Do you believe you can have what you want?
I do.
Every day that belief proves true, as I work with my clients.
Secret wishes and half-spoken goals turn into clearer thinking, more energy, and—yes—
more focus,
more time,
more money.
Steven says, “With Katrina’s help, I’m back in a flow state—ruthlessly innovating, delegating, and automating across my two businesses. I’m closing new clients at the fastest rate in years.”
Are you like Steven?
Accomplished, driven, growth-oriented
…but what’s next?
What’s next comes from clarity.
Articulating what you truly want—for your business and your life. And building the systems that make it inevitable.
This from Crystal, Doctoral candidate and CEO, “Katrina has a gift for cutting through the noise and helping you see what truly matters—not just in your work, but in how you want to live and lead.”
Fen, visionary, author, and book midwife, proclaims, “Every day I wake up excited to get to work. Nothing is a drag anymore. I’m aligned with what I was born to do, and making progress every day toward bigger dreams than I imagined possible. Thank you, Katrina.”
How I Work
My work blends strategy, structure, and conversation.
The Best Part?
(Some say)
Daren, a coach/consultant, said this about Katrina’s coaching, “Katrina pulled me out of the weeds and equipped me with fool-proof systems and strategies to help me stay relentlessly focused. She’s had a profoundly positive impact on the business and my life.”
Never one to mince words, Brittnay, Executive coach, adds, “Best part: she’s so real. None of this over-the-top positive BS. She tells you when you’re sucking and helps you get to a better place.”
Work should be fun, Operations leader Erin says, “She’s seasoned and insightful across many industries, and incredibly easy (and fun) to work with.”
Curious what working together might look like?
Ways to Work With me
Private Coaching
For founders, executives, and high-performers.
We meet every week for focused sessions on the gritty work of making change.
I’ll ask hard questions, reflect what you can’t yet see, and help you turn insight into action.
Todd, CEO of a window manufacturing company and client, states, “I have long struggled with certain aspects of running my company, and Katrina pushed me to tackle challenges that had been all too easy to brush under the rug for years on end. I truly would not have made the advancements I have without her support. Plus, she’s a joy to work with.”
Jacob, IT Consultant, appreciates Katrina’s perspective and focus. “Katrina is instrumental in helping me understand the different pieces of my complicated life puzzles and how to bring each piece in and out of focus based on the season I am in.
Then she helps me stay on track and focused.
Michaela, Consultant states, “Katrina was everything I needed, truly.
She didn’t just help me figure out my next move — she helped me tap back into purpose.
And when I have a sense of purpose, nothing can stop this train.”
— Michaela Z Wilson
Team Facilitation & Leadership Development
For teams ready to work better together.
Custom workshops, off-sites, and leadership sessions that create alignment and focus.
Every session is practical, personal, and vibrant.
With decades of leading marketing teams, Georgia states, “Katrina brings a perfect combination of inspiration, organization, and strategic insight to every team session. She rolls up her sleeves alongside us to identify future possibilities and translate ideas into practical strategies. We leave each session feeling more confident and equipped for our company’s growth.”
Fractional Strategy & Accountability
For leaders who need hands-on partnership.
Part strategist, part coach, part accountability partner — I co-pilot with founders and leadership teams to set priorities, streamline systems, and develop leaders.
We’ll clarify your focus, strengthen your leadership bench, and create rhythms that make growth feel human — not chaotic.
Marketing strategist extraordinaire, Bobby G admits,“ I’m generally not the type of guy people boss around. Katrina bossed me around—and it’s exactly what I needed.”
About
Katrina Busselle is known for getting shit done. Author of A Million Reasons Why You Can’t, Katrina’s life is dedicated to helping people do what they previously thought was impossible.
Katrina holds a degree in Psychology and Mediation from Hampshire College, as well as a Masters of Arts in Conflict Resolution from Antioch University. For 30 years, she led corporate teams to new levels of achievement, including as Director of Community Dispute Resolution and Director of Volunteers at Planned Parenthood NYC, and Director of Marketing and Communications and Account Management for a corporate wellness firm.
Currently, Katrina helps successful business owners achieve their next big thing, without breaking a sweat.
She relishes car conversations with her twins, getting out hiking, finding presence on the yoga mat, jamming audiobooks and podcasts, and cooking with friends and family. Most of all, she looks forward to helping you break through your limits, reach new levels, and thrive in a whole new way.
A Million Reasons Why You Can’t
And Choosing to Do it Anyway
An interactive, direct, personal, and occasionally funny companion for when you are at an inflection point: Considering making a change in work or life, or when change is coming- like it or not.
