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Navigating Our Inner Wars in a Turbulent World

In recent weeks, I’ve had conversations with several people who made a bold decision – they decided to stop watching and listening to the news altogether. Why? Because they found that the constant stream of negative information was significantly impacting their mindset and mood. The barrage of headlines about wars, inflation, possible recession, volatility, and […]

Embracing Change: Lessons from David Beckham

Last week, I found myself engrossed in a documentary about David Beckham on a well-known streaming platform. In it he shared a recurring theme that deeply resonated with me – the pursuit of one’s dreams and the unexpected turns life takes. Beckham’s childhood dream was to play for Manchester United, and spend his entire career […]

The Quick Sand Of Over-Thinking

Overthinking: The art of creating problems that weren’t even there. During my recent Thrive Experience retreat, a theme that emerged was clarity around the danger of overthinking. It’s a mental habit that, while common, can be incredibly detrimental to our clarity, our peace of mind and our growth. Overthinking has a way of becoming an […]

The Power Of A Change of Scenery

“Create time to simply ‘be’ and clarity will emerge for you to ‘see’.” As you read this, I’m in the midst of my annual retreat for leaders, known as The Thrive Experience. It’s a three-day event held at a lovely hotel surrounded by a picturesque lake and breathtaking natural beauty. Each day, we’re treated to […]

Embracing Life’s Waves: The Path to True Personal Growth

“Life comes at us in waves. We can’t predict or control those waves, but we can learn to surf.” Dan Millman I was away for part of last week with a group of CEOs and business owners. We came together, as we do every couple of months, to explore the intricate dance of the inner […]

The Challenge Of Pain Vs. Suffering

“If the only thing people learned was not to be afraid of their experience. That alone would change the world.” – Sydney Banks Some recent experiences in my life reminded me of a conversation with someone who, despite being in considerable pain, radiated an unusual sense of positivity and mental clarity. I couldn’t help but […]

The Illusion Trap Which Blocks Your Best

“I’m not saying I hate all people. Just the ones that are breathing.” “I hate my ‘x’” For ‘x’ you can insert many words. Here are some examples: It’s counter-logical, but allowing the emotion of hate to stay with you is one sure-fire way to make your current situation worse. The filter we choose to […]

Following Through On What Matters

“You are what you do. Not what you’ll say you do.” Carl Jung I recently had an amusing experience at a restaurant where the waiter enthusiastically assured me they would take care of a request, only to completely forget about it. I ended up asking another waiter who followed through. Later on, I requested something […]

Seizing Life’s Rare Treasure: Living, Not Just Existing

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” – Oscar Wilde “Make it count.” These powerful words are the closing lines of a stage-play I had the privilege of writing, titled “The Waiting Room.” In 2014, this comedy took centre stage at various theaters across Ireland, brought to life by […]

Unveiling the Hidden Layers: A Fresh Perspective

“Too many people are judgemental. I can tell just by looking at them.” Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to explore a part of Dublin City that was entirely new to me – a placed called Stoneybatter. A client I met for lunch took it upon themselves to guide me through this area, emphasising […]