Helping organizations and their people turn pressure into performance, and burnout into breakthrough.
Heart, Humor, and Hard Science — Woven into Every Unforgettable Keynote
Transform the Way You Think, Lead, and Perform
For more than 18 years, Kathryn Orford has been helping people perform at their best—in business, in education, and in life.
An Aussie now based in Denver, CO, she inspires audiences to overcome burnout, build resilience, and transform the way they think, lead, and perform.
Blending inspiration with science, Kathryn shares evidence-based tools to cultivate confidence, composure, and success that lasts long after the applause fades.
The Experience That Stays With You
Audiences don’t just listen to Kathryn—they experience a mindset shift that stays with them.
Her engaging keynotes combine relatable storytelling, neuroscience,and practical strategies that empower teams and individuals to master their Inner Game and achieve sustainable results.
From Burnout to Breakthrough
Having personally rebuilt from burnout and overwhelm, Kathryn brings a level of authenticity and understanding that resonates deeply. She helps audiences recognize the early signs of burnout, reframe stress, and develop the mental resilience to not just manage challenges—but transform them into catalysts for growth.
For Leaders, Educators & Teams
Kathryn creates an environment of connection, laughter, and learning that leads to genuine transformation.
She doesn’t just inspire change—she equips people with the mindset tools to sustain it.
Keynote Experiences That Inspire, Educate & Transform
Every keynote Kathryn delivers is a powerful blend of real stories, neuroscience, and practical mindset tools designed to spark immediate and lasting change.
Whether your audience is facing burnout, adapting to change, or striving for higher performance, Kathryn customizes each presentation to meet their unique challenges — ensuring every event is impactful, actionable, and unforgettable.
The Inner Game of Resilience: How to Stay Calm, Clear, and Connected in Uncertain Times
In a world where change is constant and pressure never seems to let up, resilience isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the foundation of sustainable success.In this powerful and deeply personal keynote, Aussie Kathryn Orford shares how rebuilding her life after hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for transforming how she leads, coaches, and inspires others.
Blending neuroscience, performance psychology, and lived experience, Kathryn reveals The Inner Game of Resilience— practical tools and proven strategies to help individuals and teams remain calm under pressure, think clearly in uncertainty, and stay authentically connected to their purpose and each other.
This keynote isn’t about bouncing back — it’s about bouncing forward, emerging stronger, wiser, and more adaptable than ever before.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover why uncertainty triggers your brain’s threat system — and how to override it.
- Learn simple, science-based tools to regulate stress and energy in real time.
- Reframe adversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth.
- Build habits that sustain clarity, confidence, and well-being under pressure.
- Cultivate a culture of calm confidence where resilience becomes a competitive edge.
The Champion's Mindset for Women Who Lead.
Women leaders are navigating high expectations, constant change, and increasing pressure to perform.
The Champion’s Mindset for Women Who Lead gives them practical, science-backed tools to strengthen inner confidence, interrupt unhelpful thought patterns, and regain clarity in seconds.
Kathryn reveals the same strategies she teaches elite athletes, empowering women to bounce forward from challenges and consistently lead with authenticity, strength, and composure.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to interrupt and rewire unhelpful thought patterns so you can lead from inner confidence — instead of fear, comparison, or perfectionism.
- Master the neuroscience-backed reset tools Kathryn teaches elite athletes to help you regain clarity, composure, and control in seconds.
- Build the ability to bounce forward, turning pressure and setbacks into fuel for stronger leadership.
- Leave with your own personalised Champion’s Mindset strategy to help you consistently show up as your strongest, most capable, most centred self.
The Champion’s Mindset: Mastering the Inner Game of Peak Performance.
Behind every top performer lies an Inner Game.
Kathryn reveals the same mental-performance strategies she’s used with Olympians, executives, and Division I athletes to enhance focus, composure, and confidence.
Key Takeaways:
- Apply the mental tools used by elite athletes and performers.
- Replace pressure with focus and consistency.
- Build rituals to access your “zone” on demand.
- Recover quickly from setbacks and maintain resilience.
- Develop a mindset of confidence, grit, and sustainable success.
Choreographing Your Company Culture: Avoiding the Missteps in a Rapidly Changing Environment
Culture doesn’t happen by accident — it’s choreographed. Kathryn blends neuroscience, creativity, and leadership psychology to help teams find their unique rhythm and move together toward shared success.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the neuroscience behind connection and collaboration.
- Identify each team member’s unique style to avoid organizational missteps.
- Design rituals that reinforce purpose and belonging.
- Create a culture where everyone moves in rhythm toward shared success.
Book Kathryn for Your Next Event
Ready to inspire your audience to think differently, lead confidently, and perform at their best?
Kathryn Orford delivers keynotes that go far beyond motivation — she creates mindset breakthroughs that lead to measurable change.Whether you’re hosting a corporate conference, leadership retreat, or all-staff event, Kathryn will work closely with you to customize the message, energy, and outcomes for your audience.
Bring Kathryn to your next event and watch your people transform from burnout to breakthrough — one mindset shift at a time.
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WORKSHOPS & BREAKOUTS
Take the Message Deeper — Transform Inspiration into Implementation
Kathryn’s workshops and breakout sessions turn inspiration into action. These interactive experiences reinforce her keynote lessons with hands-on practice, reflection, and proven mindset tools that create lasting change.
Mastering Your Inner Game: The Mindset Reset Lab
Format: 60–90-minute breakout or 3-hour workshop
Key Takeaways:
- Apply Kathryn’s Catch–Challenge–Change framework to silence the Inner Critic.
- Replace pressure and perfectionism with confidence and composure/
- Develop a personalized “Inner Game Reset” ritual for high-stakes
- Sustain focus, motivation, and self-belief long after the event.
Building Team Resilience: From Stress to Strength
Format: 60-minute keynote extension or half-day workshop
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the neuroscience of stress and how to reverse its effects.
- Learn rapid-reset techniques to regulate emotions in real time.
- Strengthen trust, empathy, and connection across the team.
- Create daily micro-habits that protect well-being and performance.
The Champion’s Mindset Challenge (21-Day Follow-Up Experience)
Format: Digital Challenge or Group Coaching
Key Takeaways:
- Reinforce strategies from the keynote through daily micro-actions.
- Build consistency and confidence through repetition and reflection.
- Track growth using Kathryn’s Mindset Scorecard system.
- Create a ripple effect of motivation and resilience across teams.
