Book Cathy For Your Next Event
Speaking on Stage
High-energy, deeply human keynotes on mindset, confidence, and competitive resilience designed for the moments your audience will remember long after the lights come down.
100+
Stages & Stadiums
10,000+
Hearts Reached
15+
States
25 yrs
On the Mic
Hello, I'm Cathy
I help your audience feel something and leave with something they can use.
For ten years I’ve worked with athletes, coaches and parents on the inner game — confidence under pressure, composure in chaos, and the mindset that turns talent into trophies.
On stage, that translates into talks that are honest, generous, and quietly funny. No filler. No copy-paste keynote. Just the real conversation your room actually needs.
Who I Speak To
Built for your audience.
Athletic Programs & Teams
Galvanize your roster around a shared mindset, raise the floor of mental toughness, and turn pressure into fuel.
Schools & Universities
Equip students with the confidence, focus and resilience tools they'll carry far beyond the classroom.
Coaching Clinics & Conferences
Give coaches a practical mindset playbook to lead, motivate and develop their athletes season after season.
Parent Workshops
Help parents become the steady, supportive force their teens need without losing themselves in the process.
— Signature Talks
Three talks. One
unforgettable room.
Keynote
The Bearcat Mindset
How Champions Think Before They Win
A deep dive into the inner game that separates good athletes from great ones — confidence, composure, and competitive courage.
Workshop
Pressure is a Privilege
Performing When It Matters Most
Reframe nerves, master self-talk, and walk into big moments calm, focused and unmistakably ready to perform.
Masterclass
Coaching the Whole Athlete
Building Humans, Not Just Players
A blueprint for coaches and parents who want to develop confident, resilient young people — on the field and off.
Recent Engagements
Stages, schools & stories
from the road.
8+
Recent Events
7
Audiences
BOLD Food Services
Leadership Keynote
Re-engaged leaders left with practical tools to lead through chaos and turn frustration into ownership.
NSIC 2026
Student-Athlete Mindset Experience
Performance psychology, identity beyond sport, and leadership rooted in self-awareness.
How Trauma Affects Young Athletes
Reframing behavior, connecting healing to performance.
REACH Program
Team challenges and accountability building.
School Assembly
Growth mindset and resilience training.
Parent Workshop
Better communication with athletes.
Coaches Clinic
Emotional safety in sports.
News Feature
Recognized for athlete development.
What to Expect
A booking process as considered as the talk itself.
From our first call to the final standing ovation, every detail is handled with intention.
A custom keynote
Tailored to your audience, your goals, and the moment you're trying to create.
A pre-event call
We meet, you brief me, we align on the message and the mood.
Stories that land
Real, honest, occasionally funny never recycled, never rehearsed-stiff.
Tools they keep
A custom takeaway sheet so the room walks out with something they actually use.
Kind Words
From the front row.
“Cathy didn’t just speak to our team she reached them. Two weeks later, our kids were still quoting her. That’s rare.”
Mike Selbitschka
Head Coach
“We saw our connection really grow and all the way through the end of the year, it felt like we were such a family. It was the closest we’ve ever felt as a whole team.”
Brendan H.
Head Coach
“Best speaker we’ve had at our coaching clinic in years. Practical, heartfelt, and genuinely memorable.”
Gary K.
High School Football Coach
"She didn't just speak to our team
she reached them. Two weeks later,
our kids were still quoting her."
Mike Selbitschka
Head Coach
Podcast Features
On the mic elsewhere.
- Captain's University
More Than An Armband
Believing in You
- Hosted by Anja Koehler
On belief as the foundation of athlete confidence, leadership through service, and how adversity shapes long-term growth.
- FuDog TV
Mindset Over Muscle: Coaching Champions in Life & Business
- Hosted by FuDog TV
Where high-performance sport meets business mental resilience, discipline and coaching the whole person.
- The Russell Jones Show
Coaching Confident Kids
- Hosted by Russell Jones
How adults shape young athletes through language, environment and process-based confidence not pressure.
On the Road
Where to catch me next.
May 17
NSIC Division II SAAC Summit
Crookston, MN
Aug 17
High School All Sports Parent Meeting
Olivia, MN
Aug 31
High School Volleyball Program
North Branch, MN
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
What kinds of events do you speak at?
Team kickoffs, athletic banquets, coaching clinics, school assemblies, leadership conferences, parent nights and corporate wellness events.
Do you travel?
Yes — happily. I’m based in MN and speak across the U.S. Virtual keynotes are also available.
How long are your talks?
Anywhere from a 20-minute keynote to a half-day workshop. We’ll tailor format and content to your audience.
How do I book you?
Send an inquiry through the booking link. I’ll reply within 24 hours and we’ll set up a quick discovery call.
Ready to Improve Your Performance?
Improvement starts with clarity and the right guidance. If you are looking to take a more focused and
practical approach to performance mindset coaching, this is the next step.