Testimonials

Craig Phillips

CEO, Commonwealth Games Australia (2015 to present)

Secretary General, Australian Olympic Committee (2005 to 2014)

I have had the great privilege and honour of serving as the CEO of two of Australia’s peak sporting bodies – the Australian Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Australia.  Katrina Mulcahy’s tremendous support and outstanding advice were critical to my appointment to both roles. 

I am 100% certain that her professional and methodical approach were key factors in me securing these prestigious roles – two of the most coveted in Australian sport.

Scott Nicholson

Founder Beach Water Polo Fours

I brought Katrina into our business at a time where we had good ideas, but no idea how to execute. Katrina systematically worked through the core strategies we needed to implement, while giving us the hard truths we needed to hear in order to achieve our targets. Implementing her ideas, our revenue increased every month since seeing her. Not only that, our team members began interacting and performing at a level I thought in achievable. Simply put, she is the best.”

katrina powell

head coach, women’s hockey program, nswis assist coach Australian women’s hockey team and 2 x Olympian

I have had the pleasure of working with Katrina Mulcahy for over five years. As a high-performance hockey coach, the support and development of my athletes is paramount; I would not entrust that to just anyone. Katrina’s guidance, support and obvious care for the athletes has set them up for success. Personally, I have also benefited from her experience and unique perspective. Her honesty and insightfulness allowed me to view issues or tough situations from an alternative perspective, guiding me find win-win solutions.

stuart raper

(former) nrl sharks head coach & NRL referee head coach

After I was let go as head coach of the NRL referees I was off work for 12 months.  In this time, Katrina helped me organise my resume, assist me in the interview process but more importantly, pointed me in the right direction of what I needed to do to get back in the workforce.  She evaluated my strengths and weaknesses to achieve my goals in a tough part of my career and I will be forever thankful for that.

Tilly kearns

Australian women’s Water Polo player

I feel extremely grateful that Katrina was at NSWIS when I most needed athlete wellbeing help, specifically in organising my training, playing and academic life. We developed a strong personal relationship where I really felt like she understood and deeply cared no matter the situation. Katrina is always empathetic, kind and our discussions were exceptionally beneficial. Together we created a calendar system that I still use to this day! Although we are no longer at the same institution, I still have that relationship with her, she follows my success and failures, and is always sitting in my corner.

Kurt lovett

Australian men’s hockey squad & NSWIS scholarship holder

For over 5 years, Katrina played a vital role in my Elite Athlete Journey with NSWIS.  From educational advice, to personal development, Katrina was extremely approachable, engaging and always able to assist me with my needs.

Rene Hunter

Australian junior Women’s hockey & NSWIS scholarship holder

Katrina has been a fantastic mentor to me for many years. Katrina helped me figure out my best course of action to juggle life as an elite athlete, university student, employee and still find time for a social life. No easy feat!

She is always so positive and logical in working through problems and setting in place practical management strategies that are easily applicable to real life.

Pam Brown

Former CEO Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation 2007 - 2018

Working with Katrina was an honour and pleasure, her contribution to Kookaburra Kids was inspiring for both clients and staff. Katrina’s skills and professionalism brought a level of expertise that the organisation had not experienced in the past, she had the ability to guide and nurture our youth to make informed and positive decisions about their future. Katrina’s enthusiasm and bubbly personality is infectious, she takes you to a place where you want to learn, you want to exceed, and you want to be best you can be. Katrina is results driven, focused and passionate with her proven successes testament to her ability to succeed.
 

NICOLA ZAGAME

2 x Olympian Australian WATER POLO player

Not only did Katrina provide me with some great tips to be the best version of myself in all aspects of my life, she also helped me prepare to compete on the world stage. After losing confidence in myself both in and out of the pool after coming back from shoulder surgery, Katrina was able to teach me important techniques to get me back on track quickly for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
 

Rebecca rippon

Head coach, women’s water polo program, NSWIs

assistant coach, Australian women’s water polo team (stingers) and 2 x Olympian

The impact that Katrina has had on myself and my athletes is above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. She works, and delivers her projects, with so much passion that it is impossible to not feel inspired and motivated from working with her. The honesty and openness that Katrina brings to her sessions with athletes and coaches gives opportunity to look deeply inside ourselves to find more about who we are and what we can continue to bring to those around us.

Richard Campbell

3 x Olympian Australian Water Polo Player

I have had the pleasure of working with Katrina for the past 6 years through the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS). The sport of water polo has been my life for the past 15 years and has given me many great achievements throughout my career. These achievements both in and out of the pool couldn’t have been achieved without the constant support and care from Katrina. She has enabled me to achieve my sporting and personal goals throughout some of the difficult time during my career. Katrina’s knowledge of life skills from university applications, resumes or job applications was some of the best advice I have received in my career. Katrina’s guidance help you appreciate who you are as a person and what you can contribute to the world. My water polo career may be coming to an end in the near future but Katrina has helped me set and pursue my goals for life after sport.

PETER ROWLES

(former) head of CAREERs, ACPE

Katrina was the leader and inspiration that led to the introduction and delivery at the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) of an across degree Career Management Program. Her passion for real life career management support for the students across education and sport degrees was evident in her daily interaction ensuring that students developed a sense of direction in their career planning.

Her exceptional skill in developing strong professional and personal relationships with students, staff and employers created a success driven model for the College.

AIDAN ROACH

2 X OLYMPIAN - Australian MENS WATER POLO PLAYER

Katrina has always gone above and beyond to help her clients achieve their goals. Her knowledge and caring persona has provided direction for my studies and career, giving me a platform on which I can launch my career on. I am very grateful for having crossed paths with Katrina and the thoughtful caring guidance she has always provided.

Kylie McKinnon

Principal - Hurstville grove primary school

Katrina has been instrumental in nurturing and sustaining the growth mindset of my staff across two comprehensive school settings during the change and complexities of COVID-19. Katrina promoted self-efficacy and fostered a sense of calm as she worked individually and collectively with staff. This enabled them with the tools to maintain a positive focus on teaching, learning and wellbeing outcomes for students during the schooling phase of 'learning at home' and 'returning to school'. Katrina has also strengthened my leadership capacity through her support as a career coach. Her differentiated framework promotes individual success which I have personally valued and benefitted from. As a result, I am more effective as a leader and increasingly balanced between my work and home life demands. Katrina is highly educated, extremely confidential and she exhibits superior levels of emotional intelligence.