Listen to Noomii's interview with Kashi Whitten

About Me

I was a monk in a Hindu monastery for 18 years. After I left the monastery, I spent a decade in technology leadership. I was good at it, which made me think it was for me, but it really wasn’t. I began to realize how burnt out I was, but I couldn’t figure out what else to do. I worked with a therapist who asked me to list my strengths and interests, and to make a list of ways I wanted to feel rather than options for what I could do. When I got back to him with my answers, he said, “Kashi, you’re a coach.” It was this light bulb moment, and I knew he was right. Plus, I had learned an earlier form of coaching in my teens, and I realized how much that impacted how I’ve listened to and stood for everyone I have come into contact with ever since. So, I found a coach who helped me learn a lot about how my own habits contributed to my burnout and helped me successfully navigate my career transition.

If you've found me, you are probably dealing with the same thing. Not only have I been through what you’re going through, but my background has given me the depth and the tools to systematically support you through it in a loving, compassionate way that yields real results. In my calm, warm, grounded style, I incorporate mindfulness and draw from deep insights into how the mind works. This dovetails well with the Co-Active coaching model, in which I'm certified, which emphasizes a balance of doing, involving action and accountability, and being, focusing on the client's inner world—their emotions, thoughts, values, and beliefs.

Clients who work with me go from feeling overwhelmed and stuck to pursuing a new career that truly fulfills them, starting a family and actually having time for it, or setting new boundaries and thriving.

If you take one thing away here, let it be this: There really is a way through burnout. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s talk about how we can work together to find your new direction and get you moving!