The Shadow Alchemist
Unleash Courage, Resilience, and Authentic Success. At KathVDS Coaching, we empower individuals and teams to break through unconscious limitations and achieve peak performance physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Through tailored coaching programs grounded in neuroscience and transformational techniques, we help you unlock new levels of clarity, resilience, alignment and success.
How We Help You Thrive:
✔ Overcome self-doubt and rewire limiting beliefs
✔ Cultivate authentic leadership and collaboration
✔ Build emotional agility to navigate challenges confidently
Take the First Step:
Transform your Shadows.
Transform your Results.
Life’s challenges often leave individuals and teams feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their potential.
At KathVDS Mindset Coaching, we address these barriers by guiding you beyond surface-level fixes to uncover and transform the deep-rooted beliefs and habits that hold you back.
My coaching philosophy is to guide individuals through the ups and downs of life, empowering them to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Mission
My mission is to create a ripple effect throughout the collective consciousness by rewiring one brain at a time.
Empowering professionals to tap into their innate strengths, overcome self-doubt and embrace their journey of personal and professional growth.
Guiding them harness the power of their brain-body connection to achieve a state of calm and confidence, to enable courageous action towards the life they desire.
Vision
To ignite a global movement where individuals recognise the potential within themselves to create a life of purpose and fulfilment. By fostering courage, resilience and a deep connection to their inner wisdom, I envision a world where each person contributes to a ripple effect of positivity, empowerment and success for generations to come.
Your Trusted Partner in Transformation
With over a decade of experience in transformational coaching and a deep understanding of neuroscience and emotional intelligence, I’ve guided countless individuals and teams toward breaking through barriers and achieving lasting success. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with genuine care and insight to create tailored solutions that align with your unique needs.
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When you work with me, you’re not just gaining a coach—you’re gaining a partner committed to your growth and transformation. Work with me Learn More
About Kathryn
My name is Kathryn Van Der Steege
Founder of KathVDS Mindset | Leadership Coach | Transformational Strategist
With three decades of experience in Corporate Strategy, Influence, and Relationship Leadership, Kathryn Van Der Steege brings a rare blend of strategic insight and emotional intelligence to the leaders she serves.
As a Master Certified Coach with over 800 hours of coaching experience and 12 years immersed in the neuroscience of leadership, Kathryn integrates brain-based coaching, emotional regulation, and Human Design to help high-achieving leaders move from proving their worth to owning it.
Her approach is both science-backed and soul-aligned. Kathryn equips ambitious executives, entrepreneurs, and visionary teams with the tools to:
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Identify and shift unconscious patterns and emotional triggers,
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Bio-hack their nervous systems for sustainable high performance,
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And craft a purpose-driven vision that feels aligned, powerful, and fulfilling.
She’s known for making the intangible feel tangible—translating big-picture leadership goals into strategic steps that move the needle, while creating space for deep inner transformation.
Clients often describe working with Kathryn as the moment they finally gave themselves permission to lead with authenticity, to feel enough without overachieving, and to pursue success that feels as good as it looks.
Kathryn holds her clients with equal parts compassion and accountability ensuring they don’t just think about change… they become it.
Head of Commercial
"Before coaching with Kath, I looked successful on the outside but was burning out trying to keep it all together. She helped me break old perfectionist patterns and reconnect with my inner truth. I now lead my business and life with grounded clarity, not constant urgency. The shift has been profound."
CIO, Sydney
"Working with Kathryn was a turning point. For years I chased external success but felt disconnected and constantly anxious. Kathryn helped me understand how my nervous system, mindset, and identity were keeping me stuck. I no longer feel like I have to prove myself. I’ve found clarity, confidence, and a deeper purpose on my terms."
Amplify Program Woolworths
"Just wanted to send a personal message to let you know that I found our coaching sessions excellent, there were many points that resonated with me but, ultimately, it made me realise I need to get off my mental fence, back myself and just make a decision towards where my energy flows."
Head of Customer Service
"When mind is racing or in the thick of reflecting on whats happening in my world. I found your posts help me reframe I.e. stress vs excitement. New things are difficult. And give a different perspective. It reminds me I have an active role on how I position the things happening around me or within me"
Kath VDS Mindset Clients
