Hi, I'm Coach Pam
I’ve spent over 13 years in family law and in business. My passion throughout my career as an attorney and mentor is empowering women to do what they love, and rock it. Read more about my story below.
My Story
I’ve assisted my clients through what can be some of the greatest seasons of transition in their lives.
Divorce. Adoption. Domestic Violence. Family Rights.
Gradually, I realized I was going through my own transition.
My passion had evolved from law into coaching my clients through those transitions. I want to help women live lives full of passion and empower them to be of service to other women. It’s a powerful, never-ending cycle if we do it right.
It was only through my own experiences, both in my family and professional lives, that I realized what was blocking me from living my fulfilled life.
These difficult experiences held all of the power to catapult me into who I am today.
My father, Daniel Kurt, pictured above, served in the US Army, and I lost him while I was still a little girl. My chapter in The Successful Woman’s Mindset is dedicated to him.
Like many who lost their parents at a young age, I have worked to build a life I hope he would be proud of. My work as a coach, business owner, and attorney is inspired by his sense of service, duty, and honor. It was his privilege to serve our country and give back to his community.
Community Involvement
Pam is a very active business owner in her community, and as a result, has held multiple leadership roles, including President of the Lake County Bar Association for 2021. Other roles include:
- Ohio State Bar Foundation Fellow, 2011
- National Association of Professional Women
- American Bar Association Advisory Panel
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Geauga County Bar Association, Currently serving on Certified Grievance Committee
- Ohio Women’s Bar Association Legislative Committee
- Western Lake County Chamber Board Member
- Willoughby Chamber of Commerce Board Member
- Ohio Care Council, Former Board Member
- Forbes, Board Member
- McKinley Outreach Center, Board member
- Lakeland Strategic Planning Committee
- Willoughby Hills Economic Development Committee
- Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute, Class of 2013
- Lake County District Mock Trial Judge, 2010
- Leadership Lake County Alumni
- Lake County Ohio ADAMHS Board Member
- Lake County Planning Commission
- Central Committee Member, “Learning About Business” Former Board Member and Rotary
Education and Background
Pamela D. Kurt received her Associate Degree at Lakeland Community College before continuing her education at Cleveland State University. There, she received her bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies Management, graduating magna cum laude in 2000.
She later enrolled in the Cleveland State College of Law’s dual degree program, graduating with her master’s in Public Administration and Juris Doctorate in December of 2003.
As a professional, Pam has added several additional certifications and advanced training in the areas of mediation, domestic violence, and guardian ad litem, where she represents children in juvenile delinquency, child abuse, or contested custody cases.
As an attorney, her specialty is in family law and juvenile law.
The Starfish Story: "I made a difference to that one."
One day, a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy. The boy was picking something up off the sand and gently throwing it back into the ocean.
Approaching him, he asked, “Son, what are you doing?”
“I’m throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die,”
The man laughed to himself, and said, “Do you realize there are miles and miles of beach, and hundreds of starfish?! You can’t make any difference.”
After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said, “I made a difference to that one.”
We often feel we are too insignificant to make a difference.
That couldn’t be farther from the truth.
You have the power to make a significant difference to every ‘starfish’ in your mile of beach.
This is why I do what I do. I want to help every starfish I possibly can.
The Coach Pam
“I offer workshops, keynote speaking events, virtual and in-person seminars, trademark programming, group classes, and one-on-one private coaching.
I have a holistic approach to three levels of yourself. First Your Spirit: how do you achieve balance and maintain your ideal life? Second: Your Life, what are you lacking, and what do you need, to achieve your goals in your life? Third, Your Business: how can you hone your strengths and communicate your vision?
My client always asks questions like “I dread Sunday night, knowing I have to go back to work on Monday.” “I believe there has to be more, but I don’t know how to get there.” “I want more, but I just feel lost.” “I feel like it’s time to put myself first, but I feel so selfish doing that.” “I need a recharge, but nothing is working
