Katie Bingner Coaching LLC
Communication coaching
because Good Communication is the key to meaningful connection
Let me ask you a question…
How long have you been waiting for things to change in your life and relationships?
Months? Years? Decades?
If you’re nodding your head right now – please know, you’re not alone.
I am a big believer that we change when we are ready
(and that there is no shame in how long it might take us to arrive at ready!)
But Let’s be honest – change is scary and often times we expect others to do the heavy lifting, hoping they will read our minds, “just know” what we want and need, and so we wait for THEM to change.
We wait and we wait and we wait…
Aren’t you tired of waiting? Haven’t you waited long enough?
How much longer are you willing to wait for everyone else to “get it?”
Well, I have some exciting news – today is the day you can stop waiting and empower yourself to make the changes that you want and need in your life!
What if you could step back from taking all the responsibility for everyone in your life?
What if you could ask for the support you need, when you need it? (and get it!)
What if your interactions felt more fulfilling and meaningful, rather than draining and burdensome?
What if you were able to accept that not everything has to go perfectly?
What if your needs were finally prioritized?
What if you could finally have those conversations with your partner that have been to scary to have until now?
If you’re scoffing with disbelief at these possibilities, I get it.
Perhaps you lost hope a while ago that this could be how you live and communicate.
Maybe you’re thinking about those relationships in your life that seem impossible to set boundaries in?
I assure you – change is possible. But don’t just take my word for it – Here’s Mary’s story…
Mary came to me needing help setting boundaries that were decades overdue.
At first, she expressed a great deal of doubt about being able to implement boundaries and finally set herself free from the dysfunctional dynamics or her relationship. Like, for many of us, Mary’s fear of conflict kept her from having the difficult, but necessary conversations and that ultimately took a major toll on her wellbeing.
After 6-weeks this is what she had to say:
The primary reason Mary waited so long for change was because she didn’t know it could happen. That things COULD be different. That life WOULD be better.
But communication coaching made Mary’s life better (quickly) and it can do the same for you!
Meet Your Coach
Hey there, I’m Katie (She/Her)
As a communication coach, I love helping people learn the skills and gain the confidence to communicate better. My goal is to help you find and trust your authentic voice – you know, the one that’s clear about what you want and need in order to be happy and healthy – and make sure you walk away feeling empowered to let that voice be heard!
I am particularly passionate about working with my LGBTQIA+ and LEOP (Law Enforcement Officer Partner) communities. I’ve been a LEOP for 10 years and have gained essential knowledge and experience navigating the impossible demands that LEO’s and their partners face each day!
So let’s move you from hopeless to hopeFUL by learning to communicate in ways that will reduce conflict, (re)build intimacy and deepen your connections.
Communication Coaching 101
Not sure where to start? Here are some common ways communication coaching can improve the quality of your life and relationship:
Communication Coaching can help you:
- Ask for help and feel more cared for – Learn how to share your wants and needs in a clear, respectful and assertive way.
- Resolve conflict and find compromise – Learn how to work as a team, actively listen, and empathize more deeply.
- Finally feel appreciated – Teach your partner how you want to be treated and practice expressing mutual appreciation to one another.
- Increase intimacy and connection – Re-establish safety in your words, gestures, and tone to support vulnerability, closeness, and desire.
Increase your confidence – Empower yourself by learning how to self-regulate, hold yourself accountable, and initiate repairs (even when it’s really hard).
Additional benefits of communication coaching:
Self-Awareness – Figure out what you want and need in your life and relationships
Gain perspective – Discover how your current approach to communication could be getting in the way of your personal and professional success
Embrace Mutual Respect – Learn how to find balance when prioritizing respect for yourself and others
Self-compassion – Give yourself time and patience, especially when tackling the TOUGH conversations
Finding the Freedom to connect – Strengthen your basic social skills to make friends and connect to the communities that matter to you
Professional success – Develop vital skills needed to work collaboratively and feel more confident when taking the risks that will help you reach your professional goals
Katie's 1:1 8-Week Coaching Package:
6 – 1 hr coaching sessions for the price of 5 ($150 savings!)
A customized coaching plan outlining your goals (based on your personal values & needs)
evidence-based communication skills training
strategic, real-time feedback for skills mastery
Flexible rescheduling policy with no cancellation fee
A safe and supportive space to Practice and gain confidence
compassionate accountability to help you achieve your goals
Boundary Builders Group Coaching Program
Free yourself from people-pleasing purgatory!
The Next 6-Week BBGCP group: October 13th, 2024 – November 17th, 2024
I designed the BBGCP for folks who struggle with people pleasing, passivity and feel anxious about being assertive. Those who are eager to use their voice (and just need some help finding it) to make meaningful change in their lives!
