https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/why-get-a-coach monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/4572e562-eb7b-48ac-80c3-430baa35e290/PXL_20251012_205856325.MP.webp Insights - Why People Work With a Coach: Reflections From a Rainy Morning - I filmed a short video recently on one of those classic Pender Island mornings — misty, grey, soft enough to quiet the noise a little. It felt like the right moment to talk about a question I hear often: “Why do people work with a coach?” The simple answer? Because life is complicated, and sometimes we need a place to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/manifesting-your-dreams monthly 0.5 2025-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/5be9907b-a1bd-446c-bf27-635b5802a3a2/heart+community.jpg Insights - Manifesting Your Dreams: The Role of Mindset, Mentors, and Community Mentorship and community are essential. No one achieves their dreams alone. Why recreate the path when someone else has already walked it? You can absolutely make it your own—but start from a place of wisdom, not from scratch. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/expectations-energy-alignment monthly 0.5 2025-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/57155e4e-c2ca-42c3-a142-fd5e8267f801/conversation+with+coffee Insights - Expectations, Energy & Alignment: The Power of Getting Clear from the Start - Begin with this question: What do I need to feel respected and successful in this working relationship? Then, ask your clients: What’s important to you in this process? What are your expectations of me—and of yourself? By addressing this early, you either find alignment—or save yourself from months of friction. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/power-of-saying-no monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/3711ed0b-b769-404f-8bbf-6ef0875c1300/2025+05+no+blog.png Insights - Saying No Has Never Been More Important - Here’s how to start flexing your no muscle: Choose three things this week you’re going to say no to. Reflect at the end of the week—how did it impact your energy, your focus, your sense of self? Pause before agreeing. If your battery is low, say “Let me get back to you.” Rest. Then respond. Remember: Rest is productive. Time for yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/motivation monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/ddaf0e8a-2943-4f26-b647-9cf6251ca8c3/unsplash-image-8eSrC43qdro.jpg Insights - Motivation: What Does It Mean to You? - Answer the following questions: What motivates you to get up in the morning? What motivates you to be active? What motivates you to go to work? What motivates you to connect with friends? What motivates you to learn or grow? What motivates you to take care of yourself? What motivates you to give back to your community? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/456bab8b-9129-4062-95e1-b2b2aac73745/motivation+-+connected+to+me.jpg Insights - Motivation: What Does It Mean to You? - Your Challenge: Live in alignment with your motivators for one week. Each day, review your list. When making decisions—big or small—pause and ask, “Is this connected to what motivates me?” https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/importance-of-accountability monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/c9362663-0e7b-4cbc-8155-a1a7f2808b92/pexels-canvastudio-3194524.jpg Insights - The Importance of Accountability - Who could be your ideal accountability partner? Find someone you work with. Find someone who has the same challenges as you. Find someone you see regularly. Find a coach. Ask a friend. Ask a family member. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/celebrating-growth monthly 0.5 2024-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/4d25a0d1-a28d-4b9f-93a3-a25da318bec2/CEpost1.png Insights - ICF Accredited Coach: Elevating Growth - Celebrating Growth: My Journey to ICF Accredited Coach Certification Have you ever paused to reflect on your journey, realizing that each step, each challenge, and each triumph has been preparing you for something greater? That's where I found myself recently – standing at the precipice of a new chapter in my coaching career, one that would deepen the impact of every conversation we share. As the founder of Cultivating Conversations, I've always believed that within each of us lies untapped potential, waiting for the right moment – and the right guidance – to flourish. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/best-of-kelowna monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/move-towards monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1699652164392-PUENB87RWU5U8I8GW6QZ/Move+towards Insights - The Power of "Move Towards" vs. "Away From" - Language: Enhancing Communication and Connection Welcome to Cultivating Conversations, where I, Catherine, a Professional Coach and Founder, am excited to explore with you the captivating world of communication. Language is not just a tool; it's the essence of our thoughts, the heart of our actions, and the key to connecting deeply with others. In this blog post, we'll delve into a fascinating concept that adds a unique dimension to your communication toolkit: "Move Towards" vs. "Away From" language. It's a concept that can revolutionize how you connect with others, whether in personal interactions, professional relationships, or within your marketing and sales strategies.. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/catherine-talks-fears monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1694538707349-6M31LM2PHU8CDDE03N40/Fears Insights - The Gremlins or Monsters we rarely talk about - – but hear endlessly in our minds. You know those moments when you're all set to leap but then freeze mid-air? That's when your inner gremlins decide to have a chat. Trust me, I've been there, drowning in self-doubt while trying to become a better coach. So, why not address these nagging voices head-on? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/98355464-cb0b-4631-92d2-5f3611d89e88/CathSwin.jpg Insights - The Gremlins or Monsters we rarely talk about - Breaking Down a Gremlin: True story this past week I wanted to join the swimming club, but I started imagining what if they make fun of me, what if I’m not good enough, or what if I struggle during practice? I hit a mental roadblock about joining the swimming club which could help me get closer to my goal of swimming across the lake which I commenced working towards in July. This is a classic fear of failure gremlin at play. I've acted, but feelings of inadequacy and doubt have crept in. