Hi! I'm Cathryn.
I’m a Clear Story Coach and a four-leaf clover finder and silver lining painter. I know life isn’t always easy. But that doesn’t stop me from staying on the bright side.
I’m an expert at cutting through fog and turning the volume down so you can see clearly, hear the guiding voice inside you, and gain clarity. As your Clear Story Coach, I’m here to help you create and send a clear message out into the world.
My Mission
I want you to feel seen and heard and understood. And loved. I want your business, your book, your blog, your whatever, to feel like joy. If I can help you feel supported on your journey, my mission is complete.
My Journey
I’m naturally curious. I want to know what people think and feel, and why we humans do what we do. I ask a lot of questions and am an engaged, compassionate listener. These innate qualities have helped me succeed as a writer, editor, branding and marketing strategist, and coach.
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I’ve spent my entire adult life working in the scuba diving and yachting industries, where I’ve been a scuba instructor, boat captain, dive center owner, book and magazine editor/publisher, and more. These diverse job titles have a unifying theme: I’m a good guide. I’m trustworthy. I’m good at helping people explore the world around them, and what’s going on in their lives and their work.
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When I’m not studying storytelling or learning how our brains work, I’m usually out scuba diving and filming with my husband, Capt. Gui Garcia. We live on a small island in the Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Together, we own C2G2Productions.com, specializing in underwater and wildlife filming and content creation.
My Favorite Quotes
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“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”​
- Maya Angelou, poet
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“The harder I work, the luckier I get.”
- Capt. Max Castle, my dad
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“Honey, ‘afraid’ is just the chance to dress up brave.”
- Miriam Castle, my mom
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“The shortest distance between two people is a story.”
- Patti Digh, author
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“The cure for everything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.”
- Isak Dinesen, author
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“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
- Walt Disney
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“Always look on the bright side of life.”
- Eric Idle, actor and writer
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“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”
- Mary Oliver, poet
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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
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ON MY BOOKSHELF
My favs are...
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Business, Branding and Marketing
Building a Story Band by Donald Miller
Business Made Simple by Donald Miller
Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller
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Creativity
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon
Keep Going by Austin Kleon
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Personal and Professional Development
Dare to Lead by Brene’ Brown, PhD
Daring Greatly by Brene’ Brown, PhD
Dream Big by Bob Goff
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, PhD
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, PhD
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Storytelling and Writing
Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott​​
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