Writer | Speaker | Performance Expert

Perform at the top 1%

Install the proven structure elite sport relies on to eliminate drift and execute consistently.

Applied to how you work. Lead. Live.

You don’t lack ambition.

You lack a system that forces execution.

High performance is engineered.

Not improvised.

Black-and-white portrait of a Kate Oram with long wavy hair, looking confidently at the camera, with one arm crossed.

Most people aren’t lacking talent.

They’re lacking structure.

I founded Lessons from the Touchline to explore what elite sport actually gets right about performance.

After two decades working inside professional sport, I saw that world class environments do not rely on motivation. They rely on systems.

Defined objectives.
Visible standards.
Disciplined habits.
Structured review.

That discipline builds consistent performance under pressure.

Today, that work lives inside The Momentum Playbook, a practical performance system designed to eliminate drift and turn ambition into execution.

Through my writing, podcast and speaking, I explore the deeper mechanics of performance: how we think, how we operate and how we build belief through structure.

Because belief isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build.

Frequently Asked Questions

What systems help high performers avoid second guessing their decisions?

High performers rely on structured performance systems rather than emotion. These include pre-defined principles, role clarity, rehearsed decision patterns and structured review processes. In elite sport environments, clarity reduces hesitation and execution replaces overthinking. The same systems can be applied by professionals carrying serious responsibility.

How can professionals apply elite sport performance principles at work?

Professionals can apply elite sport principles by implementing clear performance standards, defined roles, structured preparation routines and post-action reviews. These systems reduce decision fatigue and improve execution under pressure.

How do top 1% performers build confidence without relying on motivation?

Top 1% performers build confidence through repetition, structure and execution. They do not wait to feel ready. Instead, they follow performance systems that reduce uncertainty. Confidence becomes the result of consistent action, not the starting point.

What is a performance system for professionals carrying responsibility?

A performance system is a structured framework that governs decision making, focus and execution. It replaces guesswork with clarity. For professionals in high-pressure roles, this means defining standards, creating review processes and building repeatable routines that support consistent performance.