About
Mission
My mission is simple: to help people stop living from reaction, fear, and performance and start leading their lives from presence, clarity, and emotional strength.
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I believe your peace, confidence, and connection aren’t built by fixing yourself or others. They come from understanding how your mind works and returning to the quiet wisdom underneath all the noise.
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Everything I do, from private coaching to the Self-Led Life Book and my interactive challenges, is designed to help you see that your thoughts create your experience, not the world around you. When that clicks, everything changes. Your relationships calm. Your confidence rises. Your decisions feel clean again.
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This isn’t about motivation or mindset hacks, tricks or strategies. It’s about remembering who you are when you’re not chasing, proving, or managing everyone else’s emotions.
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I teach self-leadership as a way of living so you can move through life grounded, emotionally free, and deeply connected to what actually matters.
Method
I teach self-leadership through a blend of conversation, awareness, and real-life application. My approach is grounded in the understanding that your experience of life is created from the inside out. When you see how thought, feeling, and behavior are connected, you stop fighting symptoms and start leading from clarity.
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We work together to slow down mental noise, bring awareness to the stories running your reactions, and build emotional strength through presence. You learn to separate what is happening from what you are thinking about what is happening. That shift alone changes everything.
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The FREE gift, The Self-Led Life Book is a living guide we use throughout your journey. It’s not a workbook to fill out once and forget. It’s a framework for thinking, feeling, and leading yourself differently every day. Each section builds awareness, emotional intelligence, and ownership so that confidence becomes natural, not forced.
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This work is practical and deeply personal. It’s not about perfection or performance. It’s about learning to trust your own wisdom, stay steady when emotions rise, and move forward with clarity no matter what life brings.
About me
Katherine Hood
Certified Self-Leadership & Relationship Coach
Founder of Power UP Coaching
Hi, I’m Katherine. I’m a retired-at-35 entrepreneur, lifelong learner, and Self-Leadership and Relationship Coach. I believe a fulfilling life isn’t one you escape from; it’s one you lead from the inside out.
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I’ve lived boldly, failed forward, rebuilt more than once, and learned that grit without peace leads to burnout. My story taught me that real strength is quiet, not loud. It’s built through clarity, emotional steadiness, and presence.
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I work with people who are driven but disconnected, successful on paper yet struggling to feel grounded or understood. I help them reconnect with themselves, rebuild emotional confidence, and create relationships that feel safe, real, and alive again.
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As your thinking partner, I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to help you see what’s really going on beneath the noise so you can lead yourself with calm and intention. I draw from over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, twelve years in bodybuilding, and a lifetime of curiosity about what makes people thrive.
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This work isn’t about quick fixes or positive thinking. It’s about real change that starts with awareness, deepens through understanding, and grows through consistent action. Together, we create a life that reflects your truth, one you don’t need an alarm for or a vacation from.
Credentials
Certifications
Mastery Level Certified
Advanced Mastery Training at a Master-level certifications from both the Master Certified Life Coach Institute (MCLC) and the Health Coach Institute equip me with rigorous methodologies that address the full spectrum of personal development. Combine advanced life-coaching techniques with a thorough knowledge of health and wellness to develop a comprehensive approach that promotes lasting change.
ICF- International Coaching Federation
Proven Mastery Through ICF Membership and Extensive Coaching Hours
My journey toward PCC status is backed by 1,000+ hours of paid coaching alongside additional practice and pro bono sessions—spanning nearly a decade of service. Being part of the ICF not only validates my expertise but also ensures I uphold a strict code of ethics.
Expertise
My professional skill set blends Motivational Interviewing, 3 Principles philosophy, and CISM training to create a robust framework for empowering clients. Whether the goal is managing stress, improving health, or unlocking personal strengths, I draw upon specialized training and cutting-edge education to deliver results-oriented coaching that supports a more resilient, fulfilling life.
Affiliations
Dedicated to Neuroscience and Positive Psychology, I continuously research and educate myself to better understand how the brain affects behavior. This knowledge guides my coaching interactions, adhering to ethical standards and providing cutting-edge insights for each client.
Approach
My holistic approach integrates various coaching modalities personalized to each individual's needs to address the interconnected aspects of their well-being. By considering the mind, thoughts, and consciousness, I strive to foster comprehensive and powerful forward momentum towards what every client or group needs.
Achievements
My work has been recognized for its impact on clients' lives individually and in teams. I take pride in the positive outcomes achieved through coaching and the profound changes that occur while partnering with them in their journey towards healthier mental, emotional, and physical health and wellness.
What Makes Us Truly Happy
What makes us truly happy isn’t what we get, it’s who we become in the process of living.
Real happiness comes from inner progress.
Not achievements, milestones, or goals checked off, but quiet growth in awareness.
The feeling of seeing yourself handle something differently than before.
The calm that replaces old chaos.
The understanding that deepens your compassion.
(these right here is what this book and your coaching facilitates)
Credentials & Education Listed
Life Coaching Certifications
• Master Certified Life Coach — Certified Life Coach Institute
• Certified Professional Life Coach — Certified Life Coach Institute
• TCM Mastery Coach — Health Coach Institute
• TCM Transformational Coach — Health Coach Institute
• Accredited Life Coach Course Graduate — Coachelephant (CPD Certified)
• Group Mentor Coaching & ICF Continuing Education — Lyssa deHart, MCC
• Relatable Relationship Certification Course 1-Year Three Principles based training
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Crisis & Support Training
• Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention — ICISF & University of MD Baltimore County
• Certified First Responder Coach — Blue Line Coaching LLC
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Health & Lifestyle Certifications
• Certified Health Coach — American Council on Exercise
• Licensed CE Training in Health Behavior Change & Diabetes Prevention — SparkPro (IDEA/ACSM/NASM CE approved)
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On-going Support
• Bi-weekly Support and Development and coaching Linda Pransky Three Principles based training
• Quarterly ICF Reciprocal peer coaching
• Mental Health education latest resources and support Therapy in a Nutshell
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​I’ve spent years studying how people think, feel, and change. My training isn’t just about techniques or tools, it’s about understanding human behavior at a level that helps people make shifts that last. I combine coaching mastery, crisis and emotional support skills, and health behavior science so my clients feel safe, seen, and supported while building a life that actually works for them.