Working with Cathy as a coach gave me guidance and support to build my business – her Navigator business planning package was exactly what I needed. That coaching experience inspired me to join Lighthouse’s mentor program. Joining this program was integral in deepening my understanding of all aspects of running a business - especially in the early days of launching. The connections and support within the smaller mentor group helped me work through lingering doubts and questions I had. Cathy's guidance of our group as well as her advice and wisdom were invaluable.

Cathy has created a culture of sharing, educating, connecting and promoting small businesses through all of Lighthouse’s programs. Whether through her coaching services, award-winning mentor program or speaker events, she empowers small business owners, helping them to discover opportunities and encouraging them to action. As part of Lighthouse Mentor Network from the very beginning, I have witnessed Cathy’s willingness to share her business advice and feel that this program has enabled me to prosper in exciting ways.

Lighthouse Mentor Network has been instrumental in me building my business, Local Element Marketing. This mentor program has helped me sustain momentum through regular meetings, accountability partners and specially designed tools. I've also hired Cathy as a business coach. She is always willing to share her years of experience while remaining down to earth and easy to talk to. Choosing to invest in myself and my business has enabled me to gain insights I otherwise would have missed out on.

Running a business is a crazy roller coaster that is terrifying and thrilling at the same time and I felt a need to connect with entrepreneurs that were in the trenches. I knew from the first meeting that I’d found a safe place to freely share ideas, fears and doubts. In fact, I wonder if I would’ve achieved the major accomplishments without Cathy and these amazing women. During the course of the program, I competed in my first body building competition, won the Rising Star of Whistler award, expanded my company’s success and started a new digital agency. When I shared my lofty goals, Cathy and my mentor group didn’t doubt me for a second and instilled much needed confidence and encouragement for me to go for it. Lighthouse played a pivotal role in making 2017 one heck of a year for me.

Working with Cathy has been a fantastic process. Her enthusiastic personality and innovative platforms have given me the confidence to launch my new business. Cathy funneled my ideas into a structured vision so my company is true to my intentions and goals. She has kept me accountable for steps that have projected me forward in a short timeline. I am thankful for her guidance to clarify my ideas and encouragement to believe in my dreams.