About Pauline
Inspirational speaker – Who are you when no-one
sees?
In the
last 10 years Pauline’s presentations have drawn critical acclaim in
New Zealand
and
Australia
. She has been
described as a “speaker who can capture any audience.”
Pauline opens with a 50 minute presentation on, “Who are you when no one sees?” This is followed by 10
minutes of questions. True stories from her life are the basis of the
presentation. The stories that proved to be the
most powerful from her books and from her one Woman theatre play “500 Letters,” are
used.
However, the emphasis is on how four people: a neurosurgeon, a writer, a teacher
and a severely disabled man, touched not only Pauline’s life but many others as
well.
Audiences respond with laughter and tears as they resonate with the true life
stories
Feedback from the presentation indicates that individuals find themselves asking the following
types of questions:
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Am I pretending everything is fine?
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Am I being honest?
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Why am I doing this work?
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What is my purpose?
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Where am I going?
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Am I holding onto old beliefs that no longer serve me?
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Do I have a fear of facing up to/ letting go beliefs that no longer serve
me?
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Will I make a conscious decision to become aware of my judgments of
others?
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Am I prepared to become an unobserved observer of my reactive
behaviours?
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What are my habitual thought patterns?
Following the presentation individuals often say they see a need to make
positive changes to their attitudes and life-style choices. Feedback suggests that they find
themselves thinking a lot about the following questions:
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How do I create time-out opportunities?
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Am I comfortable in stillness and silence?
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How do I discover who I really am?
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How do I honour my story from childhood until now?
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What techniques help me keep calm in the midst of
turmoil?
Pauline offers practical strategies to rebound from the challenges that overwhelm us at different
times in life. After a lifetime’s experience, she demonstrates that it is possible to bounce back
when unexpected challenges occur. Pauline’s insights and stories find
application in any sphere of life where opportunities wait to be discovered.
As
Pauline recounts her true life stories with humour and humility she explores the universal
themes of challenge, change and triumph. She leaves her audiences in no doubt that the hardships
of life are often the very opportunities we need to awaken unknown possibilities within
ourselves.
“A life unexamined is not worth living.” Henry James
Testimonials
From the Family Works Northern-Regional Forum, Auckland
27.01.11. Pauline
captured her audience by openly sharing her life journey which
included endurance of hardship, despair, loss and
triumph. Pauline inspired and challenged her audience to rise above adversity no
matter how hard or painful life may be. Through her sincerity and warmth, Pauline
was able to quickly build a sense of trust leaving us craving to learn so
much more. As an inspirational speaker, Pauline Grogan is truly amazing!
Sharon Thompson Westpac Area Manager, North Shore
29.07.10
Pauline Grogan was a motivational speaker for a local Westpac Ladies Night,
which encouraged customers to plan for their financial futures. Pauline is an inspirational
speaker and she was able to make an instant connection with our audience. Her genuine and honest
presentation encouraged us all to embrace life's challenges - to plan for what we can, but also to
face adversity with a positive attitude. Pauline's own personal story is a powerful reminder
that a positive attitude is "everything".
Malcom Dixon. Hawkes Bay Primary Principals’ Association
31/08/10
Excellent speaker. We were all extremely impressed from the moment she
arrived. Her story and the way she told it brought tears to the eyes of many. She
certainly lived up to the name of your company, “Captive Audience.”
Sue Ditchburn NZ Nurses Association 28/04/10
Excellent
speaker. Pauline was very well received by the conference participants. She
tells her story very well.
Eugene Moreau, Professional Speaker, Coach and Author
“Pauline
Grogan is a fresh breeze in the motivational speaking arena. Pauline has a true message that
comes from a real journey of emotional pain through to self awareness and fulfilling victory.
From the moment she walks onto a stage until the lights go out, Pauline’s story will challenge you
to be what you are destined to be. If you are looking for someone who can reach out and touch
your life, and inspire your team to overcome the traps in their personal and business life, you
need to experience Pauline Grogan.”
Helen Mavoa, Lecturer in Paediatrics, School of Physiotherapy
"Thank you for an awe-inspiring
session..... I feel sure that this session will remain with our students for a long time, and I
thank you for sharing it with us."
More testimonials
Contact Pauline at
pauline@paulinegrogan.co.nz
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