Catriona Pollard

PR and Social Media Expert

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...]

My next exhibition – Fluidity

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Fluidity is body of work by acclaimed artists Catriona Pollard and Karen Visser which applies a fluid perspective to nature and explores form and texture in two very different ways: sculpture using foraged natural materials and photography that … [Read More...]

How to get through a tough week

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You know when you have one of those weeks where you get knocked down, and get back up again, only to be knocked down again? Well that was me last week. You know, it was one of those weeks. On Monday I woke up with the flu, yet had to work from bed. … [Read More...]

5 ways to handle rejection

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We all have experienced rejection in our lives. It’s a part of life. It could be missing out on winning a new client you really wanted, being passed up for a promotion or not getting a second date with that cute guy/girl you went out to dinner … [Read More...]

Motivation

Find your motivation to achieve your goals

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I don’t know about you, but at the start of the year my Facebook feed was awash with motivational quotes and images. I had friends starting the new year with a health kick, launching a new product or just super excited about what the year will … [Read More...]

Interwoven creativity: weaving natural forms

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Join me in exploring nature, weaving and creativity at the Sturt Winter School at Mittagong, 3-7 July 2017 Through the lens of nature, explore traditional basketry with a sculptural perspective. Through a series of creative exercises that will … [Read More...]

When you find gratitude, you find happiness.

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A few weeks ago I was standing in the pounding Indian Ocean feeling the force of the waves and I had a sense of such deep gratitude for my life, both the joy and the obstacles I’ve faced this year and the people I love. I was standing there … [Read More...]

Ever get stuck when asked what you do?

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Recently I had a journalist email us to let us know that an interview we had set up for him was a disaster. He said the interviewee couldn’t articulately describe what his company did. The journalist had to interpret the responses, and it resulted … [Read More...]

Play isn’t just for children. Why adults need to play more.

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I’m a big believer in play and it’s certainly helped in creating more innovation, engagement and joy for me both personally and professionally. For me, slowing down and playing more has been the key to my health and happiness. As children we play … [Read More...]

Random acts of kindness

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I’ve been thinking about kindness lately. How it relates to our lives and how we can actively use it in business. I was listening to Linda Burney speak the other day at the Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards. If you don’t know her, she is the first … [Read More...]

Overcoming self-limiting beliefs – TEDx

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It’s so wonderful to reflect on experiences. Two years ago I did a TEDx talk on a topic close to my heart – overcoming self-limiting beliefs and finding our spotlight moments. No matter if you are an introvert, extrovert or something in between, … [Read More...]

Passions can be about changing the world…or not

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There is so much written and shared about how we have to live and strive for passion and purpose, and I don’t necessarily agree. I see passion and purpose as ways of informing our lives. I think we can live adequate, happy lives just hanging out. … [Read More...]

Why we cry salty tears

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Recently I watched the wondrous storyteller Auntie Julie Freeman share a creation story: Narawarn and the coming of the Sea. A few years ago, as part of Corroboree Sydney I was lucky enough to sit and hear her tell stories of her people. She is an … [Read More...]

My favourite podcast interviews

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I love doing podcasts. Not my own…but being interviewed on other people’s podcasts. I find them super easy to do. I don’t need to do too much prep, put on makeup, or even leave my office. That’s a win, win, win! And do you know what is fantastic … [Read More...]