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Kate Jame’s media interviews 2002 – 2017


October 2017


Mornington Peninsula magazine interview about mindfulness and a sea change


September 2017


Kate interviewed and featured on the cover of Toward Magazine


July 2017


NGV article about mindfulness in an art gallery


May 2017


Sunday Age – Melbourne leads the way in mindfulness


May 2017


iSelect – article about making it to the C-Suite


January 2017


9Coach: How to switch off email without jeopardising your career


January 2017


9Coach: How to get your s–t together


December 2016


9Coach: Attack of the “shoulds”.


October 2016


The Age: Avoiding disastrous job choices


August 2016


Collective Magazine: Networking tips for introverts


August 2016


Katherine Mackenzie-Smith interview: Mindfulness over Mind Fullness


July 2016


9Coach: The mental benefits of sitting in silence


January 2016


body+soul: How to destress and simplify your life


March 2016


ABC Radio with Clare Bowditch


January 2016


body+soul: Mindful eating


January 2016


Collective Magazine: Late to the mindfulness movement?


January 2016


The Age: Keeping New Year’s resolutions


August 2015


NAB: Meditation.


July 2015


Qantas In-Flight Entertainment: Talking business


June 2015


Good Health Magazine: Believe in Yourself & Do What You Love


May 2015


Cleo Magazine –Believe in Yourself & Do What You Love


May 2015


marie claire: Career change


April 2015


Business Chicks: Career change


March 2015


Brisbane Business News: career change


February 2015


Moustache Magazine: career change


February 2015


Business Insider Australia: career change


February 2015


Women’s Agenda: career change


January 2015


Practical Parenting Magazine: self-care and practising mindfulness


December 2014


Kate interviewed by Wellbeing Magazine on tapping into your spiritual self.


November 2014


Kate interviewed by GQ Magazine on workplaces of the future.


October 2014


Kate interviewed by The New Daily on procrastination.


September 2014


Kate interviewed by The Sydney Morning Herald on ‘Can you be trusted?’.


July 2014


Kate interviewed by Women’s Health Magazine on being comfortable with your mind.


July 2014


Kate interviewed by The Age on flakey people.


April 2014


Kate interviewed by ABC radio Brisbane on work life balance.


April 2014


Kate interviewed by Women’s Day magazine on work life balance.


March 2014


Kate interviewed by Elle magazine on how to live a more creative life.


January 2014


Kate interviewed by Take Five magazine on managing stress.


January 2014


Kate interviewed by Women’s Agenda about how to build your confidence.


December 2013


Kate interviewed by MINDFOOD magazine.


November 2013


Kate interviewed by News Ltd on how to overcome a work-life slump.


October 2013


Kate interviewed by Good Health magazine on overcoming procrastination.


October 2013


Kate interviewed by Good Health magazine on how your thoughts affect your health.


September 2013


Kate interviewed by Women’s Day magazine on meditation.


January 2013


Kate interviewed by Fernwood Fitness about goal setting.


January 2013


Kate interviewed by Cosmopolitan magazine about getting caught in other people’s dramas.


January 2013


Kate interviewed by MX about feeling bad about feeling sad.


December 2012


Kate interviewed by News Ltd in response to recent Linked In research.


December 2012


Kate interviewed by body+soul about managing pre Christmas stress.


October 2012


Kate interviewed by The Age about how to succeed in small business.


October 2012


Kate interviewed by Cleo magazine about meditation.


September 2012


Kate interviewed for a News Ltd story about reconnecting with childhood dream job.


September 2012


Kate interviewed by 2UE radio about reconnecting with your childhood dream job.


August 2012


Kate interviewed by MX about dealing with disappointment.


July2012


Kate James appears in West Australian article about the Australian coaching industry.


July 2012


Kate James appears in Women’s Health magazine article about confidence at work.


June 2012


Kate James is featured in ninemsn article ‘Succeed Without Being a Suck’.


June 2012


Kate James is featured in The Age article ‘Succeed Without Being a Suck’.


March 2012


Good Health magazine article about what holds people back from success.


March 2012


Kate James appears in Mindfood magazine


March 2012


Kate James appears on ABC radio speaking about meditation.


March 2012


Kate James is featured in Business Chicks magazine, Latte.


February 2012


Kate James appears in marie claire magazine about career advice.


January 2012


Kate James appears in body + soul in an article about balancing work and life.


January 2012


Kate James features in Sydney Herald in an article about the benefits of being in nature.