I wrote A Million Reasons Why You Can’t because I fundamentally believe you can do (almost) anything if you can get out of your own way.
If my personal journey and stories help you take even one small step toward living more boldly and thriving?
Mission accomplished.
Proof that possibility is contagious
Sometimes a little pep talk is exactly what you need — especially one that tells the truth.
Readers say A Million Reasons Why You Can’t does just that: equal parts compassion and accountability, humor and hope.
“It felt like having a coach who actually understands real life.”
“Direct, warm, and kick-in-the-pants motivating.”
“Finally, a self-development book that doesn’t talk down to you.”
“Practical, relatable, and refreshingly no-nonsense.”
“I underlined something on nearly every page.”
“It helped me stop waiting for perfect conditions and start.”
“An honest companion for anyone standing on the edge of what’s next.”
Hundreds of readers have found themselves in these pages — and walked away with one reason that mattered enough to start.
Success Snapshots
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Planning kept her calm under pressure. Doubled profits.
Natasha Walstra
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Hired a team. The most profitable year, ever..
Kinsey Winslow, CEO Chico Charm Staging
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Focused and clear. Over $380K in growth.
CEO, Max Traylor
I can you get there.
Let’s find out how.
Complimentary 30-minute consultation: Book Now
Buttercup:
Occasional Missives From Me
Buttercup shares stories drawn from life and work — sometimes joyful, sometimes painful, always honest. At its heart, it’s a reminder to live with focus, intention, and meaning.
Mondays are Mine
Buttercup, want to hear my big news?
Mondays are now meeting-free. A day to work on my business, tackle projects, and, if I'm so moved…
Take a nap.
Confession: I've been advising my clients to do this for years. Now it's my turn.
I'll tell you more. First, hold this question for yourself:
"What do I want, and what's stopping me from making that happen?"
A brief backstory
For the past three years, Mondays were my primary coaching day. My clients start the week with a provocative BANG. Mondays represent freshness and enthusiasm for what's possible. Swinging into the week with a coaching session? One hell of a way to start.
Last week, during my own coaching with my talented and fabulous coach, Sarah Leslie, I bemoaned (I get to do that in my own coaching, so fun) that I haven't been "getting to" the activities and creative endeavors I've been intending to do. I backburner them. To give you an idea: having conversations with people I don't know yet, writing chapters for my new book, going for walks, and hosting workshops.
Between us, I'm barely doing any of them. That's a fact. And they matter to me. So WTF? (To be clear, that's me talking to myself. Sarah would never say that.)
Sarah asked a version of the magical question, perhaps my favorite question in the whole wide world. Essentially: What do you want? What does your heart desire?
And out of my mouth popped the answer: More white space in my life and designated time for the creative and innovative endeavors that are really important to me. How about a day? How about Monday?
What if my BANG was directed at me?
Mind you, with my encouragement, my clients have designated innovation days free of calls and distractions.
Kinsey takes Fridays for deep work. She's writing a book. She committed to putting proverbial pen to paper for at least 30 minutes, and (Shhhhhh) she's been averaging 3 hours. Go Kinsey.
Steven's calendar is clear on Mondays. From a local cafe, he vibe codes, writes, thinks deeply, and experiments with cool new technology.
Norbert breaks up the week with Creativity Day on Wednesdays. No client calls or meetings. No consulting work. Instead? He crochets, gardens, reads, hikes, plays pickleball, and sees friends.
After years of believing Mondays were the best days for my clients, I shifted to "Mondays are the best days for me."
With a bit of trepidation, I reached out to my clients to move them.
They easily and happily moved our sessions to other days of the week. Of course they did.
They've been enjoying the very kind of day I was finally giving myself.
So, Buttercup, yes, this is about calendars, time blocks, and setting aside a day (or two) for your business and the other things that matter. The real message? Prioritize yourself and the things you want to do in your business and your life.
Making the change may feel scary. It was for me. It is for my clients.
And for you.
We face the questions and resistance: What if I lose income? What if I'm not motivated to do anything? Everybody knows a full calendar equals a productive day… (insert a million reasons why you can't here…)
The new belief, Buttercup? A meeting-free day or designated time to prioritize the things that matter will benefit:
Your business,
Your productivity,
and, dare I say,
Your soul.
Buttercup, you have more control than you think.
Back to the question I asked you to hold: "What do I want, and what's stopping me from making that happen?"
Take a moment.
Sit with it.
What's your response?
You got this.
Love, Katrina
P.S. Making moves is easier with inspiration, guidance, and accountability. Want to work with me, or know someone who's ready to make moves in their life? Reach out. Let's chat.