KATE SHERMAN

Integrative Coach | Executive Presence Leadership Facilitator | Creative Practice Specialist

Sydney, Australia | thebroaderfield@gmail.com | thebroaderfield.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly dynamic Integrative Coach, Executive Presence Leadership Facilitator, and Creative Practice Specialist with over two decades of experience leading individuals and groups at the intersection of coaching psychology, human performance, elite communication and creative practice. Drawing on an extensive background as a Director, Somatic facilitator, Artist and Senior Lecturer (NIDA, Actors Centre Australia, University of Notre Dame), Kate synthesizes 20+ years of performance mastery with evidence-based coaching modalities—including Transpersonal Counselling, NLP (Neuro Linguistics Programming), Somatic Therapy, and ICF-aligned Global Coaching.

She specializes in helping executives, teams, educators, and performing artists develop dynamic presence, physical resonance, resilience, a growth mindset, stress and nervous system management, creative agility & skills for innovation.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SPECIALIZATIONS

·       Executive Presence & Leadership Facilitation: Somatic leadership presence, physical authority, vocal resonance, boardroom status dynamics, and public speaking under pressure to make impact.

·       Integrative Coaching & Somatic Psychology: Transpersonal counselling, nervous system regulation, NLP, integrative coaching (ICF accredited) drawing from NLP, Transpersonal Counselling & Depth Psychology Process Work.

·       Educational & Group Facilitation: Curriculum design, university lecturing, high-stakes communication training, and psychological safety in group dynamics.

·       Creative Practice for Actors & Educators: Contemporary movement pedagogy, creative methodology for performance educators, group devised performance, script analysis, mind-body integration, and performance psychology.

PROFESSIONAL FACILITATION & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1. Executive Presence & Corporate Leadership Facilitation

NIDA Corporate (Sydney & Melbourne) | Senior Corporate Facilitator (2014–Present)

·       Deliver high-impact corporate programs including Physical Presence, Effective Communication, Dynamic Presenting, Influential Women, and Public Speaking Bootcamp.

·       Coach corporate executives in physical and vocal presence, nervous system regulation, status dynamics, and high-stakes presentation skills.

·       Developed and delivered tailored communication and confidence programs for major institutions, including Commonwealth Bank (Girls in Tech).

Kate Sherman Projects/The Broader Field | Integrative Coach & Leadership Facilitator (2022–Present)

·       Facilitate the signature program Executive Presence: A Creative Toolkit for Dynamic Leadership for C-suite leaders, senior management, and high-potential cohorts.

·       Provide 1-on-1 executive somatic coaching blending transpersonal counselling, NLP, and contemporary performance mechanics to cultivate gravitas, harness potential and emotional intelligence.

·       Acting Coaching – Provide coaching to actors for film and TV roles, audition preparation, to practice technique etc. (2017 – Present)

2. Educational Facilitation & Academic Leadership

University of Notre Dame | Lecturer — School of Arts & Sciences (2020–2026)

·       Delivered theoretical and practical instruction in the Theory and Practice of Acting II program, integrating performance psychology, textual analysis, and somatic pedagogy.

Whitlam Institute (University of Western Sydney) | Social & Educational Facilitator (2016)

·       Partnered with Liverpool Council to facilitate the What Matters project across 20+ disadvantaged schools in Western Sydney.

·       Facilitated group discussions giving young people a voice to articulate key issues, culminating in the creation of a Children’s Parliament.

3. Creative Practice for Actors & Educators

Actors Centre Australia (ACA) | Head of Movement / Directing Faculty (2020–Present)

·       Lead physical training, movement pedagogy, and creative directing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year Acting Degree students, while mentoring drama faculty on somatic movement integration and embodied teaching practices.

National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) | Higher Ed Movement Tutor & Open Program Manager (2003–Present)

·       Higher Education: Facilitates Histories of Self (cultural lineage and devised solo performance) and Embody (collaborative group devised performance) for BFA, Acting students.

·       NIDA Open & Educator Training: Served as Program Manager (Schools & Community, 2017–2022). Designed and facilitated specialized professional development workshops for drama teachers, high school educators, and community arts leaders, including Mind, Body, Space - The Actor is Present.

Belvoir Theatre Company | Education Department Facilitator (2018–2022)

·       Taught group devising, monologues, and improvisation to high school students and provides professional development workshops for secondary school drama educators.

·       Created the Mindful Performing initiative, integrating embodied breathwork, somatic awareness, and mindfulness into classroom teaching and performance prep.

