270. Speaking up to power with Cath Nielsen

 In 2017, Cath Nielsen was a passenger in a police vehicle ambushed by a wanted offender armed with an automatic weapon. Her colleague and dear friend, Senior Constable Brett Forte, was tragically killed. Cath survived the attack — but what came next became an even bigger battle: finding the courage to speak up against an enormous organisation when the truth needed a voice. Cath’s experience lays bare the real cost of staying silent, the fear of challenging the status quo, and the courage required to use your voice when it shakes. The Key Takeaways from this important conversation: Speaking up against power can be brutal, lonely and incredibly costly — but also deeply meaningful. Courage isn't the absence of fear; it’s action in the presence of it. Being “one little voice” doesn’t mean you're powerless. Preparing, educating yourself and grounding your message gives you strength when the scrutiny is high. Challenging the status quo is how systems evolve — even if you never see the full impact yourself. You don’t have to lose your career or identity when you speak out; with support, rebuilding is possible. Connect with Cath on LinkedIn 🔗 LINKS: ORDER My book VOICEPRINT NOW - https://www.sallyprosser.com.au/book NEW CLIENTS - 60 min 1:1 BOOK HERE Want to explore what’s holding your voice back? Book a free chat HERE  And don’t forget — if you're a card deck lover or a facilitator, check out the matching VOICEPRINT CODES Oracle Deck ✨ Resources:🎤 The Magnetic Voice Formula Mini-Course – use code MAGNETIC for your discount🧘‍♀️ Public Speaking Chakra Meditation (available at checkout)🔮 Soul Speakers Membership – includes free access to the mini-course📺 Follow along on socials @sallyprosservoice @thatvoicepodcast