October 2011


Kate James features in Cosmoplitatan magazine article about stress.


October 2011


Kate James appears on ‘The Circle’ to discuss learning to meditate. Click here to view.


September 2011


Kate James appears in Sydney Morning Herald article about work-life balance.


July 2011


Kate James appears on ‘Room to Grow’ television segment on work-life balance and parenting. Click here to view.


January 2011


Herald Sun article about meditation features Kate James.


January 2011


body+soul article about goal setting features Kate James.


December 2010


Radio interview on 2UE features Kate James.


October 2010


Herald Sun article about motivation features Kate James.


August 2010


BRW article ‘Relax more, indulge less’ features Kate James.


July 2010


Weekly Review article ‘Dealing with Life, the Universe & Everything’ features Kate James.


July 2010


Men’s Fitness magazine article ‘How to Beat Work Stress’ features Kate James.


June 2010


West Australian article about stress management features Kate James.


May 2010


Management Today article ‘Balancing Act’ features Kate James.


May 2010


The Advisor article ‘Finding Inner Harmony’ features Kate James.


March 2010


marie claire magazine features Kate James in an article about slowing down.


March 2010


Madison magazine features Kate James in an article about goal setting.


February 2010


The West Australian features Kate James in an article about procrastination.


February 2010


Mindfood magazine features Kate James in an article about dealing with crises.


January 2010


Cosmopolitan magazine features Kate James in an article about goal setting.


January 2010


Australian Natural Health features Kate James in an article about goal setting.


December 2009


The West Australian features Kate James in an article about goal setting.


December 2009


body+soul article about meditation features Kate James.


November 2009


Radio interview with ABC Perth about the benefits of meditation.


October 2009


The Age Career section about work-life balance article features Kate James.


October 2009


Australian Natural Health magazine article about meditation features Kate James and her meditation tracks


October 2009


Radio interview with 2GB regarding meditation.


May 2009


Appearance on The Morning Show about managing stress.


April 2009


Empower Magazine publishes article ‘How Gossip is Killing the Workplace’ by Kate James.


February 2008


Cleo magazine article features Kate James.


January 2008


Voyeur (Virgin Blue) magazine article about career coaching features Kate James.


December 2008


Empower Magazine publishes article ‘Speak Up’ by Kate James.


November 2008


Motivation Magazine publishes article ‘The Balancing Act’ by Kate James.


September 2008


Empower Magazine publishes articles ‘Time Out’ and ‘Is Your Personality Stalling Your Career?’ by Kate James. Kate responds in ‘Ask a Coach’ column.


May 2008


Madison Magazine quotes Kate James in article ‘Life Break Downs in Your 20s, 30s and 40s’.


May 2008


Australian Financial Review quotes Kate James in article ‘The Jobs Bosses Dream Of’.


April 2008


Kate quoted in My Career in The Age.


February 2008


Appearance on 9am with David and Kim. Click here to view.


February 2008


Interview with AAP regarding Tourism NT ‘Holiday Mojo’ campaign.


February 2008


Interview with Sunday Telegraph regarding Tourism NT ‘Holiday Mojo’ campaign.


February 2008


Radio interview with ABC 720 Perth regarding Tourism NT ‘Holiday Mojo’ campaign.


February 2008


Radio interview ABC 630 North Queensland regarding Tourism NT ‘Holiday Mojo’ campaign.


February 2008


Radio interview with 2CH Sydney regarding Tourism NT ‘Holiday Mojo’ campaign.


January 2008


Kate was engaged by Tourism NT to assist them with their ‘Holiday Mojo’ campaign.

Kate’s role was to develop tips to maintain your holiday mojo, visit NT to experience it first hand and then share her experience with the media.


January 2008


Kate interviewed by Madison magazine.


November 2007


Kate quoted in article ‘Time-tested tips for handling job rejection’ for Fairfax Digital seen online on The Age and Sydney Morning Herald websites.


November 2007


Kate quoted in My Career in The Age.


October 2007


Australian Financial Review quotes Kate James in article ‘Men Who Finally Got a Life’. 20 October 2007


September 2007


Good Health & Medicine quotes Kate in ‘Tricky Situations Defused’ article.


Winter 2007


Australian Law Management Journal published article by Kate James ‘Time to find that balance’.


July 2007


Kate quoted in My Career in The Age.


June 2007


body+soul article in Sunday Herald Sun.


April 2007


Article about coaching in The Age, Metro.


April 2007


Kate features both in and on the cover of a new publication developed by the Office for Women in conjunction with the Office for Small Business.

