In 2017 I was asked to help with the TEDx Ha'penny Bridge event running in Dublin. I was delighted to be involved as a Speaker Coach. My own organisation then hosted our own event late 2017. I've always loved TED Talks myself, but I was...
In todays working-world we don't rely on job titles to convey what a person is capable of. Years ago you got the job because you were an accountant, or a nurse, or an engineer. These days, while industries are becoming increasingly more specific, most roles are...
Yes I did say Fabric Chair and Paint! I also purposely did not call this 'How to Paint a Chair', because to be quite honest a lot of the process was referencing Insta stories, YouTube and good old fashioned winging it 🤷♀️....
Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ve heard of the Japanese system of Kon Mari for tidying up and keeping your space clear. But you may not have heard of the Japanese system for managing your money in a similar way, its know as...
In my recent newsletter I mentioned that I was just finished my Winter hibernation and I got a few questions/comments/giggles about it so here a post about Hibernation: Why I believe it's not just for Bears, but for People as well. And why I recommend...
Anyone can figure out their numbers, but without a solid plan the Budget won't magically happen. This post looks at how I implement my own budgeting system and gives you some simple steps to starting your own. ...
Planning a budget takes some time, but if you put in the work and take some the effort in the long run. Todays post is about HOW to outline your budget. The next post will look at how to IMPLEMENT your Budget, the most important...
Today I've done a wee post on getting started with your Personal Budget. These are some of the steps that I take when I'm getting ready to update my money plan for the coming year. I like to talk about money. A lot. I think its...
As you may be aware I love books. LOVE EM! Reading is always the first thing to go when I get busy, but I do have some tricks for staying on track. Today I’m going to tell you my tips for keeping Reading in my...
As you may be aware I love books. LOVE EM! When I speak about books with people nearly everyone says the same thing to me; ‘I’d love to read but I don’t have time’. I absolutely get this. Reading is always the first thing to...
I've spoken on the matter of money, by accident, a number of times now. It was never something I felt I was qualified or experienced enough to talk about. I'm not a financial advisor, and I don't have any formal academic qualifications in money, but...
One of my big tips for anyone looking to get a bit of an edge in their career planning is to get a Professional Mentor. It usually comes up at my workshops and the number 1 question I get is: How do you actually find...
Recently I did a talk at a seminar to a number of people responsible for HR in their organisations. I closed my section with a challenge to the room, which was this: On return to your office, take the time to send someone, an individual email...
When I decided I wanted to try cloth nappies I soon realised there wasn't a lot of information in Ireland. I found what I could and gave it a try anyway and here are some of my thoughts...
I've been using a Floatation Tank since 2016. It is easily one of the weirdest things I've ever done but I keep doing it, and heres why...
Today I was talking to someone about how much my own life has changed since I discovered Life Coaching 6 years ago, both getting my own sessions and training to be a coach. The thing with Coaching is that its a long-term thing, so sometimes...
I have a confession to make: I am a hoarder. Slight correction would be that I was a hoarder. I have recovered now I'm happy to say. I have spent the last three years learning how to live without clutter, and more importantly stay decluttered....
We’re just around the corner from Christmas and straight after that comes January and of course your NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS. Before the deluge on ‘How to change your life’ begins, I would like to suggest a radical idea. Before you ‘start’ your new year, take...