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/introducing-cultivating-conversations monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/88fd31f3-89f8-4922-bc87-09bb88775dad/PXL_20230704_224800589.jpg Insights - Cultivating Conversations: Empowering Change for a Fulfilling Life Today marks a pivotal moment as we unveil Cultivating Conversations, a venture born from my profound passion for helping others, fostering meaningful connections, evoking positive change, and emphasizing the importance of aligning your life with your values. This calling was ignited during my enriching experiences with Erickson International and as a proud member of the International Coach Federation. But this journey is about much more than titles or roles; it’s about nurturing holistic human evolution https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/category/reflection monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/category/Best+of+Kelowna monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/category/Catherine monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/category/Interview monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Inspiration monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/mentorship monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Cultivating+Conversations monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/fears monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Interview monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/accountability+partner monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Motivation monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/best+of monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Introducing monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/boundaries monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/communication monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/accountability monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/coaching+support monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/goals monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/goal+achievement monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/mortgage+coaching monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/reflection monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Health monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Mindset+Matters monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Catherine monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/business+coach monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/leadership+mindset monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/gremlins monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/real+talk monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/blog/tag/Kelowna monthly 0.5 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/coaching-services daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/20b5deb0-286a-479e-b0e4-e49410d87c04/CMBranding-70_websize+%281%29.jpg https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/coaching-services/flourish monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1764967672620-520YG1BIQKLFWAYZF9Y6/unsplash-image-FnlRInAGSZk.jpg Coaching Services - FLOURISH — $1,100/month. - High-touch support for meaningful personal or professional evolution. Flourish is a high-touch coaching partnership designed for meaningful, lasting transformation. With four sessions each month, this offering provides the depth, continuity, and presence needed for significant shifts in identity, leadership, career direction, or overall life alignment. It is ideal for those navigating complex transitions, holding significant responsibility, or seeking a steady, trusted partnership during a season of change. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/coaching-services/flow monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1764967279540-D8WLK2MXP7O52PG2ZJ2N/unsplash-image-gWH2h-ivtfw.jpg Coaching Services - FLOW — $850/month - A deeper rhythm for clarity, alignment, and forward motion. Flow is designed to create a steady, supportive rhythm for meaningful change. With three coaching sessions each month, this offering provides enough space for reflection, enough structure for accountability, and enough momentum to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Rather than rushing decisions or reacting to external pressure, Flow supports thoughtful progress rooted in what truly matters to you. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/coaching-services/roots monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1764966738599-F2B2SXAXG8ZQXQBCH3KD/unsplash-image-d1mgSVANjb8.jpg Coaching Services - ROOTS — $575/month - Structure, grounding, and steady forward momentum. Roots offers a steady, supportive coaching rhythm designed to help real progress take shape over time. With two sessions each month, this package provides enough structure to maintain momentum while leaving space for reflection, integration, and sustainable change. It is ideal for individuals navigating transitions in work or life, rebuilding after burnout, or seeking deeper accountability as they establish new habits, boundaries, and ways of operating. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/coaching-services/seedling monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1764965914169-NZMAVDD2AGODKKVC3W6M/unsplash-image-x8ZStukS2PM.jpg Coaching Services - SEEDLING — $375/month - A gentle beginning for clarity and reconnection. Seedling is designed for beginnings. It’s for moments when confidence feels tentative, direction isn’t fully formed, and you’re ready to take a first step without needing everything figured out. With a gentle, supportive pace, this package offers space to build clarity, confidence, and forward momentum one conversation at a time. https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/home daily 1.0 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/8caecb98-66b3-4a6e-827d-c91c7ebe9bd0/CatherineTawnyPender.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/185982c9-81ec-4988-beab-ad3f2be3ac05/CMBranding-2_websize.jpg https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/contact daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/6d0b09fe-1f76-450c-a14b-0a18f6804857/PXL_20221104_204537759.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1698257776442-IXU20FUO1LDH30K8S32Q/image-asset.jpeg https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/services daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/about daily 0.75 2025-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/6298ddc9-7120-4724-96ec-cee7e1e1c830/CMBranding-70_websize.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1692572316379-J5L1GJEAQAF97WK3I6HW/image-asset.jpeg About https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/working-together daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/56cc0679-47fe-462a-ad7c-e7858ea839ca/CMBranding-42_websize.jpg https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/what-is-coaching daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/6fe6dfc5-1a46-41f1-a7d2-043aada59d07/C.Melville-74_websize.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/98c8742c-9e42-4c5a-972a-44a60d663bdf/C.Melville-62_websize.jpg https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/schedule daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://www.cultivatingconversations.ca/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2023-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/648b8aab604c68496d4a528d/1695329421168-G8G97IM53CRNR6WG54GQ/image-asset.jpeg