Women Entrepreneurs highlights the experiences of a group of women small business owners. The publication looks at some of the challenges women in business are faced with and how they have overcome adversity to become successful.


January 2007


Live radio interview on 3AW, Melbourne about coaching.


November 2006


Australian Financial Review quotes Kate James in article ‘Get in Touch with your Inner Leader’. 7 November 2006


November 2006


Radio interview on 5AA Adelaide about managing stress.


October 2006


Australian Women’s Weekly runs an update on the ‘Living Life Well’ program.


September 2006


Appearance on ‘Mornings’ Channel 9 discussing ‘Living Life Well’ program.


August 2006


Australian Women’s Weekly runs an update on the ‘Living Life Well’ program.


July 2006


‘Sunday Life’ magazine quotes Kate James providing career advice.


June 2006


Sunday Telegraph article ‘Prize Ego’ quotes Kate James as an expert on the topic of self -awareness.


May 2006


Mind Body Soul television records coaching segment featuring Kate James.


April 2006


Australian Women’s Weekly commences the ‘Living Life Well’ program where three participants take on a twelve week program to improve their wellbeing.


March 2006


BRW ‘Upstarts’ issue features Kate’s clients, Toby and Kirsten MacKelden of Indigo Media in the list of top performing Australian companies.


September 2005


‘Lying down on the job’ article in ‘Body & Soul Magazine’ article about meditation in the workplace.


July 2005


‘Body & Soul Magazine’ quotes Kate James in ‘Failing Well’ article.


July 2005


‘Sydney Morning Herald’ quotes Kate James in meditation in the workplace article.


May 2005


‘Australian Family Magazine’ quotes Kate James in an article about returning to work after having children.


February 2005


‘The Age – Sunday Life Magazine’ quotes Kate James as stress management consultant, meditation teacher and personal development coach in Lifestyle – Health section.


September 2004


Cleo’ Magazine article ‘Competitive Stress Disorder’ quotes Kate James as an industry expert.


May 2004


Radio interview with Bay FM about ‘How to Keep Your Love Alive’.


May 2004


Radio interview with 5AA, Adelaide about ‘How to Keep Your Love Alive’.


April 2004


Live radio interview with C91 FM, Sydney about ‘How to Keep Your Love Alive’.


April 2004


Radio interview with 2UE, Sydney about ‘How to Keep Your Love Alive’.


April 2004


‘Good Medicine’ magazine article ‘How to Keep Your Love Alive’ features Kate James.


January 2004


National television segment about coaching features Kate James and her clients Peter Hay of Hay Property Services Pty Ltd and Jane Barrett.


January 2004


‘Cleo’ Magazine article ‘How to Be Weekend Happy All Week Long’ quotes Kate James as an industry expert.


January 2004


‘The Age’ article ‘Fast Forward’ recommends Kate James as a Personal Coach.


January 2004


Radio interview with BBC Radio London.


September 2003


Radio interview on SYN FM.


July 2003


‘Bayside Leader’ article features Kate James as a personal coach


February 2003


‘Bayside’ newsletter features an article written by Kate James.


November 2002


‘Cleo’ Magazine article ‘Cash & Career’ quotes Kate James as an industry expert.

