Catriona Pollard

PR and Social Media Expert

Nail your next presentation with these golden rules

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  Last week I did a presentation and completely stuffed it up. Yep…even though I’ve done hundreds of talks, presentations, seminars, even a TEDx in front of thousands of people, I stuffed this speech up. The talk was for my opening of my … [Read More...]

Transform your business through creativity

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I’ve always been somewhat creative. Naturally, as an entrepreneur, I have a talent for out of the box thinking, and at different times in my life, I’ve dabbled in different creative pursuits, like photography, art, and design. But if someone told … [Read More...]

You are invited to my next solo exhibition – 11:11

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The synchronicity of now – new sculptural exhibition transforms common plant material into contemporary and inspired ‘moments’ Acclaimed Sydney fibre artist Catriona Pollard unveils her latest body of work in a solo exhibition titled 11:11 which … [Read More...]

How to get motivated to do the things you don’t want to do

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I’m coming to the end of my office lease and I’m considering my options about staying or finding a new office. When I even think about starting to look for a new office I want to well…do something else. Anything else. Run a marathon. Skydive. Make a … [Read More...]

What to do when you realise you’re not coping because you have too much on

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I have been in several situations lately where I have been asked how I manage to get so much done. The truth is there was a time a few weeks back where I came into the office and said to my most trusted team member that I wasn’t coping. I had said … [Read More...]

You’re never too young or old to step into your spotlight

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I’ve said it many times, we need to redefine the spotlight and understand we all deserve to be there and share our voice with the people that matter to us. I experienced the beauty of this last Saturday. I had my sculpture exhibition  opening and … [Read More...]

Connecting Is The Bee’s Knees

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I’ve been reminded lately how important it is to be and stay connected with people from all areas of my life. A few weeks ago I went to “The Gathering”. Sounds like an ancient druid meet up hey, but no. Every two years people who are interested in … [Read More...]

Are you listening?

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The other day I caught up with someone who described himself as a great listener. Considering 20 minutes into the ‘conversation’ I hadn’t said a word, his idea about talking and listening was a little screwed up. It made me think about listening. … [Read More...]