Victorian College of the Arts (VCA, University of Melbourne) | Movement & Devising Tutor (2016)

·       Taught contemporary movement skills and devised performance techniques to 1st and 2nd-year BFA Acting students.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Coaching, Counselling & Somatic Modalities

·       Global Coaching Institute (GCI): Module 3 Practitioner — Working towards ICF ACC Accreditation (International Coaching Federation)

·       College of Complementary Medicine: Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling (2024)

·       Institute of Applied Psychology: NLP Master Practitioner, Practitioner & Strategic Coaching Diploma (2022)

·       The Embody Lab: Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification (2023)

·       Embodied Philosophy: Mind Body Therapy Certification (300 hrs) (2021)

·       Embodied Flow: Advanced Teacher Training — Mind and Body, Bali (200 hrs) (2019/2020)

·       Sukha Mukha Yoga: Certified Yoga Instructor (200 hrs) (2017)

Higher Education & Performing Arts

·       University of Melbourne (Centre for Cultural Partnerships): Graduate Certificate in Art and Community Engagement (2015)

·       National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA): Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) (2005)

·       Newtown High School of the Performing Arts: NSW Higher School Certificate (2000)

SELECTED AWARDS, GRANTS & INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES

·       Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship (2013–2014): Recipient of competitive international scholarship for actor training, director research, and pedagogical study across NYC, Belgium, Israel, UK, and USA.

·       Kate has studied throughout Europe and the USA with multiple Companies including Frantic Assembly, Complicite, Les Ballet C De La B and Kneehigh Theatre Company.

·       Ian Potter Cultural Trust (2012): Grant recipient to study Clown and Bouffon at Écoles Philippe Gaulier, France.

·       Green Room Awards: Winner of 4 Green Room Awards (including Best Ensemble & Best Direction) for the co-created production ANIMAL.

·       Grant Funding: Recipient of creative development and project grants from Arts Victoria, Besen Foundation, Arts Tasmania, Regional Tasmania, and HotHouse Theatre.

PERFORMANCE, DEVISED WORK & DIRECTORIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Devised & Directorial Works

·       Temporary Ecosystems (Inner West Council, 2022): Director of site-specific work featuring 13 performers and 11 creative designers.

·       RAPP LAB 04: Creative research exploring real-time improvisation between AI Robotics and physical performers.

·       Chateau Orquevaux (France, 2019): Artist in Residence researching VR, dance, and human consciousness (Wildone & Ascencio).

·       ANIMAL (Theatre Works / Dark Mofo, 2016–2017): Co-creator and performer for acclaimed work investigating violence towards women.

·       Critical Path (2017): Choreographic research residency investigating Wabi Sabi principles in movement with Ryuichi Fujimura.

·       Once Under A Sky – Kate was the co – founder of the Independent Theatre Company Cursing The Sea (2007). She co- wrote/created and performed in this work which toured to The Brisbane Under the Radar Festival in (2007), The Sydney Fringe Festival in (2010) and The Old Fitzroy Theatre (2011).

Selected Performance History

·       Stage: Macbeth (Sydney Theatre Company), Ruby's Wish (Belvoir), My Bicycle Loves You, Beyond Belief (Legs on the Wall — Sydney & Perth Festivals), ANDANTE La Fura Dels Baus, The Republic of Trees (Castlemaine Festival), Checklist for an Armed Robber (Belvoir).

·       Film & Television: Subterano (Becker Entertainment), The Perfect Boy Redux Imaginarium (Cannes Short Film Corner / Art Basel HK), I Rock (ABC TV), The Escape of the Artful Dodger.

LINKEDIN ABOUT SECTION / SUMMARY

Integrative Coach & Executive Presence Facilitator | Educational Facilitator | Creative Practice Specialist for Actors & Educators

I operate at the intersection of somatic psychology, human performance, and elite communication. Drawing on 20+ years as a movement director, higher education lecturer, and creative practice educator (NIDA, Actors Centre Australia, Notre Dame), I help leaders, high-performing teams, educators, and creative artists bridge the gap between strategic intellect and embodied authority.

Through my signature program, Executive Presence: A Creative Toolkit for Dynamic Leadership, as well as my specialized workshops in creative pedagogy, I translate two decades of performance mastery and vocal/physical mechanics into actionable assets for both corporate boardrooms and educational spaces.

What I Do:

·       Executive Presence & Leadership Facilitation: Delivering tailored programs for corporate leaders (NIDA Corporate, Commonwealth Bank) focusing on physical authority, vocal resonance, public speaking, and room command.

·       Creative Practice for Actors & Educators: Leading contemporary movement pedagogy, group devised performance, and mind-body integration for actors, while delivering specialized professional development that equips educators and drama teachers with embodied teaching frameworks.

·       Integrative Somatic Coaching: Providing 1-on-1 coaching that combines evidence-based psychological tools—Transpersonal Counselling, NLP, Somatic Trauma Therapy, and ICF-aligned Global Coaching—to build resilience and psychological safety.

·       Educational Facilitation & Curriculum Design: Designing and delivering academic and community programs across top universities and organizations (Notre Dame, Whitlam Institute, VCA).

Whether coaching C-suite executives preparing for high-stakes negotiations, mentoring drama educators on somatic pedagogy, or directing actors in group devised work, my focus remains singular: cultivating authentic presence, creative agility, and embodied authority.