KATHRYN ORFORD
Mindset, Performance & Mental Wellbeing Expert for Today’s Students
Helping students silence their inner critic, build real confidence, and thrive on campus and beyond.
ABOUT KATHRYN
Kathryn Orford is an Australian-born, Denver-based Mindset & Performance Expert who has spent over three decades helping students, athletes, and performers step into their true potential.
Her blend of neuroscience, storytelling, and lived experience creates transformative moments students remember long after the event.
Before becoming a global speaker, Kathryn faced her own breaking point — including a moment where her inner critic pushed her toward suicidal thoughts. Her honest, hopeful message is a lifeline for students navigating pressure, perfectionism, comparison, and overwhelm. She shows them how to reclaim their inner strength, bounce forward from setbacks, and Become Their #1 Fan instead of their own worst enemy.
Kathryn has coached Olympians, national champions, and high-performing students worldwide — proving that when you master your Inner Game, anything becomes possible.
SIGNATURE COLLEGE KEYNOTES
Are You Your #1 Fan or Your Worst Enemy?
A powerful, interactive keynote that helps students interrupt self-doubt, challenge negative self-talk, and build the kind of resilience that fuels academic and personal success.
Creating an Athlete’s Mindset for Academic Success
Kathryn teaches students the same focus, discipline, and confidence tools she gives elite athletes — helping them stay composed, consistent, and motivated throughout their college journey.
Navigating Break-Ups, Grades & Team Trials with Resilience
A deeply relatable session for students facing emotional turbulence, pressure, or disappointment. Kathryn helps them reframe setbacks, manage stress, and rise stronger than before.
Remember Who You Were… Before the World Told You Who You Should Be
An uplifting call to reconnect with authenticity, self-worth, and inner confidence — a favorite for leadership programs, wellness initiatives, and first-year students.
WHY COLLEGES BOOK KATHRYN
Engaging, interactive, unforgettable — Kathryn doesn’t lecture; she connects. Students lean in, participate, and walk away with tools they use immediately.
A powerful mental health story delivered safely and responsibly — Her lived experience helps students feel seen, understood, and supported.
Results-backed tools used by Olympians and high performers — Simple, neuroscience-based strategies students can apply instantly.
Ideal for Mental Health Awareness Week, Orientation, Athletics, and Leadership Programs — Kathryn bridges performance, wellbeing, and resilience in a way that resonates with every student.
A message that sticks — Students consistently report feeling more confident, focused, and hopeful after hearing Kathryn speak.
WHAT CAMPUSES SAY
“Kathryn was the most quoted speaker of the entire convention. Students couldn’t stop talking about her.”
— Tim Hawkins, Youth Convention Chair, National Speakers Association
“Our girls found her session powerful, inspiring, and truly life-changing.”
— Grace Stone, Roseville College
“I wish my own kids could hear Kathryn. She helps them see their worth beyond social media and comparison.”
— Susan J. Lindner
BOOK KATHRYN FOR YOUR CAMPUS
Bring Kathryn to your next
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Student Leadership Event
- Orientation or First-Year Program
- Athletics Department Workshop
- Wellness or Resilience Week
Website: www.kathrynorford.com
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 720 978 9098
Location: Denver, Colorado
