Feeling Unprepared for the Real World?
You’re Not Alone.
Your college degree prepares you for a career, but are you really prepared for life?
Many recent grads struggle with communication, professionalism, and adapting to work culture. I’m here to help you bridge the gap between college and career success.
Just Become You® is an 8-week personal development program designed to help adults, especially recent grads, discover their unique strengths, gain clarity on their life goals, and create a fulfilling path forward. This course addresses common challenges like communication, professionalism, and adapting to work culture, bridging the gap between college and career success. Participants will explore their strengths using CliftonStrengths®, identify their values, ideal roles, and personal motivators, and build practical tools like resumes and personal summaries. With ongoing support through office hours, group hot seat coaching, and optional private coaching, I guide you every step of the way to ensure personalized growth and readiness for the real world.
This program is perfect for you if you:
- Feel stuck or uncertain about your next steps and need guidance to gain clarity on your strengths, values, and career path.
- Struggle with communication, professionalism, or adapting to workplace culture and want to build the skills necessary to thrive in a real-world job environment.
- Are a recent grad or early in your career and looking to bridge the gap between your education and the skills required to succeed in the workplace.
- Want personalized support and guidance through coaching, group sessions, and resources that help you build confidence and navigate your professional journey.
- Desire a fulfilling and purpose-driven life but aren’t sure how to align your natural talents and personal goals with your career and life decisions.
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL BE:
- Confident in your unique strengths and abilities, knowing how to leverage them to achieve your personal and professional goals.
- Equipped with essential workplace skills, including communication, professionalism, and adaptability, making you ready to thrive in any work environment.
- Clear on your career direction and life goals, with a personalized roadmap that aligns your values, ideal roles, and motivations.
- Armed with practical tools, such as a polished resume, personal summary, and actionable strategies, to help you stand out in the job market.
- Empowered to handle challenges with resilience, turning setbacks into opportunities for growth and confidently navigating your path forward.
What are the main components of the program?
The program includes a personal assessment, strength discovery, life evaluation, future planning, creative brainstorming sessions, goal setting, strategic planning, and ongoing support for goal achievement.
It’s delivered online, combining live and recorded sessions, interactive workshops, and one-on-one coaching, providing flexibility to participants from anywhere.
What results can participants expect from the program?
Participants can expect to gain a deep understanding of their strengths, develop clear personal and professional goals, and learn strategies to achieve these goals confidently, even in uncertain times.
The program includes the option to join a monthly maintenance group and follow-up sessions to help participants stay on track and make adjustments to their plans as needed.
What exactly is the "Just Become You" program?
It’s a comprehensive 8-week program designed to help 20-somethings and beyond identify their unique strengths, align their life goals with these strengths, and create a personalized roadmap for success in personal and professional areas.
While anyone is encourage to join the program, it is ideal for young adults in their 20s who are at a crossroads, whether it’s starting a new career, forming relationships, or simply seeking a clearer sense of direction and purpose in life.
I'm not in my 20s anymore. Can I still join the program?
Can you tell me about the 8 milestones?
Milestone 1: Personal Assessment
Participants complete an initial self-assessment and take the CliftonStrengths assessment, followed by a review and analysis of the results.
Milestone 2: Open Your Eyes
Participants identify their top strengths and gain insight into their unique talents.
Milestone 3: Look at Your Life
They evaluate personal life dimensions, such as relationships and environment, and clarify their core values.
Milestone 4: Define Your Future
Participants create nine personal “power words” and develop a summary statement that defines their future vision.
Milestone 5: Brainstorming Session
A creative brainstorming process helps participants explore various potential life paths.
Milestone 6: Goal Setting and Personalized Roadmap
Participants set clear, achievable goals and develop a personalized roadmap with actionable milestones.
Milestone 7: Strategic Planning
They create step-by-step action plans while anticipating challenges and devising solutions.
Milestone 8: Path Confirmation
Participants review and adjust their goals to ensure alignment with their personal vision.
Upon completion, participants celebrate their growth, reflect on their journey, and feel a sense of accomplishment with improved self-confidence, clarity, and a solid foundation for future success.
What can I expect from the 1-on-1 coaching sessions in the STRONGEST package?
1-on-1 coaching sessions offer personalized guidance tailored to your specific needs and goals. During these sessions, you will receive customized action plans, progress check-ins, and dedicated support to help you achieve your objectives more effectively.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes, I offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the program within the first 14 days, you can request a full refund. Please refer to my refund policy page for more details.
Can I join the program at any time?
No. You must sign-up before the current 8-week session.
How do the group support sessions work in the STRONGER and STRONGEST packages?
Group support sessions are conducted weekly and led by experienced coaches. These sessions provide an opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and receive real-time feedback and encouragement. They are designed to enhance learning and keep you motivated throughout your journey.
What makes this program different from other life coaching programs?
This program is uniquely tailored to the needs of young adults in their 20s and focuses on leveraging personal strengths in a practical and structured way to design a fulfilling life. It also includes foundational life skill habit development throughout the sessions.
How long will I have access to the course materials?
You will have lifetime access to all course materials. This allows you to revisit the content, activities, and resources whenever you need to refresh your knowledge or gain new insights.
Hey there!
