Coach Highlight – Kitty Bee

CM: When did you complete the Transformative Coaching Essentials program and what are some of the most valuable things you got out of it?

KB: Graduated August 2025, Certified November 2025.  I learned (or unlearned, lol) communication and conversation styles that encourage listening, reflecting, and clarifying the intentions/goals of all parties with an emphasis on consent and agreement (are we venting, fixing, collaborating, brainstorming, etc)

CM: Do you consider yourself a life coach? If no, how would you describe who you are professionally?

KB: Yes and no?  lol.  That term is widely used but very loosely defined/regulated, leading to confusion and dismissal by many.  My business cards say “Transformative Coach,” but I really consider myself a partner during life’s major pivot points.

CM: What would you say to somebody who told you they were thinking about becoming a life coach?

KB: Do it.  Even if it’s only to better understand how to be your own coach.  Learning these skills changes the way you see, hear, and interact with yourself, your loved ones/coworkers/acquaintances, and your clients, should you choose to pursue monetizing the skillset.  

CM: What is one misperception you believe people have about coaches (whether designated “life coach” or something else)?

KB: That we are experts and advice-givers. Who must, therefore, have our “lives” together (practically perfect, in every way) to be a valuable instigator for our clients’ and to ensure they gain success/advancement.

CM: What is your coaching specialty?

KB: As a late-diagnosed member of the neuro-sparkly community, unknowingly embedded in family and friend circles with a wide variety of AuDHD presentations, I’ve developed an affirming and encouraging curiosity, which I bring to each coaching session.  Focused on progress over perfection, I help clients identify their core values, quiet their inner critic(s), and dissolve limiting beliefs. With exposure and respect for many ways of life oft considered “alternative” (such as poly/ENM, pagan, naturalist, LGBTQIA+, etc), I welcome clients who have previously met judgement rather than acceptance. I am trauma-informed, a survivor, and a fierce mental health support advocate.

CM: Are you a full-time coach?

KB: Not at all.  But I’m trying to make it a lucrative side-hustle in the evenings.  By day, I work from home as a Sr. Business Analyst for a large corporation in the medical insurance industry, specializing in Specialty Benefits (Life Insurance) with an emphasis on data analysis/reporting, trend-tracking, root-cause analysis, process improvement, etc.

CM: What do you do other than coaching?

KB: I am an empty-nester (with many pets) and a social butterfly, active in several groups/clubs/communities. I founded a singles activity/event group in the Folsom area on Facebook.  In the summers I enjoy tent-glamping, SUP (while sitting), and random road trips.  I’m a DIY’er with power tools, big dreams, and an endless to-do list, currently overseeing a major remodel project, creating an independent short-term rental unit in part of my home.  I can’t wait until all construction is completed and I can get back to hosting parties and events at my house again! 

CM: Do you have a website dedicated to your coaching business?

KB: Currently under development.  But anyone interested in connecting with me can reach me at KittyBeeCoaching@gmail.com.

CM: Do you have social media accounts that you use primarily for your coaching business?

KB: My Facebook and Insta pages @KittyBeeCoaching are launched but currently under development.