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My musings, reflections and insights
Why does modern life seem so noisy?
At the weekend, while standing around for hours on end at a two-day athletics meet for the kids, I counted the number of apps on my phone required to keep on top of their schedules.
Eight.
And then there is WhatsApp. Fourteen groups
Shield Up, Recover Fast, Get The Next One
My kids are sporty, very sporty! If you know me in real life, that probably surprises you. And I hear you! I am on a steep learning curve, and following their lead. That said, they are also a little sensitive – beautiful, but tough. Things players, competitors, and...
Where are you going?
Somewhere over the Irish Sea, cup of tea in hand, a brief glance down at the cup has something catch my eye and pause. “Where are you going?” The question is printed on the cup, a standard issue Ryanair cup; one that I have had many times but never really noticed....
A Time for Renewal and Awakening
Is it time to renew and grow? Spring is beginning to stir, and with St Brigid’s day and the Celtic festival of Imbolc upon us, we are entering the season of renewal, creativity and sowing the seeds for what is to come. As nature begins to awaken, it is the perfect...
Difficult Conversations are Important Conversations in Disguise
n my years of experience in people management and senior leadership teams ( it amazes me that I get to say that because in my mind I am still 25), one big challenge consistently blocks the way and that is navigating what is perceived as a difficult conversation. Most likely, that means it is an important conversation.
Things I Learned From 15 Years of Coaching: Part 3
As I round out this series on lessons learned from 15 years of coaching, I’m sharing five more truths that have shaped my practice (and beyond!). Coaching is a never ending process of learning and exploring and the longer I work with the model, the more I realise how...