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 60^th 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