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Pauline can be described as
a true orator. She held the audience of Professional Educators and School Board of Trustee members
in awe as her true story unfolded. Pauline is a woman to be admired and respected, a woman of
substance, a woman of faith and a woman of courage."
Alan McIntyre PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION
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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’s life has had many twists and turns. The
experiences of 12 years as a Catholic teaching nun and 23 years of Marriage (with 4 children in 3
years and 9 months) led her to ask the question, “Who Am I When No One Sees?” At 50, after being involved in the lives of families whose
children who had had a stroke, Pauline studied for her first Degree researching the “Impact of
Trauma on Siblings.”
Twelve years ago
Pauline left her marriage and began to stand alone.
In 2005, in her 60th year, she took to the stage for the first time when her life story
premiered as a One Woman Theatre Play "500 Letters". Her play brought to life some of the
stories in her two published books. She toured the country in 2006 and Creative New Zealand gave a
grant for another tour in 2008. She has performed the
play over 50 times in centres all over NZ to enthusiastic reviews. In 2009 Pauline received the
‘North Shore Woman of the Year’ award from the North Shore Women’s Centre. Pauline is constantly contacted by people who are looking for new
meaning and purpose in their lives. She continues to ask the question, “Who Are You When No
One Sees?”
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.
Contact Pauline at pauline@paulinegrogan.co.nz
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