As a leadership coach, I help clients grow in ways that strengthen both how they lead and how they operate as humans. My approach blends evidence-based practices with a highly personalized, collaborative style. We look at your goals, your strengths, and the internal patterns that shape how you show up, then build the habits, mindset, and leadership skills that move you forward.
Together, we untangle obstacles, deepen self-awareness, and translate insight into practical action.
Coaching sessions are a supportive, grounded space to gain clarity, experiment with new approaches, and build confidence in your leadership. Through our work together, you’ll have a clearer sense of direction, a stronger foundation for decision-making, and concrete strategies to help you lead with intention and impact.

Leadership isn’t just about what you do. It’s about how you think, communicate, and show up in the moments that matter. I partner with leaders who want to grow professionally while strengthening the personal foundations that make great leadership possible: clarity, confidence, boundaries, and resilience.
Whether you’re navigating a transition, seeking greater impact, or wanting more steadiness and alignment in how you lead, I’m here to support you through the work that makes real, sustainable change.
Let’s explore how we can turn your goals into a clear path forward.

With more than 20 years of experience in leadership and public health, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when leaders have the right kind of support. Throughout my career, I’ve led teams through complex, high-stakes challenges, and one thing has always been clear: leadership isn’t just a professional skill set. It’s shaped by the whole person behind the role.
The pressures leaders face don’t stay neatly separated from the rest of their lives. Clarity, confidence, emotional patterns, and personal habits all play a role in how effectively we lead. My coaching approach was born from that understanding. I support clients in strengthening both the internal and external sides of leadership so they can navigate their roles with more intention, steadiness, and impact.
As a coach, I’m energized by the moments when clients gain insight, shift unhelpful patterns, or make decisions that truly align with who they are and how they want to lead. Helping people build the capacity, presence, and confidence to lead well is the most meaningful part of my work.
I hold a Leadership and Performance Coach Certification through the Brown School of Professional Studies and ACT Leadership. I am an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. I also earned a Doctor of Public Health in Leadership and a Master of Science in Public Health.
Working with Caitlin over the past year has been an invaluable experience. Her deep understanding of public health leadership means our conversations are immediately productive—I never have to explain the nuances of the field or the complexities of working in this space. Caitlin’s thoughtful and insightful questions push me to reflect more deeply, helping me navigate both immediate challenges and long-term career goals with clarity. She has a remarkable ability to weave storytelling and lived experience into our planning, making every session both strategic and inspiring. I highly recommend her to any public health professional looking for a coach who truly understands the work and how to help you grow within it.
- Abbie
Working with Caitlin has helped me recognize and own my strengths in leadership and showcase those abilities in the way that I work. The results have been tangible - I feel more confident in how I lead day-to-day and colleagues have noticed. Since starting coaching, I have navigated through a complex organization to secure a role that I love, advancing my career and leadership opportunities, but also my well-being. Caitlin’s ability to probe in just the right way helps to uncover new perspectives and insight which have been beneficial in negotiating challenging and evolving issues. Her coaching style absolutely supports future goals, but also the immediate next steps to move forward. I value my sessions with Caitlin as an investment in my whole self so that I can apply my best to any situation.
- Kelly
Dr. Donohue’s empathetic approach to coaching has helped me in numerous ways. We were able to assess where I wanted to be in my career and take the steps to get there. Not only did we create a plan, but I was also able to honestly talk through how to grow through some patterns I had been repeating within my career. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is looking to gain confidence and clarity in their journey toward a fulfilling career in public health.
- Joy
Working with Caitlin has been a pivotal experience in my life. As a health care leader, I had spent decades focusing almost entirely on my professional responsibilities, leaving little room for personal fulfillment. Through our coaching sessions, Caitlin helped me regain balance, reprioritize what matters, and, most importantly, say yes to myself. I now feel more centered and empowered to lead with a renewed sense of purpose, both in my career and in my personal life. Her guidance has been invaluable in helping me create a healthier, more sustainable approach to leadership and life.
- Jennifer
Caitlin is a skillfully, observant listener! Through each conversation, she anticipated the right question prompts by piecing together the relevant parts of my lived experiences to create a reflective path forward. I left each session feeling affirmed and having more clarity for the space between where I am professionally and where I desire to be.
- Sharyn
Dr. Donohue was an incredible coach who actively listened and asked intriguing and insightful questions that gave me clarity and allowed me to gain insight on the direction I wanted to go. I truly enjoyed the openness and validation I received during our calls. I am extremely grateful for the time I worked with her.
-Brindha
Working with Caitlin has been a game-changer during my career transition. She really took the time to listen and help me connect with my core values, which gave me the clarity I needed to move forward with more confidence. Thanks to our coaching sessions, I feel more aligned with what is important to me and excited about the next steps in my career.
- Valerie



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