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Kate James

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Career, leadership & confidence coach helping midlife women gain clarity, build self-belief, and create meaningful direction in work and life.

18/10/2026

“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” Amit Ray ✨️

11/10/2026

I've come to think that being true to yourself is less about making dramatic life changes and more about really listening in.

I learned this in my late 30s, after years of questioning what I wanted. After meditating for a couple of years, I realised that I'd always known who I was and what I love. I just didn't know how to trust myself.

As I watch my granddaughters grow, I can already see their individual preferences emerging. Those little aspects of their personalities that seem to have been with them right from the beginning.

Perhaps this is true for all of us, and I think it's also true that we can sometimes lose touch with ourselves and get caught up in conforming.

I wrote about this recently, and I've added the link below if you're curious to read more.

Or maybe you can just ask yourself:

What is one thing I'd do differently if I listened to myself more deeply? ✨

https://katejames.com.au/how-to-be-true-to-yourself/

07/10/2026

Being more creative isn't about having natural talent, needing to be endlessly productive, or somehow getting things 'right'. It's just about showing up and discovering the joy of your practice.

Join me and guest artist and designer Louise Weigall for our next Creating with Confidence workshop, where we’ll explore the possibility of bringing more creativity into your life.

Together, we’ll:

• Discover the joy of living a more creative life
• Explore ways to move beyond perfectionism and self-doubt
• Try some simple, accessible creative practices
• Find the confidence to make creativity part of everyday life

You don’t need to think of yourself as a creative person, and there’s no particular skill or experience required. Just bring yourself, an open mind and a willingness to play.

Saturday 10 October 2026
9.30–10.30am
Online
$25 (concession available)

Booking link below. ✨

https://katejames.com.au/creative-confidence/

04/10/2026

Being true to yourself doesn't always mean making big changes.

Sometimes it's just about listening in.

Over the years, your needs and interests might have changed, but at the heart of it, it's likely that you've always known what you love most.

When I spend time with my grandchildren, I'm struck by how, even at the youngest age, they have an innate sense of who they are and what interests them.

Here's a question to reflect on this week:

What can I create now, if I'm being completely true to myself?

We don't need to have the whole path mapped out. Sometimes we just need to take a single step. 🤍

20/09/2026

A few months ago, I started exploring perfectionism after a string of clients presented with it.

At the time, I would have said I wasn’t a perfectionist. I’m okay with the house being messy (sometimes 😉), and I don’t mind making the occasional mistake.

But then I learned that perfectionism is more complex than simply having unrelenting standards. It isn’t just about wanting to be perfect.

It usually involves a vigilant inner critic, a persistent sense that you’re not good enough, and shame when you make a mistake. It’s also often linked to your sense of self-worth.

Perfectionism occurs when you tie your self-worth to achieving very high standards, and it can involve a fear of other people’s judgement or criticism.

So yes, I think I’m a perfectionist. And it turns out lots of other people are, too.

The article I wrote about perfectionism is one of the most-read articles on my website, and it includes some practical tips for dialling it down.

Perhaps this week, you can start to notice what happens when you make a mistake or feel you haven't done something well enough. See if you can catch your inner critic in action, and respond to yourself with a little more kindness.

I’ve included a link to the article below if you’d like to read it. ✨️

https://katejames.com.au/let-go-of-perfectionism/

11/09/2026

Join me and guest artist and designer, Louise Weigall tomorrow morning for this introductory workshop where you’ll be reminded of the joy of embracing your own creative practice.

- Discover the benefits of living a more creative life.
- Explore ways to overcome perfectionism and self-doubt.
- Learn simple, accessible creative practices.
- Leave with the confidence to begin being more creative.

Date: Sat 12 Sept 2026
Time: 9.30-10.30am
Where: Online
Cost: Freee

The link to join is in my bio. ✨️

06/09/2026

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” John Burroughs

My first time in the Flinders Ranges, and this landscape is truly incredible.

The vastness, the stories held within these ancient hills, and the extraordinary stillness invite you to slow down and pay attention.

But more than that, they offer a sense of perspective, a reminder that there's resilience in nature's beauty and a great capacity for healing. ✨️

📷 Chris James

02/08/2026

I’m still exploring the theme of finding direction, and this week, I started mapping out the steps that have been the most helpful over the years with clients. I thought it might be helpful to share some of these with you too.

While hunting through the bookcase, I stumbled upon psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s 1990 book, Flow, and I was reminded of just how relevant his work still is. I’d forgotten how much it has influenced the way I think about what energises us, what engages us, and how these things can be so helpful when we’re finding our way forward.

What I uncovered as I started writing is a little too long to share here, but I’ll be sending an article out this week. If you’re interested in reading it, you might like to jump on the mailing list (I'm including the link below).

I’d love you to join me as I explore this theme further. It’s my hope that there’ll be something in it that feels relevant to all of us. ✨

Join the mailing list: https://buff.ly/vjkruZw

26/07/2026

Lately, the idea of direction keeps coming up with clients and friends, and it has been a theme for me too.

I'm thinking about how to navigate this with intention, not rushing the process but slowing down, listening to myself, getting curious about what matters at this point in my life, and taking my time to find the next step.

I'm enjoying this feeling of following an idea and seeing where it might lead.

05/07/2026

Lately, I've been re-reading one of my favourite books about mindfulness, and it's been so lovely to be reminded of the basics.

It’s had me reflecting on all the ways mindfulness has changed my life, and I think maybe the most significant is how I try to show up in my relationships.

These tips aren't from the book itself, but if you're keen to explore the foundations from two of the best teachers, I recommend Mindfulness by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. It's an excellent read. ✨️

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