FOR PEOPLE
The Ecstatic Session
A ONE-ON-ONE SESSION FOR
CRAFTING A NEW DIRECTION
Clarify, reframe, shift.
If you’re navigating a transition and not quite sure how to tackle or talk about it, a session is your clarifying jumpstart. It’s a custom blend of coaching, consulting, and craft designed to cut through the overwhelm and facilitate energizing movement. We’ll clarify your vision for what’s next, reframe your experience to match, and identify clear updates to your materials to carry you into the next expression of your work.
THE ECSTATIC SESSION ARC
COMMON challenges TACKLED
Clarify what’s next for you. Reframe your experience for a career transition. Breathe new life into your materials. Distill many ideas into a cohesive strategy. Integrate diverse offerings into clear positioning. Elevate your bio. Reimagine how you show up online and off. Reignite enthusiasm for your work. Connect the dots on everything you do.
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Working with Cate has been one of the most clarifying and energizing things I’ve done. I’ve done a lot of brand work previously, but have always ended up with the feeling that I didn’t quite get to the heart of what was missing. EV provided the means to recognize connections I hadn’t made before, integrate things in a way that helped me see the treasures I already have, and plot a path to put them to use. Cate’s skill with metaphor and her ability to identify illuminating language is quite extraordinary. I feel like a plant that didn’t know it needed a drink, and now I’m putting out flowers.
HEATHER MOORE • FOUNDER, SKINNY LAMINX
I can’t sing Cate’s praises enough. If you are at a point in your life where you need help crafting your next direction or even if you just want someone to center you, Cate is your person. She is calming, incredibly intuitive, positive and has this sensational way of wording things and just seeing you. Then taking all that and dialing in what you want: small changes to get there and creative ways to reframe challenges. She’s my favorite blend of human—equal parts interested and interesting. I would highly recommend a session with her if you’re trying to make some moves (big or small)!
meghan mcneer • creative director
It was such a gift to work with Cate. I was ecstatic with the support I received on strategy and content for my business. My goal for our work was to receive help putting the pieces of the puzzle together, and we were able to do that in addition to some new discoveries—pieces I didn't even know were missing! I felt very encouraged and supported, and working together really got me into the integration space. I'm feeling excited for the next step of codifying our work in addition to moving on to the next layer of the onion, weaving the bigger story of the many facets of my work and life.
sarah jutras • founder, huzzah studio
Cate is a breath of fresh air and a skilled professional. With her guidance, I gained clarity on how I perceive and use my voice and learned areas to reflect and develop. I appreciate how Cate shares her talents and expertise in a fun, accessible, and caring manner that balances thoughtful reflection and tangible next steps. I’m excited to dig into our discussion and put ideas into practice, and know that I will continue to have insights from our work together. I’d encourage anyone curious about how they share their voice with the world to carve out time to have a session with Cate.
Erin kate schoepner • Historian
My decison to work with Cate was a true game changer in my professional persona and how I market myself. I often found myself being able to problem-solve for others but not for myself. I came to Cate with many different goals for my career as a creative producer, model, and yoga instructor—and with her knowledge of the diverse industries I’m focused on, she helped coil down and package my various skills and experience. With Cate’s guidance, support and insight, I was able to revamp my portfolio into something that I am proud to continuously use for pitching new clients.
Celine chantelle • creative producer
Cate is charismatic, caring, and detail-oriented in her work, and she has a magical ability to see the next steps in your path before you see them yourself. My work with Cate gave me the space and tools to take a step back, gain awareness of myself and how I want to show up, and form a valuable perspective on my life and career. She validated and encouraged me by conducting an in-depth analysis of the things that give me purpose, collaborated with me to revise my positioning, and coached me to consider new opportunities with a fresh outlook. Thanks for helping me find a new career, Cate!
PAULA PITCHER • CORPORATE SALES DIRECTOR
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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This session offering is for individual clients new to Ecstatic Voice, or returning clients who haven't worked with Cate in over a year. If you don't fall into one of those categories, reach out and we'll chat through other options.
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The session experience is a dynamic blend of discovery and strategy that’s completely tailored to you, and Cate will guide the way based on your specific needs. When you meet, you might work on your materials, map out ideas on a digital whiteboard, do a clarifying exercise, or some other unique combination of expansive and practical tools. By the time you sign off, you’ll have lots to think about and some clear things to work on before your follow-up call—where you’ll be able to get additional feedback from Cate and ask any other questions that have come up.
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We've designed every element of your session experience, so all you have to do is show up and play. How to play full out? A few suggestions:
Let the questionnaire be easy while doing it wholeheartedly. Be sure to join your session from a place where you’re relatively free from distraction and can bring your full attention. If you can, plan to give yourself 15 minutes ahead of time to have a snack, pour a cup of tea, and settle in, and some synthesis time after by jotting down notes or taking a walk. Do your best to follow through on the next steps you’ve laid out together, and ask help if you need it. Come ready to roll up your sleeves and try things out.
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Cate brings a diverse blend of relevant disciplines honed over the last 20 years and counting, including brand voice development, career and content strategy, editorial direction, voice and performance, teaching, facilitating, and coaching. For the past 5 years, she has integrated her toolkit into developing and leading the EV approach, which has supported many creative and dynamic professionals in successfully shifting their work. You can read more about her experience on our About page and her website.
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The short answer is no. Cate no longer writes resumes, but can give feedback on yours in a session—so share it, even if you hate it! If you have a brand that needs naming or any other brand-specific needs, those would be custom projects on our brand side. If you're not sure where your needs fall, just ask.
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The EV approach was founded on the belief that you ultimately know what is right for you, and sessions don't include any strategic intros. For the full scoop on that, check out the personal responsibility & artistic release section of our session terms.
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After your session, you might want to join a workshop, book a follow-up session, ask for more hands-on support, or leap forward on your own. You can discuss those options with Cate once you meet. As always, we support what feels right to you.
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Here's what I (Cate) would want to know: Everything you share in your session stays between us. Work is personal, voice is vulnerable, and your ideas are yours. There's more on confidentiality in our session terms, but the TL;DR is: What you say here stays here—until if or when you decide to share it in the way that only you can.
