Cathryn Baker is a dynamic coach, consultant, and keynote speaker who brings decades of experience and a passion for personal growth to every engagement. Over her 37-year career, Cathryn co-founded and successfully exited two staffing companies, gaining invaluable expertise in leadership, operations, and sales.

After discovering her "unlived life" on a ranch in the Texas Hill Country, she pivoted to launch a coaching and consulting company dedicated to helping businesses develop their talent—particularly mid-level managers poised to become the leaders of tomorrow. Cathryn's approach blends her coaching expertise with real-world business insights to bridge the gap for mid-level managers, transforming them into high-impact leaders.

As a keynote speaker, Cathryn inspires audiences with her signature talk, "Your Unlived Life is Waiting for You", an engaging mix of storytelling and actionable strategies to help individuals unlock their potential and pursue their dreams. Her innovative and interactive workshops develop the skills managers and leaders need to create a coaching culture.

Now residing on the ranch in East Texas with her husband, Cathryn is driven by her passion for helping people discover their true potential and take meaningful action to achieve it.

Cathryn holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She earned a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification through iPEC’s ICF accredited program and is a certified Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Master Practitioner. She is also an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Connect with Cathryn

Email: cbaker@thinkavanzara.com

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