown around in the online space or workplace, but we all run differently.
We will be a good fit if you’re a Founder who wants to:
Work with someone who’s qualified in business, psychology and coaching, and worked for two decades in corporate and small business.
Get clarity and a strategy on how to move forward, and the steps to take.
Remove barriers that are keeping you stuck in the same spot.
Be kept accountable with simple and actionable plans that are tailored to fit in with you and your business.
Get a toolkit of practical tools to implement straight away.
Work with a coach who makes your leadership development engaging and the “boring stuff” fun.
THE MOST VALUABLE
Ready to go ALL in on your business in the next 12 months?
$9,500
+ GST for annual mentorship (monthly payment plan available)
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4 x CEO Days
20 group mentorship calls
8 Business Masterclasses
Access to the CEO toolkit for 12 months
A business mastermind community
ANNUAL BONUSES
A guest spot on the Level Up podcast
4 x additional VIP tickets to our CEO Days for your business partner or biz bestie (valued at $5,000!)
OTHER BONUSES
Access to member-only tickets for the annual dinner (November 2024)
Access to member-only tickets for the annual retreat (March 2025)
THE MOST FLEXIBLE
Prefer to test the water before you commit to a year with the Founders Academy of Business?
$2,500
+ GST for quarterly mentorship
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1 x CEO Day
5 mentorship calls
2 Business Masterclasses
Access to the CEO toolkit for 12 weeks
A business mastermind community
OTHER BONUSES
Access to member-only tickets for the annual dinner (November 2024)
Access to member-only tickets for the annual retreat (March 2025)
Hear from some of our trailblazers...
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"made stepping into the CEO role of my business simple and fun"
“I initially decided to work with Kate because hiring always feels like a high-pressure decision. I knew she would have a way to make it simple! I didn't realise that I was stuck - I was still struggling with what type of business I wanted. I’ve now made decisions that are right for me, and made stepping into the CEO role of my business simple and fun. I’ve got my team sorted, and also what I want my team to look like in the long, long, long term. And that feels great!”
Charlotte Isaac,
CEO and Founder -
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“Kate has had a significant impact on the way I work with others and lead”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kate from Zenith Journey over the past 6 years, both in a 1:1 coaching capacity and leadership programs. Kate has had a significant impact on the way I work with others and lead, with in-depth insights and simple visual explanations which satisfy my curiosity for a scientific explanation and learning visually. Kate always challenges me, keeps me accountable, and leaves me pondering at the end of the sessions. I always look forward to them.”
Rachael Hedges,
CEO at RMH Consulting -
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“her knowledge in leadership is invaluable"
“Kate has presented a couple of workshops for our community and each time we've received amazing feedback from the attendees. Kate makes online learning fun by using a range of visuals, games, prizes, analogies and more. Her presentations are always engaging and her knowledge on all areas of leadership paired with her knowledge in positive psychology are invaluable. We've already got more workshops planned with Kate because I know she'll deliver over and above and I know she'll blow the minds of our attendees too.”
Leanne Webber,
Owner/Director of The Founders Team -
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"insightful input and guidance"
My experience with Kate's Executive Coaching sessions was progressive and productive. She’s great at goal setting, motivation techniques, communication tools for the team, confidentiality, and action planning. Throughout our sessions, I really enjoyed the ability to through challenges and pleasantly surprised by the insightful input and guidance she provided.
Pete Lomas,
CEO and Founder, Not Just a Patch
Have a question I didn’t answer?
Drop me a message and we can see if we are a fit (or if you’re here because you’re second guessing yourself and imposter syndrome popped up, tell it to go away. Scroll back up and apply!)