In just 6 weeks I will teach you, and others with similar struggles, how to identify, establish and maintain healthy boundaries in both your personal and professional life.
The Boundary Builders Group Coaching Program will help you:
- Discover a clear, attainable communication goal that will improve your life
- Assess your communication foundation (discover exactly what you’ll need to be successful)
- Learn the steps for HOW to set boundaries effectively
- LIFETIME access to the weekly session recordings so if you need to miss a session, you’re covered!
- Access to all my communication tools and resources
- Identify the barriers to your boundary setting & methods for navigating them (we ALL have them!)
- Receive compassionate accountability & support from a community who gets It
- Gain the confidence, skills and motivation to say what you mean & mean what you say!
At the end of 6-weeks, you’ll have the skills and self-awareness needed to practice setting the boundaries that are missing in your life so that your relationships AND self-worth can flourish 🌸
Communication Coaching FAQ
Coaching is not mental health counseling. Coaching focuses on the present, while counseling includes diving into the past. Since our past often informs our present, we won’t deny what’s gotten you to the current struggle(s), but our focus will continue to be on the present issues you’d like to work on and future goals you’d like to achieve.
Another big difference is that clinical counseling can only be offered to those in the state(s) a clinician is licensed in (for me, that’s Maryland, USA). Coaching allows me to offer my support, expertise, and ethical practices to anyone, anywhere!
Coaching sessions usually range between 30-60 minutes, but can vary depending on your needs and the terms of the coaching agreement. The frequency will also be determined in the coaching agreement and current coaching packages available. Coaching packages start at 5 sessions and increase based on need.
The free 20-min consultation comes first. That is when we can discuss what I do, what you need, and if I’m the right helper for your needs.
Our first session will be all about creating a coaching plan that fits your personal goals. You’ll share background on who you are and the current struggles you want to address. We will focus on goal setting and building motivation!
From there, we get to work applying the effective, skill-building techniques I’ve gathered over the past 8 years. We will be measuring your progress along the way and adjust our approach as needed to optimize your results.
Communication is woven throughout our lives. All living things find ways to communicate with the world around them. Therefore, effective communication skills are vital to not only our happiness, but to our survival. When we struggle to effectively communicate, it can negatively impact many areas of our lives – cost us job opportunities, intimate relationships, connection to family and community, and even jeopardize basic needs, like our safety.
Luckily, there’s been TONS of research done on the different ways humans communicate via facial expressions, micro-expressions, non-verbals (ie: gesturing and posturing), verbal (language) and para-verbal (inflection, tone, etc.) cues. That research has allowed us to learn what effective vs. ineffective communication behaviors look like and develop skills to help us practice more helpful communication behaviors.
So, If you…
Have a difficult time choosing what to say or focusing when you’re trying to communicate
Struggle with non-verbals, like how much eye-contact to use or how close to be to someone
Find yourself using passive-aggressive behaviors like sarcasm or the silent treatment
Feel too shy or passive to engage socially, ask for what you need, or say no when you want or need to
Find yourself expecting others to “read between the lines” and feeling resentful when they don’t
Often get feedback that you’re intimidating or too confrontational
Have a hard time working with others in a team-setting; find your contributions are often unheard, misunderstood, or dominate discussions
Want to take on more leadership roles, but struggle with assertivness or public speaking
…Communication coaching might be a great tool for you!
Improving your communication helps to minimize (but not eliminate) conflict. It is important to be aware that sometimes setting boundaries between yourself and others will increase internal distress and the potential for interpersonal conflict.
Communication coaching is focused entirely on what you are willing to change about how you communicate – no judgment or pressure to makes changes you don’t feel ready for!
That being said, Katie can help you weigh the pros and cons of your goal choices if you feel unsure about taking steps toward change.
60min Individual coaching Sessions: $150
Select from two flexible options:
A) Pay-As-You-Go: This option is best for those who want to utilize coaching “as needed” to address issues that arise in daily life. This is also a great option for ongoing maintenance after completing more extensive communication training.
- Pro(s): Less financial investment at one time; more flexible time commitment
- Con(s): Not as effective for reaching goals and learning new skills; less flexible rescheduling policy; late cancellation/no-show fee
B) 8 Week Coaching Package: This option is best for those who have specific communication goals they want to achieve and are able to invest in coaching to meet those goals.
- Pro(s): Get 6 sessions for the price of 5 (save $150); get a customized 8-week plan specific to helping achieve your goals; flexible rescheduling and no cancellation fee during your 8-week timeframe; meet consistently to build the skills and understanding needed to make lasting change to your communication!
- Con(s): Greater financial upfront; 8-week time commitment
Customizable payment packages are available to help you reach your goals and get the most out of our work together!