The Focus Method
A four-step framework to build focus, energy, and resilience —
without burnout.
The Focus Method is a practical framework that helps people and organizations thrive by integrating mindfulness, mental health practices, sustainable wellness, and balanced leadership into daily life.
Instead of quick fixes or overwhelming programs, this method focuses on small, intentional steps that create lasting change — for teams, leaders, and small groups.
What It Is
We’ve all heard about “work-life balance,” but let’s be honest—it’s a myth. Especially for business owners and high-performing teams. Balance isn’t about splitting your time perfectly between work and life. It’s about finding flow with all of it without burning out. The Focus Method gives you tools to balance ALL of life's demands.
I wrote more about this in my blog:
Work Life Balance is a Myth
"92% of employers say lost focus is the number 1 problem in the modern workplace"
July, 2024
Finding focus isn’t a break — it’s the way forward.
The Focus Method Is For
Organizations
That want to strengthen focus, engagement, and retention.
leaders
Who believe thriving people create
thriving businesses.
individuals
Ready to build focus, find ease, and live more fully in the present.
Corporate Offerings
Lunch & Learn Preview (60 minutes)
Introduce your team to the four steps of The Focus Method with an interactive, bite-sized session. Perfect for sparking interest and giving employees simple practices they can use immediately.
Quarterly Half-Day Workshops
Each quarter, we dive deep into one step of the method:
- Q1 – Anchor (Mindfulness)
- Q2 – Fortify (Mental Health)
- Q3 – Fuel (Balanced Wellness)
- Q4 – Lead (Balanced Leadership)
Your team will leave each session with practical tools to practice for the next three months — creating real habit change before layering on the next step.
To keep the practice top of mind, I’ll also provide ongoing accountability and inspiration through email check-ins: one the day after each workshop, and one per month after that.
Small Groups
Group Coaching Series (Bring Your Own Group)
The best transformations happen in safe, supportive spaces. That’s why The Focus Method is designed for you to bring your own group — friends, colleagues, or a team you want to grow with.
You gather the people. I’ll guide the process.
Each quarter, your group will focus on one step of the method, with live sessions, reflection exercises, and accountability designed to help everyone stay on track together.
"Improving focus and reducing multitasking mental fatigue can increase work quality by 20%"
June, 2025
The Four Steps
Small steps, lasting change, guided support.
01
Anchor
Practice everyday mindfulness to build focus, clarity, and find more richness in the present.
02
Fortify
Build steadiness and resilience through simple, everyday mental health practices.
03
Fuel
Create sustainable wellness with realistic habits around food, movement, and rest.
04
Lead
Lead others from a solid foundation of presence, balance, and authenticity.
Why The Focus Method Works
- Practical – Small steps you can actually stick with.
- Sustainable – Focus on one step at a time for lasting change.
. - Researched & Real – A framework shaped by dramatic personal transformation and years of study in mindfulness, mental health, and wellness.
"The average worker is interrupted every 6 minutes, and it takes them 23 minutes to refocus."
September, 2025
About Katherine
Katherine Warren is a strategically focused culture, HR, and marketing leader with over 20 years of experience guiding organizations and individuals toward greater focus, resilience, and growth. She has worked with both fast-paced companies and mission-driven nonprofits, helping leaders strengthen teams, improve employee well-being, and create workplaces where people truly thrive.
Her work is also deeply personal. After struggling for years with depression and chronic insomnia, Katherine turned to the very practices she now teaches—mindfulness, balanced wellness, mental health tools, and people-first leadership. These small, intentional steps created a dramatic transformation in her own life.
As the founder of Balance and Rise, Katherine created The Focus Method to help others achieve the same kind of lasting change. Known for her approachable style and practical strategies, she combines executive-level leadership with lived experience to prove that productivity and well-being can go hand in hand.
Her mission is simple: to share the gifts of balance that inspire others to lead and live with more presence and ease.
Take the first step toward lasting focus, clarity, and resilience with The Focus Method.
Corporate Engagements
Bring The Focus Method into your workplace with:
- Preview Lunch & Learn – a powerful introduction that sparks conversation and insight.
- Quarterly Half-Day Workshops – each quarter focuses on one step of the method, giving your team tools to practice and integrate before layering on the next.
$2,500 per quarter
Bring Your Own Group
Gather friends, colleagues, or the community. I’ll guide your group through the Four Steps of the Method, one quarter at a time.
$600 per person (minimum of 4 participants).
Ready to Begin?
Focus isn’t found by chance — it’s built with intention. Whether you’re leading a team, gathering a group, or ready to dive in personally, now is the time to take the first step.
Looking for strategic support beyond balance coaching? Katherine also serves select clients as a Fractional Chief Culture Officer — helping organizations align culture, leadership, and growth with purpose.
Let's talk.