Kate Pfeffer

Alchemy is the guiding principle of Kate’s approach to coaching: teaching people the art and science of transforming their life experiences into gold. For more than 15 years, she has been helping people through personal transitions. Kate’s passion and her ability to listen and uncover core issues enable her clients to make positive change in manageable steps.

Kate grew up in Hanover, New Hampshire and graduated with honors from Connecticut College with a BA in Anthropology. She lived in New York City for 20 years before moving to the Hudson Valley in 1993. In New York City, Kate worked in advertising and marketing before switching to human services when she moved to the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. Her work in human services began as a co-facilitator of a domestic violence support group, and grew to include becoming a counselor for new mothers and a certified Pilates instructor. In 2006, she became company manager for Bard College’s renowned SummerScape Festival, responsible for the overall care of hundreds of visiting artists from around the world to ensure their physical and emotional well being, and enabling them to deliver their best possible performance.

Kate counts her three children (ages 20, 19 and 17) as her greatest teachers and friends.

HG: What was your general impression of your leader?

“Couldn’t have been more pleased! I admit to having a good measure of skepticism when I attend workshops of this type, as past experiences have taught me to look for highest levels of integrity and genuineness. Kate was deep in both areas! I found her understanding of the material deeply integrated in herself. She lead with no hesitation and also with a conscientious presence – huge values for me. She approached leading with each participants’ greatest good in mind – this was absolutely clear. At no time did I pick up ego-tripping. Instead, Kate was a beautifully centered leader with deep caring about the work she was doing.

She respects each individual, listens amazingly well, guides gently but is also able to push to help client become aware, awake, and get results. I felt so good about her that I will continue with private coaching with her and feel fortunate that she is who I will get to work with!! Can’t wait because I know I am in good hands with Kate as my partner. “

– Marissa Gonzalez