Podcast #46 | How to Overcome Negative Self-Talk
It’s always good to consider the ways that we need to improve. But there’s a difference between self-reflection and negative self-talk. Negative self-talk isn’t constructive, and it rarely motivates us to make any changes.
A Night In for Ukraine
On Thursday, April 7th @ 7 pm, Glenard Residence are holding a fundraiser for Ukraine called a "Night In for Ukraine".
Podcast #45 | Audrey McMahon - How Volunteering Changed My Life
Audrey is the Chief Operations Officer of Citywise Education. Citywise is a not-for-profit organisation which was set up to run education, sporting and personal development programmes. In this interview, we discuss how Audrey came to know of Citywise and the impact it made on her life.
Podcast #44 | The Importance of Little Things
Our everyday routine is made up of little things: making breakfast, cleaning up, arriving on time for a meeting, parallel parking… In this podcast episode, we talk about the deeper meaning behind all these “little” things.
Podcast #43 | Can Poetry Change You?
Is poetry something that is incomprehensible to you? Our guest on this episode is British poet and writer, Sally Read. Sally didn’t always “get poetry” and yet poetry had a transformative effect on her.
The beauty and pain of loneliness
The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be. – Anne Frank
Podcast #42 | How Can We Do Less and Accomplish More?
How can we do less but accomplish more? But we can be fearful – it is not to eliminate the things you care about from your life. It’s simply to get laser-focused on why they matter to you.
The art of learning
Everything we know or we do we had to learn how to do it. I find this idea very consoling. Because we so easily forget it. In fact, we are surprised when we don't know how to do certain things and are even scared of learning new things!
2022 - be authentically me
It is a call to be the unique and unrepeatable me. There is something very compelling about authenticity. My choices say a lot about me.
Podcast #41 | How Telling Yarns Made a Scriptwriter
Our guest on our latest podcast episode is Margaret Kane-Roe, a multi-award-winning scriptwriter, filmmaker, actress, and voice-over artist. She has described the best films as metaphors for life.
Eat that frog!
Recently I was at a presentation. The entrepreneur giving it has been described as a “Disruptor and Trailblazer” of business in Ireland. She spoke about getting stuff done.
How to pivot in your career
‘The best career path isn’t always a straight line.’ Are you stuck in a career plateau looking for a change? Are you prepared to reimagine your whole life and your career?
Working like the best
In the midst of this radical gearshift what does working like the best mean? The best? The best of what? What standards are we measuring against? Our own? The standards of those around us. Who decides what is the best?
Podcast #33| What Does YourTemperament Say About You?
Jennifer talks to us on Zoom about the 4 temperaments. We discuss how you can discover your temperament and how knowledge of the temperaments can make your relationships more resilient and meaningful.
Podcast #32 | Having the Freedom to Love
Do we fill our hearts with the right things? In this podcast we discuss what the human heart is made for. Do we fill it with the right things? We discuss how our hearts are made for greatness.
Podcast #31 | Why Self Advocacy is Not Bragging?
What would you tell your 20-year-old self? In this podcast episode, Helen Hughes, the first woman Director appointed to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. shares with us why self-advocacy is not the same as bragging.
The joy of missing out
Very few of us want to miss out on things.
Fun, laughter, connection with others, and celebrations are always a draw for us. Let it be said that there is no joy in missing out on these experiences.
“Happiness depends on ourselves” - says who?
Answer: Aristotle –a Greek philosopher who lived 300 BC.
Summer viewing – new and not so new
Cinemas are open! And what a treat after 18 months of lockdown. If you haven’t managed to venture back some of these films may just tempt you. We have also included some which can be watched still from the comfort of your own home.
Sustainability - leave a mark you would be proud of!
My sister had her first baby two years ago and I must admit I thought she was mad to even consider non disposable nappies and wipes. I imagined the scenario where the last nappy has been used, and the rest are all wet in the washing machine – panic!
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