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During a major life transition-including relocating to a new city-I found the idea of building meaningful community both daunting and overwhelming. Discovering Kat and her work changed everything! Through her 1:1 coaching and Platonic Action Lab courses, I gained the clarity, structure, and confidence I needed to take intentional action aligned with my values. If you’re looking for guidance in cultivating authentic connections with courage and purpose, Kat is the perfect guide.

Kat had a natural eagerness to help me alleviate some doubts and gain more clarity with next steps in my development. I was instantly comfortable with her and it’s impossible not to be stoked by her contagious energy and initiative. Her words speak the experience of a professional and her confidence and support are genuine. Thank you Kat for taking the time to mentor me and give me guidance. You will always be part of my journey!

I reached out to Kat because I was hoping to find avenues to engage more within my city from a civic leadership perspective, and wanted some thought partnership on that front. Kat is generous, responsive, and thorough. She did a great job unpacking and pushing my thinking. She's energetic, inviting, and thoughtful in her approach - she asks great questions and she's got a wealth of her own experience that she's willing to share as well. I really appreciated my time with her.

It was really great to dive deep in a short time, take a jumble of ideas and transform them into an actionable plan that doesn't feel overwhelming. I struggle with my own ideas and how to communicate them in a simple and relatable way, and Kat’s way of listening, understanding, and reflecting them back to me allowed me to see how to move forward. Thank you for your help.

I did a one on one coaching session with Kat last winter. I just stumbled on my recording of it and watched it six month later. I so appreciate Kat's ability to hold space to explore ideas and thoughts along with her fabulous skill of reflecting and clarifying my popcorn thoughts. I found the session to be filling and inspiring, today as I did six months ago.

I have not invested in personal coaching sessions before, but I was really struggling to make adult friends post-COVID, despite trying all the things (even friend speed-dating!) I have been a subscriber to Kat's newsletter and love her book, so I figured I would try a coaching session. My first impression was that Kat is as warm, authentic, and encouraging over Zoom as she is on the page. We talked through a few of my biggest struggles, and drawing upon her decade of friendship research, she challenged me to think about some of my pain points from a new perspective. She has some really novel ideas that I am excited to put into practice. She followed up with a detailed list of notes, including some personalized ideas for meeting friends in my area, and a link to our recorded session. I would encourage anyone who is on the fence to sign up for a session with Kat. Finding friends can be a lonely experience when you might question your worthiness and your ability. After this session, I felt very empowered and rejuvenated.

I had the privilege of experiencing a 1:1 coaching session with Kat. Within the first few moments of our conversation, it was evident she possessed a unique ability to listen deeply.  Kat drew upon her extensive training and personal experiences to offer me a multifaceted perspective tailored to my specific needs and goals. She was empathetic to the challenges I faced and helped me focus on strategies that allowed me to see my path forward with more clarity and confidence. I can't thank her enough for the dedication and genuine care she demonstrated throughout our session.  As a coach and business professional, I was moved to share that if you're looking for a coach who truly understands relationships, both with others as well as with yourself, and who offers meaningful support, I highly recommend Kat Vellos. 

I had my coaching session with Kat yesterday and she encouraged me to be more expressive about what I want so that I can nurture the little sprouts of friendship I've already planted. Well, today, I texted someone I met recently who I vibed with but didn't know how to build a connection with. Normally I'd go back and forth in my head. Instead, I used the tips Kat shared during our call and now we have plans for a movie watch party! I'm so excited to lean into what Kat and I talked about, and it's already making a difference.

I recently relocated to a new city and state and booked a session with Kat to help me create a game plan for connecting with others and building community. I really appreciated her approach from the pre-session homework/prompts, the discussion during the session, and the follow-up with notes and recommendations on how to move forward. Because Kat takes the time to get to know you, it's a very tailored session that's specific to you and your needs. For a 90+ minute session it was worth the investment in myself and I walked away feeling empowered and more confident as a seek to settle into a new home. She has a number of different services you can participate in so I'd recommend seeing which of her offers you feel may best meet your need. If you want to get to know her a bit before making a commitment, then I'd definitely recommend subscribing to her newsletter or listening to any of her podcast interviews. All in all I'd definitely recommend her!

Kat is very patient and really made me feel understood when I took her coaching sessions. I didn't feel rushed to talk or judged and retained takeaways up to this point. She also shares great tips on the newsletters, and I always am grateful with her openness, her motivation, her willingness to engage. Thank you Kat!

Wow. What an incredible session today. The women got so much out of it. Even after you left they got clearer and clearer on your impact and new actions to take to nourish this area of their lives. Thank you for saying yes to this work and being a champion of deep, meaningful connection and friendship—especially in the times we are living in.

Kat's super power is coming up with creative ideas, she is a brilliant, creative thinker and she generates multiple ideas and solutions which are brilliant and actionable. She is also able to put herself in your shoes, which allows her to understand where you might be stuck and helps you plot a way forward. She also has great energy and is a pleasure to work with.

When I found myself stuck thinking about how to have a “not-soul-crushing-networking-event,” I knew just who would be able to help me. Kat Vellos, of course! We were off to a great start when she sent me thoughtful questions prior to our call that helped me to focus and make the most of our time. During the call, she provided me with not only invaluable ideas and perspective from her experience but also helped me see the strengths in my own ideas. I was touched by her genuine enthusiasm, caring for my idea as if it were her own. She helped it go from an amorphous blob to a possible, doable shape. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and care Kat brings to all her work, and working with her as a coach was no different. If you want more connection in your life, Kat will help you find your way there with warmth and skillfulness.

I greatly appreciate the support, encouragement, and clarity you gave me. It was a major shift; one that I’m so happy to have made.

Kat helped me see strengths in myself I hadn’t seen and encouraged me to realize a greater potential in me than I knew I had. That’s what Kat does; she’s a builder. And she’s the best.

I learned that vulnerability requires work and sometimes won't be perfect. It can be uncomfortable and require some deep digging but the results could be so beneficial. Compared to where I was when we started, I feel like I have more confidence to build meaningful connections.

Kat’s no-nonsense, confidence boosting instructions have given me, well… many more friends. I’ve shucked off that dried up layer within that thought maybe I was unlikable for some reason. When I had a trouble setting a boundary she took me aside and told me easily what my rights were, what I could say, and knew of an excellent book or two to guide me in those situations. So much better than a stuffy therapist wanting to sift thru my childhood for 6 months — just get straight to making friendships and not feeling lonely anymore. Kat is a gift!