Louise Bibby

Experience

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  Portland Observer

  Dec 1994 - Jun 1995

  Cadet Journalist

  I worked at the Portland Observer - a tri-weekly newspaper in Portland, Victoria, Australia - as a general news journalist. In my time there I wrote many general news articles, produced a weekly page for youth, wrote features and interviewed a number of prominent people, including Dean Jones (one of my teenage sporting heroes!), Don Burrows, Tommy Emmanuel and two gorgeous elderly gentleman who discovered the Princess Margaret Rose Caves. Illness cut my time in Portland short, but it was a great experience nonetheless. Show less

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  Lifeline

  Feb 1999 - Mar 2003

  Telephone Counsellor

  Trained telephone counsellor dealing with people in crisis, people dealing with life challenges and those with mental illness. Included 6 month training course and regular extra training over the 4 years of telephone counselling.

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  University of Ballarat

  Jul 2001 - Feb 2002

  Project Manager

  I managed a research project for the Centre for Rural & Regional Health which involved an evidence-based review of all studies worldwide looking at Recruiting & Retaining Rural GPs, assessing the efficacy of policies/interventions that have been implemented to improve recruitment and retention. A full report was then written on that topic which was published by Dr John McDonald, myself & Stephen Carroll. A community-based intervention to assist recruitment and retention of GPs in rural areas was also implemented (after I had left the job to do my PhD). Show less

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  Louise Bibby Enterprises

  Aug 2003 - now

  Stay-at-Home Parent

  Taxi driver, home-maker, counsellor, coach, laundry person, gardener, cleaner, occasional cook.Currently I'm focussing mostly on being a Mum, and enjoying supporting my daughter in her late teenage years while I can!! The best job I've ever had and the most fulfilling. Naturally drives me nuts at times too, but that comes with the territory. My daughter is the best thing that ever happened to me!

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  Tupperware

  Sept 2004 - Mar 2011

  Demonstrator (& Manager for 9 months of that time)

  I conducted Tupperware demonstrations in people's homes and did the occasional fundraising event. My experience with Tupperware was an amazing opportunity to connect with a wide range of people who I would never come in contact with otherwise and I consider it a privilege to have been an independent demonstrator within such an amazing company.The training I received within the company with regard to sales, customer service and running a business was invaluable. The people I worked alongside were inspiring leaders and human beings. I loved my time with Tupperware. Show less

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  It's My Life DVDs

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2017

  I interview people on video about their life, then produce an edited DVD featuring their life story and a photo montage to music, presented in a professionally-designed DVD cover. I am passionate about capturing people's stories for their family and generations to come.I also produce photo montages of digital images put to music and presented in a professionally-designed cover. These include life history & family tree montages, wedding photos, modelling portfolios, celebration photos, birthdays, baby and children's year-by-year photos and many more. We also do video to DVD transfers and audio tape to CD/MP3 transfers.If people want to save their memories I have a way to do it! Show less

  • Personal Video Biographer

    Oct 2007 - Feb 2017

  • Owner

    Oct 2007 - Feb 2014
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  Landmark Education

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Introduction Leader

  Leading introductions to the Landmark Forum to small groups of people.

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  Navarre Football Netball Club - Celebrating 100 Years - A History (Book)

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2019

  Author

  In April 2012 I launched the 200-page full-colour book - "Navarre Football Netball Club - Celebrating 100 Years". This book was a project completed for my hometown community of Navarre, Victoria, Australia (Pop: 80) and all the people ever involved in the Navarre Football Netball Club. From the start of the process in 2009 - collecting, scanning, editing old photos, newspaper articles etc - to the completion of the book, I spent 3 years creating this tribute to the town and sporting club I love.I completed and published the 2nd Edition of the book in 2019. Updating of the book is always ongoing.Apart from the creation of my gorgeous daughter, this book is the thing I am most proud of creating so far in my life. It involved 12 months of solid writing, video and phone interviews with over 20 people, and learning to design and craft a book on Adobe InDesign. We have just sold out the first 200 books printed and are working on a second printing. Edit and update in progress!! Show less

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  The Get Up And Go Guru

  Oct 2011 - now

  I empower people living with CFS/ME, electrosensitivity and other chronic illnesses to get the most out of their lives. My personal experience with both illnesses, coupled with my qualifications and experience in psychology and counselling, allow me to work powerfully with my clients to have them flourish. I conduct face-to-face, phone & internet consultations depending on my client's needs. My passion is to see people with CFSME and other health conditions learn to manage & embrace life again, and see they can still be an amazing contribution to the world and pursue their purpose in life.Check out my blog which focuses on Living Powerfully with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Show less

  • Reconnective Healing Practioner

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Wellness Coach - Specialising in Illness & Pain Management

    Oct 2011 - now
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  The VA Team

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

  Owner

  NB: The VA Team business is now run by Kaye Esguerra. Please contact her directly for quotes or questions regarding VA services via our website or FB pageOur team of virtual assistants offer a range of online services to other businesses and individuals, including administrative tasks, social media management, website design & development, graphic design, and various other services.Please go to http://www.TheVATeam.com.au for more information. And if you don't see the service you require, please ask us. We can do most things! Show less

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  The Wellness Quest

  Dec 2015 - now

  Wellness Blogger & Coach

  Currently on hiatus from this work. I am shifting my focus from illness management to wellness enhancement, and with this shift, I am creating a whole new website dedicated to all areas of wellness - physical, emotional, intellectual, business, environmental, spiritual, financial and so on. This project is a slow burn and will be in conjunction with my current work over on TheGetUpAndGoGuru.com and the development of a coaching podcast and related products with a fellow life coach in California.My first blog series on The Wellness Quest is focussed on using the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching to explore how implementing this wisdom into my life daily will/may impact my life. I have a small group of people who are joining me on this journey, and the group is growing. Please join in if you're interested - more info at http://www.TheWellnessQuest.net/MyTaoYearThis site will eventually grow into a hub of wellness blog posts, podcast interviews and valuable content on all areas of wellness for all of those who are on a wellness quest - whether that is because they have a low level of wellness currently (ie illness) or that they just want to continue to enhance their current level of wellness. Show less

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  Get Up And Go Guru

  Dec 2016 - now

  Transformation & Wellness Coach

  Using various tools including Spontaneous Transformation Technique, I support clients to navigate the challenges & transitions of life. I specialise in clients managing health conditions, divorce/separation & single parenthood, among other more general coaching and counselling areas. I have a strong commitment to others being the best human beings they can possibly be, regardless of their circumstances in life. In support of this, I also run a production company - Coco & Louise Productions - alongside my colleague and friend, Coco Vixen. Across continents, Coco and I create audio courses, teachings and a podcast - Just Breeze. Find our work at www.CocoAndLouise.com Show less