Hey Hey It’s Pip Rae
Now a little over 2 years ago I started to design a life I wanted to live and…
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My New York way by Pip Rae
Pip Rae spent a month in New York after discovering she had lost herself in her career…
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Tips on writing an engaging bio
Finding Your IDentity is a useful tool to help you narrow down and quickly build the description of who you want to be seen as in your professional or personal life.
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To Smell With It!
So I did it…………not ready, not finished, not perfect – To Smell With It. That is the life of this creative, I’ve got great ideas and a million of them, but not enough time, money or energy to pull it all together so it’s the perfection I am looking for. Isn’t that a familiar story? […]
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Confidence
Confidence is like putting on your favourite jumper.
‘it is something you create within yourself by believing in who you are’
Suffering from imposter syndrome?
It’s that feeling of not BEING good enough, a fear of being caught out not knowing what a role defines you must know and do. It’s an assumption you make about yourself that because you don’t know now, you won’t know how to, when the time comes. It creates an anxiety that can stop you from reaching your potential and most of us suffer from it at some point. With specific job descriptions and expectations in roles such as described in ‘social norms’, like a mum, dad, father, wife there are a lot of people who lack the confidence to take up the challenge of even trying to be that.
The remedy prescription for Imposter Syndrome is Confidence. Not faking it, but knowing you will know or you will learn what you need to. You see………read more
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Eternal Optimist? Learn something new everyday.
What side of the fence do you sit on? Optimist or Pessimist? Some of us are blessed with attributes, skills and abilities with potential and capacity. Understanding both your potential and capacity will allow you to keep a positive perspective on where you are right now and where you are headed……and what it will take […]
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Women in the Sport Media
Women in media continue to be under-represented but it is women in sports media and broadcasting that rate the lowest. History shows us how the sporting arena was built by men for men to enjoy their innate desire of competition. Over time, women have been precluded from certain sports because of the perceived social norms […]
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How Separate with Dignity
How do you end a relationship well? How do you cope with the breakdown of communication, the lowered levels of self belief and the loss of love that once filled your life? A separation of ways is physical, psychological and very emotional. But when financial matters arise not only is there a spike in the […]
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We all want to be on the same page…..
the root cause of violence against women and domestic violence is…….. The burden of Male Primacy. It has long played a part in the community attitudes towards women in social norms. The primary prevention tool for domestic violence, violence against women and male suicide is removing this burden of authority, control and power; and reach […]
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10 Red Flag Check List
Red Flag Checklist
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All About AVO’s Podcast
Released 28 March 2020 You might be reading about this podcast because you are thinking about taking out an AVO to help you feel safer, or the Police have recently taken out an AVO on your behalf or you have had an AVO taken out against you and now have to appear in court. In […]
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You do not see her coming But you know who she can be She’s building her foundations Her spirit and soul are free ** Her role is no longer defined Her dreams are within reach Responsibilities no longer limit her She is the student who’ll […]
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Should Men Be Scared?
This week I was asked about the retrospective reporting of Domestic Violence and I can tell you men are scared. Women are likely to report abusive behaviour and intimate partner violence more now than ever. They feel they will be believed, the are no longer ashamed nor do they think it is their fault. They […]
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Why She Stays…….Regardless.
WHY SHE STAYS Her partner has more than likely seen the best of him, knows his capacity to love her and make her feel safe – he has provided for her as she raises their children. They have travelled together, been on holidays and created memories. They have been there for each other every day, […]
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Treat them mean, keep them keen. You are teaching her to live without you!
This is one of these saying that I often heard growing up in the 80’s and it never sat well. I didn’t really understand the dynamics of it until I experienced it for myself.
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IWD numbers tell the real story
As a Feminist: we respect women’s diverse experiences, identities, knowledge and strengths and strive to empower women to realise their full potential and equal rights.
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International Womens Day
IWD is a once-a-year chance to remind governments, businesses and everyone else watching that women aren’t going anywhere, and we’re prepared to take action to achieve our human rights.
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Volunteering is good for the heart and soul.
Our family comes from a long line of community volunteers. My grandmother was community minded, engaged in community groups and in her later years would knit Trauma Teddies for the emergency services. My mum produced live shows in a small country town to raise much needs funds for the local hospitals.
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Prepare to Go ‘On Air’
The nerves knock you around, doubts double the intensity and when the ‘ON AIR’ light goes on you are probably thinking the whole world is listening. And they are. Well at least your whole world.
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Natural Born Leader – Brene Brown
Natural Born Leader or Bumbling Fool. You are what you believe. On the 31 July 2019, I stepped into the Arena at the ICC to play the game of life. It cost me a fortune and I took my bestie, but there we were sitting in a room full of inspired souls, who over the […]
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Building Trust through Accountability is Empowering
In this phase of the empowerment zone I’m drawing on all my experience and that of my family and friends who continue to keep me ACCOUNTABLE to my word and my truth and the importance it plays in building respect for yourself and others. The saying ‘fake it til you make it’ never felt comfortable […]
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Vanessa Amorosi embraces the person she has become and artist that she is.
Vanessa Amorosi embraces the person she has become and the artist that she is; and lives her life with truth, honesty and the freedom of being herself, wherever she is in the world. Today I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing this beautiful soul who I would consider the most empowering singer songwriters of my […]
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Unlimited Tips for Raising Self Awareness
My shopping trolley is full Nearly a decade ago I spent some much needed time in recovery surrounded by spacious farmland with some mental health professionals who without judgement unpacked my trolley full of self sabotaging patterns of behaviour and toxic thinking.
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How to Really Apologise to Someone
The Only Apology is Changed Attitudes, Behaviour and Better Choices. ‘I’m sorry then.’ spat out of her mouth like a sour apple. And rotten it was. The words were full of guilt, shame and spite. With adrenalin pumping through her veins, the need for her to be right in the moment she was wrong, was […]
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‘Have Gratitude, Find Depth and Listen to your mum’ – Michelle Bridges
HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS ‘have Grattitude, find depth and listen to your mum’ – Michelle bridges ‘JUST F*&Kn DO IT is the step between your plan and your goal’ according to Australia’s most successful fitness and weightless coach, Michelle Bridges.
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Find a Connection, Be Involved and Feel Like You Belong
CONNECTION: Find it, Get Involved and Stay There. Your ability to connect directly relates to your willingness and openness of accepting what is. It’s working through the obstacles or the feeling of disconnect to find common ground. Mental Health Growth Mindset Training.
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