About Me - Pep Talk

I have been a journalist, TV news presenter, radio announcer, failed actor, successful show-off and many things in between. Pep Talk is the culmination of those years in front of the camera combined with roles in corporate communications, marketing, public relations and partnership development. My CV is a patchwork of all my passions including the not-for-profit sector, education and science.

Following my media career where I worked in Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Karratha and Perth, I moved to the CSIRO, Scitech, SDERA and beyond. Recently I have also fulfilled Board roles at Young Presidents Organisation (YPO), Saving Animals From Euthanasia (SAFE), and Quintilian School. Although it appears I have a short attention span, I am actually just infinitely curious and eager to get things done. I am also able to be patient and I understand the importance of consultation and collaborative decision making.

If your organisation is stuck in a bit of a professional rut, there’s not many situations I haven’t encountered, so I’m confident I can help you work it out. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty, especially when there’s great outcomes for my clients. I love having a chat, so please reach out any time.

What they're saying

Pep’s workshop really helped us consolidate our ideas and create a plan for our new business. In a very short time, we uncovered the essence of our brand purpose and what we wanted to achieve. Her facilitation ensured everyone was involved and valued so we could work together better as a team and commit to our vision. Andrew Hagen - Lumen Living
In our initial stages of developing the new business, Pepita developed a series of workshops for the team which provoked critical thinking and reflection. We were guided and supported through a process that ultimately brought a meeting of the minds; a clear direction for the business which is continuing to strengthen our brand. This level of intervention from Pepita has been invaluable for the company. Sue Johnson - Wildflowers Early Learning
It’s been a pleasure working with Pep who has been invaluable in formulating names for two new businesses. Her workshops really helped us develop a clear purpose and vision for those businesses which, gave us a strong strategic foundation for our branding and marketing. She has a great ability to bring together a dynamic group of people with differing ideas, into a cohesive group. David Zimmermann - Blackoak Capital Ventures
I really learned a lot about myself and how I can communicate differently to get better results for myself and my team. Atefeh - Joondalup Hospital Pharmacy
Working with Pepita was a really enlightening experience and I have learnt many new skills that will continue to assist me both academically and personally. Now I feel much more competent and confident in all areas of public speaking and speech writing, both on small and larger scales. Ellie
I felt really comfortable throughout the course of my program and each session was targeted toward personal goals that were best suited towards my needs. Without her, I know I wouldn’t have been able to achieve these goals. Katie
Each session was engaging, interactive, and enlightening. Pep was patient throughout all the sessions and was able to identify obstacles and give me the tools to overcome them. Georgia
I want to thank Pep for all her help with my Uni presentations and for all the amazing skills I now have in this area. The experience was highly rewarding. Chloe