A Platform for Self-Inquiry,
Personal Growth & Team Culture

Meet your coach

JOSH PITERMAN

In a musical theatre career spanning almost 2 decades and the first Australian to perform the roles of The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Jean Valjean in Les Misérables on London’s West End, Josh is no stranger to the pressures of elite high performances.

The real turning point came not from applause but from inner work. What began as a personal quest has evolved into a calling: to guide others along the path of transformation.

Behind the Mask is more than a method, but a journey to the parts of you hidden by pressure and perfection. Whether you’re leading a team, stepping onto the field, standing in the spotlight, or striving for your next personal best, this work meets you at the intersection of science and spirituality, ambition and authenticity - where nervous system regulation, self-awareness, emotional mastery, and purpose-driven performance become your new baseline.

At its heart, Behind the Mask is a holistic high-performance philosophy - grounded in science, elevated by ancient wisdom, empowered by modern mindset training, and delivered through embodied experience.

Welcome to the work of reclaiming your fullest self.

ReBalance • ReFrame • ReWire

ReBalance · ReFrame · ReWire

Holistic High-Performance Coaching

Our 1:1 coaching service offers a unique blend of science, spirituality, and practicality - crafted for those in sport, business, and entertainment who are ready to break through their limits and unlock their true potential.

Through breathwork to rebalance the nervous system, mindset training to reframe perception, and visualisation meditation to rewire the brain, you’ll unpack how identity, extrinsic validation, fear, and the illusion of control have been holding you back - and discover how presence, purpose, and play can set you free.

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Every aspect is inspired by over 34 years of scientific research by The Heart Math Institute into the psychophysiology of stress, resilience, and the dynamic relationship between the heart, brain and nervous system - combined with Josh’s comprehensive qualifications in breathwork, yoga, and meditation.

This journey is meticulously designed to increase Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Coherence, leaving you grounded, empowered, and ready to embrace life with authenticity, confidence, and clarity.

If you’re ready to dream boldly, live intentionally, and create success that’s not only measurable but deeply meaningful, this is your invitation.

Keynotes & Workshops

Behind The Mask keynote presentations, blend science-backed insights and practical take-home tools with Josh’s raw and honest stories of perseverance, mindset shifts, and spiritual practice. Add to that a vocal performance that will leave you both moved and inspired.

Our workshops are highly interactive, collaborative and playful - incorporating improvisation, group challenges, and role-play exercises that break down barriers, cultivate trust, invite vulnerability, and foster more courageous conversations.

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Participants don’t just listen - they hear - and experience embodied transformation through authenticity, creativity, and laughter. The result? A stronger team culture, heightened self-awareness, and tangible tools to navigate life’s ups and downs with newfound presence, resilience and connection.

We use the Inner Balance Coherence+ by the HeartMath Institute in all 1:1 coaching sessions to track heart rate variability and measure real-time coherence - giving clients a clear, scientific window into their nervous system regulation and performance state.

Our Clients Say

Working with Josh as both a mentor and a friend has been an incredible experience. Our relationship is built on the values of mateship, vulnerability, and exploration. All qualities that have made our connection truly meaningful. Having someone like Josh to bounce ideas off and speak to openly, without any judgment, has been invaluable as I navigate my own life journey. He creates a space that feels safe, supportive, and real. Josh is a genuinely great person and highly successful in his own right. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for guidance, perspective, or just someone to walk alongside them on their journey.


Cody Weightman, Western Bulldogs Footballer, AFL

KHQ Lawyers engaged Josh to open our quarterly partners’ meeting with a workshop focussed on awareness and embracing the ‘play’ of speaking/presenting themselves and their expertise to potential clients and client referrers. As you might imagine, a group of some 25 senior lawyers fresh out of the ‘whirlwind’ of legal practice can be a tough crowd for anyone. However, Josh’s ability to open them up, step them through some uncomfortable challenges, and not take ‘no’ or any other dissimulation for an answer, really struck a chord with the vast majority of attendees, elevating them to a new level of connection through vulnerability and finding the inner resilience to be present with feelings of discomfort and exposure. Most attendees achieved significant improvement in their self-presentation style and content, by speaking from the heart and not just the head. This takes courage and typically lawyers will refuse to speak from the heart, but Josh led and occasionally prodded the reluctant along, and some of the most reluctant participants were the ones that gained the most benefit.


David Kelly, Manager Director of KHQ Lawyers

Josh has been a great mentor and close friend. Whether it’s through conversation, reflection, or simply his presence. Someone who continues to support and ground me. His ability to hold space and offer perspective has helped me grow not just spiritually, but as a person. I’m very grateful the role he plays in my life.


Riley Garcia, Western Bulldogs Footballer, AFL

Working with Josh at Behind The Mask Coaching has been truly transformational for me as a person, player, and leader. Through breath work, reflection, mindset training and powerful visualisations, he’s helped me find stillness in the chaos - giving me tools to ease the pressure and reconnect with my game in a deeper, more joyful way. Josh creates a space where I feel seen, understood, and challenged in all the right ways


Louise Stephenson, Western Bulldogs Footballer, AFLW

What they've said about the Behind The Mask book


This is the remarkable story of Josh Piterman’s journey of self-discovery even as he was gracing some of the world’s biggest stages. ‘Behind the Mask’ is full of helpful advice on how to navigate your own life and be the best person you can truly be. Like everybody who will read it, it had me stopping so often and thinking ‘Gosh, that’s me’, or ‘ I am guilty of that’, and ‘I need to sit back and think about how to improve my life in some way’. The many backstage anecdotes will also thrill lovers of musical theatre.


Michael Rowland, Award Winning ABC Journalist



A brave and vulnerable reflection of an incredible onstage career, and the answers to some of life's most pressing and challenging questions.


Jelena Dokic, Channel 9 tennis commentator and former #4 Women’s tennis player



This book will help so many people find the freedom and courage to be their true selves, offering not only wisdom but also insight into the actual work that needs to be done. Bravo Josh Piterman.


Ben Crowe, Internationally renowned Mindset Coach

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The Breath Haus x Behind The Mask

The Breath Haus is Australia’s leading voice in modern breathwork and mindfulness. Known for blending ancient techniques with cutting-edge science, they deliver powerful, immersive experiences designed to regulate your nervous system and support lasting wellbeing.

With over 70,000 people guided through their studios and sessions, The Breath Haus is trusted by athletes, high performers, and everyday people alike. Their facilitators bring a unique blend of breathwork, meditation, and nervous system education into simple tools you can access anytime, anywhere.

As part of your 1:1 coaching journey with Behind The Mask you’ll get 6 sessions at The Breath Haus and 8 weeks exclusive access to The Breath Haus app, your daily reset for reducing stress, finding focus, and returning to balance.

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