Transforming leadership vision into an organized reality

After two decades in executive roles and advising more than 100 CEOs, I founded Katalyst Consulting to forge a different path. I believe that when you harmonize business excellence with mindful leadership, you improve not just your business, but your whole way of being. As a management consultant and mindfulness coach, my clients replace overwhelm with clarity, turn 80-hour weeks into focused productivity, and build successful organizations where both profits and people flourish.

If you’re ready to turn your vision into an organized reality without sacrificing your sanity or your values, let’s talk and build something extraordinary, from the inside out.

Since childhood, I’ve always been the go-to organizer, problem-solver, and leader, whether I was mediating playground squabbles, color-coding my friends’ closets, or rallying classmates to ace group projects. I’ve always loved a good puzzle, whether that’s a tricky crossword or unraveling the real issue behind a challenge. Pair that with my knack for reading people, and you could say I was destined to help others navigate both people and process challenges.

Why Katalyst

Katherine (Kat) Conrad

Founder & Owner, Katalyst Consulting

About

My journey into mindful leadership began in my mid-twenties, while I was managing nearly 100 people as an executive in the hospitality industry. Outwardly, I appeared to have it all—a secure job, notable professional achievements, and a vibrant social life that made it seem like I was truly living my best life. Inwardly, I was running on fumes and was so depleted that I began losing my hair, a physical symptom of stress I wouldn’t fully understand until later. It was during this time that Janice, my business coach, introduced me to energy management and the power of self-awareness. Around the same time, my best friend pursuing her yoga teacher certification, invited me to yoga workshops, and I found myself at the intersection of mindfulness and self-discovery.

That’s when I realized that long-term business success isn’t just about strategy, systems, or bottom lines. It’s about empowering people, building cohesive teams, and leaders who are grounded, self-aware, authentically aligned with their core values, and serve as inspiring examples to others. When leaders operate from this place, they don’t just strengthen their businesses; they become catalysts for positive change in every part of their lives.

I blend business mastery with mindfulness, helping small business owners get organized, lead with intention, and build businesses that run smoothly without losing sight of what matters most. Through my signature CLEAR Method, I help clients:

  • Plan for purpose-driven action

  • Build scalable systems and efficient processes

  • Develop conscious communication that creates trust and results

  • Maintain accountability for lasting progress

  • Streamline operations and enhance team performance

  • Strengthen mindful decision-making for clarity and focus

  • Support balance and resilience through mindful leadership

My work is about supporting you as a small business owner by raising your awareness and guiding you toward the kind of success that feels as good as it looks. Together, we create lasting positive change for you and your business.

My Approach

My approach is guided by these core principles that form the foundation of every success story I help support. They shape how I approach strategic advisory and mindful leadership development, ensuring our work together is focused, supportive, and geared toward powerful results.

My Values

Embracing optimism and possibility while maintaining practical focus, where steadfast belief in potential drives concrete action for positive change.

Hope

Curiosity

Encouraging continuous exploration and learning, where fresh perspectives lead to creative solutions and deeper understanding.

Building trust through honest communication and authentic relationships, where clear dialogue creates the foundation for lasting success.

Transparency

Demonstrating unwavering commitment to improvement, where persistent dedication and disciplined effort create sustainable results that exceed expectations.

Diligence

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Curious about how these principles could benefit you? Let's talk!

I'd be honored to work with you, support your growth, celebrate your successes, and contribute to meaningful impact in your business and beyond.