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Fractional COO / Integrator Services, Systems Development, Operations Education, and Resources for Women-led AEC Firms.
Ready to increase your profitability, build the business of your dreams and achieve your ideal life/work balance with plenty of room for a life you love? Whether you're a solopreneur or have a team, let's get you and your business back in balance and kick the stress and overwhelm to the curb. Grab your favorite drink and let's chat about the best ways to get your house in order.
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You need someone on your side who understands both your industry and efficient business operations.
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Sanity-Saving Systems Audit & Action Plan
Tired of your firm running you (instead of the other way around)? Take an hour or less today to identify your biggest operational pressure points so you can stop putting out fires and start building sustainable systems. It's your first step toward building a firm that runs like clockwork (instead of running you ragged).
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Balanced Boundaries
Learn to create respectful boundaries that empower both you and your clients, leaving you feeling confident, respected, and firmly in control as the balanced business owner you’re meant to be.
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Free Resources
Explore our curated collection of free resources to simplify and elevate your business operations. From practical templates to favorite tools, find what you need to boost productivity and bring clarity to your workflow—all at no cost.
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Running a profitable AEC firm doesn't have to consume you. We make doing business simpler and more sustainable. Because let's face it - life's too short for business not to be fun, profitable and fulfilling. Grab your favorite drink and let's chat about the best ways to get your house in order.
HEY friend, I'm Catherine!
I help women-led AEC firms show up for themselves and the people they serve.
I see you—you're a rockstar in your industry, attracting dream clients, doing work that fulfills you, and setting an example for the next generation. But if you’re feeling a little too tired, and a little too overwhelmed, you’re not alone. That’s where I come in.
With a blend of strategic insight and hands-on support, I help women-led AEC firms like yours thrive—so you can show up fully for both your clients and yourself. Together, we’ll build custom systems that bring calm to your operations, boost profits, and create room for the life you want outside of work.
Think of me as the peanut butter to your jam, the mac to your cheese, and the implementer to your vision. I’m here to simplify, streamline, and support, so you can lead with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot less stress. Let’s create a business that truly supports you, not the other way around
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“Her proactive approach and creative problem-solving skills were instrumental in refining our user experience and ensuring a smooth and seamless product launch!”
"Catherine demonstrated an uncanny ability to anticipate potential issues and scenarios that we had not considered, enabling us to proactively address them before release. Her proactive approach and creative problem-solving skills were instrumental in refining our user experience and ensuring a smooth and seamless product launch."
— Mohamed, software developer with zena
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The AEC Project Priority Matrix
Stop second-guessing which projects to take on. This simple matrix will help you confidently choose projects that align with your expertise, capacity, and values—all in under 10 minutes.
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Don't Do Business Like Everyone Else.
Make today the day that you took the first step to boosting your efficiency and your profit margins - without sacrificing your sanity. Running an AEC firm doesn't have to be "we've always done it this way".
It can be fun and easy, attracting your dream clients and projects, while ensuring at the end of the day - work doesn't follow you home.
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