You are fiercely magical

An empowered woman hairstylist holding scissors out in front of her face looking directly into the camera

As hairstylists we are modern-day alchemists. We are innovators and artists who transform people and connect them to their own radiance. But when we use our magic every day for other people it sometimes becomes hard to find it within ourselves.

Being behind the chair day in and day out can deplete us when we are not protecting ourselves from the stressful and exhausting nature of our work.

We lose sight of what drew us to the industry to begin with which leads to overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, and stress. Professional and personal boundaries are hard to delineate. Asking for what you know you’re worth feels icky. Saying “no” to extra hours or new clients elicits guilt and fear.

The back of a woman with blonde hair sitting in a chair in a hair salon looking at the other stylists

If you:

Want to feel empowered as a professional, emotionally resilient, and inspired at a soul level

Want to live your life with joy and ease and to not be held back by anxiety, stress and burnout

Want to rediscover the joy of your craft

Want to feel fierce and alive and present in all areas of your life, inside and outside of the salon

Your journey starts here—it’s time for your Fierce Magic to be unleashed

Fierce Magic Coaching is an 8-week one-on-one coaching program for hairstylists that meets you where you are and helps to manage and transform your anxiety and combat burnout

with Fierce Magic Coaching you will:

Relearn how to move through the world with joy and ease, both behind the chair
and in your life outside the salon

Stop living small because you’re afraid to ask for what you need and what you’re worth

Reconnect to yourself and your passion for hair and be inspired to live the Fierce Magic life you deserve

Feel safe to bring your authentic self into a totally judgment-free container,
with someone who has been right where you are

Explore multiple modalities to combat burnout and manage anxiety and stress

A woman sitting in a chair in a hair salon laughing and looking happy

“Katie was instrumental in helping me navigate a complicated and very challenging period of transition. She listens with great empathy, offering a kind, supportive and deeply informed perspective that I found very helpful.” —Steven T.

“I've worked with several coaches and Katie is excellent. I appreciated her tailoring our work to my requests, but also nudging other things to consider. I left our sessions feeling like I had more clarity and clear next steps. My goal was to get an area of my life in better shape and I did, PLUS I ended up making changes elsewhere using the momentum this started and insights the work provided.” —Marianne L.

“Katie helped me through a difficult time and was a huge catalyst for change. I felt burnt out and stuck. Working with Katie finally gave me the clarity and confidence to create the life I want.” —Jennifer H.

What’s included

  • One 90-minute one-on-one Discovery Session to clarify goals and sketch out a coaching roadmap (virtual or in-person in northern NJ)

  • Followed by 7 weekly 45-minute 1:1 coaching sessions

  • Between-session support via Voxer (a free walkie-talkie app) or Marco Polo (free video app)

  • Resources customized for your unique needs and journey, including professional development, technical advice and instruction, in addition to the emotional, mental and energetic protection we will cultivate

A male barber in a colorfully decorated salon doing a men's haircut
Three women hairstylists holding scissors and smiling directly into the camera
A female barber in a colorfully decorated salon doing a men's haircut

Well hello there! 👋

I’m Katie Payne, an ICF-certified Co-Active Coach (CPCC, ACC) and founder of Fierce Magic Coaching.

I’m also an Aveda-trained hairstylist and salon owner with over 17 years in the industry.

But the most important thing you need to know about me is I’ve been right where you are and it’s zero fun. Mental health has not been prioritized in the beauty industry and burnout, anxiety and compassion-fatigue runs rampant! Having dealt with it for way longer than necessary I am deeply inspired to help other hairstylists and salon owners reconnect with their passion for hairdressing while giving them the resources to create emotional, energetic and physical health behind the chair as well as in their lives outside the salon.

Link to ICF certification credly page
Link to CPCC certification credly page

you’ve got questions, i’ve got answers.

  • While coaching can support mental health, it does not replace professional mental health treatment. Life coaches are not licensed mental health professionals, and they are not equipped to diagnose or treat mental illnesses. While coaching can complement therapy by providing support, motivation, and practical strategies, it is not a substitute for therapy when therapy is needed.

  • Co-Active Coaching is an experience of personal development unlike other kinds of coaching. Based on the Co-Active Model, it begins by holding the coachee as naturally creative, resourceful and whole, and completely capable of finding their own answers to whatever challenges they face. The job of a Co-Active Coach is to ask powerful questions, listen and empower to elicit the skills and creativity a client already possesses, rather than instruct or advise. Co-Active Coaching is a powerful relationship created through an open, courageous conversation between the client and the coach. Co-active coaching places the power on the coaching relationship: the coach and coachee are equal, collaborating for the benefit of the coachee.

  • I sure do! I have an eclectic background and skill set. In addition to coaching I also offer Reiki energy work, breathwork, and yoga instruction. I am happy to work with clients to customize a program that includes any or all of these modalities.

  • All contracts are binding and I do not offer refunds on coaching services. Your purchase indicates your commitment to participate in the process and follow through to its conclusion. Should you need to reschedule a coaching session, you may do so by providing 24 hours notice in advance of your session and making up the session within a week of the originally scheduled date. Any missed sessions or canceled sessions with less than 24 hours advance notice will be forfeited.

  • My background is diverse and eclectic. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University; I am a licensed cosmetologist in New York and New Jersey; I’m a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) I’m also a 200-hour registered yoga teacher, Reiki Level II practitioner and breathwork facilitator.

let’s make magic!