Kathryn Orford

About Kathryn Orford

Your presence is your power.What if the biggest thing holding you back…isn’t your strategy—…it’s how you show up?Because before people buy your product, your service, or your vision…They buy you.Your certainty.Your energy.Your presence.I’m Kathryn Orford—an Australian-born, Denver-based keynote speaker, mindset and performance expert, and creator of The Champion’s Mindset and The Champion’s Presence Framework.For over two decades, I’ve worked with high performers—from elite athletes and performers to corporate leaders and sales teams—helping them elevate how they think, lead, communicate, and perform under pressure.Because in high-stakes environments, success isn’t just about skill or strategy.It’s about how you show up in the moments that matter.What I Speak OnI deliver high-impact keynotes and leadership experiences on: The Champion’s Presence – How to command the room, the camera, and the conversation The Champion’s Mindset – Performing at your best under pressure Leadership & Team Performance – Building confident, resilient, high-performing teams Sales Performance – Elevating confidence, communication, and results Women’s Leadership – Becoming your #1 fan and leading with confidence at every stageWhat Makes My Work DifferentMy work goes beyond traditional training or motivation.I combine:• mindset (how you think)• physiology (how you regulate your state)• communication (how you show up and influence others)To create immediate, practical shifts in performance.Clients often say my sessions don’t just inspire them—They change how they show up.My BackgroundBefore becoming a full-time speaker and coach, I built my career in performance and business:• Professional dancer trained in London, performed across Europe• Founder of multiple performing arts schools in Sydney• PR & Sales Manager for catering at the Sydney Opera House• 20+ years coaching athletes, performers, and leadersI’m also a: Certified Mental Performance Mastery Coach Certified Hypnotherapist NLP Master Practitioner Author of the best-selling book Become Your #1 FanWho I Work WithI work with:• Corporate leaders and sales teams• Universities and college athletics programs• Coaches, athletes, and performers• High-achieving individuals ready to elevate their inner gameLet’s ConnectIf you’re looking for a speaker who can deliver a high-impact, interactive experience that elevates performance, confidence, and leadership—I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Keynote Speaker

   Salem Speakers Bureau

   Mar 2026 — Present · US

Education

• Cremorne Girls High School, Tony Robbins Mastery University, Professional Trainers Program, Robert Kiyosaki's Business School for Enterpreneurs

  Human Potential

Skills

• Etiquette
• Coaching
• Personal Branding
• Personal Development
• Sales
• Business Coaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Corporates
• Career Management
• Program Facilitation
• Nlp
• Personal Coaching
• Lifestyle Coaching
• Confidence Building
• Management Development
• Organizational Development
• Athletics
• Wellbeing
• Trainers
• Performing Arts
• Small Business
• Self-Esteem
• Emotional Intelligence
• Culture Change
• Published Author
• Staff Development
• Leadership Development
• Emcee
• Public Speaking
• Presenter
• Training Delivery
• Workshops
• Work Life Balance
• Organizational Culture
• Career Development
• Motivational Speaking
• Workshop Facilitation
• Thought Leadership
• Leadership
• Mbti