Cadence Approach

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The Power of Rest and Recovery

This month has been a special one for me—turning 50 has brought with it a lot of reflection. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing stories and lessons I’ve picked up over the years—about business, resilience, adaptability, and purpose. To close this mini-series, I want to talk about something that’s crucial to wellbeing but […]

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From Burnout to the Stage: My Journey to Professional Speaking

March is a big month for me as I celebrate my 50th birthday, and with that, I’ve been reflecting on some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way. One question I get asked a lot is: How did you get into professional speaking? It wasn’t a straight road. In fact, my career has

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Lessons from 50 Years: Just Get It Done

March is a big month for me—my 50th birthday! So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned over the years. These insights span business, wellbeing, fitness, and life in general. To kick things off, I want to talk about a key lesson I learned from my

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Why Thinking Small Can Lead to Big Results

When we set out to improve our energy, wellbeing, or performance, we often aim for big, sweeping changes. We think we need to completely overhaul our diet, sign up for a marathon, or commit to a drastic new routine. But here’s the paradox: the most effective, sustainable changes are usually the smallest ones, when done

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Stop Borrowing From Tomorrow

This month, I’ve been exploring paradoxes—particularly the tension between wellbeing and high performance. Can we truly have both? I believe we can. Last week, I shared the idea of being arsed—the importance of taking small actions today that prevent bigger problems down the line. This week, I want to tackle another paradox: the desire for

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Adopting a ‘Be Arsed’ Mindset

Last week, I talked about the paradox of wellbeing and high performance. This week, I want to introduce you to a simple but powerful mindset shift—one that came from an unlikely source: an Arctic Circle endurance event. A couple of years ago, I took on this challenge with Rat Race, and the night before we

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The Paradox of Wellbeing and High Performance: Can You Have Both?

I want to kick things off with an idea that often feels counterintuitive—the paradox of wellbeing and high performance. Can you really have both? At first glance, these two concepts seem at odds. How can you prioritise wellbeing while striving for high performance? Can you truly excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment without sacrificing your

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Cork Today Interview

I was delighted to be a guest on the Cork Today radio show and podcast hosted by Patricia Messinger. Stress Resilience and Personal Sustainability One of the primary reasons organisations bring me in is to help with stress resilience—a huge challenge for many companies today. In the interview, we explore how to boost the stress resilience

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Slivers of Recovery: What Are They? And Why Are They Good for Your Wellbeing?

When we think of the term sliver we tend to think about cake or cheese….  Perhaps at the end of a meal you’re offered dessert or a another serving from the cheeseboard and you think “oh I’ll just have a sliver.” You could think of recovery in the same way. Taking a sliver of recovery

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The Paradox of Wellbeing and High Performance: Why They Go Hand-in-Hand

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on a big idea that many professionals struggle with: the paradox of wellbeing and high performance. How can you take care of yourself while maintaining productivity? How do you balance individual needs with team demands? And is it even possible to prioritise self-care

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