About Life Coach Catharine Ecton

“Catharine Ecton is only one person. Yet, the entire time I worked with her, I felt as though I had the support of a full-fledged, professional sporting team, not so much in a “rah, rah” way, but in the style of those who are committed to working together toward to a common goal. We all deserve to have a coach like her in our corner.”-T. Hyde

We’ve all heard it before: you already hold the keys to your own happiness. But how do we get unstuck, beyond our personal predicaments and live the life we truly desire?  Meet Life Coach Catharine Ecton, CTI certified Life Coach and End of Life Coach.

Catharine Ecton is celebrated for her work as a coach and working with professionals and individuals in transition and empowering them to find hope in challenging situations.  Her master’s degree in education, life experience, achievements, and fulfillment as a late-life sports competitor give her the perspective and insights to challenge her clients through change.  She has relocated many times, is on her third career, is a mother, grandmother, and a widow.

Coaching Philosophy

Catharine’s Coaching Philosophy informs all of the work she does with clients. Catharine believes that:

  • Examining your goals and desires will give you the possibility for change.
  • You will benefit from discovering your strengths and building on them.
  • You can learn to proactively manage your stress and find new energy.
  • Even if you do not know exactly what you are looking for, life coaching will take you on an exploration and you will move forward and make life-changing discoveries.

Curious whether life coaching is right for you? Book your complimentary initial life coaching consult with DC Life Coach Catharine Ecton today.


* Based in DC & serving the world, Catharine will follow up personally within one business day of your request.

Professional Training

Catharine Ecton is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC), and has a her Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.).

Focus Area: Grief & Loss Coaching

In an effort to serve her clients better, in 2022 Catharine completed a four-month course and a comprehensive exam to become a Certified End-of-Life Coach and a four-year course offered by the Episcopal Church called Education for Ministry. Although these are new certifications, helping people move through transitions of all kinds including grief

 and loss is nothing new for her as a coach. As a life-long learner, she is empowered to focus and specialize in Grief & Loss Coaching.

“My job is to show people that they can make the changes they want in their lives. I believe that we possess the capacity for knowing what is best for ourselves. I use navigated conversations, powerful questions, tools and encouragement to help uncover the best in yourself.

For End of Life Coaching, I listen to your story, walk the journey with you, and help youthrough difficult decisions and transitions in the midst of grief.”

Life Coaching vs. Friendship

Friends, family and inexperienced coaches often tell you what to do and give advice when you come to them with a problem or idea for change. You can also find instructions or advice about living your best life on the Internet, or in a self-help book. But as a trained, experienced and certified Life Coach and End of Life Coach, Catharine does not to instruct or advise you. Her job is to listen, to explore your emotions, to identify your values, and empower you to face decisions ahead.

My Life coaching clients realize that they don’t need another parent, sibling, friend, or co-worker telling them what they should be doing. Read Catharine’s blog post Life Coaching vs. Friendship: Why Hire a Life Coach.

What does the life coaching relationship look like?

Catharine coaches 90% of her clients over the phone. She can accommodate different time zones and has worked with clients as far away as California and Dubai.

  • Each session is a 45-minute intensive one-on-one conversation.
  • The methodology is based on a partnership and a co-active approach.
  • The client sets the agenda and decides the subjects for life coaching.
  • At minimum the meeting are twice per month.
  • Some feel that weekly sessions work best for meeting their goals.
  • Catharine requests accountability on mutually agreed upon goals.
  • She follows-up and keeps close track of clients through emails and reminders.

Catharine offers packages of two, four, or six sessions.

How Can Catharine help?

Catharine provides life coaching to clients who are at a crossroads, looking for new beginnings, and who want to get organized to move forward. Learn about each of her services. She specializes in:

Step into a fresh start. Call today and schedule your complimentary 30-minute sample session to see how Catharine Ecton Coaching can inspire you to take action and move forward.

Questions for the Life Coach

Do you coach in person or over the phone?

I coach the majority of my clients over the phone.  I also give the option to use Zoom if desired.

How long do you usually coach a client?

There no set time limit. On average twice a month, for three to six months. The length of time is determined by the client.

Do you coach friends and acquaintances?

I design a coaching relationship with a client that is entirely separate from a social relationship. Confidentiality, trust and boundaries are established to support our coaching work.

How will life coaching and grief and loss coaching help me?

I challenge clients to discover what they want to do and how they want to be. This is not therapy.  The client does not need “fixing.” I believe my clients know what works best for them. Coaching creates an opportunity to verbalize and examine where one is in life and where one wants to be. Catharine supports the client discovering insights, gaining confidence in making hard decisions, and dealing with family dynamics facing end of life issues.

Do you accept insurance?

Catharine Ecton Life Coaching does not accept insurance.

Book your complimentary initial life coaching consult with DC Life Coach Catharine Ecton today.


* Based in DC & serving the world, Catharine will follow up personally within one business day of your request.

Ethics

I pledge to:

  • Act ethically and professionally in all professional interactions
  • To pursue ongoing learning, self-awareness, and self-improvement to stay at the forefront of the coaching profession
  • To uphold the highest standards, inspire trust and respect in clients, peers and the coaching community
  • To fully engage in every interaction, ensuring focus, care and professionalism in each moment