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Kate James

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Sydney, Australia

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https://www.totalbalance.com.au

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Psychology, Self Help, Nonfiction

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Kate James is a coach and mindfulness teacher who draws on research from positive psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and self-compassion in her work with clients. She shares practical tips about how these philosophies can be used in everyday life to build self-belief, overcome imposter syndrome and clarify career and life direction.

Her clients are introverts, highly sensitive persons and creatives who work in leadership roles or want to start their own business.

Kate is the creator of The Confidence Course, a program that teaches women how to find their way to greater clarity, confidence and calm.

Listen to Kate's meditations for free: https://insighttimer.com/katejames

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	Believe in Yourself and Do What You Love 3.93 avg rating — 343 ratings — published 2015 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Change Your Thinking to Change Your Life 3.93 avg rating — 137 ratings — published 2021 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Create Calm 3.85 avg rating — 129 ratings — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Quietly Confident: An introvert's guide to knowing and expressing your worth 3.55 avg rating — 100 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Be Mindful & Simplify Your Life 4.19 avg rating — 83 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Change How You Think and Be Happier Now (The Mindset Book 3) 3.89 avg rating — 56 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Be Mindful with Kate James: The Essential Collection by Kate James (Goodreads Author), Sophie Weiss (Reader) 3.44 avg rating — 41 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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