Inspiring and engaging, Paula’s story has been told across the globe, as a message of hope for anxiety sufferers and a call to action for everyone to embrace adventure in life. Paula’s warm and honest talks have earned her a reputation as an ambassador for positivity, and her achievements are a reminder that incredible things are possible when fear is faced head-on.
Paula has addressed audiences of all ages and number, and speaks as openly and passionately on mental health and self-esteem as on the best of adrenaline-fuelled adventure.
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Challenging fear, overcoming barriers and achieving the extraordinary: Paula’s story speaks not only to those affected by anxiety but to everyone wanting to do more and be more. Her talks on taking back control and using stress as a catalyst resonate in professional as much as personal life, leaving listeners without doubt that they too can make everyday into an adventure.
Keynote topics include:
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Embracing fear
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Turning barriers into climbing frames
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Living well with anxiety
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Tackling stress
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Adventuring with anxiety/stroke/autism
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Coping with failure
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Whether encouraging children to aspire to greatness or inspiring teenagers to find their own path, Paula engages young people with tales of adventure and excitement, while demonstrating the value of effort and self-belief. Paula has spoken in schools across Britain on topics that include embracing risk, the power of sport, and growth mindset.
Topics include:
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Good mental health habits
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Turning barriers into climbing frames
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Resilience
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Coping with failure
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Living well with social anxiety
MEDIA
Paula is a regular contributor to BBC Radio Scotland and Radio 4, has appeared on local and national television broadcasts, and hosted her own weekly radio show. Her adventures have been documented in international press, and Paula wrote a weekly column on Everyday Adventures for two years.
Having found her voice after 30 years of staying quiet, Paula will now chat to anyone about mental health, resilience, sport and adventure. Just get in touch!
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you so much for speaking to us, Paula. The colleague feedback has been phenomenal. You have definitely been an inspiration.
Claire, Tesco Bank
Paula encouraged our team of facilitators and volunteers to believe they are capable of anything by using her own story of how she had overcome crippling social anxiety to achieve wonderful dreams. She promoted the value of taking risks and facing setbacks head on, if we want to have a better, more fulfilling life that is not undermined by what others may think of us. Every single person in the audience was moved and inspired.
Pattie, City of Edinburgh Council
Paula told a story of courage and determination, inspiring P7 pupils and adults in the audience to conquer their fears. She left the audience motivated and delighted to have shared some part of her story. Pupils and staff felt all the more determined to ‘seize the day’ and not sit back and have any regrets in life.
Mrs Somerville, Head Teacher