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Kourtney Walker @ Strategic Life

Hi, I'm Kourtney! As your coach, I'm here to help you align with who you truly are and create a life that reflects your deepest values and desires. Together, we’ll break through the noise, uncover your inner wisdom, and make bold moves toward the life you’ve always wanted. With a mix of real talk, empathy, and actionable steps, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s embrace this journey with courage and joy, and bring your most authentic self to the forefront. You’ve got this, and I’m right here with you!

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❊ Moms, if December feels heavy, read this.

Hey Reader, quick question: What’s the one thing in December that drains you the fastest, the thing you wish you could step back from, even briefly, so you could breathe again? If your shoulders dropped or you exhaled when you thought of it… that matters. I hear this all month from moms who say: “I’m holding it all together, but I feel lost inside.” And when we sit with that for a moment, something softer usually rises to the surface: “I know I need to feel more tuned in to myself and my...

Hey there, Reader, Most businesses are in go-mode this week. I’m… not. Here’s what these next few days actually look like for me: No new launches. No flash sales. Some behind-the-scenes building. I’m protecting my attention, and I want to protect yours too. So instead of adding to the noise, I made something small for you: A four-minute guided meditation to help you choose calm, gratitude, and your next useful thought. Grab your free meditation Perfect for those hiding-in-the-car pauses or...

Hey there Reader, I used to white-knuckle my way through the holidays, saying yes to everything, running on fumes, and wondering why I couldn't remember any of it. Not anymore. Here are six things that shifted everything for me. Here are 6 things I swear by to enjoy my holiday season: Find gratitude before the day finds you. I set the tone before the day starts. Even one quiet breath before the house wakes up becomes my anchor, so I’m responding, not reacting, when things get loud. Outsmart...

Hey there, Reader, I was on a call with one of my peer coaches (because yes, coaches need coaches too), just talking through a few things that had been sitting heavy in my mind. I wasn’t looking for some big revelation, just trying to get unstuck, but then she said, “You might be playing the victim in this triangle.” And my brain went: Dang. You’re right. Here’s why that landed so hard: I’d been quietly waiting to be invited in, waiting for someone else to see my value. But the moment she...

Hey there, Reader —sharing something a little more personal today. Not polished or perfect. But real. And maybe exactly what you needed in a week like this. This isn’t content. It’s a lived experience I needed to put into words. I wrote this as a reflection on the last few weeks, weeks that have felt like years. From a moment of clarity. From a place of I don’t know what happens next, but I trust myself more with what comes next. Click here to read: “From Spiraling to Steady: What Fighting...

Hey Reader, I know how overwhelming growth can feel when you’re trying to figure out your next right step. The options, the noise, the “shoulds”...it’s a lot. That’s why I thought it might help to share what women keep coming back to in my world, the sessions and resets that bring them clarity, calm, and a way forward that feels sustainable. The Client Favorites That Never Miss ❊ 90-Minute Power Session The reset button for your inner landscape. In 90 minutes, we’ll untangle the bundles of...

Hey there, Reader, I’m raising my hand right now to advocate for my kids’ school. It’s not convenient.It’s not easy.But it aligns with my values, and that alignment is what fuels me. That same kind of fuel is what we all need when the work of shaping careers, families, and futures starts to feel heavy. Because here’s the truth: Longevity doesn’t come from powering through another to-do list.It comes from finding joy in the shaping itself. Neuroscience even has a name for it: the IKEA Effect....

Hey there, Reader! This summer slowed me down in ways I didn’t plan. Some of it felt good. Some of it stretched me. All of it shaped who I’m becoming. Before the fall hustle sets in, I want to share a few lessons that surfaced. Because when we name things, we notice them. And when we notice, we choose differently. Here’s what rose to the top these past few months: 1. Rest is a productivity strategy, not a luxury. Closing the laptop early didn’t stall progress, it sharpened it. Clarity shows...

Hey Reader — flagging this for you because it’s GOOD. If you're like me, then life’s full right now. Whether you're moving through a big transition, sitting with something unresolved, or feeling the quiet pull of change, this blog might meet you right where you are. I just posted it and it’s one I know I’ll return to myself. It’s called: “How Grief Changes Your Identity, Beliefs, and Mindset,” but don’t let the title scare you off. This isn’t just about the loss of a person (although that was...

Hey there Reader! Whether your holiday week includes watermelon slices, smoky grills, sun-warmed skin, or hiding in the laundry room “accidentally” scrolling TikTok, I’ve got a lil’ something for you before the fireworks pop. Because if you’re anything like me, the start of July has you wondering, “Wait… how are we already halfway through the year?” That’s why I pulled together a fast-as-a-firecracker checklist you can swipe into your day. A soft reset. A permission slip. A re-alignment with...