--- title: Camilla Rowland's Glass is Half Full Embodying Idealism and Realism description: Palliative Care Australia's Camilla Rowland naturally tends to see the glass as half full, embodying a combination of idealism and realism. image: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Camilla%20Rowland.jpeg --- ###### [Check out Our latest insights on Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog) [![Centre for Optimism_Logo](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Centre%20for%20Optimism_Logo.svg)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.centreforoptimism.com) - [Subscribe](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/subscribe) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - [The Optimism Principle](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/theoptimismprinciple) - [Need Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/services-and-workshops) - [The Optimism Workshop](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/workshop) - [Victor Perton - That Optimism Man](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/victorperton) - [Magnetic Optimism for Organisations](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/magnetic-optimism-workshops) ![Close Icon (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Close%20Icon%20(3).svg) ![Search (2)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Search%20(2).svg) ###### [Realistic Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/realistic-optimism) # Camilla Rowland's Glass is Half Full Embodying Idealism and Realism **"What makes me optimistic? I naturally tend to see the glass as half full, embodying a combination of idealism and realism, as some would say."** That's what [Camilla Rowland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilla-rowland-28b5083a/) told me when asked what makes her optimistic. **Camilla Rowland is Chief Executive Officer of Palliative Care Australia.** I asked Camilla about the positive leaders in her life. Camilla told me, "I draw ideas, inspiration and support from a variety of people in my life, including colleagues, friends, family and Board Chairs!   I have been really fortunate to work with some outstanding Board Chairs who have each influenced at least one significant aspect of my leadership along the way." Commenting, Virginia Shaw said "A huge shout out to [Camilla Rowland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilla-rowland-28b5083a/), I first met Camilla when she was at Karrilika and I developed a Business Continuity Plan for the organisation, and we often meet up at various events around Canberra. Camillia is humble, gracious and optimistic, and a visionary." Palliative Care Australia (PCA), as the national peak body for palliative care, is wholeheartedly dedicated to promoting and enhancing high-quality palliative care for all Australians. Guided by optimism and compassionate leadership, PCA prioritizes the needs of those with life-limiting illnesses. Acknowledging the invaluable role of the health, aged care, and community sector workforce, PCA provides unwavering support to everyone contributing to this crucial field, including specialist palliative care teams. Officially launched in 1998, with roots dating back to 1991, PCA carries forward its mission with a progressive mindset, fostering an accessible and inclusive palliative care environment. PCA's optimism-driven leadership shapes a bright and promising future for palliative care in Australia. 💛🌻🙏 What makes you Optimistic? 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