MEET YOUR COACH
Coach Kat Frati
Hello! I’m Coach Kat Frati, and I’m passionate about helping young adults navigate their 20s and show them how to leverage their strengths to design a fulfilling life beyond academia. My own journey began in the 1980s when I pursued two science degrees, driven by a deep desire to create a fulfilling life. However, like many, I faced significant challenges early in my career, including feeling stuck in a job that didn’t fit, neglecting my well-being, and experiencing anxiety.
Hello! I’m Coach Kat Frati, and I’m passionate about helping young adults navigate their 20s and show them how to leverage their strengths to design a fulfilling life beyond academia. My own journey began in the 1980s when I pursued two science degrees, driven by a deep desire to create a fulfilling life. However, like many, I faced significant challenges early in my career, including feeling stuck in a job that didn’t fit, neglecting my well-being, and experiencing anxiety.
At 26, I hit rock bottom
In 1989, I had “burned the candle at both ends” too long and was forced to make transformative changes in my life. It was hard work, but with resilience and determination (over decades) I not only survived but learned to thrive.
One of the most pivotal moments in my journey was discovering CliftonStrengths®.
This tool allowed me to truly “see myself” through the lens of my strengths, providing a clear and empowering perspective on my unique abilities and potential.
The vibrant and fulfilling life I’ve worked hard to create showcases my power of embracing uncertainty and living authentically.
I’ve had the joy of watching my four children launch into independent adulthood, traveling the country in our RV with my husband (yes, I drive it!), and helping countless young adults discover THEIR strengths and create sustainable, fulfilling lives.
Today, my life aligns beautifully with my strengths, values, dreams, and desires. I find immense joy in guiding others through their own journeys of self-discovery and growth.
Using the CliftonStrengths tool and my signature program, Just Become You, I help others see their own strengths, empowering them to navigate life’s uncertainties with confidence and purpose.
If you’re looking for a mentor who has walked the path, overcome the challenges, and emerged stronger, I’m here for you. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and create a life that truly reflects who you are and what you aspire to be.
These wonderful humans are the main reason I am committed to helping people “play to their strengths”. After having endured cancer treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 29, I gave birth to four beautiful souls whom I considered my “rewards” for surviving. I was divinely guided to notice their uniqueness at a young age and “train them to leave me” so they can fulfill their humanly purpose on this planet. See how we are all together as a family, but noticeably different? This is how we are in the world, too.
We are the same, but different.
These wonderful humans are the main reason I am committed to helping people “play to their strengths”. After having enduring cancer treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 29, I gave birth to four beautiful souls whom I considered my “rewards” for surviving. I was divinely guided to notice their uniqueness at a young age and “train them to leave me” so they can fulfill their humanly purpose on this planet. See how we are all together as a family, but noticeably different? This is how we are in the world, too.
We are the same, but different.
FUN FACTS ABOUT COACH KAT
Early Life and Family
- I am a young baby boomer.
- I was born in Minnesota near the shores of Lake Superior.
- My mother only spoke Finnish until first grade, and my relatives continued to speak Finnish when they didn’t want us to hear their discussions.
- My mother dressed me in “Garanimals” in the 1970s.
- My favorite pants in the 70s were a pair of bell bottoms that were patriot red, white, and blue.
Childhood Adventures
- I was a prolific crafter most of my childhood, starting with sewing at age 5.
- I played guitar in a duo for someone’s wedding at age 8.
- Summer vacations were spent at our riverfront cabin in Wisconsin with no indoor plumbing, where we bathed in our sauna house with rainwater.
- I loved to fish as a kid.
Teenage Years
- I was a competitive pianist as a teenager.
- I was also good at fixing things and was the go-to technology person.
- My best friend, Kathy, and I talked on a Princess phone.
- I was trained as a ski instructor in high school.
- I moved to a new state and high school during the middle of my Junior year.
- In my Senior year at my new school, I was the editor of the school newspaper, elected to student council, and a record holder in track and field.
College and Early Career
- I attended Tufts University and received two degrees: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
- I broke the high jumping record at Tufts University my Freshman year.
- My friends and I wrote long letters to each other when we went away to college in the 1980s.
- I was a successful Computer Engineer after college.
Adulthood and Personal Growth
- At 28, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I received chemo and radiation and got married halfway through my treatments.
- I gave birth to and raised four children, who were my greatest blessings and reward for my remission.
- I helped build the world’s largest rotating and revolving globe in Yarmouth, Maine in 1998 as part of my Computer Engineering job.
- I was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years after having my fourth child.
- After 19 years of marriage, I got divorced.
- I spent two intense years learning how to truly love myself and become “happy with and happy without”.
- I remarried in 2011.
- In 2015, I endured open-heart surgery for a much-needed valve repair.
- I became a personal development coach in 2018.
Recent Milestones
- My nest emptied in 2019 when my last baby went to college.
- I am launching my first signature program in fall 2024.
JUST BECOME YOU IS AN INTERACTIVE 8-WEEK PROGRAM
JUST BECOME YOU
IS AN INTERACTIVE
8-WEEK PROGRAM
- Discover Your Strengths: Uncover what makes you unique and learn how to leverage your strengths to achieve your goals.
- Find Direction: Gain clarity on your passions and purpose, helping you make informed decisions about your future.
- Set Achievable Goals: Learn to set realistic, actionable goals that align with your values and ambitions.
- Build Confidence: Develop the self-assurance to navigate life’s challenges and make confident decisions.
- Create a Roadmap for Success: Develop a strategic plan for your future, complete with the steps needed to achieve your dreams.
- Join a Community: Connect with like-minded peers who are also on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery.