I believe the business world has the greatest influence on our future.
Vulnerable, creative, smart humans - and a lot more women - are required to make our progress, our humanity, our lives, sustainable.
These super humans exist - they are just in hiding. Let's provide the support they need to thrive, not just survive.
Through one-on-one coaching and group workshops, KaptivateMe helps frustrated, stuck or “knows it can be better” professionals get back to living happily in their unique genius by:
tackling the inner critic and redefining success to live it every day
re-discovering, creating, loving and acting as their authentic self in all areas of life
practicing creative confidence to envision and get moving on big goals and dreams
gaining no-willpower-required positive psychology-based tools and habits to navigate work and life
Because open, safe and courageous work environments also play a vital role in our move to take off the mask and focus on personal development, Coach Kate also hosts workshops and delivers compelling conversations to help organizations make mental fitness just as important and talked about as physical health and wellness.
“Kate has this way of asking questions and listening that allows people to open up to themselves...She helped me understand my passion, audience and how I want to live and work, and then really painted a picture of how I can make my vision reality.”
“Kate helped me work through a complex and seemingly impossible work/life challenge, resulting in a refreshingly simplified perspective that I couldn’t have gotten to myself. She has a methodical approach that makes anything seem workable and solvable, and helps you redefine success.”
Meet Coach Kate Peabody
Founder and Coach
Kate perfected her mask (GSD Wonder Woman!) on her driven climb up the career ladder. With high-functioning anxiety and depression, and then thrust into a heavily conservative and male industry, Kate built and then became a professional persona to just make it through the day. Her persona shined. Her true self wilted. She felt powerful and powerless all at the same time.
“I secretly ducked out at lunch to see therapists or worked from home because my eyes were swollen from crying and no sleep. I didn’t want anyone, including myself, to see my internal struggle which I saw as a weakness. ”
Now a decade older and wiser with countless hours of inner work and corporate work-work to help her navigate, Kate understands how her mask increases her anxiety and depression, and saps the energy and creativity she wants to give to the people and work she loves.
“I was “all business” and actively avoided bringing my full self to work or building deep relationships (bye sensitive goofball!), preferring a walled professional identity, casual dating and time alone on my couch.”
Her hard-found new vulnerability and story telling resonated way more deeply than she ever imagined, meeting countless "successful" career women (and men!) also hiding their true selves or mental health battles in the workplace.
“I thought I just wasn’t meant to be ‘happy.’ I was meant to lead change, and wasn’t that more important?! Everything looked great on paper and people loved me, after all.”
Now facade dropped and embracing all of HER, Kate is on a mission to use her Kaptivate coaching program to help individuals thrive, not just survive. Kate uniquely combines her intuition, personal experiences and desire to help others with her decade of strategic communications, user experience, community engagement and business savvy to create workshops and sessions that are valuable and fun.
“I honestly didn’t believe I could be happy the way I am today, or find people who truly understood me. I am so glad I finally took the time to give ME a chance, and can share my hard-fought truths and skills with others on their journey.”
If you're ready to unpack and reimagine your or your organization's present and future to find a sparkling new perspective and path forward, Kate is your woman.
Our commitments to you
EMPOWER VULNERABILITY by co-creating safe, trusting, courageous environments with client(s) by being OPEN
100% DEEP LISTENING FOCUS on client when we’re together, with CONSISTENT, CLEAR & CHEERFUL communication always
Earn GRATITUDE through POSITIVE, co-active coaching, relationship and action development
PUSH CLIENTS to think big, get out of their story, get hands on and creative, and focus on what matters most for their individual journey
FOSTER connections and community to build the support network we all need to reach our goals and best self
Values
Intuition - because you know yourself the best, and the subconscious collects and integrates A LOT of useful information behind the scenes.
Authenticity - because diversity is beautiful, compelling and impactful; the best relationships require it; and masks drain souls.
Creativity - because it allows us to map multiple possible pathways to multiple positive futures; generating hope and resilience to keep us going on the toughest days.
Agility - because hearts and horizons shift when we have curiosity to experiment, willingness to change our minds, and grace for what it means to be human.
Intentionality - because your thoughts, words, behaviors and actions have a powerful ripple effect, and you can “use that for good or for evil,” for yourself, those around you, and the world.
Kate’s VIA Strengths
Creativity "I am creative, conceptualizing something useful, coming up with ideas that result in something worthwhile."
Perspective "I give advice to others by considering different (and relevant) perspectives and using my own experiences and knowledge to clarify the big picture."
Forgiveness “I forgive others when they upset me and/or when they behave badly towards me, and I use that information in my future relations with them.”
Judgement "I weigh all aspects objectively in making decisions, including arguments that are in conflict with my convictions."
Leadership "I take charge and guide groups to meaningful goals, and ensure good relations among group members."
Love "I experience close, loving relationships that are characterized by giving and receiving love, warmth, and caring."
In the news
Listen in to Kate being interviewed by one of her long-time clients.
Check it out!
Coach Kate of KaptivateMe is featured in VoyageDenver’s Local Stories section in the interview-based article, “Inspiring Conversations with Kate Peabody of KaptivateMe.”
Kate Loves Learning & Growing
Education
MBA (University of Denver)
BA Communications; Graphic & Web Design (Santa Clara University)
Certification
Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation, renewed through 2026)
Life Coaching Credential (MentorCoach, 125+ Course Hrs)
Insights for Innovation Certification (IDEO U)
User Experience Design Short Circuit Certification (General Assembly)
MORE THAN: 1,200 hrs coaching, 170hrs CEUs, and 150 clients served.
May’s Growing U Coaching Workshop with me, Kate, is all about helping you create your ideal headspace to fully enjoy the Clear Creek Makerspace by learning how to identify and manage the inner critic. Our time includes discussion, reflection, and a creative, hands-on activities.