You've got something.
Let's figure out what
to do with it.

I help people turn their skills, experience, and ideas into online offers, businesses, and opportunities — before they spend months going in the wrong direction.

Whether you're exploring a new idea, building something from scratch, or growing an existing business, I help bring structure, strategy and momentum to what's next.

10+ yearsIn marketing and communications
Cape Town basedWorking globally
Small intakeFocused, personal work
Est. 2016Coaches · Consultants · Educators · Creators · Authors · Entrepreneurs · Business Owners

Does any of this sound familiar?

  • You haven't called it a business yet, but the skills, experience and ideas are there. You need someone to help you see the shape of it.
  • You've been sitting on an idea for a while. Self-doubt — or the worry that someone else will do it better — keeps it on the back burner.
  • You started, then stalled. You need someone to cut through the noise and shape what's there into a clear plan you can move on.
  • There are a hundred things you could be doing right now, and no clear way to tell which ones will actually move the needle.
  • You're building a business and need real strategic support — perspective, structure, and someone who can help you make better decisions as you grow.
  • You're tired of carrying it all on your own and want a second brain in your corner.

That's the gap I work in. You bring the expertise, experience and ideas. I bring the structure, strategy and outside perspective that tends to matter most — the kind that makes everything else fall into place.

Who I usually work with
Most people fall into
one of three groups
People with expertiseCoaches, consultants, educators, trainers and professionals who want to turn years of experience into something scalable.
People with ideasEntrepreneurs, side-hustlers and business owners who know there's something worth building but aren't quite sure what shape it should take.
People building businessesFounders and small teams who need strategic support, fresh thinking, and an experienced partner to help navigate growth.
About Kate
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Kate
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Here's the experience behind the judgement calls I make with clients:
  • 10+ years in marketing and communications
  • CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Belief, Developer, Ideation, Individualization
  • Communications leadership across Africa
  • Continuous curiosity about marketing, digital media, and operational strategy
  • International Award for Excellence

There's no magic formula, and I'm not going to pretend there is one. What I will do is sit with your idea, ask the right questions, and help you get clarity on what you're working with, what it could look like, and what it would take to build.

Over the past decade I've worked across marketing strategy, communications, digital growth, customer journeys, business development and online education. I've led communications across African regions for an international broadcaster, run my own consultancy, worked with agencies, and partnered with founders and business owners building meaningful things.

I take on a small number of projects at a time so the work stays personal. You don't need everything at once — you need the next most obvious steps and someone who gets it. I use templates and frameworks where they help, and AI where it speeds things up. The thinking, the judgement and your voice stay human.

I'm based in Cape Town, and I work with people across South Africa and internationally.

Some people I've worked withJan Viljoen (Pastoral Counsellor) · Kerry Stewart (Personal Development) · Brett Johnson (Business and Leadership) · Jeremy Rothon (Professional Education) · Jo Abbot — Horizons Careers Coach (Career & Development Coaching)
Work with me
Ways we can
work together

Pick the level of support that fits where you are right now. Everything starts with a free 15-minute call.

Starting point

The Origin Edit

A single strategy session and a clear written plan.

You come in with an idea, an offer, a business challenge, or something you've been sitting on for a while. We spend real time with it — pulling it apart, shaping it, and working out what it could become. You'll leave with practical recommendations, clear next steps, and a sharper sense of direction.

A single working session, followed by your plan within two weeks.

Done with you

The Studio Build

Done-with-you implementation.

For people who want the thing built, not just planned. Whether it's a course, membership, website, community platform, customer journey, or business foundation, I help bring the strategy to life and ensure the systems behind it are set up properly.

Think of it as moving from ideas and plans into something real. We'll work together to build the foundations, make practical decisions, and create an experience that's aligned with your goals, your audience, and the way you want to work.

Strategy remains part of the process throughout. Once everything is built, I'll help you plan the handover — whether that's running it yourself, training your team, or bringing in specialists to support the next stage of growth.

For established businesses
A fractional
marketing manager

Not every business needs a full-time marketing hire. Sometimes you need an experienced strategic partner who can sit alongside you and your team, connect the dots, and keep things moving in the right direction.

Fractional support

Fractional Marketing Manager

A retained strategic partnership for business owners and leadership teams.

I step in as your part-time marketing lead — connecting business goals, customer needs, marketing activity and growth opportunities, without the cost or commitment of a full internal function.

You get perspective, structure, and a steady strategic hand alongside you and your team, plus hands-on involvement where it matters most.

Available on a limited retainer basis.

How it works
01

Let's talk

A free 15-minute conversation to understand where you are, what you're working on, and whether I'm the right person to help.

02

Find the right fit

Based on our conversation, I'll recommend the most appropriate next step, whether that's one of my offers, or another direction completely.

03

We get to work

Every project is different. Some people need clarity and direction, others want ongoing support, and some need help bringing an idea to life.

04

Move forward with confidence

You'll leave with greater clarity, practical next steps, and a stronger understanding of what to do to get it moving.

Questions
A few things
people usually ask
Not at all. Some people come with a clear idea. Others come with a vague sense that they have something worth sharing. Both are completely fine — that's what the discovery process is for.
No. Honest feedback is the whole point. If your idea needs work, or there's a stronger angle worth looking at, I'll tell you. That's probably the most useful thing I can give you.
The Origin Edit and The Growth Partnership are both designed for people who'll handle implementation themselves. You'll walk away with a clear plan and no dependency on me to keep going.
No. And honestly, I'd be a little careful of anyone who does. What I can promise is that you'll leave with a clearer, more grounded plan than you arrived with - and a much smaller chance of wasting months heading in the wrong direction. What I can tell you is that almost everyone who goes through this process tells me the clarity alone was worth it — even before anything's built or launched.
The Origin Edit is delivered within two weeks of our first workshop. The Growth Partnership timeline varies depending on the depth of the work — we'll agree on it upfront.
Yes. I'll recommend tools and platforms based on your actual skills and what you can realistically manage. Simpler is usually smarter, especially at the start.
Just a conversation — 15 minutes. I'll ask about your situation, your idea, and what you're hoping to achieve. Then I'll tell you honestly whether working together makes sense.
Get in touch
Let's have a proper
conversation.

No pitch. No pressure. Just a conversation about where you are and whether I can help. Book your free 15-minute call below, or send me a message and I'll come back to you within 48 hours.

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