Katie H. Conlon, M.A., MAPP
Katie is a Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Consultant in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and founder of The Phoenix Nest. Katie is passionate about helping people, groups, and organizations thrive, particularly during times of transition. Through coaching, training, and facilitation, she works with clients to build habits that will help them achieve their goals for a more vibrant and successful future. Her approach is framed by her expertise in positive organizational development, strengths-based leadership, resilience, and the science of well-being.
In addition to her work with The Phoenix Nest, Katie works as a Coach, Trainer, and Consultant at the Center for Leadership and Organizational Change at the University of Maryland. She is an Assistant Instructor in the Masters of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania, and a member of the faculty of the Flourishing Center’s Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology. Katie earned a master's degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in counseling and personnel services from the University of Maryland.
Katie is a Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Consultant in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and founder of The Phoenix Nest. Katie is passionate about helping people, groups, and organizations thrive, particularly during times of transition. Through coaching, training, and facilitation, she works with clients to build habits that will help them achieve their goals for a more vibrant and successful future. Her approach is framed by her expertise in positive organizational development, strengths-based leadership, resilience, and the science of well-being.
In addition to her work with The Phoenix Nest, Katie works as a Coach, Trainer, and Consultant at the Center for Leadership and Organizational Change at the University of Maryland. She is an Assistant Instructor in the Masters of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania, and a member of the faculty of the Flourishing Center’s Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology. Katie earned a master's degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in counseling and personnel services from the University of Maryland.
The Phoenix Nest: About the Name
A Phoenix is an ancient mythical being – a majestic bird - that is cyclically remade from the ashes of its earlier self. At various intervals throughout its life, it bursts into flame, and then re-hatches, a baby bird again, from the ashes of the earlier fire. While the Phoenix is a myth, it represents something powerful. Namely that we, as humans and as groups, go through cycles of transition many times throughout our lives. These continual periods of transformation (big and small) include moving to a new city, starting a new job, taking on a new life role (e.g. becoming a parent, spouse, etc.), entering a new phase of life, taking on a new venture or set of responsibilities, or a group taking on a new identity or structure.
During these times of transition, we must make decisions about what elements it is time to leave behind, and what we want to carry forward. We are often at our most vulnerable during these times of transition; they can be challenging, disorienting, and confusing. This transition place is also the space in which we have the greatest opportunity to make positive change – to reexamine what we value and what we want, to explore new goals, and practice new habits that will help us flourish as we strive to reach them. The Phoenix Nest works with people and organizations to help them do this.
A Phoenix is an ancient mythical being – a majestic bird - that is cyclically remade from the ashes of its earlier self. At various intervals throughout its life, it bursts into flame, and then re-hatches, a baby bird again, from the ashes of the earlier fire. While the Phoenix is a myth, it represents something powerful. Namely that we, as humans and as groups, go through cycles of transition many times throughout our lives. These continual periods of transformation (big and small) include moving to a new city, starting a new job, taking on a new life role (e.g. becoming a parent, spouse, etc.), entering a new phase of life, taking on a new venture or set of responsibilities, or a group taking on a new identity or structure.
During these times of transition, we must make decisions about what elements it is time to leave behind, and what we want to carry forward. We are often at our most vulnerable during these times of transition; they can be challenging, disorienting, and confusing. This transition place is also the space in which we have the greatest opportunity to make positive change – to reexamine what we value and what we want, to explore new goals, and practice new habits that will help us flourish as we strive to reach them. The Phoenix Nest works with people and organizations to help them do this.