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Profile | Kate James
Kate James
Work life balance coach and meditation teacher, Total Balance Group
Melbourne, VIC | www.totalbalance.com.auKate James specialises in working with small business owners in the creative and wellbeing sectors to help them find a balance between creativity and productivity. Committed to personal balance and passionate about social responsibility, Kate assists clients to align personal values and strengths with their life and business choices.
Having discovered mindfulness meditation over twenty years ago, Kate shares the benefits with her coaching clients and also runs regular classes for the general public and corporate groups. Believing that there is no better way to manage stress and create clarity and focus, her aim is to demystify meditation and make it accessible to everyone. She is the author of a series of guided meditation MP3s.
Kate is quoted regularly in the media as an expert in the field of work life balance and is sought after by corporations as a facilitator of work life balance seminars. Kate is a member of ICF and is one of a handful of coaches in Australia to have achieved PCC accreditation.
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful - Albert Schweitzer
Articles by Kate
Creating a business you love
02 May 11Kate JamesWhenever I’ve engaged a business coach, we’ve spent most of our time working towards taking my business to the next level. But one thing has always been missing. Read more
Comments: 17Six steps to creative success
02 Jul 10Kate JamesAre you a starving artist? A writer in a draughty garret? Newsflash: creative people need to eat too. Here’s how you can be productive, profitable AND have creative success. Read more
Comments: 4Outsourcing to virtual assistants
31 Jan 10Kate JamesI recently started thinking about ‘what I shouldn’t be doing’ in my business and my new perspective changed my outlook completely. Give it a try! You might find outsourcing to virtual assistants a good option for you. Read more
Comments: 13Why we all need more structure and routine
16 Aug 09Kate JamesOne of the challenges for many soloists is having too much freedom. When you work alone, no one notices when you don’t follow a structure or routine, tidy your desk or get your filing done. But productivity can nosedive if you’re not careful. Read more
Comments: 8Five steps to managing anxiety
17 Apr 09Kate JamesSome of the small business owners I work with are feeling more anxious than usual. This is not surprising as these are unsettling times, so here are five steps to help you with managing anxiety. Read more
Comments: 8Surviving tough times using creative thinking
10 Feb 09Kate JamesIn the grip of tough times, many accept the apparent fact that business is going to be tough for a while. Others choose to believe that challenging times create opportunities for creative thinking. It’s all in the way you look at it. Read more
Comments: 12Ten tips to help you manage stress
19 Oct 08Kate JamesWe all know stress has a negative impact on not only our emotional wellbeing, but it can ultimately lead to a range of very serious physical ailments, too. Don’t wait until you’re diagnosed with high blood pressure or heart disease to manage stress. Read more
Comments: 4How to choose a role model
28 Aug 08Kate JamesA role model is someone who inspires you, whose behaviour you want to emulate. They can be a wonderful source of support, particularly for those working on their own. Read more
Comments: 1Improve your productivity with mindfulness
13 Jul 08Kate JamesMindfulnesss is really just another word for focus. When you focus your attention you can markedly improve your productivity as well as your memory, your ability to think creatively and most importantly, the way you feel. Read more
Comments: 6Ten strategies for a ‘detoxed lifestyle’
04 Mar 08Kate JamesA great alternative to a regular detox program is to create a detoxed lifestyle. This enduring approach allows you to enjoy life’s pleasures, while at the same time caring for your health on a daily basis. Read more
Comments: 13Working at home with kids: When’s the best time to start?
19 Sep 07Kate JamesWorking at home with kids is a great way to balance parenting with a career but it can also bring a host of challenges. What is the best age for your children to be when you start your business? Read more
Comments: 17Finding out what makes your business unique
09 Jul 07Kate JamesI believe when you are willing to put aside your concerns about what other people think and trust your intuition, something magical happens. From there, you can unearth what makes your business unique. Read more
Comments: 5Mindfulness: How switching off can help your business
20 Mar 07Kate JamesThere’s nothing quite like the freedom that goes with being your own boss, but one of the most common downsides is the inability to switch off. The practice of ‘being in the moment’, also known as ‘mindfulness’, can help. Read more
Comments: 2Finding inner calm during a busy day
25 Jan 07Kate JamesFor many busy soloists, the concept of inner calm is alluring, yet elusive. But without the safety net of sick pay or the freedom to have a slack work day without paying the price, taking care of yourself is an essential part of being a soloist. Read more
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