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Cynthia Morton
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LocationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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| “The most moving speech I’ve heard in parliament this year by a good distance wasn’t delivered in the House of Representatives or the Senate. Nor was the orator a politician.” “A tall, attractive woman named Cynthia Morton rose to speak. Those of us in the room, including Health Minister Tony Abbott, struggled to fight back tears. Looking at Morton, it seemed impossible to comprehend she’d lived through such a nightmare. Somehow she’d contrived to turn her life around. This required tremendous willpower and suffering; that she resisted, persisted and thrived strikes me as one of life’s lovely miracles.” Wrote journalist Matt Price in the Weekend Australian – September 2005. Cynthia Morton is a twice published best selling Australian author, painter, public speaker, single mother of two teenage sons and Chief Executive Officer and founder of the Emotional Fitness Foundation. Having worked with over 7000 Australians facing emotionally challenging life issues such as addiction, abuse, self sabotaging cycles, divorce, death, bankruptcy and depression, Cynthia is in high demand as an Emotional Fitness expert. Her expertise is derived not only from her large client base within the corporate arena, education and health departments, corrective services and the private sector – but also from her own life experiences. After 19 years of drug and alcohol abuse she became clean and sober in 1995 and commenced to heal from a childhood of abuse. Her change in lifestyle in 1995 ended her marriage, so she started over as a single mother and became a successful twice published author, founder of a national charity and award winning business woman. Her groundbreaking Emotional Fitness Program has been recognised with the following awards: 2002 National First Prize documentary “Emotional Fitness” the 22 minute documentary based on the first pilot of this work, claimed first prize at Ausfest, the national award ceremony for Australian film and documentary makers. 2003 Volunteer of the Year Award from the Child Protection Committee in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the prevention of child harm. 2004 Award of Distinction from Australian Medical Association in recognition of the long-standing interest and support for the high ideals of the medical profession and service to humanity. 2005 Australian of the Year winner in the Local Hero Category in Queensland in recognition for her creation of the Emotional Fitness Program. “Cynthia Morton has some important, powerful-yet-simple messages for anyone with a willing concern for others. The power of her messages is magnified by their simplicity, her honesty and by the telling juxtaposition of her frightening life story. I saw her at an early breakfast meeting following a late conference dinner. Under those circumstances, very few speakers could have kept me as enthralled as I was, and empowered me to take action. I could have happily listened to her for hours.” Matthew Eton - Editor, Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Co. Ltd The Emotional Fitness Program, workshops and keynote presentations are award winning because they offer good common sense that helps individuals from all walks of life, gain clarity and skills that can be applied in the workplace, social sector and in personal relationships that make a real difference to quality of life. | |||||||
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DEIRDRE WILLIAMS ABC RADIO JOURNALIST |
Cynthia is one of the most moving and talented speakers I have interviewed in more than 20 years as a journalist. | ||||||
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AARON HENRICKSEN MISSION AUSTRALIA |
It was a great privilege to hear you speak at Parliament House, your inspirational story moved us deeply and we have all benefited from your openness | ||||||
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HILARY BEATON QUEENSLAND WRITERS CENTRE |
Brilliant, Marvellous, Great Speaker, Entertaining, Excellent Motivator, Exceeded my expectations | ||||||
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CR JIM SOORLEY LORD MAYOR OF BRISBANE |
Powerful and moving | ||||||
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CATHERINE O’DWYER ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL |
I admire her work | ||||||
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REBECCA LATIFF THE PHARMACY GUILD OF AUSTRALIA |
A presentation of a highly professional standard | ||||||
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DEAN TREVASKIS QUEENSLAND HEALTH |
Her holistic approach, professional attitude and excellent content is what most impresses me | ||||||
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MARK BROOKE PLAYGROUP QUEENSLAND |
Heart warming, deeply touching, motivating and inspirational | ||||||
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Carol Williams, Convenor Women in Business Breakfast |
Cynthia Morton was a huge draw card for our breakfast event where 300 ladies found her honest and straight from the heart presentation both inspirational and motivational. We would welcome Cynthia as a speaker and/or facilitator at any of our events. | ||||||
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Robyn Ede Pharmacy Guild |
The audience was in awe of Cynthia. Very positive feedback from attendees. Overall rating was excellent. | ||||||
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Hal McLauchlan Advocate |
Daniel Goleman in his groundbreaking book “Emotional Intelligence” argued that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, that our emotions play a far greater role in thought, decision making and individual success than is commonly acknowledged. Daniel stated that Emotional intelligence includes self awareness, impulse, control, persistence, zeal and motivation, empathy and social deftness. These are the qualities that mark people who excel: whose relationships flourish, who are stars in the workplace. Cynthia Morton has developed her own emotional Fitness program that has taken her from the brink of suicide to now being recognised as an Australian Hero. Cynthia is an amazing speaker who has the courage to tell her whole story that has led to her recognition today. | ||||||
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DR Beres Wenk President of The AMA, Queensland Branch |
We all need a helping hand with our emotional health at some point in our lives. Whilst the most reliable hands to call on are our own, instead of helping, many of us habitually hurt ourselves. How and what we say when reacting to life – our silent self talk-is where self-encouragement or self-sabotage is born. In her revelatory book, Cynthia, Morton offers a means to overcoming the fear and denial that can infect our self-talk, causing us to sabotage our own happiness. In using the language of a Helping Hand with Life you will build courage and self esteem, respond to your own instinctive wisdom , build safe boundaries, and learn to listen and respond with compassion and love. | ||||||
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Anna Thomas Event Manager, Executive Roundtable |
Well I have put all the figures and comments from the feedback form into a spreadsheet, and you have scored exceptionally high! In fact you came in 2nd, with an average of 9.2 which is excellent. You will be glad to know that you have only come second to mother nature herself in the form of our sunset drinks at the amazing Luke’s Bluff - where the rolling hills and sunset took every one’s breath away. It scored 9.3 - so you were soooooo close! But I know you won’t mind coming second to Mother nature! Delegate comments have all been "amazing", "inspirational", "courageous" Congratulations Cynthia, and thank you so much for help making our conference a fantastic and memorable one. | ||||||