Most of my work is with women. We talk about our strengths, about our supports and our networks and how together we can change the world. And we believe it.
Not this time.
Women can't fix this. It's not that we haven't tried. It's that all the things we tried, all the things we took responsibility for, will never make a difference.
Because this is out of our hands.
I went for a walk on Wednesday afternoon. A couple of hours before Ashling Murphy went for her run. In a different county, on a different path. Nothing happened to me. But that's not the point. What the attack on Ashling (and the many, many others) has made so clear is that when it comes to our safety it doesn't matter what we do, where we go, when we go.
This is not something I say often, but men, please take charge of this and fix it. Only you can.
#shewasgoingforarun
First walk of the year! A bit of solo #netwalking - connecting with others is so important but so is spending time with yourself. Reflecting, processing, planning.
This particular walk means a lot to me, it's where I look ahead. That happened by circumstance, really, I started coming here at a particularly tumultuous time in my life when being able to look ahead was what kept me going. Now I do it reflexively almost as soon as I put my foot on this path.
So many of the things I thought about, dreamt about, planned for have come to fruition. Not always in the way I thought. That's part of it, we need to be able to adapt and change course as needed in life.
But the overall direction has been right. And this knowledge feeds into my current future thinking and empowers it.
Take the time to dream about what you want your future to hold. And then you can go about making it happen.
#greenspace #bluespace #walksinnature #cork #futurevision #intentions #intentionalliving #positivepsychology #positivepsychologycoaching #mindfulness #dreambig #futureself
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I just came on to do a normal post (even stories feel a bit too avant garde for me if I am honest), clicked on reels for a laugh, didn't realise it was actually creating something, ended up with this, was obviously going to delete it, and then thought - you know what, who cares, life is too short to take yourself too seriously, and sometimes you're allowed just go with it for a laugh.
I also found the most amazing filter that gave me golden hair, but it didn't save and I fear that if I try to go back to do it again I will mess something else up and that another lesson in life is that sometimes it's OK to let go of something too.
Happy new year, everyone - here's to making 2022 one where we are intentional about our purpose but don't forget to have some fun along the way.
#growthmindset #lifegoals #mindset #purpose #seewherelifetakesyou #learning #intentions #reflections #everydayisaschoolday
@networkcorkirl
Nothing this year was quite what we ordered, and we certainly hadn't envisaged an online Network Cork party for the second year in a row.
But you know what, it was absolutely lovely to get together, have the chats and the laughs and support each other after another long year.
And that's what it's all about .
Thanks to everyone for showing up for each other, to @brownthomascorkofficial for giving us such a generous prize for the night that was in it and to @aibireland and @leocorkcity for their ongoing support.
Have a wonderful Christmas everyone
#networkcork #networkireland #backedbyaib
It's a blankety kind of day as my (chipped) mug and I take a break from preparing masterclasses and course work. This seat, and this view has been a constant over the past year and a half - I find peace and stillness here no matter what is going on elsewhere in the house. And I am just going to ignore the paint bottles (in fact I stepped over them to get to my seat) from my daughter's most recent craft project Now is not the time to be tidying up.
We all need these little things that sustain us. These little breaks where we just allow ourselves to be. To reflect. And we've incorporated that into our SUSTAIN Female Leadership program also. Self-care, and reflection, is a leadership skill. And we need to pay more head to that.
Join us for our free masterclass on work, careers and work-life balance tomorrow at 1pm, or check out our SUSTAIN website for more info on the program itself. Link to both in bio.
In the meantime, make sure you take a little break.
@sustainfemaleleadership
#worklifebalance #femaleleaders #femaleleadership #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #womenleaders #betterbalanceforbetterbusiness #genderbalance #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipskills #selfcare #coffeetime
Because life's to short not to have the career you want.
Yet so many women are finding that they have to compromise, finding that they have to choose between the career they wanted and at some point thought they could have - and everything else that's going on in their lives, all their other responsibilities.
We want to change that. That's why we created SUSTAIN - a female leadership program that takes the whole picture into account. That also covers work-life balance and how to achieve it without sacrificing your career. Or the other way around.
Pop over to @sustainfemaleleadership and follow us there for updates and insights on leadership and work-life balance.
