Behind The Hype Girl...
Hey, I’m Kate – a Mum of one, a lifelong fitness fanatic, a lover of colour, and a natural nurturer.
During my 19-year corporate career, a combination of ill health and a life-changing diagnosis revealed my true vocation – helping good people become even truer, stronger versions of themselves through whole human coaching and yoga.
I spent my corporate career as a media planner and communications strategist in some of London and Manchester’s biggest (and also tiniest) media agencies.
But in 2012, while recovering from post-viral Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I discovered yoga which became a pivotal part of my recovery. I decided I wanted to spread the joy and rewards that yoga brought me, and qualified as a yoga instructor. I’ve taught yoga for the past 12 years, and I’m super proud to say that Kate Oates Yoga recently turned 11 years old!
Finding My Own Strengths
While building my yoga business, I’d also scaled to the lofty heights of leadership roles in my corporate career and was working as a managing partner in a global, full-service agency when I received a late diagnosis of combined-type ADHD in 2023.
After hours of ADHD coaching, I understood myself so much better – and corporate life was not where my strengths lay. Having already self-funded a coaching certification, I decided to go all in on helping people discover their strengths and desires, and create a truly meaningful and fulfilling life.
Forever an optimist (who keeps it real!) and a cheerleader of the highest order – I’m here to help you discover that you can acheive more – you can be more! And having combined-type ADHD means I have energy for days, alongside a hugely curious and creative mind, to help you achieve it.
Warmest, Kate x
My Services
1:1 Individual Coaching
Gain clarity, and confidence, and unlock your potential with my transformative 1:1 coaching for individuals feeling stuck, confused, or wanting more.
Using a whole human approach, and innovative coaching methods, such as my signature “walk and talk” coaching sessions, I’ll help you discover the real issues holding you back, and will help you plan and navigate your way to personal growth.
Corporate Coaching
Create a company culture of personal and professional growth and elevate individual and team performance through the power of coaching.
I use my corporate leadership background alongside my professional coaching skills to deliver bespoke coaching that empowers your team to highlight their skills, overcome challenges, challenge behaviours, improve communication, and enhance collaboration.
Yoga For All Abilities
Improve your physical and mental well-being, enhance performance, or promote recovery with the magic of yoga!
I specialise in yoga for sports and athletes, working with both individuals and teams at their home or sports facility.
I also run weekly group yoga sessions in Cheadle Hulme and deliver private yoga sessions at your location in and around Stockport.
When I reflect back on where I was 4 sessions ago I can’t believe how far I’ve come.
What feel like small changes that I would never have made without Kate’s guidance and support, have helped me to grow in confidence, clarity and positivity.
Kate has a relaxed yet attentive style of coaching which I found put me immediately at ease. She’s a great listener and is unbelievably intuitive.
Coaching sessions with Kate feel so comfortable and relaxed, but also action focussed for optimistic change.
Thank you Kate!