The Startup FounDER’S
LIFE Coach
Startups don’t stall because of one missing tactic—they stall when the founder’s mindset is foggy, the founder is exhausted, reactive, and struggling with self-belief. My work as a Start Founder Coach is simple: help founders build calm clarity, clear boundaries, and consistent action that holds under pressure.
No hype. No platitudes. Just lightweight systems you’ll actually use.
WHY WORK WITH A COACH?
Founders hire a mindset coach (not just another strategist) because entrepreneurship isn’t only about product, operations, growth curves, and pitch decks. It’s waking up with a clear head, choosing courage over overwhelm, and regulating your nervous system under pressure, so you can stay true to your values, and show up consistently when stakes are high.
Companies rise or stall on the leader’s inner game. That’s why founders invest in mindset coaching - to gain emotional clarity, and repeatable habits that keep them resilient, focused, and confident.
The best founder-focused mindset coaches don’t just help you set goals. They support you to become a person who follows through and finishes what they have started.
Katie helps you challenges your stories, strengthen your self-leadership, and align your daily behaviors with what actually matters.
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Ready to take the next step toward reaching your goals? Schedule a free sample coaching session with me and start your journey.
COACHING SERVICES
Founder Reset:
6-Session Intensive
Reset your mindset so you can lead with clarity, calm, and confidence. Six focused sessions to quiet self-doubt, cut through overwhelm, and build a sustainable founder rhythm.
Founder Evolution:
10-Session Deep Dive
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Advanced Service
Evolve into the resilient, influential leader your startup needs. Ten deep-dive sessions to strengthen your identity as a founder, so you can lead people well, and effectively manage your energy as you grow.
what my past clients say…
“I did not realize how instantly impactful life coaching with Katie would be. In my very first session I was able to identify three key motivations in my life that were in conflict with each other. The conflict was producing behaviors I did not want. Katie helped me to develop an awareness of how I was being impacted by these motivations.”
Jessica P.
“I recently completed a series of 10 life coaching sessions with Katie, and I am thrilled with the results. Her guidance and insights have given me a clear direction toward my goals. With her empathetic approach, each session became a safe space for self-reflection and growth.”
Sharon B.
“Katie is a professional and compassionate coach. She coaches with empathy, active listening, and genuine support. She fosters a safe and non-judgmental space where I feel understood and valued to discuss sensitive and detrimental decisions. Through her insightful questioning and encouragement, she helps me explore my goals, challenges, and potential solutions, empowering me to make meaningful progress while providing unwavering support and belief in my abilities.”
Leona N.
Real experience matters. You want a coach who’s built, stumbled, AND gotten back up stronger.
Katie Mapondera is a Founder Mindset Coach (ICF PCC, EMCC accredited) who helps startup founders trade chaos for calm, and stress for peace and values-aligned execution. Based in Doha and coaching globally, Katie is a two-time founder who has spent years inside incubators and accelerators mentoring founders, and preparing teams for high-stakes moments. Her coaching blends nervous-system-aware practices, decision hygiene, boundary design, and support for micro-habits that compound.
Known for a calm, no-hype style and high ethical standards, she works with pre-seed-to-Series B founders, solo creators, and women leaders who want consistent action without self-betrayal.