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Meet Katie McDonald: Executive Coach, Speaker, and Recovering High Achiever

Katie McDonald spent two decades as an international sales executive, crushing goals across three continents while quietly falling apart. One missed meeting changed everything. Now a corporate speaker, executive coach, and author, Katie helps high achievers get things done without coming undone. Watch her story.

Katie’s Story

March 17, 2026

Katie’s Story From The Basement of Rock Bottom to Guiding High Achievers: How One Executive’s Breakdown Became Her Breakthrough On paper, Katie McDonald was killing it. International sales rockstar. Crushing goals across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The picture of success.Off paper? She was dying inside.Katie’s relentless drive for productivity came at a brutal cost: […]

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Philosophy & Approach

March 17, 2026

Katie’s Philosophy & Approach The b.nourished Method: Tough Love Meets Compassionate Accountability Katie’s approach is simple: self-care isn’t selfish. It’s your duty.Most coaches will tell you to “practice self-care” and send you on your way. Katie knows that’s bullshit. Quick fixes don’t work. Bubble baths and bonbons aren’t going to save you from burnout. Real, […]

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Testimonials

August 30, 2026

Testimonials What People Are Saying About Working With Katie Corporate Training & Speaking Her session provided attendees with useful tools to better manage their own well-being while supporting their organizations. Gary Dawson, EANE Director of Learning and Development Corporate Training & Speaking Her talk was more than a keynote; it was a reset. It prepared […]

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Media & Press

March 14, 2026

Katie in the Spotlight Featured In Awards & Certifications Completed intensive entrepreneurship program fellowship programgraduate programbusiness masteryview credentials → Certified Holistic Health Coach Graduate of prestigious statewide leadership program Active member 2001 Award Winner Inno on Fire Award Winner partial list of Speaking Engagements Corporate Clients: AccentureFacebook (Global Webinar)CVS HealthEileen Fisher Leadership InstituteFidelity InvestmentsHasbroIGTInsperityKaiser Permanente […]

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FAQs

March 17, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions Who is Katie McDonald? Katie is a professional speaker, corporate trainer, self-care strategist, and executive coach for high achievers who take care of business at the expense of taking care of themselves. After experiencing her own breakdown from relentless productivity and self-neglect, Katie left her international sales career to rebuild her life […]

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