Listen to Podcast Episode 3 Gratitude comes easily when you’re sitting somewhere glorious, like a beautiful beach; you can stare out at the ocean and feel a natural wave of thankfulness. But surprisingly, gratitude can be helpful to focus on during tough and trying times as well. Photographer Kate Branch explains one way to tap into what you’re thankful for. Gratitude isn’t usually the kind of emotion we think about during difficult times, but tapping into feelings of thankfulness can be a way to cultivate deeper appreciation and perspective. And one of the most powerful ways to call access feelings of thankfulness is to use the power of images and photos. I realised this phenomenon during one life-changing moment that happened in a Sydney nursing home. I was finishing my Masters of Art Therapy at the University of Western Sydney, where I was learning about the ways we use visual imagery to communicate. Human beings began drawing before we began writing, so in many ways art is our fir
Kate Branch: CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) and Creative. Kate Branch is Chief Marketing Officer at Emerald City Hotels. Kate plays a vital role in a company's growth that range from creative influence to business strategy. Kate embodies the fusion of marketing, behavioural psychology, photography and social media strategy, making her an indispensable asset when seeking to enhance a company’s digital presence.