Inspiring Journeys of Transformation and Growth

I have had only two sessions with Kathryn and I have to say it changed my life. My outcome for the sessions was to equip myself with the techniques and strategies to change my way of thinking and empower me to be in peak mental condition for my auditions. Kathryn was absolutely amazing in showing me where I’d gone off track in the past. So unlike previous years, applying what she taught me helped me land numerous contracts in opera companies all around the world. Thank you so much Kathryn. I’m forever grateful.

Kathryn has worked with my teams on goals and confidence. I had a successful season when she helped my U22 women’s team win the championship and I decided to call on her to help my St. Augustine’s Varsity Team who were struggling with lack of belief.

We went on to win the remainder of games that season including the conference final by thirty points over a team that had beaten us both times during the regular season. The boys hardly missed a shot in the opening period and gave their opposition little chance of success.

Before I started working with Kathryn I was riddled with anxiety and self doubt. After two sessions I headed to Tasmania to swim in eight events at the Tasmanian Short Course Championships. Applying what Kathryn taught me to calm my nerves and visualize exactly how I wanted my events to go, I came home with 8 gold medals and did 6 PB/s (personal bests) shaving a whopping 6 seconds off my previous PB for the 200 meters individual medley. Thanks so much Kathryn.

I had some peak performance coaching sessions with Kathryn when an injury forced me to return home from working overseas.  At that stage I was lacking a sense of direction and had lost confidence in my abilities as a dancer/performer.

Working with Kathryn helped me to re-connect with my unique gifts. Using the skills and techniques that I learnt in our coaching sessions, I successfully auditioned for the 2^nd series of SYTYCD and unlike last year, sailed through to the Top 100. To top it off, I then got a contract to perform in a major musical, so took that instead. The most important things I got out of our sessions, was how to get over pre-audition nerves, clarity about my vision for the future, and creating a plan of action and goals to make my vision a reality. I feel so much more inspired to go after my dreams and my motivation level has soared through the roof!

If you’re a performer or athlete you deserve to work with Kathryn to help guide you on your journey.  I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve given me.  Now I know my dreams can come true. 

Kathryn worked with our U22 women’s basketball team instilling self belief in themselves and each other.  It was such a positive experience seeing the “team” come together at finals time, winning their quarter final, semi final and grand final against all odds from fifth position.  The girls bonded so well under pressure and used the tools that Kathryn had taught them to stay positive and win the State Championship Flag.  Whether you’re a sporting team, corporate team or individual, if you have the chance to work with Kathryn, I say go for it!

My name is Saskia Burmeister, I am an actor working in the Australian and international film and television industries, appearing in such films as Hating Alison Ashley, The Jammed, Ned Kelly and also cast as a lead in Channel Nine’s Sea Patrol.

I had the pleasure of working with Kathryn Orford throughout my teens by joining her dance school The Creative School, in Sydney.  Kathryn had such a wonderful influence on me as a young adult, inspiring me to grow with confidence into the adult that I am today.

Kathryn taught me with passion and commitment, creating a gentle, exciting and safe environment for my fellow peers and I to explore our creativity and build our strengths.  I feel privileged to have worked with Kathryn especially now pursuing a career in acting. I feel the techniques of self-empowerment and inner-strength she helped me grow enables me to withstand the challenges this industry presents.

Kathryn’s presentation resonated with me on so many levels. She used a blend of humor and heartfelt stories to connect and inspire us to develop our self esteem, self belief and confidence. I then went on to have some one on one coaching with her, which I found very beneficial. So do yourself a favor and book her to speak at your next event.

Kathryn Orford has helped my daughter get through a time when, after a horrific accident on a basketball court, she ended up with a very badly broken arm. Kathryn’s sessions backed up by her CD’s (which my daughter left on repeat ALL night), gave my daughter the strength to not only come back and play ball, but to look at situations and turn them around to a positive note. We love what you're doing Kathryn, and I hope more families gain as much joy as we did from your work. Thanks for helping us.

Listening to Kathryn’s audio book “Positive Ways to Transform your Day” helped me deal with an incredibly challenging situation. After a horrific accident on a basketball court, I ended up with an arm that was broken in three places and told that I may never play again.  I listened to this CD heaps (even while I was sleeping) and it was a huge help.  I’m now back on the basketball court and far more aware that I’m in control of my mind, my thoughts, and my body. I highly recommend it!

Kathryn Peak Performance Coached my Manly Warringah Representative basketball team and I really found her sessions helpful.

I’ve adopted her techniques in many aspects of my life. Her enthusiastic and exciting approach enabled our team to recognize weaknesses in our basketball ability and in our self-confidence. She taught us ways to drown out negative voices, believe in our abilities, and to channel that into our games.

Even though we’d played together for years, Kathryn was able to bond our team so that we trusted each other on the court, which was the ingredient that really pushed us over the line in winning the State Championship.

I have also used the techniques and mindset that Kathryn has shared with me in my everyday life. I am more calm and confident in approaching my HSC exams and any new task that I am challenged with. Kathryn is a lovely and inspiring lady and I feel so privileged to have worked with her. Thanks Kathryn!

 Kathryn has helped me to bring my motivation for basketball back.  I was a bit off track in my games for a while and was losing my motivation and confidence.  Kathryn had a chat to me and also gave me an exercise to do at home.  It really helped me. My game the following week was so much better.  Thank you.

My 11 year old daughter Siena has been playing rep basketball for the last 3 years, a game she really loves.  This season has been a tough one and she was spending more and more time on the bench, with her confidence visibly dropping and her game suffering as a result.

After just one short session with Kathryn, there was a marked difference in her mental attitude and her physical game.  She’s since had a group session with Kathryn involving the whole team and the difference is huge; you can sense it even before she steps onto the court.  Thanks Kathryn, I think what you do is inspiring.

I have known Kathryn Orford for many years–initially as a highly successful dance teacher, and more recently as a ‘Peak Performance Coach’. I employed her services this year for our full time dance students as I felt the techniques and tools that Kathryn was promoting would be highly beneficial for my students and would complement my teaching philosophies well. In my opinion it is equally as important for a dancer to be in optimum mental state as it is optimum physical shape.

Kathryn developed a concise program for my full time students that was interactive and inspiring, and gave them the tools to assist them mentally to clarify, focus, and achieve their dreams and goals. I thank Kathryn for the positive influence and effects she has had with my students and for her always positive and enthusiastic manner.