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Welcome to our career blog. Here, we share pathways to success, celebrate individuality, and empower you to craft a fulfilling career.

Whether you’re seeking advice, seeking purpose, or seeking to excel, this blog is your career compass.


Career Expo, Dungarvan College, November 2019

Published on 28th November 2019 under Blog Topic - Students,
Meeting the students at the Career Expo in Dungarvan last week. got me wondering....

The ‘You’re Buying a House’ Model of College Selection

Published on 15th November 2019 under Blog Topic - Students,
Did you know that a four year degree can typically cost up to €55,000? That includes student contribution fees, student accommodation and other living and study costs. That’s the equivalent of a hefty deposit on a house, yes? I’ve been thinking, why not approach your college decision as you would buying a house? College visits […]

Let Maureen Gaffney Help you Flourish!

Published on 14th November 2019 under Blog Topic - Training,
Book of the Month I find myself recommending this best-selling book to everyone at the moment! At training events, with private clients and anyone else who might be interested! It is a comprehensive, readable and insightful ‘go to’ guide on how to identify and reach your potential. Flourishing sets out the why and how of […]

10 Powerful Coaching Questions

Published on 22nd May 2019 under Blog Topic - Professionals/Career Movers, Students,
A good question is like a mirror, reflecting back the true meaning of a situation or an experience for the first time. A really good question can be life changing. Here are some questions to stimulate your mind, reveal your truth or show your path.

Fail Better: The power of mistakes

Published on 15th May 2019 under Blog Topic - Students,
I think we all need to remind ourselves of the beautiful, heroic and instructive role of a mistake; failure is often our greatest teacher, mentor and guide. This is a far cry from the Facebook, Instagram or digitally enhanced version of instant success, but instead a version of reality that requires true grit, failing, falling and getting back up again.

CV MASTERCLASS AND INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

Published on 10th May 2019 under Blog Topic - Professionals/Career Movers, Training,
With the job market improving and Ireland heading towards full employment once again, it’s time to dust off your old CVs and brush up on your interview skills! Join me on the 30th May at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre.

An alternative New Year’s Resolution

Published on 16th January 2019 under Blog Topic - Professionals/Career Movers,
Rather than comparing your life to someone else’s, whether that’s your neighbour, friend, Facebook post, Instagram story – find the beauty, value in your own life. We may be looking at the same view but we all have a different picture to draw. One that expresses who we are, what we hold dear and what our hopes and dreams are for ourselves and those we love.

The challenge of change

Published on 7th November 2018 under Blog Topic - Professionals/Career Movers,
Every time you practice, you are strengthening the connections in your heart and mind and eventually, the conscious 'work' of a new task will become second nature.

Find your happy place in 2018!

Published on 9th January 2018 under Blog Topic - Professionals/Career Movers,
Why not join me and find your joyful/happy places and relish every second!

Class of 2017!

Published on 2nd June 2017 under Blog Topic - Students,
These great lyrics might help during this stressful exam prep time! Baz Luhrmann - Sunscreen