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S3E2- Katie Ford Lifts the Veil on Coaching.

May 26, 2025 • Laura Mairesse • Season 3 • Episode 2

In this episode, I sit down with Katie Ford, vet, coach, speaker, podcaster and unapologetic truth-teller. With Katie's gentle approach, we lift the veil on what coaching truly offers — beyond the buzzwords and Instagram quotes. With her vet background and deep commitment to compassionate transformation, Katie brings clarity to a space that can often feel vague or overwhelming. Whether you’re contemplating a career shift, craving more meaning, or just wondering what’s next, this conversation is an open door into what coaching can be — supportive, structured, and deeply personal.

TIMESTAMPS:

- 2'55"- Qualities Katie brings to her coaching

- 7'10"- What is coaching, and is it for everyone?

- 10'40"- Can you get coached without a clear end goal?

- 14'- How to find the right coach?

- 16'30"- Does it always deliver results?

- 19'05"- Let's talk budget

- 21'45" What hardship can you expect during the coaching process?

- 25'20"- What does a somatic and trauma-informed coach bring to the table?

- 28'30"- What resources can we use daily?

- 32'- What are the best soft skills to develop in the vet profession?

- 34'45"- Reframing perfectionism

- 41'15"- What does the recent popularity of coaching say about the vet profession?

RESOURCES:

https://www.vetempowered.com/

https://howwefeel.org/

https://self-compassion.org/

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