Coaching is where my passion for growth, emotional clarity, and deep, inner confidence comes to life.
Hi, I’m Kat Flechaus
My Mission
Empowering ambitious women to silence self-doubt and lead with confidence.
At Aligned Core Life Coaching, I coach ambitious mid-career women overcome imposter syndrome and perfectionism by uncovering the core beliefs that fuel self-doubt, then transforming that awareness into an actionable plan to build self-trust, confidently own their expertise, and claim the recognition they’ve earned.
My Story
Three decades of walking beside people as they navigate change.
Coaching is where my passion for helping people experience growth, clarity, and sustainable inner transformation truly comes alive.
With over 30 years of experience in social work and mental health, I’ve guided people through transitions of every kind—helping them break old patterns, find their voices, and move toward lives that feel more authentic.
My path began with a Social Work degree from RIT and a Master of Social Work in Family Systems from Syracuse University. Over the years, I’ve worked in both traditional and non-traditional mental health settings. The non-traditional work taught me an essential truth: people don’t need to be pathologized or labeled to create meaningful change within themselves.
But what shaped me most wasn’t just the work—it was witnessing people’s resilience in the face of life’s curveballs. Those experiences taught me how to be a guide on the journey, not an expert who claims to have all the answers.
The Professional Journey Behind My Purpose
In administrative and leadership roles, I learned the business side of human services—running programs, mentoring staff, and developing training initiatives.
Yet despite these accomplishments, I often felt the pressure to prove that I belonged in the room, rather than trusting that I’d earned my place at the table. I’ve been downsized, reorganized, and redefined—but each transition led me closer to what I truly wanted: to help women reclaim their confidence, voice, and direction on their own terms.
That’s how Aligned Core Life Coaching was born—out of a desire to combine decades of experience with a calling to help others lead from alignment, not fear.
Why I Coach
I’ve lived the challenges I now help others overcome.
I know the cost of over-giving, people-pleasing, and staying silent when self-advocacy is needed. I’ve been the career woman, the caretaker, the mom trying to do it all—and I know what burnout feels like.
Those experiences taught me the value of boundaries, the power of resilience, and the importance of self-trust. They show up in every coaching session as empathy and real-world perspective.
Aligned Core Life Coaching is a space to pause, get clear on what you truly want, and build the confidence to lead your life on your own terms.
If you’re ready to move from self-doubt to self-trust, I’d be honored to walk beside you.
Beyond Coaching
Finding joy and balance outside the work.
Nature keeps me grounded. I have a deep love for flowers—whether through photography, design, or gardening. I also find creativity and connection in cooking and baking for those I love, not out of obligation, but because it brings me joy.
These practices remind me that fulfillment comes from alignment, not achievement—and that’s the same lesson I share with my clients.
“I’ve learned to be a guide on the journey, not an expert with all the answers.”
My Approach
Grounded wisdom meets actionable growth.
I bring both structure and soul to coaching. Together, we’ll identify the inner narratives that hold you back, reframe them with awareness, and build strategies that align with your authentic strengths.
Clients describe my style as calm, direct, and deeply compassionate. I’m not here to fix you—I’m here to help you reconnect with the confidence and wisdom that’s already within you.
Ready to lead from your aligned core?
If you’re ready to step out of self-doubt and into self-trust, Aligned Core Life Coaching can help you realign with your confidence, wisdom, and courage—so you can lead your life and career with clarity and purpose.
Education:
Master of Social Work-Syracuse University
Certifications from Transformation Academy
Cognitive Behavioral Life Coach
Confidence Life Coach
““One visit and I feel rejuvenated and reset to tackle my problems. I’ve got a list of steps already and I’m using the tools given to me. She listens, she makes suggestions, and I feel like I’ve known her a long time. Looking forward to checking in with her soon!”