Coaching is where my passion for growth, emotional clarity, and sustainable self-leadership comes to life.

Hi, I’m Katherine Flechaus

Coaching is where my passion for helping people experience growth, clarity, and sustainable self-leadership really comes alive.

I’ve spent over 30 years walking alongside people as they navigate change—helping them break old patterns, find their voice, and move toward lives that feel more authentic. My path started with a social work degree from RIT and a master’s in family systems from Syracuse University, and for decades, I worked in medical and mental health settings. But what shaped me most wasn’t just the work—it was witnessing people’s resilience to what life throws at them. These experiences have taught me how to be a guide on the journey, not an expert who thinks she has all the answers.

From a personal perspective, I know firsthand the cost of over-giving, people-pleasing, and staying silent when self-advocacy was needed. I have raised kids, been a soccer mom, and a career woman.

I have been the family caretaker and decision maker. I have tried to do it all without asking for help when help was desperately needed.  Afterall - I had a role and reputation to live up to. I have been downsized, resized, and reorganized. I have lost jobs that I loved because of financial decisions made by the company or changes in funding streams.  I have felt the need to prove that I deserved to be in the room instead of trusting that everyone already knew I belonged there. 

Those experiences taught me the value of boundaries, the power of resilience, and the guiding value of self-trust, and they show up in every coaching session as empathy and real-world perspective.

To keep balance, I follow my own advice and find joy outside of my work life.  I love the natural world.  I have a passion for flowers: flower photography, floral design, and gardening.  I also enjoy the creativity of cooking and baking and preparing meals for those I love, not because it is expected but because it brings me joy.

I created Mindset Matters Coaching to offer a space where you can slow down, get clear on what you really want for yourself, and build the confidence to lead your own life—on your own terms. If you’re ready for that next chapter, I’d be honored to walk beside you.