And join us this Thursday for a free masterclass that will give you a little bit of a head start on how to get to where you want to be.
Link to register in bio
#femaleleadership #femaleleaders #leadership #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #femaleempowerment #femaleentrepreneur #women #womenwholead #womenleaders #gr #womeninleadership #femalepower #femalefounders #womenleadership #leadershipcoach #femaleleader #leadershipgoals #femalefounder #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninpower #leadershiptips #inspiration #leadershipcoaching #worklifebalance #betterbalanceforbetterbusiness #genderbalance
Yesterday was one of those days where it felt like I couldn't get 5 minutes work done without interruption.
My brain was fried. And school is another week away yet.
But as the day went on I realised that - as is so often the case - it didn't have to be that way. There were things I could have done differently.
Because as much as I love this blended existence where my kids are free to come in and out of my work world, sometimes all it leads to are these headmelting attempts at multitasking.
But there had been nothing stopping me from saying that mammy has to finish what she's working on right now and then we can do something afterwards.
So I did.
And then the rest of the headmelt was cleared by a walk in the park, blackberry picking and some semi-chaotic marshmallow roasting.
Balance takes different forms. And you have to listen out for which one it is you need at any given time.
#worklifebalance #mindset #womeninbusiness #gratitude #workingmom #makingitwork #greenspace #recharged #workingmum #workingmumlife #positivepsychology
Most of you know I always advocate taking shortcuts where you can. Some of these shortcuts can be more rewarding than others - this Japanese beef curry I picked up from @sensasianfood earlier today and heated up with a bit of rice is absolute heaven in a bowl and the perfect accompaniment on a rainy evening. Pure comfort.
#managingitall #noguiltsolution #fridaymood #goodfood #selfcare
This means a lot.
My business was born out of a very challenging time in my life. Proof, I guess, that anything can be a gift if we apply the right mindset and get the support we need. One of those supports has been Network Ireland Cork, through which I have met so many incredible women and learned so much. And which makes getting through to the finals in the 2021 Businesswoman of the Year awards very special.
The No Guilt Solution to Managing it All is there for women who want to set themselves ambitious goals without missing out on the little things in life. So much more is possible than you might think.
Thank you, Network Ireland Cork and well done also to all the other finalists, I am particularly hounoured to be in the company of the very accomplished Karen Goodliffe and Noella Carroll in my own category of Emerging New Business!
#networkireland #networkcork #backedbyaib #bounceforward #entrepreneurlife #cork #managingitall #worklifebalance #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness
My workplace edition of the No Guilt Solution to Managing it All last week was attended by women from so many different industries: education, tech, pharma and healthcare.
Beforehand, I wondered if my framework would resonate across such a vast area, each with challenges presenting in very different ways.
Based on the feedback I received afterwards, I hadn't needed to worry. Because that's the beauty of working with mindset. Despite the name of my programme, I don't prescribe one-size-fits-all solutions. I just help everyone find what out what matters most to them and how they can get to a place where they can have more of that.
And when I got this from a nurse who tuned in that evening, my overwhelming feeling was one of gratitude for what that approach can achieve.
#gratitude #wellbeing #energy #worklifebalance #managingitall #noguiltsolution #meaningfulwork #
For the last year this has been my little morning ritual, my cup of coffee in my yellow chair by the window.
Watching my garden unfold through the seasons - including our resident blackbirds who we watched excitedly as they built their nest in the hedge and now watch equally excitedly as they fly in and out with food in their beaks.
It's a pause, a bit of stillness in the day, even during the week when I'm also making lunchboxes, doing breakfasts and getting everyone ready.
A reminder that life can be still for a bit even when hectic, and that we're also always moving towards new beginnings. Make yours matter.
Have a joyous weekend everyone.
#worklifebalance #birdsinthegarden #entrepreneurlife #corkmums #mumsofinstagram #coffee #gratitude #thenoguiltsolution #managingitall #motivation #morningvibes
I'm delighted to finally offer a group programme starting on May 20th!
Magic happens in groups. This is your chance to set your intentions, figure out what you want your life to look like, work through your obstacles and opportunities and really build the foundations for a more easeful way of living. Without trying to do it all and with the support of a tribe throughout.
Early bird running until May 6th, contact me for details.
