What Does Resilience Mean Exactly?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

What Does Resilience Mean Exactly?

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” This is a famous Mike Tyson quote and one which is so relevant in the world we live in. Life’s punches come in many forms: an unexpected job loss, financial stress, health concerns, or even smaller irritations like traffic on a busy morning. Resilience is what helps us dust ourselves off and keep moving forward. In it’s simplest form, resilience is the ability to recover and thrive after life’s inevitable challenges. It doesn’t mean eliminating stress or sidestepping difficulties but instead, building the capacity to bounce back stronger.

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What is confidence?                             How can I become more confident?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

What is confidence? How can I become more confident?

What is confidence? How can I become more confident? Confidence in its simplest form is a belief that you can do something and that in doing it something good will happen as a result. It is action focussed as opposed to self-worth which is more of a belief that you are worthy.

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What are Core Values?
Lucy O'Reilly Lucy O'Reilly

What are Core Values?

What are core values? Why is it important to live a life aligned with core values? If I am making choices and decisions that I don’t feel good about, could that be values related?

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 I am stretched too thin. What can I do?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

I am stretched too thin. What can I do?

I am stretched too thin, what can I do?

Many mums find the juggle between corporate role and dutiful mum exhausting but you cannot pour from an empty jug. Try these tips to get you started on road to self-care

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 Can growing your Self-Belief help relieve anxiety?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

Can growing your Self-Belief help relieve anxiety?

Self-doubt can be an insidious and relentless force, quietly gnawing away at our confidence and contributing to anxiety and stress. Many of us have experienced moments when that inner voice questions our abilities, decisions, and worth. This self-doubt, left unchecked, can have a profound impact on our mental well-being. However, the good news is that we have the power to overcome it.

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Keep the Brain firing on all Cylinders
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

Keep the Brain firing on all Cylinders

Contrary to historical beliefs, we now know that the brain creates new neurons and fires up new neural pathways right into old age. It is this process (Neurogenesis) that keeps us on top of our game. Here are some simple tips to keep those neural pathways fires up

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Feeling the Seasonal Overwhelm? Have you tried the 4D’s?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

Feeling the Seasonal Overwhelm? Have you tried the 4D’s?

Are you feeling the overwhelm bubbling up inside? September can be a very demanding month as the season changes and kids everywhere return to school. Here is a simple tool that can have a big impact on quashing that overwhelm and introducing some calm in to your day

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Feeling the Post Summer Break Blues ?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

Feeling the Post Summer Break Blues ?

Feeling a little resistance as you manoeuvre your way back after the summer break? try these simple tips to help make the transition go more smoothly.

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How connected are your organisation’s employees to its purpose?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

How connected are your organisation’s employees to its purpose?

How connected are your organisation’s employees to its purpose? When leaders proactively connect employees with the organisation's purpose, the results are startling. Employees become more engaged, motivated, and committed to their work. They find a deep sense of meaning and fulfilment, leading to increased productivity and positive outcomes for the organisation as a whole. Better still, their need to move on diminishes.

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What stops you from Speaking up?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

What stops you from Speaking up?

Does fear of judgement stop you from speaking up at meetings? What does this cost you in terms of your confidence as well as your career?

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Want to reduce stress and improve team collaboration & performance?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

Want to reduce stress and improve team collaboration & performance?

Are you looking for a proven strategy to reduce stress, improve collaboration, productivity, and overall performance in your team? Look no further than the SCARF model, developed by Neuroscientist David Rock, a powerful tool for creating a positive and supportive work environment.

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How can I stop catastrophising?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

How can I stop catastrophising?

Do you tend to lean towards catastrophising at the first opportunity. Maybe it is time to start working on this to help keep your stress levels in check.

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Is fear stopping you?
Catriona Kirwan Catriona Kirwan

Is fear stopping you?

Does fear of judgement keep you silent? Do you shudder at the thought of putting yourself out there? Do you break out in a sweat at the very idea of speaking up at a meeting or presenting to your team?

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