Category Archives: Executive Coaching

I have just finished reading the book ‘To Russia with Love.’ No, it wasn’t the James Bond story (“From Russia with Love) by Ian Fleming. But there was still plenty of adventure in this one.  The book details the story of … Continue reading →

According to Mike Abbot (General Partner in Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield and Byers) we all need to get comfortable being uncomfortable. The point was made in response to emerging research that indicates most of us will have completed 11 jobs by … Continue reading →

In Executive Coaching, I often work with newly appointed executives. The job is to help them ‘scope’ what they are going to do and overcome the inevitable speed bumps which occur during the entry process. Here’s a listing of actual … Continue reading →

Where I grew up, a common rejoinder was: “If brains were chocolate, you wouldn’t have enough for 2 Smarties.” If the person in question was older/bigger – that observation would often be ‘shouted’ from a safe distance. It represented a … Continue reading →

Recently I met a person who, on paper, had pretty much everything going for him. Happy Family? √ Kids thriving? √ Career success?√ Solid finances? √ Not bad, eh? (as they say in Canada). Years ago someone said to me: … Continue reading →

“Bereavement is a powerful word for our reactions to the overwhelming way death attacks us in the loss of a spouse, a child or another loved one”. Kennedy & Charles The loss of a loved one causes a broad range … Continue reading →

                Here’s the question. At what age should you stop celebrating birthdays? Perhaps when the candles cost more than the cake? In May, I was 60 and went a bit crazy. Golfing outings … Continue reading →

The Hunt for My Pullover: In Ireland we call them Pullovers or Jumpers.   Preferably made from pure wool, it’s the single best way to keep the damp at bay, during the 9-month weather period (October to June) in Ireland when … Continue reading →

One time Unionist MP for South Down, Enoch Powell, is famous for his so-called ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech delivered in 1968 when he stated: “All political lives, unless they are cut off in midstream at a happy juncture, end in … Continue reading →