A thoughtful, grounded partner in your transformation

About Catherine

meet your coach

I’m Catherine Borda de Castro — a psychology-informed coach grounded in Co-Active methodology, with more than 20 years of leadership, strategy, and global experience.

My work sits at the intersection of intuition and logic — heart and strategy — shaped by a long career developing leaders and supporting human potential across diverse, complex environments.

About Catherine

Over the years, I’ve learned that many people eventually reach a moment when the life they’ve built still looks successful, yet something inside no longer feels fully aligned. The shift is subtle but unmistakable — a sense of internal movement that doesn’t yet have language.

Lumel was created for individuals in this exact season.

My strength lies in translating complex emotional patterns into clear, grounded insight. I create a safe, spacious, and confidential environment where emerging truths can surface without pressure or judgment. Using evidence-based techniques and a steady, intuitive presence, I help clients make meaningful mindset shifts and articulate what they’ve been sensing but haven’t yet named.

My coaching is thoughtful and deeply human — a partnership designed to illuminate what’s quietly shifting within you and help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and authentic fulfillment.

“She listens with her whole presence — and opens doors I didn’t know were there.”

Melissa P.

Lumel Coaching exists to help accomplished individuals reconnect with their authentic passions, understand what’s quietly shaping their choices, and align their lives with who they are becoming.

The Purpose Behind Lumel

A space for clarity to emerge at life’s most meaningful thresholds

"From the first session, I felt completely safe exploring parts of myself I usually keep guarded."

Catherine brings a rare combination of depth, intelligence, and genuine care. She listens with her whole presence — and asks questions that gently open doors I didn’t know were there. Her insight is profound, and her guidance has helped me navigate both personal and professional challenges with much greater ease. Catherine is truly a gifted coach and an extraordinary partner in growth.

melissa p.

If something inside you is beginning to shift, I’d be honored to connect.

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