THE BLOG

Today, I want to ditch the tired cliche of “hustle culture” and “climbing the corporate ladder” for a whole new approach inspired by something truly powerful: nature itself. Buckle up, because we’re diving into the fascinating world of biomimicry! What’s Biomimicry, You Ask? Imagine this: you’re stuck on a sticky problem at work. Deadlines loom, […]

Unconscious Bias aka Implicit Bias is an unconscious prejudice, attitude, judgement or stereotype we hold about certain groups of people. These affect major components of our lives in an unconscious way without our awareness. Our understanding, actions, and the choices we take are heavily influenced by unconscious bias. On the other hand, conscious/ explicit biases […]

February is a significant month in the Leaving certificate calendar as it marks the normal closing date of the CAO application: Normal closing date for applications (€45 fee) is 1 February at 5pm Online Change of Course Choices (free) facility closes 1 February at 5pm Online facility to amend course choices becomes available (€10 fee) […]

Did you know there is an intimate connection between a practice of gratitude and increased joy? One can’t exist without the other. But isn’t it amazing how quickly our excitement and happiness for our new job can turn to complacency? I’m not talking about fake positivity in a poor work environment or pretending all is […]

Learn the power of aptitudes in subject & career Selection in this 30 minute pre-recorded webinar Discover the crucial role of aptitude in shaping your academic and career journey. Here’s what’s included: Unlock Your Potential: Learn how understanding your natural aptitudes can be a game-changer in selecting the right subjects and carving a successful leaving […]

In the world of leadership and management, striking the right balance between guidance and autonomy is essential for nurturing a productive and motivated team. However, from my experience, managers find it a daily challenge to get this balance right. What is Micro-management anyway? We all know the feeling – don’t we? Being excessively controlled and […]

Effective delegation is the cornerstone of successful leadership. As a leader your job is now to empower others to achieve i.e. your team members and leverage their strengths. As a result you’ll achieve greater efficiency, productivity, and overall success in your role. In this blog post, we will explore the best delegating techniques that will […]

  I often turn to John O’Donohue’s beautiful words for inspiration. Recently I found myself again looking through his book Benedictus: A Book of Blessings. As I was coming to the end of a training programme, I wanted to finish up with a blessing, wish or hope for the participants. Here is what I chose to […]

Discover a little about Aptitudes and the DATs in this brief webinar. Here I offer some insights into the area of Aptitudes. As Sir Ken Robinson said “Human resources are like natural resources; they’re often buried deep. You have to go looking for them, they’re not just lying around on the surface. You have to create the circumstances where they show themselves.” So deep dig and discover your talents!

The COVID 19 pandemic has been described repeatedly as ‘unprecedented’, ‘surreal’ and ‘these uncertain times’. It is truly unchartered territory for us all. There are many possible interpretations to help us explain or process what is going on for ourselves and our family. However, as a Guidance Counsellor and a Mindfulness Practitioner, I would like […]