30: From Unknown to Expert with Catriona Pollard

Welcome! My guest today is Catriona Pollard, founder and director
of CP Communications, one of Australia’s most respected and
innovative PR agencies. She is an international speaker and
popular media commentator who made the transformation to the
public eye; she shares these experiences in her writing and
speaking. She is the author of From Unknown to Expert: How
to Use Clever PR and Social Media to Become a Recognised Expert,
which is a step by step program.


Catriona has helped thousands of people use her program to
success. She is passionate about social media, public relations,
business and bringing it all together, in real financial success
for entrepreneurs and organisations. She shares insights on her
blog: www.catrionapollard.com. She is also a successful artist
and sculptor and you can find her work at
www.theartofweaving.com.au


In this episode, Catriona shares the following:


Catriona wanted to be a mother, but never had the right
relationship at the right time.

She went through a 6-7 year grieving process because she
NEVER imagined her life without a child.

Looking back on that difficult grieving time, Catriona
realises that she should have sought counselling for her loss.

She finally realised that her life was a blank canvas:
“What is my life going to be? What are
the positives about my circumstances?”

She focused on building her business, personal development,
public speaking, art and creativity.

Catriona has figured out how to turn the negatives into
positives.


“Do you keep sitting in the loss or do you use it in
ways to propel yourself forward?”

We should all avoid blanket statements that pass judgment on
others’ choices.

She explains how she feels and responds to the question:
“Do you have children?”

She manifests her creative energy through artwork, writing,
and public speaking.

She has realised the value in telling the stories of our
lives.

Catriona knows that many people in the world don’t have the
chance to enjoy life and make it something beautiful.

Find out more about Catriona and her business at
www.unknowntoexpert.com



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