by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Overwhelm
Why does modern life seem so noisy (even when your notifications are turned off)? 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....
by admin | Apr 8, 2025 | Goals
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....
by admin | Feb 4, 2025 | Change, Creativity
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...
by admin | Jan 15, 2025 | Leadership, Teams
In 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...
by admin | Dec 6, 2024 | Coaching
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...
by admin | Nov 27, 2024 | Coaching, Leadership
Coaching can be full of ‘aha’ moments, not just for clients but for me, too. Over the years, I’ve learned that sometimes the most powerful lessons come from the simplest of realisations. In Part 1, I shared my first five lessons. Now, let’s dive into five more, in no...
by admin | Nov 21, 2024 | Coaching
Fifteen years as a coach has taught me a lot about people, growth, and occasionally biting my tongue. Some lessons were hard-won; others came with a good laugh (usually at my own expense). Coaching is a continuing journey, and today, I’m sharing five (of 15 – see what...
by admin | Oct 8, 2024 | Business, Decision-making, Leadership
Throughout our careers, we encounter various signs that can either guide us forward or signal a need to reassess. These signs—whether red, amber, or green flags—are present in everyday professional situations, and understanding how to spot them can be the difference...
by admin | Sep 11, 2024 | Coaching, Productivity
Managing time and figuring out what the priorities are is one of the most common themes in my coaching practice. I came across this quote and it really sparked my thinking: “Time management is an oxymoron. Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking...
by admin | Aug 27, 2024 | Coaching, Leadership
For me, this time of year always has that same feeling as New Year. Actually, I think I prefer it. There is none of the new years resolutions and setting goals pressure, and it’s a lovely time to start afresh into something new, without all of the new year...
