"Using story to reveal insights that encourage readers to make their own journeys, this is a true-life fable, told in metaphors you will want to underline… and remember… and put into practice for yourself." — Christina Baldwin , author of The Seven Whispers, Storycatcher, The Beekeeper's Question, and other titles "We need this book in these times." — Sara Harris , Co-Founder of EarthWays LLC; Wilderness Rites of Passage Guide _______ What happens when the path to success you've dutifully followed no longer feels right? Walking with the Sage explores this very question through the deeply relatable journey of Kathy, a seasoned professional navigating a career pivot amidst a global pandemic. Isolated and uncertain, she turns to the solace of nature, finding not just refuge on daily hikes, but profound insight in unexpected dialogues with the Sage. Through these transformative conversations, Kathy awakens to the limitations of a purely head-driven existence and embarks on a potent journey toward a more genuine heart-centered life. Her story offers a powerful and universal blueprint for anyone seeking to: Find sustainable clarity during a significant transition - Honor past success while establishing an intentional life rhythm - Cultivate calm and presence in daily life - Live and lead with a deeper sense of purpose and meaning - Create an authentic next chapter guided by the true inner voice This is your guide for connecting with your inner sage and mindfully walking your way to the life you were meant to lead, within your professional setting or beyond. _______ PRAISE FOR WALKING WITH THE SAGE "In the isolation of the pandemic, Kathy, a newly retired corporate power woman, undertakes daily walks into the woods behind her New Jersey home. Her forays soon invoke a dialogue with inner wisdom, personified as a vibrant 80-year-old future self. Using story to reveal insights that encourage readers to make their own journeys, this is a true-life fable, told in metaphors you will want to underline… and remember… and put into practice for yourself." — Christina Baldwin , author of The Seven Whispers , Storycatcher , The Beekeeper's Question , and other titles "As a Wilderness Rites of Passage guide, I can attest to the powerful, life-changing guidance available in nature when we deeply listen. As our guide, Kathy takes us along on her walks in the woods, as she learns to listen in a radical new way and discovers the wisdom within. Her transformative story of midlife change comes more fully alive as the natural world mirrors her wholeness, knowing and truth. Through her curiosity, and vulnerable storytelling, we see that this is possible for each of us, as is trustworthy, ancient wisdom. We need this book in these times." — Sara Harris , Co-Founder of EarthWays LLC; Board Member and Elder Guide, Veteran Rites "This insightful story invites us to reflect on our own journey and what truly matters. Kathy meets her doubts and fears with grace, compassion and humor—she feels like someone we know, an everywoman navigating the messy middle of transformation. As she learns to trust her inner wisdom, we're reminded that this same wisdom lives within all of us, waiting to be heard when we slow down enough to listen. Her journey lights the way for anyone sensing a quiet whisper that there is something more." — Bobbi Kahler , Leadership Development Coach & author of Travels of the Heart: Developing Your Inner Leader and the Substack publication Beautiful Strength "Using story to reveal insights that encourage readers to make their own journeys, this is a true-life fable, told in metaphors you will want to underline... and remember... and put into practice for yourself." - Christina Baldwin , author of The Seven Whispers, Storycatcher, The Beekeeper's Questions, and other titles "We need this book in these times." - Sara Harris , Co-Founder of EarthWays LLC; Wilderness Rites of Passage Guide Kathy Robinson was 25 years into a successful corporate career when she began to feel a quiet yearning for something more.Now a certified wellness coach and founder of Athena Wellness, she helps midlife professionals navigate their own transitions with the same courage and intentionality she brought to her own journey. Through experiential coaching, facilitated workshops and nature-based retreats, Kathy guides clients to access their inner wisdom and use the natural world as a catalyst for insight.She can be found on the mountain trails that inspired this book or helping clients discover their own path to wholehearted living. She'd love to walk alongside you on your inner journey.Learn more at AthenaWellness.com