Could this be the year you finally stopped asking yourself the same questions, repeating the same habits, and ending up in the same stuck places? What if you finally stepped into a life that feels aligned, alive, and unmistakably your own?
Path of the Dragon is a year-long, small-group coaching journey with certified life and career coach Kathy Mangan designed for women who are ready to step into a deeper, truer, more satisfying chapter of their lives.
Path of the Dragon is for you if…
You’ve checked so many boxes—career, care-giving, relationships, responsibilities—yet you still have the nagging sense that: “This can’t be all there is for me.”
You might recognize yourself here:
· You feel stuck in a loop: same to‑do list, same conversations with yourself, same results.
· You’ve outgrown parts of your life, but you’re not sure what’s next or how to get there.
· You’re tired of being “fine” when what you really want is alive, grounded, and purposeful.
· You’ve tried books, workshops, maybe even other programs—and nothing has really resonated with you.
· You know you’re smart and capable, but your confidence has been shaken, and your inner critic has gotten louder.
Underneath it all is a quiet fear:
“Is it too late for me to change things now?
Path of the Dragon exists because the answer is no.
Why You Feel Stuck (it’s not just you)
Most women are carrying an invisible load: expectations, emotional overload, grief, health changes, aging parents, adult children, career shifts, relationship transitions.
In the middle of all that, it’s easy to:
· Default to what’s familiar, even if it’s not working.
· Distract yourself with scrolling, TV, or busyness instead of listening to what you really want.
· Tell yourself you’ll figure it out “later” when things calm down.
But “later” keeps getting pushed back. Months—and then years—can go by while you keep putting your own life on hold.
Path of the Dragon is designed to interrupt that pattern gently but firmly, so you can stop looping through the same patterns and start moving forward.
Introducing: Path of the Dragon
A year-long small group coaching journey for women ready to write their next chapter.
Over twelve months, you’ll walk a guided path with a small circle of women and a coach who knows how to help you see clearly, choose differently, and move forward with courage.
Path of the Dragon will help you create three essential things in your life:
1. Clarity – a clear, honest vision of how you want your life to look and feel in your next season.
2. Strategy – practical, doable steps and structures to help you move from vision to reality.
3. Confidence – the grounded inner trust to make changes in yourself and your life, even when it feels challenging or uncomfortable.
This isn’t about lighting a match to your life and starting completely over. It’s about building a life that fits you now—on purpose, from the inside out.
What the Journey Includes
Path of the Dragon is intentionally paced over a year, giving you time to integrate, experiment, and grow without overwhelm.
During the program, you can expect:
· Small-group coaching calls
o Regular Zoom sessions where you’ll get live coaching from Kathy and support from your cohort.
· Guided curriculum and reflection
o Exercises, questions, and frameworks to help you clarify your values, define what you want, and design grounded next steps.
· Focused practice between sessions
o Simple, doable experiments you’ll take into your real life so you’re not just learning—you’re living differently.
· A steady circle of support
o A small, consistent group of women moving through the year with you, so you are not alone.
The rhythm of the year keeps you close to support without drowning you in homework. This work is meant to fit inside a full, real life.
Now is the Time
There will always be reasons to wait: a busy season at work, a family situation, the next thing on the horizon.
But here’s the truth:
Your life is not on hold until everything calms down. This is your life.
And a year is going to pass either way. The question is—who do you want to be on the other side of it?
If you feel that tug that says, “I don’t want another year to go by like this,” honor it. That’s your inner dragon—your courage, your wisdom, your longing—asking you to pay attention.
How to Join Path of the Dragon
Enrollment is limited so the group stays small, intimate, and well-supported.
Here’s what to do next:
1. Take 3 deep breaths and ask your wise inner self if this is a fit for you.
2. If it feels like a fit, submit your registration.
Mark your calendar and show up for the first session—you’ll be welcomed into the circle and we’ll begin!
$725 FEE INCLUDES
WEEKLY TOOLS
Each week, I’ll send you a video and worksheet relevant to the theme of the month. These will be in your inbox first thing each Monday.
