a slower rhythm in tuscany

My name is Katie Watts and I support people in creating lives that feel authentic, fulfilling and true to who they are. 

I believe we all have the capacity to change the way we live, relate, and move through the world. Sometimes what’s needed is simply the right space, support, and perspective to begin listening more closely to ourselves again.

My role is to walk alongside that process with care, honesty, and thoughtful guidance.

I work closely with clients to recognise their strengths, explore the patterns that may be holding them back, and transform insight into practical, sustainable action.

At the heart of my work is alignment - helping people bridge the gap between who they are, what matters most to them, and how they choose to live.

I see coaching as a process of honest self-reflection, awareness and growth. My aim is to create a space that feels supportive while also inviting meaningful exploration, so clients can build resilience, move forward with clarity, and create lasting change.

My own path of alignment led me to the magical medieval hilltop village of Vitiana. Tucked away in the mountains of Tuscany, overlooking the Apennines and Apuan Alps and surrounded by wild forest, it became my own place to pause, reflect and reconnect. 

If you feel a quiet pull towards this landscape, I would love to welcome you here for a personalised mini-break - an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life, gain clarity about a career change, a relationship, a major life decision, or simply the direction you want your life to take.

Whether you simply wish to immerse yourself in the peace and beauty of this special place or choose to include personalised coaching during your stay, Vitiana offers the space to slow down, reflect and return home with renewed clarity.

My life has taken an unconventional path - from global solo travel to over two decades in the superyacht industry, and now to creating a life surrounded by the mountains of Tuscany.

What began as curiosity evolved into a career within one of the world’s most demanding and exclusive environments. I learned to navigate constant change, high expectations and complex situations with calm, discretion and attention to detail.

Yet the most meaningful lessons came beyond the polished exterior of that world. 

Through years of travel, different cultures and close encounters with people from all walks of life, I developed a deep understanding of human nature - what drives us, what shapes us, and what can become lost beneath responsibility, expectation and the pursuit of success.

What has always guided me is a curiosity about human potential - the stories we carry, the identities we create, and the possibilities that often remain hidden beneath fear, habit or the roles we learn to play.

That curiosity naturally led me to coaching.

Today, I support individuals who are seeking greater clarity, alignment and  connection in their lives. Through deep listening, lived experience and intuitive insight, I create space for people to reconnect with themselves, navigate change and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

I believe transformation begins when we feel truly seen, understood, and supported.

And sometimes, the most important journey is the one that brings us back to ourselves.