Speaking

My enthusiasm, curiosity, wicked sense of humour, and down to earth approach form the backbone of my ability to connect and collaborate with a diverse range of individuals as well as local, national and international organisations.

I communicate my spoken and written words in a heartfelt, fun, informative way so people feel a real connection to the message I’m conveying.

Interviewing

I love interviewing people from all walks of life and digging into the experiences that influenced them to take the path they have.

I now have 64 episodes under my belt on my ‘Waste Not Want Not’ podcast and am gearing myself up for a new season in 2025.

Click here to find out more on my podcast page

Guest speaker

I was privileged to be a guest on Reality Check Radio with the fabulous Natalie Cutler-Welsh on her ‘Up Your Brave’ show talking about ‘The Power of Courage’.

Click here to listen to the episode

Reach out if you’re looking for a guest to speak on your podcast or speak on stage for an event you’re organising

Guest Presenter

I gave a 40 minute reentation on ‘Cultivating courage to enhance the health of the soul, heart, mind and body to thrive,’ for the Peoples Health Alliance on their ‘Wellness Wednesday’ show.

It captures my passion, my back story, my philosophy, what courage really is and questions to encorage the audience to honour the courage they’ve already shown in their lives.

Click here to watch the presentation

Making a global impact

A plea to protect the

Ross Sea, Antarctica

The final words of an emotional speech presented to CCAMLR delegates in Hobart in 2012.

“The objective is simple – a healthy planet that enables all living organisms to flourish. As guardians of life in the Southern Ocean, this is your chance to create an enduring legacy. Draw on your integrity. Invest in the future. Cherish our Oceans. Make the only natural choice. Choose a marine protected area for the Ross Sea AND choose circumpolar protection for the surrounding ocean of the Antarctic. This is your last chance to save the Last Ocean.”

Click here to read the entire speech, published in the Tasmanian Times.

Energising Events

‘Coming home to the quintessential nature of our true self’’

A 20 minute presentation for the Inspired Womens Symposium dressed as the ‘alternative fairy godmother ‘

‘A Future we can believe in’

Guest panel speaker for a Gala fundraising event alongside Leif Cocks, wildlife conservationist and founder of The Orangutan Project.

‘Ross – A polar hero’

A 30 minute presentation on my ancestor Sir James Clark Ross for ‘The End of the Heroic Era’ conference hosted by the New Zealand Antarctic Society in association with the Royal New Zealand Navy to mark 100 years since the end of heroic era

A lively energetic speech, full of depth and levity, passion and inspiration. You speak with a relatable authentic voice. Your courage, inner strength, warmth and edginess are captivating.

You are a riveting speaker. You have the ability to entertain and educate with flair, wit and depth, all delivered with energetic gestures and wonderful voice variety to draw us in.

Loved your exuberance, your energetic voice, your gestures, your humour and your entertaining language. You embody vitality – it explodes out of you so your audience is grabbed, held and captivated not wanting to miss a word

Books – the written word ignites the imagination

I have authored, co-authored, written a foreword and contributed to a variety of books – all created with the intent to touch the readers heart and support them on their own journey through life.

The Magnetism of Antarctica

I was invited to write the foreword for John Knight’s extraordinary account of my Great, Great, Great Grandfather’s voyage to Antarctica.

Cherish

My first novel, ‘Cherish’ was the culmination of decades of work in social services, conversations with girlfriends and consultations with women experiencing mid life crisises. I found the common denominator was a lack of confidence in themselves which spiralled downward into depression and stress because they tried to keep up appearances and not reach out for help.

Cherish highlights the power of the relationship between four very down to earth women who have numerous stressful life dilemmas to handle. The connection the women have to themselves and the supportive nature of the group enables them to grow in confidence and build their courage and resilience to juggle life’s curveballs with finesse and raw humour.

The Power of Colour in Black and White

How colour can support and strengthen your thoughts and feelings

’The Inspiration Bible: The Unseen Force Transforming Lives Worldwise

One of 365 contributing stories to uplift humanity.

Fierce & Fabulous

One of 15 contributors sharing ways we are making changes in the world, that adds value to the lives of others.

I’m currently working on a non fiction soul heart, mind and body book called “Life’s A Load of Balls!” bridging quantum science with spirituality to empower the reader to appreciate how the rules and regulations we’re conditioned to adhere to – be it consciously or subconsciously – are in fact a complete load of bollocks and balls up our ability to live life to the full.