WHAT KIND OF LEADER DO YOU WANT TO BE?

1:1 Coaching for People Leaders

Because winging it is exhausting—and you don’t have to do it alone.

You’re leading a team, running a business, or building something meaningful—and sometimes it feels like you’re making it up as you go. Coaching gives you a space to breathe, zoom out, and lead with more clarity (and a lot less second-guessing).

I help people leaders get clear on what kind of leader they want to be, overcome the stuff that’s getting in the way (hello, saboteurs), and build systems that actually support the life and leadership they want.

Clients come to coaching for:

  • Clarity on how to lead their way—not someone else’s playbook

  • Support navigating tough conversations, burnout, or big decisions

  • Space to build people systems and habits that stick

This is for people who want to lead on purpose, with more ease, confidence, and joy.

Find out more.

Trainings + Workshops

Team development that doesn’t make people check their email under the table.

I lead interactive, engaging workshops on all the messy, meaningful parts of working with humans—think feedback, communication, conflict, leadership, and culture. Whether your team needs a reset, a boost, or a shared language to move forward, I create space for honest conversation and practical tools.

These aren’t boring slide decks with buzzwords. They’re real-deal trainings rooted in what your team is facing—and designed to create lasting shifts, not just “ah-ha” moments.

Popular topics include:

  • Giving and receiving feedback (without the cringe)

  • Leading with intention (especially when everything’s on fire)

  • Building trust and navigating conflict with actual tools, not just vibes

Custom workshops available based on your goals, team size, and attention span.

Strategic HR Consulting

Because your people systems deserve more than a Google Doc and a prayer.

For a lucky few (seriously—this is limited), I offer short-term, high-impact HR consulting to help you untangle the people stuff you’ve been meaning to fix. We’re talking performance reviews that don’t feel like dental work, compensation models that make sense and feel fair, and handbooks your team might actually want to read.

If you’re a founder, ED, or small business leader with a running list of “I’ll get to that later” HR projects—now’s the time. I can help you turn that chaos into clarity.

Creating performance review processes that actually support growth

Building transparent, equity-minded comp models and role frameworks

Writing people policies and handbooks that sound like you, not a robot

“I want you to know that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about presence, responsibility, and the courage to care. The best leaders I know stay curious, especially when things get hard. They ask more questions than they answer. They assume best intentions when defensiveness would be easier. They stay open, even when they think they already know.”

~Read more in my philosophy

Meet Your Coach

Kate Cayanni
Professional Coach and PHR

Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a coach, consultant, and people systems geek who’s endlessly curious about how we show up for each other at work.

I’ve led teams, built HR systems from scratch, and had my fair share of hard conversations (the kind that make your stomach drop). What I’ve learned? Leadership gets better when it’s rooted in clarity, care, and a sense of humor.

I started Good Smart Funny to help leaders like you lead on purpose—and maybe even enjoy it.