Compassion

Katie brings Compassion to her work in quiet yet steady ways. In her project management role, she supports several audit teams, attending back-to-back meetings and helping people manage deadlines and demands. She describes her job as “just to help others… to gear them up and support them,” and says she feels like a “cheerleader,” guiding her teams through stressful busy seasons and helping them keep perspective.

Katie is practical and efficient, traits that once led her to see herself more as a competitive teammate than an emotional one. But over time, she has come to appreciate the power of Compassion in her relationships, and she now prioritizes being fully present and supportive, both in and outside of work. She’s intentional about setting aside time to listen to friends, check in with colleagues, and talk people through stressful situations.

While she was a Division I rower in college, Compassion showed up in moments that didn’t always align with competitive intensity. “I tried to bring out my more compassionate side in these competitive situations,” she said. Whether someone was injured or disappointed, Katie made a point of checking in to ensure teammates knew she cared about them. It’s the same spirit she brings to her current teams today.

Katie’s Compassion shows up in steady, thoughtful ways. She notices when someone’s overwhelmed, steps in with encouragement, and genuinely wants others to feel supported. Over time, she’s learned that her relationships become much stronger when she leads with care. Her faith is part of that outlook, too. “I feel God’s love,” she says, “and I try to show that same love to other people.” When asked how others might strengthen their own Compassion, her advice is simple: “When you’re making decisions, don’t just consider how you’ll be impacted. Ask yourself how someone else might benefit, too.”

"When I stop to really think about what someone else might need—and then act on it—I feel more grounded, more connected, and honestly, more like myself."

- Katie