Here's the thing...

Life's too short to be spending 50+ hours a week doing something that you're not fizzed about!

I spent years as a teacher, team leader, associate principal and Kāhui Ako AST. I know that on some days, working in education feels like the best job in the world. Other days it sucks every last bit of enthusiasm and energy from you.

I left the classroom in 2019, to help people just like you to:

be that teacher that has all of the parents fighting to get their kid in your class
get shoulder-tapped for promotions
never get wiped out by the Sunday Scaries ever again!

This is the street-cred part:

Middle leadership roles have always found me. From being Vice Captain of the St Paul's Collegiate Open A netball team, to Associate Principal at Endeavour Primary School; I've always loved opportunities to lead from the middle.

I turned my experience and passion for middle leadership into a career where I get to help aspiring, new and experienced leaders, in schools across Aotearoa to LOVE their roles.

Along the way, I've picked up a Post Grad in Leadership from the School of Ed at Waikato University, got an accreditation with the International Coaching Federation, become a Certified Coaching Professional through Well College Global, ... and while we're getting to know each other, I'm a Scorpio if that's important to you.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT KATE

Most popular ways to work with me:

Buy my Book

I've created a journal to guide your weekly reflections. It includes 52 write-on reflection pages using the exact framework that I use each week.

Check out all of the details over on Amazon:

EPIC! BY KATE HORTON

Ed Leaders' Lab

I've partnered with an incredible health coach to create an annual membership for educational leaders who want to excel in their roles. We've got a resource hub filled with tools, templates and research to level up your leadership, live virtual events to keep you on track & a virtual hang out space for queries and sharing.

ED LEADERS' LAB

1:1 Coaching

Professional coaching is booming worldwide—and for good reason! It's not just a luxury but a necessity for leaders.

If your school team can't provide you with the support of an in-school coach, fear not. As your personal coach, I've got your back. My sweet spot is coaching middle leaders in education, and I'm bloody good at it,

1:1 COACHING

From time to time, I also do workshops, Teacher Only Days, coach training and whole school PLD.
Give me a yell if you'd like to chat more about this.

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Here's a bunch of places where I've sprinkled some Coaching CoLab magic

What gets me up in the morning?

I'm creative, spontaneous and super driven.

Here's the vibe I bring to my coaching.

Creativity: I bring an element of creativity to every coaching session, making your leadership journey as exciting as it is transformative.
Just for you: No cookie-cutter approaches here! Flexibility is one of my core strengths, so Coaching CoLab's programs are personalised to suit your unique leadership style and goals.
Proven Results: With a post-grad in coaching, and membership in the International Coaching Federation - I've got the backing of some great qualifications as well as many MANY success stories from coaching leaders since Coaching CoLab was established in 2019.

Epic: Guided Reflection Journal

Available on Amazon

I've written a book!
This is a reflection journal that gives you a guide that will help you get from where you are right now, to where you want to be in 12 months.

This is not just a workbook—it's your guide to understanding what's going on in your life and crafting a future that leaves you saying, "Wow, I did that!"

All that for less than $20? YES PLEASE!

Buy Epic on Amazon