A two-hour, research-backed workshop designed to help you reach your goals in work, sport, health and/or life and to overcome any unexpected challenges on the way.
(Standard rate of $A130 after Jan 18)
Why this workshop?
Everyone’s going through something right now. At work, at home, in health, in relationships, or in trying with all their might to achieve a personal goal that’s meaningful, challenging and important. That next bike race perhaps. Or more time to lean into what makes you delightfully happy.
I wrote the initial content for this workshop at a time when I was rebuilding several parts of life at once. The path ahead was unstable and uncertain. My career pathway had disappeared with the Covid pandemic, my health was wobbly, the people I cared about were grieving losses of their own, and my partner and I had to evacuate our rental of 14 years due to mould that saw us lose most of our worldy possessions.
I learned that you can’t fix everything at once. But that working toward one goal has ripple effects on the others.
I also learned how valuable my own original research on how athletes cope and perform under pressure was for providing tools I could apply in other life situations – skills I quickly wished other people had more access to, which is why I created this workshop. It’s the advice I needed to hear in one of the most challenging times I’ve experienced, but focused instead so you can draw on these principles, techniques and expertise to reach your own goals.
What makes this workshop unique?
Most goal-setting advice tells you to work harder. Or to ditch what you’ve been doing and do it all differently. This workshop is different. It starts by building on what you already do well and the capacity that you have, helping you understand more about why those strategies are so beneficial, and how to add to them with others.
The goal is to provide a proactive toolkit for working smarter, not harder, even when the path ahead is unclear; a toolkit you can draw on whenever you need it, and one that encourages you to trust your own process rather than someone else’s.
You won’t find this workshop anywhere else. Designed around my original research in cognitive science and performance studies, and the kinds of life experiences that provide grounding and empathy without needing to be the focus of the discussion, this interactive online session provides a proven set of strategies to help you navigate the inevitable challenges of 2026 with confidence, clarity, and more ease.
Don’t feel you have to deal with the hard stuff by pushing through it. Lean into what works, and surprise yourself by what you bring to those tricky situations that you hadn’t been able to articulate until now.
What you will experience (outline)
Over two focused hours, you will visualise a big goal you have for 2026 – whether that’s in work, sport, health or life. You’ll immediately equip yourself with a new perspective on your existing skills, a more robust-feeling plan for applying them, and a deeper appreciation of how different parts of your life work together to support the bigger picture.
- Part 1: Welcome and Hellos
A quick hello, welcome and outline of what to expect. Take some time to settle in, think about your main goal for the months ahead.
- Part 2: The Power of Community
Relieve the pressure of “having to know it all” by leaning into collaboration and understanding how to leverage the complementary skills of your network.
- Part 3: Redefining Failure
Discover a simple, powerful model for supporting yourself and others through setbacks, treating failure as valuable data, not a personal indictment.
- Part 4: The Shift from Fear to Fuel
Learn the cognitive science behind working with anxiety, reframing it as critical information that drives, rather than defeats, your success.
- Final Activation: You’ll leave with your goal re-visualised, fleshed out, and feeling genuinely exciting…with the added calmness that comes with a clearer picture of what the road ahead looks and feels like, and how you can draw on support along the way.
*The workshop may change and adjust a little as the date gets closer, but it will stick to these original goals and themes.
Testimonials
This is the first time this workshop has been put together as two-hour online offering. …But here is some feedback from previous workshops, keynote talks and live presentations that have drawn on some of the material in this workshop.
Thank you. This was exactly what I needed to hear.
A place to go to build a better self-understanding.
It really opened a new view and way to think.
Your session connected powerfully with our attendees, Kath! There was plenty of conversation and reflection as a result. I myself have lots to think about and personally found it incredibly useful – thank you!
Really appreciate the work you’re doing Kath. I know 20 year old me could have benefited greatly from your advice.
Since the workshop I’ve been able to be aware and process my mind using the tools we discussed. I am truly thankful for attending.
This workshop helped with finding tools we already have in ourselves but are not aware of.
Empowering the mind and body to be in tune with what we have but aren’t utilising.
It highlights a big goal you are working towards and helps to visualise the journey to reach that goal.
Your insight, honesty and generosity in sharing your knowledge and experiences made a huge impact on everyone in the room. The feedback from delegates has been overwhelmingly positive – many describing your session as inspirational, motivating, grounding and exactly what they needed to hear.
I feel a lot more in control of my own thoughts.
The workshop is a great opportunity to reflect on yourself and learn strategies to manage challenges.
Kath made everyone feel very comfortable and is a great presenter.
It really opened up a new view and way to think.
Workshop logistics
Max size: Limit of 15 attendees for a high-quality, focused experience.
Date and time: Thursday, January 29, 6:00 – 8:00 PM AEDT (that’s Sydney time if you’re tuning in from somehwere else)
Format: Live, interactive online session (wear your favourite pyjama pants and no one will know)
Pricing
Early Bird Ticket: $110 AUD (book by January 15th)
Standard Ticket: $130 AUD (book after January 15th)
About Dr Kath Bicknell
Kath is a researcher, writer and educator with a deep connection to cycling. With over 17 years’ experience in academia spanning performance studies, cognitive science, and anthropology, and 25 years racing mountain bikes, she brings a unique perspective to skill learning and expert performance. Her research, including a PhD on the lived experience of mountain biking, focuses on real-world training and performance techniques and individual processes for excelling under pressure.
Kath lives with several invisible disabilities including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). These have driven her professional interests in minds, bodies, and movement, and her inclusive approach to teaching and coaching.
Kath has shared her expertise through hundreds of articles for national and international cycling media, including six years with SBS Sport, her ‘Mind, Body, Bike’ column for Australian Mountain Bike, several peer-reviewed journals and a co-edited book with John Sutton, Collaborative Embodied Performance: ecologies of skill. Kath founded Intelligent Action in 2023, offering personalised performance and resilience training through courses, workshops, and neurotype-affirming coaching.
A note on safety and privacy
Your personal journey is yours alone. This workshop is designed to be a safe, low-stakes experience. We’ll use breakout rooms and chat functions for interaction, but you are never required to share personal details if you don’t want to. Every attendee receives a printable, digital workbook to record your private insights, goal specifics, and personal challenges. You can work through your deepest ambitions in a structured, supportive environment without ever having to share them online. If anyone disrespects the experience of others, they will be asked to leave.
(Standard rate of $A130 after Jan 18)
Can’t make the date but interested in future workshops?
Fill in the form to join the waitlist. For bonus points, let me know roughly what time of the week works well (eg. 7am-ish Thursdays) and I’ll keep this in mind!
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