Hi, I’m Kate Wood—a spiritual coach, intuitive guide, and the founder of Illuminate Coaching. I help people reconnect with their own wisdom, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. My work blends clairvoyant insight, spiritual coaching, and practical tools to illuminate what’s already within you—and what’s waiting to emerge.

How I Got Here

Before I stepped into this work, I spent years in the corporate world—leading teams, building partnerships, and climbing the ladder of traditional success. But even as things looked good on the outside, something deeper was calling. I began to feel disconnected from what really mattered. That quiet inner knowing became impossible to ignore, and I realized I needed clarity myself.

Following that pull led me to embrace the intuitive and spiritual gifts I had carried all along—and to step fully into the work I do now. It wasn’t a linear path, but it was the right one.

Spiritual Education and Coaching

At Illuminate Coaching, I work with people who are seeking clarity in life, career, or inner direction. Some are navigating transitions, others are feeling disconnected, and many just know there’s something more—but don’t know how to access it.

I offer intuitive readings, spiritual coaching, and tools such as spiritual guide messages and dreamwork analysis to help illuminate your path. I’m trained in both dreamwork and remote viewing—the practice of accessing intuitive impressions about unseen people or places—through studies with Angela Atkinson, a teacher at the Berkeley Psychic Institute. I’m also certified as a Presence-Based Coaching Core Practitioner and a Navigating Transitions Coach through the Modern Elder Academy. Every session is grounded in insight, intuition, and deep care.

Community Leadership

As the Co-Founder of The Table, LLC, I’ve led initiatives to make Nashville a model city for equity and inclusiveness. Under my leadership, The Table has grown to 315 members and secured 16 company sponsors. My bipartisan approach has helped foster lasting partnerships and initiatives that increase prosperity for people of color.

Published Work

I’m also the author of the Clarity Compass book series, including a workbook and journal designed to help individuals reconnect with their purpose and move forward with intention. The tools I teach are the same tools I’ve used in my own life—and they continue to guide my clients to powerful breakthroughs.

Professional Background

Prior to founding Illuminate Coaching and pursuing her intuitive work, I spent more than two decades with American City Business Journals, where I held several leadership roles, including Market President and Publisher of the Nashville Business Journal. My time in corporate leadership gave me a deep understanding of business, people, and the need for clarity at every level of life.

Personal Note

My husband, Lee, and I share a blended family of five children. Outside of coaching, I find joy and grounding in meditating, canoeing, painting, tennis, and photography—some of which I share on this website.

Let’s Illuminate You

You don’t need to be stuck or spinning to seek support. Sometimes the deepest transformation comes when we pause, tune in, and trust what we find within.

This work meets you where you are – and carries you toward where you’re meant to be.