Catriona Pollard

PR and Social Media Expert

Give yourself permission to bloom

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A few weeks ago it was my 17 year business anniversary. (Yep, I’m a stayer). When I started CP Communications my sister gave me a card that had a quote from Anais Nin on it. It’s framed in my study and I notice it most mornings when I’m getting ready … [Read More...]

The beauty of ordinary natural objects [Podcast]

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  I caught up with Angharad Rixon from TextileStories and had a wonderful chat about how starting basketry had helped me find my hidden passion and creativity. I spoke about how I use materials to tell my stories, how I find the material … [Read More...]

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Exploring ‘I Am of You’ at my next exhibition

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New exhibition ‘I am of You’ challenges viewers to see and appreciate nature in a different light.  ‘I am of You’ offers glimpses of shapeshifting natural forms, from unnoticed branches, leaves and seedpods into shapes that move you; that … [Read More...]

Get bored over the holidays

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I was interviewed by AAP this week asking if we can survive without technology. I said no. I want the traffic lights to work on my way home, and computer to work so I can write. But having said that, I do think this time of year it’s worth having … [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...]

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...]