GROUP COACHING CALLS
Two group coaching calls per month. Sessions will be recorded for your convenience. Coaching sessions will be on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Time TBD.
PERSONAL COACHING
One personal coaching session scheduled at your discretion.
Still on the fence? Your first step may be to attend a free introductory call with Kathy. She’ll help you decide if Path of the Dragon is a good fit for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time will this take each month?
Plan on regular group sessions plus a small amount of reflection and practice between calls. The work is designed to fold into your real life—conversations, choices, small shifts—not hours of extra homework.
What if I miss a session?
Life happens. You’ll have guidance for how to stay connected to the material and the group even if you need to miss occasionally.
I’m not sure what I want yet. Is this still for me?
Yes. Many women join Path of the Dragon precisely because they don’t have a clear picture yet. The program is designed to help you clarify what you want before you make big decisions or changes.
My life is already good. Is it selfish to want more?
Not at all. Gratitude for what you have and desire for what’s next can coexist. This work is about honoring both and making choices that reflect your values.
What if I get scared partway through?
Fear is a natural part of growth. You’ll have support from Kathy and the group to navigate it, instead of letting it quietly make decisions for you.
If some part of you is whispering, “This is for me,” trust that.
Meet Kathy
Kathy Mangan is a certified Rapid Results Life and Career Coach who has spent years helping people step into work and lives that feel alive, purposeful, and true to who they are.
She brings a grounded, compassionate, practical style to coaching: part truth-teller, part encourage-er, part strategist.
Through Laying Groundwork, she has supported clients through career transitions, leadership challenges, creative pivots, and major life changes—all with an eye toward sustainable, values-aligned growth.
Kathy created Path of the Dragon as her signature small-group program for women who know something in their life needs to shift, but can’t quite see the path forward on their own.
With Kathy, you can expect:
· Thoughtful questions that help you see what’s really going on
· Clear frameworks and next steps (not vague inspiration)
· A calm, steady presence who believes deeply that you can change your life
What Becomes Possible Over This Year
By the end of Path of the Dragon, you will have:
· Clarity
o A grounded, written vision for the next chapter of your life and work.
o Clear priorities so you know what matters most—and what can be released.
· Strategy
o Practical plans for changes you want to make in your habits, relationships, and/or work.
o Simple systems to support your energy, time, and attention.
· Confidence
o A deeper trust in your own voice and choices.
o Experience following through on commitments to yourself, even when it’s out of your comfort zone.
Instead of wondering “What if?”, you’ll be living your answers, step by step.
Here’s What Others Have Said
“Kathy is a very effective coach for the challenging process of transforming your life to achieve what you want most. She’s there every step of the way and has lived it herself. Kathy is awesome.”
- CP, Montana
I was looking for change and wanting to move myself into the next level. I thought I had made good progress, with a concerted effort, over the last three years …. then came the Path of the Dragon! This program is not for the faint of heart but really challenges some deep-seated beliefs that appear to be set in stone. It makes you think, re-think and maybe re-imagine your life: past, present, and future. I’ve had years of counseling, self-work, and seminars and while they were all beneficial in their own way, nothing compares to what I have experienced with this program. You will get out of it what you put into it! You can take the easy way out and surface level work through the worksheets and group calls, or you can dive in believing that in the end, you will be able to swim! I chose to dive in and started seeing my thinking shift in the first month, by month six I was in awe and wondering “who and how amazing will I be at the end of the year?”
- BK, Idaho
My work with Kathy calibrates with other work I am doing, inside and out. This calibration brings a deeper depth to the practice of creating desired yet unexpected results. Kathy keeps me on track with an honest perspective, a sense of humor and the need for diligent practice. This practice is for all of me mental, physical, emotional and spiritual as I grow towards my vibrant self. I now celebrate my wins, practice gratitude & forgiveness and let myself feel my emotions. I am okay taking recovery time and letting go of what I did not do yesterday. The Path of the Dragon is not easy, yet for those who wish more from themself, I highly recommend turning the journey into one with support, refuge, accomplishment, and change that feels good.
- HS, Idaho