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Episode 31 - Pip Harrison - Deeds Not Words

September 23, 2021 • Season 1 • Episode 31

Pip Harrison became MD of Tourism Australia in Sep 2019, realising a lifetime dream. And although all leaders have challenges nothing could have prepared Pip for the 2 years ahead.

Pip found her calling in her love of tourism early. From being a tour guide in India, Turkey and Britain she’s held roles with STA Travel, Contiki and Trailfinders in London, had 6 years with Hamilton Island and prior to taking on the MD role she was Executive General Manager International for Tourism Australia.

We talked about the role and the challenges of the last 2 years. We tried to avoid COVID and focused on the future, on helping other women create ambition, her advice to emerging leaders.

We talked about family and the benefits COVID has delivered, and the experiences that shape our lives. Along the way we got a bit side tracked. We laughed a lot, although I’m not sure how she can still laugh after the years she’s had. Actually, that attitude is why she’s doing a great job.

Nothing can take this girl down.

Enjoy my chat with the irrepressible Pip Harrison.

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Connect with Pip on Linked In and follow Tourism Australia on Linked in and Facebook.

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Recorded on Bundjalung Country and thanks to Darrian Warner for the edit on Wadjuk Country.