Pat Armitstead is at the forefront of Transforming Workplace Wellbeing, presenting over 1000 keynotes nationally and internationally and facilitating Workplace Wellbeing Programs in both the business and health sectors.
Her vision is to rehumanize the workplace by developing conscious, courageous and creative leaders.
“Pat commits the cardinal management sin of spreading joy and making people smile. If her practices become widely adopted, going to work will become fun, and people will enjoy the experience. Ultimately she is a dangerous subversive to dullness, mediocrity and boredom. Why can’t we have more like her?”
John Bishop – Media commentator
Pat has been at the forefront of change for 40 years, working in leadership and training and development roles. She was a leader in NSW Nurse Education and as Director of Nursing services , before founding her own Advertising Agency Take One Productions. This business won 11 NSW advertising awards, 1 national and one international. She also won the NSW Northwards Tourism Award, Media Section and an award from Cacharel in Paris. Throughout this period she served on Hospital and Business boards as Chair or President.
She believes that strategy alone will not be enough moving forward and we need to be developing creative, social, emotional and conversational intelligences.
What most people don’t know about Pat Armitstead
What most people don’t know about Pat Armitstead Pat says “My life turned around when I hit rock bottom. You see, I didn’t learn about joy by studying joy . I learned about joy through my experience of shame, grief and embarrassment. At the turn of the century I had lost my first child, lost my home twice, relocated to another country, had 10 car accidents in 18months….none my fault honestly!…I avoided bankruptcy by repaying $80,000 in 2 years, had been the victim of domestic violence , my family have not spoken since 1989, and I am a cancer survivor .
I had faced all of these things and remained resilient until my partner of 20 years left with another woman. Then I disintegrated. My doctor wanted to medicate me but I refused saying help me deal with my grief! That choice was the beginning of my reintegration. A grieving seminar and a chance meeting with a magician in South Australia were the turning point. Joyology was born in that conversation with the Magician when I had a thought…Oh my God…We have Radiology, Pathology and Haematology ….but no Joyology! And so the Joyologist was born.
The full story is in my next book!”
Pat went on to become President of the National Speakers Association NZ 2001, The Most Awarded Speaker at the 2000 NSANZ Convention and 2002 NZ Speaker of the Year. She has convened two International Conventions for the National Speakers Association of New Zealand and has toured internationally with Dr Patch Adams.
She has been a professional speaker for 21 years now and is a published author. Her first book is called Humour Works, the second ANTIZAC – a Joyful prescription for the unhappiness epidemic. She features in many others, including The Inspiration Bible, Silver Linings on the Long White Cloud by Chris Dodds, and Woman 2 Woman, Amanda Ellis and June McCabe- WESTPAC.
She also features in the Amazon Best Seller Common Threads compiled by Dr Shellie Hipsky and is currently writing Joyful Empowerment – The only way out is through!
A summary of some of her qualifications includes :- RGN, Dip Ed ( Armidale UNE) , NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner, mBIT Coach – Multiple Braining , Peter Drucker Management/Leadership, Managing Multiple Projects, Myers Briggs Type Indicators , Advanced Train the Trainer, Train the Trainer, Competency Based Training , Conflict Resolution , Improv Acting and Storytelling,
We think Merv Neals video testimonial sums it up, (above) as he alludes to the professionalism and raw authenticity he saw in Pat’s presentation!!!
Wayne Mansfield, Founder, Australian Education Corporation said:-
“Pat is a one of a kind genius… someone who has been able to touch the lives of many with her unique gift of humour and personality… being a pioneer the road is unmade but that has only encouraged Pat to achieve more than could be reasonably expected… Pat and her work receive my greatest admiration”
Pats views on Workplace Wellbeing are shared by many other successful business leaders!!Phone Pat on 0487105785 to find out more
Why use Pat ?
- Over 35 years experience
- Unique ability to hold an audience
- Can address the elephant in the room
- Walks the talk
- Peoples perceptions are shifted
- Combines business acumen with creative expression
- Can be disruptive with humor and compassion
- Significant lasting and positive change ‘
- Long term memorability through storytelling
- Clever use of storytelling and creative expression
- People experience epiphanies
- Shifts people states
- Values based programs
- People are left feeling inspired and motivated
- She can present to an intimate focussed group of 6
- Equally well she can engage with 3000 or more
Awards, Accolades and Memberships
Honoured by Auckland Mayor at a Civic Reception held in her honour for her Award Winning Radio program and its contribution to New Zealand Wellbeing!!
- Past President National Speakers Association of NZ
- NSW Northwards Tourism Award, Media
- Spirit of Excellence Award 2001 NSANZ
- Most valuable Player NSANZ 2000
- ASM ( Accredited Speaking Member) NSANZ 2000
- Outstanding Speaker Award Professional Speakers NZ
- Nominated Citizen of the Year NSW
- Member Auckland Chamber of Commerce
- Founding Trustee Centre of Compassion
- Member International Faculty Hearts in Healthcare
- Past President National Speakers Association NZ
- Member Professional Speakers NZ
- Member Australian Centre on Quality of Life
- Past Director Sales and Marketing Institute NZ
- Facilitator Enterprise North Shore Business Awards
- Mentor Business in the Community program
- Director and President Caringa Enterprises
- Director & President Grafton Base Hospital board
- Director Regional Hospitals Board, Far Nth Coast NSW
- Make a Wish Foundation – Melbourne
- BPW (Business and Professional Women) Grafton
- Member Grafton Chamber of Commerce
- Member and President Grafton Promotional Committee