The Quintessential Phoenix – Rising, Resilience, & Renewal
For four decades, Pat has been a beacon of the indomitable human spirit. She has bravely traversed the rocky terrain of life, grappling with hardships that have tested her courage and determination – cancer, financial collapse, personal loss, and deteriorating health. Amid the rubble of a 20-year relationship ending, when despair threatened to engulf her, Pat chose a different path. Against these formidable odds, she emerged as a transformative force, claiming the prestigious title of President of The National Speakers Association of New Zealand. Garnering acclaim as NZ Speaker of the Year in 2002, and receiving the Most Outstanding Speaker award from Professional Speakers NZ, Pat’s impactful voice rang clear. Her radio show was adorned with five national awards, echoing her profound influence on the nation’s wellbeing. Honored at a Civic Reception by Auckland’s Mayor, she shone as a beacon of resilience and inspiration.
An accomplished author with two books and six co-authored works to her credit, and a host to numerous webinars, Pat has:
Delivered over 1000 rousing conference keynotes,
Convened 2 prestigious international Speaker conventions,
Anchored her own award-winning radio show,
Led the NZ Humour in Business Awards,
Raised an impressive $450,000 for the construction of an art gallery,
Created the engrossing 13-part series, “The Laughter Channel – Where Human Interest Meets Humour Interest,”
And currently anchors her innovative 2020 program, “Take a Break.”
Pat’s dynamic presence on stage blends gripping storytelling, creative expression, positive psychology, and emotional intelligence. She leaves audiences riding a thrilling emotional roller-coaster, invigorating individuals and teams, and sparking a renewed sense of purpose and passion. Be ready for an unforgettable journey of self-expression, discovery, and unleashing of hidden potentials.
Alongside that she has 11 advertising awards, 5 radio awards, and 5 speaking awards including the prestigious National Speakers of New Zealand Spirit of Excellence Award, the highest accolade given to Speakers in New Zealand. .
Pat takes a holistic approach with her clients, both individually and in groups, so they develop their whole self. Her style is humanistic, as she guides them to be their authentic self and live into their purpose. Her model reflects a pathway to full self expression which can only be accessed when we feel seen, heard and understood and are no longer held back by limiting beliefs.
Pats vision is to rehumanise the workplace and raise consciousness on the planet by leading with and fostering humour, joy and creativity. She says that in doing so we contribute to healing the trauma of this generation and generations past, paving the way for a more equanimous experience of life.
Pat believes the 5 key principles to do this are :-
Heal past grief and trauma
Foster psychological wellbeing
Champion the human spirit
Build social, emotional and conversational intelligence
Foster Creative expression
“Pat and I are both professional speakers. We are also both ex Presidents of the National Speakers’ Association of NZ. I have watched Pat’s speaking career blossom over the years. She brings a very rare talent to the platform. She works with amazing humour; she is incredibly creative and entertaining, but her biggest talent is her ‘heart’. Pat works in the very challenging area of ‘grief’. She has toured Russia with Patch Adam taking her beautiful message to orphanages there. A rare talent indeed. Ann Andrews CSP” May 28, 2011 1st Ann Andrews CSP, MD, The Corporate Toolbox
Whether you access for a keynote, workshop, facilitation, coaching or consultation, she will take you on a roller coaster ride, leaving you captivated, connected and inspired.!
Keynotes – Live or online
You can’t lift your bottom line if your people are down
Pat can take your audience on a roller coaster of emotions, melding storytelling, artistic representation, positive psychology and emotional intelligence to lift spirits, reinvigorate individuals and teams
You can grieve and you can lead
We have not afforded grief a place to sit in leadership. Leadership is about pushing and overcoming. But grief is the opposite – it’s about sitting in the difficult emotions. Finding how to lead and grieve has been hard!. But you don’t have to choose. It is possible to navigate both leading and grieving in a healthy, healing, and productive way.
Emotional and Conversational IQ
A recipe for sustainable change, these two intelligences will take us into the future , enabling deep conversations and enhanced relatedness! The key to success in life and business is to become a master at Conversational Intelligence. It’s not about how smart you are, but how open you are to learn effective powerful conversational rituals
Creativity, co-creation, collaboration
The path to full self expression can only be accessed when we feel seen, heard and understood and are no longer held back by limiting beliefs. Only then do we get to see how we can slip into flow, and find the origin of our joy for life. Lets get you birthing that big idea you have and positioning you to lead change in the world at a time of unparalleled need and opportunity!
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
Book a Call with Pat here to discuss how she can help make your event rock!
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