Meet Our Founder
Kate Reed, Founder and CEO of Flourishing Lifeway, is passionate about seeing individuals, leaders and organizations flourish. She is dedicated to helping organizations like yours Develop Healthy Leaders, Cultivate Healing Cultures, and Implement Effective Responses to Mental Health needs. As a Trauma-Informed Consultant, Burnout Prevention Specialist, and GiANT Worldwide Certified Guide, Kate is equipped to support leaders globally in addressing trauma and preventing burnout.
ABOUT FLOURISHING LIFEWAY
Kate is passionate about embracing rest rhythms and prioritizing love over striving. She finds joy in exploring new cultures, cuisines, and destinations. Whether enjoying beach sunsets, hiking trails, vibrant flowers or engaging in heartfelt conversations over warm beverages, Kate believes in the transformative power of simple pleasures, like a comforting cup of tea. Her love for all things new fuels her endless curiosity and appreciation for life's diverse experiences.
They say it takes a village to raise a child.
Kate’s upbringing in a diverse global community has deeply influenced her approach to healing. Having been shaped by the resilient communities of East Africa, Pembroke Township, and the Middle East, Kate developed a profound understanding of the impact of burnout, poverty, and unhealthy coping strategies. Her experiences have instilled in her a commitment to helping others heal and thrive, even in the face of significant trauma and adversity.
With over a decade of cross-cultural experience in East Africa, Israel, Ukraine/Poland, Singapore, and the Chicagoland area, Kate assists leaders in cultivating organizational cultures renowned for their compassionate treatment of people amid a global mental health crisis. Kate started Flourishing Lifeway to share what she has learned from her people all over the world about how to flourish in light of deep pain.
The Flourishing Lifeway
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Our Goal
Flourishing Lifeway’s goal is to encourage leaders to lead themselves, develop healing cultures that everyone wants to participate in, cultivate sustainability and prevent burnout, toxic stress, and coping behaviors that negatively impact performance. Check out our services by clicking the button below to see which services best fit your and/or your organization’s needs.
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Our Approach
We offer customized solutions for individuals, teams, and organizations, providing transformative experiences. Our approach ensures personalized support to address unique needs and goals. Through trauma-informed counseling, team trainings, leadership cohorts, coaching, and , we deliver actionable strategies to foster growth, enhance leadership, and drive meaningful change.
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GiANT Worldwide Partership
Utilizing the powerful tools from GiANT Worldwide, a global leadership development company focused on developing leaders worth following, Flourishing Lifeway equips organizations and leaders to use GiANT tools such as the 5 Voices Framework, the Peace Index Assessment, and the Communication Code Index. To explore more GiANT Assessments, click the button below.
Let Flourishing Lifeway be Your Guide to Healing!
Explore our diverse array of services, designed to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in today's dynamic environments, from trauma-informed consulting to coaching and beyond, we’re here to serve you!
“Kate has a gift of listening and clarifying the need of the organization/group and creating a tailored plan to address that need. She is quick to tune in to culturally sensitive nuances of the group. Kate is very organized. She is an excellent communicator both in presentation of the difficult material such as trauma as well as in leading a team.”
– Olya Pavlishina M.S., LMFT, Founder + Therapist at Integrity Counseling
Kate’s Favorites
Kate's favorite books, podcasts, and resources span a myriad of topics, including personal growth, leadership, mental health, and organizational development. These curated selections offer valuable insights, inspiration, and practical strategies for individuals and organizations seeking to thrive in today's complex world.
GiANT Worldwide
At Flourishing Lifeway, we're proud to collaborate with GiANT Worldwide, utilizing their innovative tools and software to empower leaders of all kinds. With 'The Leader's Toolkit,' and other assessments including ‘The 5 Voices’ we equip leaders to navigate challenges, foster personal growth, and develop impactful leadership skills, driving success and growth across diverse organizations."
Get in touch.
Interested in working with Kate at Flourishing Lifeway? Book a free 30-minute discovery call or send her a message here.