Finding Clarity and Balance: How Trinidad and Tobago's Katyan Roach Empowers You to Live a More Meaningful Life!

Finding clarity and balance can feel like an uphill journey. We at Her Expat Life recently caught up with Katyan Roach, a Life & Relationship Coach based in the vibrant city of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. With her compassionate guidance and transformative coaching methods, Katyan helps individuals navigate the complexities of their lives, ensuring that personal struggles don’t stand in the way of professional success. Whether you’re looking to find purpose, improve your relationships, or simply gain a deeper understanding of yourself, Katyan is here to guide you toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Let’s explore how she empowers her clients to create the life they truly desire.

1. Balancing Act

Many female entrepreneurs struggle with balancing personal relationships and a demanding career. What strategies do you recommend for maintaining this balance without compromising on either?

Oh that’s a great question. My advice is to create clear boundaries that protect your time and energy. Over time I have become okay accepting the fact that I cannot focus on everything because that makes me less likely to focus on the things that truly matter.

Trust me, I know it’s challenging but we must find a way to schedule dedicated time for work and our

personal life. Just as you would for any important meeting, we must schedule time for fun and for spending time with the people that matter, for these interactions nourish our relationships and give us the fuel to keep on going.

2. The Digital Nomad’s Mindset

As a life and relationship coach, how do you suggest digital nomads maintain meaningful connections while constantly on the move? How can they avoid loneliness and burnout?

Maintaining meaningful connections as a digital nomad requires intentionality. I’m going to repeat this point again because of its importance. Schedule regular check-ins with friends and family to deal with loneliness. Find local communities or co working spaces where you can connect with others. I find that meaningful relationships can follow us wherever we are if we are open to finding and nurturing them.

3. Purpose-Driven Success

How can female entrepreneurs ensure that their personal purpose aligns with their business goals? What steps can they take to build a business that reflects their true passions?

I love this question. To align our personal purpose with our business goals, we need to clearly identify and define our core values and passions. Taking the time to reflect on what truly drives us, helps us to create a business or mission that resonates with these values.

As we integrate our values into every aspect of our business practices, we create a space where our passion and purpose naturally shine through in all that we do.

4. Overcoming Self-Doubt

Imposter syndrome is a common issue among entrepreneurs. How do you coach women to overcome self-doubt and confidently embrace their unique strengths?

Another great question! Imposter syndrome is something many of us face and for some of us it’s a constant struggle. I coach women to recognize their unique strengths and accomplishments. I show them the areas where they have already succeeded and encourage them to build on that.

One great exercise is to keep a “wins or success” journal, where you record your successes, big and small. It’s also crucial that you surround yourself with a supportive community that uplifts you and reminds you of your worth.

If that is not possible, keep on learning, keep on improving your skills. Knowing the value you bring to a space, helps you to appreciate your own value and also as important to note, is that imperfection is okay. No one has it all together, failure is okay, every No doesn’t mean you are not good enough, it might only mean, not now. Growth comes from learning, not from getting everything right the first time. Confidence grows when you consistently show up and learn to trust in your own abilities.

5. Cultural Influences

Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, how has your cultural background influenced your approach to

coaching? What unique perspectives do you bring to the table for women from diverse backgrounds?

Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago has profoundly influenced my coaching approach. Trinidad and Tobago is a rich tapestry of cultures, including African, Asian, Middle Eastern, European, and Indigenous influences. This diverse background allows me to connect with women from various cultural environments, each bringing their own set of societal expectations and challenges.

In my coaching, I emphasize the importance of balancing respect for one's cultural heritage with the pursuit of personal growth. While pressures to conform can vary across different spaces, many of our core desires and aspirations are similar. I encourage women to stay rooted in their cultural identity while remaining open to new perspectives and ways of living.

6. Navigating Relationships in Business

What advice do you have for female entrepreneurs who struggle with relationship dynamics that impact their business, whether it's with a partner, family member, or even business associate?

For female entrepreneurs, handling relationships with partners, family, or business associates can be tricky, especially when emotions mix with business. I know from personal experience how rocky a rocky love-life can cloud our ability to think creatively and how the pressure of a toxic relationship can add to the heavy burden that running a business already brings.

My advice is to firstly assess your relationships, are they honoring you, supporting your growth or are they draining you. Set clear boundaries with business associates if work relationships are creating unnecessary overlap into your personal spaces. It’s important to define expectations and roles in these cases. I encourage women to not be afraid to ask for help, delegate tasks and as they prioritize their business needs, never forget the need to respect and honor their personal relationships and the people they care about.

7. Redefining Success

Success can mean different things to different people. How do you help your clients redefine what success looks like for them, especially in a world that often values financial achievement above all else?

Success isn’t the same for everyone and I help my clients define it based on their personal values and goals. Some value financial achievement and if that’s what a person wants, I respect that and we set the goals and mindset necessary to attain that.

For those who success might look a bit different for, I encourage those women to focus on fulfilment, joy, personal growth and making an impact. Whether it’s spending more time with family, building a meaningful business, or reaching personal milestones, I guide clients in setting their own measures of success around what truly matters to them.

8. Work-Life Integration

What are some practical tips you offer for integrating work and personal life, especially for women who are juggling multiple roles as business owners, partners, and mothers?

This is a tough one because balancing work and personal life can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope, especially for women navigating the demands of being business owners, partners, and even mothers. It often requires a delicate dance of prioritization and flexibility,

understanding that there is no perfect balance, but rather an evolving flow between our roles.

Practically one approach might be to redefine what balance means, realising it’s not about giving equal attention to everything at all times, but about being present and intentional in each moment. Setting clear boundaries, allowing space for self-care and embracing help are vital components to ensure you don’t feel overwhelmed or stretched too thin.

9. Clarity in Chaos

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, finding clarity can be challenging. How do you guide women through moments of confusion or overwhelm to regain focus on their goals?

Finding clarity can be tough in any aspect of life, so as a clarity coach, I focus on cutting through the noise to address the core issues. When women feel overwhelmed, I help them pause, assess and realign. We break tasks into manageable pieces in order to focus on what matters most. Tools like journaling, reframing or simply talking things out are just a few of the tools I use to help my clients regain clarity.

10. Adapting to Change

Entrepreneurship and digital nomadism require constant adaptation. How do you coach women to embrace change, stay resilient, and thrive in ever-evolving circumstances?

Change is inevitable, especially in the fast-moving world of entrepreneurship. I coach women to embrace change by reframing it as an opportunity for growth. As humans we actually love sameness, stability and the disruption caused by change can feel unsettling.

But I encourage myself and the women in my circle to stay curious, be open to learning, and to not fear failure. I use real-life examples to show how pushing past the fear of change has led to breakthroughs for others. By cultivating a mindset that sees change as part of the journey, women can not only survive but thrive in evolving circumstances..

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