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I read a beautiful article last week about the concept of fragility, and how it applies in just about every area of life. I know this is true, but it also reminded me that when we're willing to accept our vulnerability, we come to discover our true strength.The way we keep showing up through moments of uncertainty.The way we stay open to love when we've been deeply hurt.The way we adapt when life throws us a curve ball.The way we stay hopeful, even when we're afraid.The way we find meaning in the smallest of moments.Fragility isn’t weakness. It’s part of what it means to be fully alive.When we recognise it, we learn to handle ourselves and one another with more care.To cherish what matters and to stay open to the life that we're living.✨#vulnerability #fragility #innerstrength #tenderness #selfcompassion #mindfulliving #emotionalwellbeing #personalgrowth #slowliving #healingjourney #beinghuman
I've just finished listening to the audio version of Jacinda Ardern's book, A Different Kind of Power. What a beautiful book – and what a beautiful woman.For decades, I've looked for role models to show me how to be both a mother and a businesswoman, and I've struggled to find someone I can truly relate to. Until I heard Jacinda's story.As she writes in one of the final chapters, when asked about what it means to be a leader:“If you have impostor syndrome, or question yourself, channel that. It will help you. You will read more, seek out advice, and humble yourself to situations that require humility to be conquered. If you’re anxious, and overthink everything, if you can imagine the worst-case scenario always, channel that too. It will mean you are ready when the most challenging days arrive. And if you are thin-skinned and sensitive, if criticism cuts you in two, that is not weakness; it’s empathy. In fact, all of the traits that you believe are your flaws will come to be your strengths. The things you thought would cripple you will in fact make you stronger, make you better. They will give you a different kind of power, and make you a leader that this world, with all its turmoil, might just need.”This book is a brilliant read. I highly recommend it. Thank you @jacindaardern for sharing your story with such warmth, humility and kindness. ✨Image: @penguinbooksnz#jacindaardern #adifferentkindofpower #leadership #empathy #womeninleadership #kindness #audiobookrecommendation #personalgrowth #mindfulleadership #inspiringwomen
After writing the first article about overfunctioning, so many women have reached out to say, ‘this is me’ and ‘what can I do about it?’.Later this week, I’ll be sharing an article about breaking the cycle of overfunctioning, but first, I thought it might be helpful to remember why we do this and why it can be such a hard pattern to break.Scroll through the carousel for quick tips, or read the full article (the link’s in my bio). And keep an eye out for the new article later this week where I’ll share more about doing things differently.This is something I’m working on myself, and I have to say that even with awareness, I don't find it easy. Those long-held habits can be hard to shift but when I can catch myself and go a little more gently, it makes the world of difference to how I'm feeling. ✨#overfunctioning #personaldevelopment #mindfulcoaching #selfkindness #selfawareness #wellbeingjourney #womenwhothinkdeeply #innergrowth #mindfulnessmatters #doinglessfeelingmore #confidencecoachmelbourne
When I was taught to meditate, over thirty years ago now, the advice was very rigid. You had to practice twenty minutes, twice a day or you might as well forget it. For so many people who learned, this ended up being off-putting and often not realistic.These days, there are so many different approaches and it's much more flexible – which is exactly what we need.Almost everyone I work with is short of time, but they're still keen to be mindful. And the reality is, you can achieve this even in just a few minutes.In its simplest form, mindfulness is really about two things – paying attention and non-judgement. When you start there, you realise you can practice in so many small ways and the impact can still be incredible.You don't need to head off on retreat (although it is pretty amazing) or block out huge amounts of time to simply tune in and pay attention.Try one or more of these small pauses today:▫️ Drink your tea, coffee or water with your full attention. Slow it right down and notice what you taste, smell and feel – bringing a sense of appreciation.▫️ Take five long, slow breaths. Pay attention to extending your out-breath to engage your parasympathetic nervous system.▫️ Before you send an email or make a call, pause and think about your intention. What matters most in this interaction?▫️ When you're at your computer or using your phone, notice your breathing. It often becomes more shallow (or we hold our breath without realising).Small moments of mindfulness really do make a difference. A few simple pauses through your day can bring you back to calm, clarity and presence. 🙏#mindfulness #presence #selfawareness #mindfulliving #mindfulnessretreat
I’ve been thinking a lot about boundaries lately, mostly after chatting with my wise and insightful daughter, Meg and my wonderful colleague, Catherine. Both of these women know all about setting healthy boundaries. I still find it difficult at times, even though I'm aware how deeply this affects the way that I feel.Healthy boundaries aren’t walls that keep people out. They’re more like an inner framework that helps us stay true to ourselves while staying open to others.When our boundaries are clear and flexible, we can be giving and loving, and we can listen without feeling drained or resentful. When they’re blurred, we can feel overextended, irritable, and even anxious, not because others are asking too much of us, but because we’re not honouring our own limits and needs.If you’re wondering whether your boundaries are healthy, reflect on these questions this week. If you find yourself answering 'yes' to several, consider where you can be a little more true to yourself.