As Featured
May 15, 2023
I was delighted to speak to Sarah Burns of the Irish Times, on how Graduates can Kickstart their career. Top tips for graduate careers.
Top 5 Up and Coming Careers in Ireland. From Fintech to Green Transformation, what are the next big career moves for those looking to upskill.
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to change career/job whether it is due to work life/balance, the culture in the workplace is toxic, you’re not feeling challenged enough or your feeling burnt out. It is a very personal decision. Yet, many people remain unhappy in their work for longer than necessary. Why is that?...
This got me thinking about the role of working in the home. If this was a job that was advertised in the traditional way, listing some of the quantifiable responsibilities of being a stay-at-home parent, it would likely read something like this -
The only constant in life is change
Heraclitus
The Evolution of Your Career
February 28, 2023
A job for life is a concept that is becoming extinct, the evolution of our life now runs hand in hand with the evolution of our career. Which means we constantly have to up-skill and adapt, to acquire new roles, that meet our needs and align with our purpose.
Well, I have to caveat that the only person who can answer that question is you! However as a career coach who has worked with a lot of clients pondering this question, I can give you some advice on how to make that decision, and that advice would be: First Things First Don’t quit on...
The investment of time and finances into furthering your education no matter how big or small is always worthwhile.
Laura Griffin
Covid19 Is Now the Time to Change Career?
February 9, 2021
Given the current circumstances with Covid19 many of us find ourselves not working. Whether you have been made redundant or temporarily let go, it is a good time to take stock in terms of where you are in your career. Are you happy working in your current sector? Did you feel fulfilled and challenged while you were working?
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your Life. The most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don’t
Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free
Life After The Leaving Certificate
September 8, 2020
The next step is in your hands. This step may be to further your education, broaden your horizons through travel (Covid permitting) or venture into the creative arts or working world. All of which are great options.
Coping with Leaving Cert Life
August 19, 2020
The uncertainties brought about by Covid19 have challenged us all in different ways. Right now, there is a lot of concern for students returning to school. Particularly Leaving Cert students, a stressful year for parents and students at the best of times. This year’s 5th and 6th year students face additional challenges. It is looking...
Doubt kills more dreams, than failure ever will
Karim Seddiki
The Modern Day Interview
July 7, 2020
The most important element of any interview is to believe in yourself. You likely believed in the magic of Santa Claus for 9 years you can believe in the magic of you for at least one day and beyond.
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