{"id":672,"date":"2020-07-09T18:44:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T08:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-nsw-act\/?post_type=article&p=672"},"modified":"2020-07-27T18:02:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T08:02:20","slug":"nsw-featured-member-interview-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-nsw-act\/article\/nsw-featured-member-interview-3\/","title":{"rendered":"NSW Featured member interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Interview with Philippa Zingales<\/a>, <\/strong>Committee Member\/Alumni, Director of Alumni Relations, <\/small>PLC Sydney<\/small><\/a><\/h4>\n

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What are you looking forward to most post COVID?
\n<\/strong>Planning ahead! I enjoy planning and setting out my calendar so I have found the inability to plan more than a few weeks ahead challenging, both personally and professionally. Also, the opportunity to travel internationally again will be very exciting.<\/p>\n

\nHave you re-ignited a passion or hobby during 2020?
\n<\/strong>During the initial lockdown phase, I did all the cliched things: I made a sourdough starter. I got out my old cross-stitch basket. However, ultimately I didn’t re-ignite any passion for baking or craft (and honestly, I’m pretty terrible at both of those activities!). As we settled into the “new normal”, I enjoyed the chance to read more, walk more, catch-up on some tv and generally slow down the busy pace of life pre-COVID.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\nDo you have go-to comfort food that has re-surfaced in 2020?
\n<\/strong>Not really, although one of the best experiences of this year so far was my first meal at a restaurant after COVID lockdown #1. My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary at the restaurant where we were married. It felt even more indulgent and special than a fancy dinner out usually would because it was just ten tables in the restaurant and we really enjoyed the whole experience with a new appreciation after being in isolation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who would you like to have lunch with and where\/why?
\n<\/strong>Lunch in Rome at a little restaurant near the Spanish Steps with Meryl Streep, Dame Julie Andrews, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and my mother. All women I admire, who are sure to have great stories to share over red wine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Favourite food and why?
\n<\/strong>I have a weakness for Yum Cha. I appreciate lots of options!<\/p>\n

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.\u00a0
\n<\/strong>I am slightly obsessed with the Agatha Christie TV series: Poirot starring David Suchet, historical biographies about Hitler and I collect Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Motto or personal mantra?
\n<\/strong>I have two that spring to mind.\u00a0The first is pretty simple that I say after a bad day or in a difficult situation:\u00a0Tomorrow is a new day, and we can try it another way.\u00a0The second is something my father told me when I was in high school and it’s about trying to find balance in your life: look after your health, wealth, family and heart (emotion). If any of these feels out of balance, it starts to affect the other and ultimately you need to aim for a balance of all four to achieve whatever your personal vision of success and happiness may be. Then go forth,\u00a0with determination and dedication!<\/p>\n

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?\u00a0
\n<\/strong>Family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

What do you find most valuable as an Educate Plus Member?<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a career in corporate and arts communications, a few years ago I moved into alumni relations. As a relative newcomer, Educate Plus has been invaluable for my professional development, as well as for building a network.<\/p>\n

I did the Practitioner Training Courses in my first six months in this role, primarily to meet with other professionals and to get a broader understanding of how other Colleges approach alumni relations. Particularly after being involved in the NSW Conference Committee last year, I can say the more involved you can be, the more value comes from being an Educate Plus member.<\/p>\n

Everyone in Educate Plus, and the colleagues I’ve met from other schools in similar roles, have been incredibly generous with sharing their knowledge and time with me. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the fantastic events, webinars and networking Educate Plus offers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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