REDEFINING WHAT HIGH PERFORMANCE LOOKS LIKE

You cannot always control what is thrown at you, but you can shape the way you and your team respond and move forward.

I help CEOs, solopreneurs, executives and leaders inspire action from their people, create effective strategies that stick and drive their business forward without having to “crack the whip”.

Hey there, I’m Kate Peardon.

I’m a keynote speaker, podcast-maker and leadership mentor for founders and leaders who want to link their powers to their people and lead with intention.

(I’m also a qualified yoga instructor, Namaste!)

I live by the beach on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, I’m a recovering chronic overachiever and I am a huuuuge musical theatre geek. I also firmly believe that in order to be a better leader, you’ve got to cut through the noise, focus on the important stuff, and make a solid plan.

I've conquered the corporate ladder and sat in fancy seats all around the world at the detriment to my own health. After experiencing a stroke back in 2018, my perspective on everything shifted, inspiring my journey into positive psychology. I like to refer to that time as a gift (without the bow), because it led me to blend science and authentic leadership tools to help other leaders– no matter who they lead– scale and grow their business without all the hustle. 

Say hello to your peak performance– minus the burnout part

I believe that inspirational and effective leadership should be people focused.

Founders

If you’re a founder who wants to:

  • Create a solid business strategy and implement it right.

  • Refine your hiring skills, so you can build your dream team.

  • Improve your processes and systems and delegate effectively.

  • Worry less, do less and scale without burning yourself out.

  • Get your freedom back.

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Leaders

If you’re a leader who wants to:

  • Feel like a better, more effective leader to your team.

  • Stop feeling chronically overworked with a seemingly never-ending to-do list.

  • Spend more time doing the things you love outside of work and spending more time with your family.

  • Feel fulfilled and on top of your day, every day.

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Individuals

For individuals who want to:

  • Improve your leadership style and rediscover what it means to be an effective leader people look up to.

  • Get the accountability, strategy, and overall support needed to feel confident and fulfilled within your role.

  • Find better ways to motivate your team to achieve company goals.

  • Build strong connections and a network you can trust.

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I’m not just another coach

Finding the right leadership mentor or coach to partner with can be overwhelming. You may see similar titles thrown around in the online space or workplace, but we all run differently.

If you’re a Founder, CEO, Solopreneur, Executive or Corporate Leader who wants to:

  • Get clarity on how to move forward, and the steps to take, in whichever direction you want to go (e.g. your business strategy, or solving a problem with a team member)

  • Remove barriers that are keeping you stuck in the same spot.

  • Be kept accountable with simple and actionable plans that are tailored to fit in with you and your business.

  • Work with a coach who makes your leadership development engaging and the “boring bits” fun.

Here are some of my amazing clients who went all in on their leadership development and moved their business toward success:

  • “Kate has had a significant impact on the way I work with others and lead”

    “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kate from Zenith Journey over the past 6 years, both in a 1:1 coaching capacity and leadership programs. Kate has had a significant impact on the way I work with others and lead, with in-depth insights and simple visual explanations which satisfy my curiosity for a scientific explanation and learning visually. Kate always challenges me, keeps me accountable, and leaves me pondering at the end of the sessions. I always look forward to them.”

    Rachael Hedges,

    CEO at RMH Consulting

  • “Will help you be your best self and leader”

    “Kate is a very insightful coach who gets the most out of you with a positive leadership framework. Kate has a fantastic ability in every interaction, either individual or team coaching. I highly recommend Kate as a leadership coach who creates a safe, positive and challenging environment that will help you be your best self and leader.”

    Michael Strachan,

    Head of Strategic Partnerships at Magentus

  • “Kate makes online learning fun”

    “Kate has presented a couple of workshops for our community and each time we've received amazing feedback from the attendees. Kate makes online learning fun by using a range of visuals, games, prizes, analogies and more. Her presentations are always engaging and her knowledge on all areas of leadership paired with her knowledge in positive psychology are invaluable. We've already got more workshops planned with Kate because I know she'll deliver over and above and I know she'll blow the minds of our attendees too.”

    Leanne Webber,

    Owner/Director of The Founders Team

The Zenith Journey Approach

This isn’t about me talking at you, but opening honest conversations–discomfort is welcome, but never shame. My job is to help you find higher ground to see challenges from a different perspective. With a little reframing, roadblocks are actually good things, and often, you’ll be surprised to realise that all the answers you’re looking for are already inside you. 

You just need help pulling them out.

All of my work for both individuals and teams stems from the idea of compounding interest: consistent, small improvements of 1% everyday creates significant and sustainable results. Together, we work through the following phases:

Agreement

Understand what you want to achieve, your motivations, and the impact if you don’t move forward with change. What does success look like for you?

Action

Develop a customised plan to help reach your goals and implement it with step-by-step support, accountability, and troubleshooting along the way.

Awareness

Where are you now? We use a variety of profile tools and 360 degree feedback to get a well-rounded assessment.

Achievement

Revisit your original goals, reflect on your progress, gather feedback, and most importantly–celebrate your wins.

What makes me so good at what I do?

  • I keep it simple

    This is my guiding principle. I advocate for clarity, efficiency, and tailored, straightforward solutions for you and your business. No unnecessary complications—just a commitment to making things easy. When you work with me, I’ll help you cut through the noise and create a refreshingly uncomplicated experience. Keeping things simple isn’t a choice; it's the key to enhancing your business and our collaboration (and the key to how I do life).

  • I make the boring fun

    Leading a team and running a business doesn’t have to be all spreadsheets and deadlines. I prefer to get things done in a fun way, injecting creativity and humour into everyday business. My approach is blending science-backed insights with captivating storytelling, incorporating interactive activities like simulation experiences, dynamic leadership activities, bingo games, polls into workshops, gamifying learning and crafting experiences that are not only enjoyable but also foster deeper connections and inspire action.

  • I’m kind and I lead with integrity

    There’s nothing worse than working with someone who doesn’t take the time to really listen and understand your challenges. I say what I mean and mean what I say, and I'm not afraid to start uncomfortable conversations led with empathy and understanding), if I feel that something is out of alignment. I’ll remember things that are important to you, deliver hard truths with compassion, and encourage you to feel what you need to without shame.