Well hello there,
I'm guessing someone you trust has mentioned my name? Or you stumbled upon my LinkedIn profile and want to know more? Or, perhaps you are interested in what's happened to The Passionate PA franchise?
Whatever path you took, I’m very glad you’re here.
After building my freelance business into a successful franchise, I am now in a new chapter of my career. I am passionate about doing work I love, with people I admire, and nurturing professional relationships.
Here’s a quick overview of what I now offer, but, as with all seasoned entrepreneurs, there's not much I haven't seen over the last 15 years in business so there's plenty of experience behind my smile.
- Business Growth Mentor
- Outsourcing Expert
- Marketing Specialist
When the plan changes, but the purpose grows...
After closing my franchise in September 2024, I took the opportunity to rest and reset after an extremely challenging few years.
In April 2023, I lost my darling Mum to her fourth battle with cancer. She was just 73. Sharing her final chapter was one of the most humbling, soul-changing experiences of my life. I’m grateful I had a business and team that enabled me to step away, but looking back, I returned to ‘normal’ far too soon.
I pushed on. Determined to lead, to support, to be an extraordinary franchisor. But beneath the surface, the pressure was taking its toll.
Alongside my grief came too many other difficult situations, both business and personal. By July 2024, I had finally realised I couldn’t carry on as I was. Closing my franchise was one of the most heart-wrenching decisions I’ve ever made. But it was the right one; for my health, my family, my franchisees (who have all gone on to fly solo, with my full support), and my future.
After a few months out and some deep personal transformation, I’m now happier than I’ve ever been and I’ve found a whole new purpose.
As a Business Growth Mentor, I work with solo business owners like consultants, freelancers and ambitious virtual assistants to help them build businesses they actually enjoy running - and make consistent income doing it. I love helping people reach £5k+ months, because from there, everything gets easier: more choice, more flow, more fulfilment.
I’m big on clarity, values, strategic outsourcing and building businesses that don’t just look good, they feel good.
Lovely things people say...
Gary NeildBlue Sky Financial Planning
“When the lovely Kate asked me to provide a testimonial I mischievously replied “I only use you because I can’t find anyone else!” But, the truth is, I have never looked for anyone else in nearly 8 years because she ticks all the boxes, and more. How she organises her mind to embrace what’s going on all around her is very impressive. However, where she really scores is that she delivers, when it matters, every single time. Kate is simply one of life’s doers."
Ian BradleyFranchise Growth Specialist
“Kate is a wonderful business owner who sets high standards and goals. She is dedicated, extremely ethical and achieves success time after time. As well as being a great communicator, Kate is a motivator. You cannot feel any other way than being motivated, happy and focused when you work with Kate. Determined, experienced, open, friendly and a great marketer also gives Kate this wonderful ability to be a multi-skilled visionary."
Alice FewingsLinkedIn Trainer & Coach
“There are no words that could do Kate justice. She is a phenomenal business owner, coach, and mentor who is so passionate about her clients and the impact she has on those around her.Her approach to business is second to none; bursting with creative ideas and strategies with a core focus on building relationships. She's now a key asset to my business and its continued growth, as well as being a very close friend."