✨ Do I say yes when I really mean no?✨ Do I feel guilty when I take time for myself?✨ Do I often feel responsible for other people’s feelings?✨ Do I worry about expressing my own needs and preferences?✨ After spending time with certain people, do I feel somewhat depleted?Healthy boundaries come from a place of self-respect. They’re not about shutting the world out, but about creating the conditions where connection feels safe, sustainable and uplifting.Like anything, our boundaries need care and attention. They can shift as we grow and change. They can strengthen as our self-respect deepens.Working on your boundaries isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about noticing when you feel out of balance, pausing to listen, and making small, honest adjustments that bring you back into alignment. 💛#leadershipgrowth #healthyboundaries #womeninleadership #personaldevelopment #emotionalintelligence #mindfulleadership #selfawareness #confidentleaders
Yesterday I stumbled across some photos from the launch of my first book, Believe in Yourself & Do What You Love, held just over a decade ago. I’d forgotten how magical it was – the celebration of a lifelong dream to become a published author.It got me thinking about how so many of us, introverts in particular, rarely reflect on our best moments. The strength of humility is wonderful, but we can overuse it at times.As I flicked through the photos I remembered the joy of that night and how meaningful it was to share it with so many of my favourite people.So here’s an invitation for you this week. Scroll through old photos, glance back at your CV or spend some time reflecting and see if you can recall a moment you feel genuinely proud of (it doesn't need to be a big thing). And then, rather than keeping it private, share it with someone you trust. Let them know how it felt and allow yourself to re-celebrate. If it feels right, you might even share it more widely – perhaps in a post of your own.A big thank you to everyone who joined me on that fabulous night including my beautiful Meg, @ramaekerskaren, @enaproducts, @thewellbeingcorner, @lbeavan, @sarah.rudledge, @denu_australia, @lizzycphoto, @thegaleriefitzroy and many others I don't have photos of including @naids, @mindfulinmay, @ofkin, @christinaredlich, @louise_weigall, @linda.salo, @simbeever, @theholisticingredient, @corporatechillout, and anyone else I have missed. Special thanks to the gorgeous Sarah from @babylonflowers for making the tables look so stunning and to Emma Murray for the great photos. 🌸#reflection #celebrateyourself #introvertstrengths #joyfulmoments #selfkindness #confidencecoach #womenwhowrite #lifecoachmelbourne #believeinyourself
I’ve been exploring the theme of ‘not good enough’ for a while now, and the more I research, the more I see how deeply it touches every aspect of our lives. It doesn’t just shape the way we see ourselves – it influences our career, health, relationships, friendships, even the way we handle money.I’ll share more on my latest findings in next week’s article but for now, I want to leave you with this beautiful reminder from Hafiz.If you’re doubting yourself, comparing yourself to others, or feeling like you’re falling short in some way, keep these words close this week and remind yourself that you are valuable, loveable, and entirely unique – not because of what you have, how you look or what you achieve, but simply for being yourself. ✨#selfworth #selfkindness #innerlight #confidencecoach #healingjourney #mindsetmatters #notgoodenough #selfacceptance #gentlegrowth #personaldevelopment
I've had so many lovely responses to my recent articles about the four patterns of not feeling good enough and the signs of overfunctioning. It seems that this one is a common pattern for many of us.This week, I've written about why we overfunction and why it can be difficult to change –even when we know we're doing it. These behaviours often feel hard-wired into our being.If this sounds familiar, you might like to read my latest piece (links to all three articles are in my bio). I share the hidden pay-offs and the costs we often overlook, along with journal prompts to help you explore how and why overfunctioning might be showing up in your life.Over the coming weeks, I’ll write about how to transform overfunctioning, as well as exploring the other patterns of avoidance, procrastination and people-pleasing.#overfunctioning #selfdoubt #confidenceforwomen #notgoodenough #journalling #personaldevelopment #womenandwork
Just over a month ago, Chris and I had to move out of our house while it was being repaired from flood damage, so we decided to take a little road trip. We drove across to Mallacoota, up the south coast of NSW, across to Canberra, and back down through the mountains.Usually, in the middle of winter, if we were planning a trip we’d head somewhere warm. This time, we chose the opposite and it turned out to be one of the most beautiful holidays we’ve had.I think it helped that we stopped in so many places where we could immerse ourselves in nature, but I’m also aware that we expected very little. It was a simple trip with lots of home cooking, slow days, and finding delight in small things. When the days were sunny, we were grateful; when it turned cold, we were ready for it.It has me reflecting on how good it feels to do things differently, to challenge the ways we get set in our thinking. Because we loved this trip so much, I came home planning to repeat the same route next year. Then I realised I was missing the point – what made it special wasn’t the path we took, but all the things that were so unexpected.Sometimes real magic unfolds when we change our habits, let go of expectations, and allow ourselves to be a little more adventurous.An invitation for this week: where could you be more curious or open, or let go of one of your usual patterns? ✨📷 @chrisjamesphotos#innercalm #quietconfidence #mindfulleadership #wellbeingjourney #authenticliving #gentlewisdom #selfacceptance #findingpeace #womenempowerment #innerstrength #emotionalwellbeing
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