No Shrinking Violet
THE BEGINNING
Born and bred in the Land Down Under, I was a runty hyperactive kid who almost overnight turned into an overweight teen.
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THE REALIZATION
Cognizant enough at the time to sense these underlying factors were mixing with a lack of exercise and healthy diet, along with a probable vulnerable genetic predisposition, I decided to take charge of my life for the first time.
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THE RISK
I was determined to find greater challenges, prove my independence and explore the world, I set out on my own and moved to New York, tethered only by an impromptu commitment to volunteer at a non-profit summer camp for adults with disabilities.
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THE PURPOSE
The external hurdles were one thing, but I consider the self-imposed ones as toughest to conquer, consistent with what I perceive affecting various my students on a regular basis, particularly women.
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THE LESSON
The ability to dig deep and triumph and become largely self-made personally and professionally is incredibly gratifying and empowering, especially given the reinvention necessary at times along the way.
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THE FACTS
1. I've had more than one job since the age of 16
2. I'm fluent in Australian Sign Language
3. I'm allergic to dairy
4. I don’t do pink
5. I’m super organized
6. BBQ sauce (barf)
CAREER COACHING
Resume writing
Human resources
Job fairs/marketing
Talent sourcing
Career counseling
Talent development
Recruitment
SKILLS
TO
PAY
THE
BILLS
core values
HOLD THE DOOR OPEN for others
ALWAYS encourage
EDUCATE with heart
WORK hard
BE generous
We are responsible for the choices we make and how we influence others, so we have to be so very considerate and accountable of the impressionable world within and around us. It takes quite a bit of work to move consciously through our world with a constructive imprint.
global
fitness
As a Global Fitness Brand Ambassador, I have traveled the globe introducing my new, exciting workouts to professional fitness instructors and clubs, challenging them to raise the bar to inspire their students. The mission engages and energizes people in general around the world to feel better and improve their lives through exercise and holistic wellness. In my specialty, I feature fun, dynamic, highly-effective martial arts-oriented programs, accented with intensified cardio, sculpt, and core conditioning, that invigorate any workout routine.
I am lucky to explore rich cultural exchange where so many new friendships have been made worldwide! The chance, also, to conceptualize and design innovative programs and even the equipment used in them and see the whole idea come to life on a multinational scale has proven to be an enjoyable and creative and rewarding experience.
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new workout DVD
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JOMURAI TOTAL BODY BLAST
STICK FIGHTING MEETS FITNESS
Jomurai (“Jo-moo-rye”) Total Body Blast is Violet’s signature workout, simulating authentic martial arts stick fighting technique. Imagine yourself in a Hollywood movie fight scene. This innovative, easy-to-follow program is designed to burn calories and sculpt your entire body by fusing graceful martial arts techniques with intense, multidimensional cardio and core strength exercises.
Duration: 60 min
MARTIAL ARTS EXPERT
NBC
Equinox Q Blog
Fashionista
Shape Magazine
Seido Karate Go En
MARKETING
VICHY
Adidas
Self Magazine
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Ryka
Nike
Adidas
Reebok
VICHY
Fitness Magazine
BRANDING
Squash - ED
St33le
John Cianca
Hoong Yee Lee
Liftonic
Violet Zaki
CLIENTS
EDUCATION
Powerstrike
ECA
ACE
Adidas
Gliding Discs
CanFit Pro
Body Bar
Hreyfing Health Club
Equinox
AAAI
AFPA
Athleta
Institute for Intergrative Nutrition
events
EDUCATION
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
ECA
AAAI
Adidas
AFPA
FEATURED
ACE
Womans Day
Womans Day
