“Sometimes we have to disconnect from what doesn’t matter, to really connect to what matters most.” Last week, at an event I was speaking at, I decided to kick off with a slightly unusual request. I asked the fifty leaders present to consider putting their phones on airplane mode – not silent, not on “do […]
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” – Nido Qubein In my book, The Inner CEO, I delve into the profound impact your inner voice has on every facet of your world — your career, business, relationships, health, and overall peace of mind. Loosening its grip on […]
“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll I couldn’t help but be impacted by the distressing events that unfolded on the streets of Dublin last Thursday, where scenes of rioting and looting captured global attention. The incredible events are stark reminder of the unpredictability […]
“The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.” Ferdinand Foch Last week, while speaking at an event, I delved into the importance of carving out time for inner space, a sanctuary for stoking the ‘fire within.’ In our lives, the ‘fire within’ is symbolic of aliveness, purpose, and spirit. Neglecting it […]
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston S. Churchill I found myself in the heart of Dublin City last Saturday morning, immersed in the vibrant atmosphere around Grafton Street. I was doing an interview on Irish radio about my new book so I went in […]
“This may sound too simple, but is great in consequence. Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence […]
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Last Thursday, I experienced a truly special ‘pinch me moment,’ one that fills me with immense gratitude. For a long time, I’d envisioned having a book launch event in Dublin for my new book. As I stood […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
