Mastering Your Craft Podcast

We talk to the founder of mind your mate mind yourself (MYMY) a counseling organisation, with extensive experience in suicide prevention and intervention.

The brilliant psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick. Psychology: Supporting mental health, GAA All Ireland success. Niamh openly shares her own life challenges.

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Sharon Lamont, Principal of Millburn Primary School, Coleraine is our fourth and final guest on series three. We discuss leading a whole school through stressful times. We talk about the challenges thus far and future changes this may have on education. We also explore the concept of a phased return to school.

St Patrick's Downpatrick, Principal, Joe Mc Cann is our latest podcast guest. We discuss: Good teaching Good relationships Good community. Education in covid 19 times.

St Ronan's Primary School, Newry Teacher and Down GAA footballer Kevin Mc Kernan offers invaluable insights to parents in relation to homeschooling in light of Covid-19.

Professor of Education, at Queen's University Belfast, Tony Gallagher gives an insight into the current times we live in with social isolation from covid 19 and what this could mean for education.

Ava has had a life of hardships and knockbacks, including been raped in front of her daughter. Her life story is the basis for the book The Mango Girl, with a film to be made on her life journey this year. She shares this within this podcast. She also gives huge insights into other strands of life, including coaching others to get the most out of themselves and her advice as someone who has suffered mental health problems. An amazing listen.

We discuss the Nugelato journey with its founder Mickey, from one shop to four years. A real insight into business and life

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Corinne Leatham shares her experiences of leading a school. We talk around creating a culture of well-being and managing change as a leader. Corinne shares wonderful advice and tips to help parents connect with their kids and how to help them in terms of education. She also discusses teacher qualities and gives advice to those starting their teaching career.

One of the leading world experts in the area of resilience, Dr. Mustafa Sarkar sat down for a chat to uncover resilience and discuss the "how" to develop resilience both at the individual and environmental level. A must-listen for parents, teachers, coaches and leaders.

On todays episode with Tony O’Neill, we investigate setting up a business, including the challenges this brings. We also delve into managing people. With over 15 years of experience as a Personal Trainer, Tony gives an insight into the area of human motivation. Finally Tony shares his greatest life achievement on the podcast in pulling himself out of a ‘dark hole.’ He talks about suffering from mental health difficulties and gives tips on how to help both yourself and others who are struggling with mental health. A wonderful 45 minutes awaits our listeners.

Kieran tells the “Mastering Your Craft Podcast” about the structures within Ulster Rugby. He discusses creating resilience within the environment. We delve into creating a strong culture to develop players for the professional game, where last year an amazing 9 academy players represented the seniors and got professional contracts. He gives us an insight into managing the ‘A’ team and how he creates team cohesion. Kieran was also involved in coaching the Irish Under 20 Grand Slam Winning Team and he shares this experience. We also get an insight into Kieran and his personal philosophies in getting the most out of himself and others. How do these lessons he shares overlap into the different areas of your life?

(Currently Matt Wallace, Ex Caddy To Padraig Harrington, Nick Faldo) David McNeilly pulls the curtain back on what it is like to work in the gold fish bowl of professional golf. We get tips on effective communication under pressure, instilling confidence in others and operating in the present. He gives insights into his time with Padraig Harrington, Nick Faldo and the golfer he currently supports Matt Wallace, including his significant rise over the last two years.

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Our fourth guest on the "Mastering Your Craft Podcast" is John Ferris, Ulster Bank Entrepreneur Development Manager. Having supported 450 entrepreneurs, John speaks with authority on all things entrepreneurial. We look at why some businesses excel whilst others flop. We delve into mindset, in particular having the grit to keep going, overcoming setbacks and tackling imposter syndrome. We also discuss the importance of standing out, the person behind the product and how to sell. He also speaks about the programme and how exactly it can help startups thrive. Interested in business and developing your mindset? Then this podcast is definitely for you.

Our third guest on the latest episode of the HIP "Mastering Your Craft Podcast" is Marty Clarke. Marty was arguably the best Gaelic football player in his age group in Ireland in 2005. His performances resulted in him getting picked up by Australian Rules giants Collingwood. Martin spent 7 years as a professional athlete over two spells. In between these two periods, he picked up a precious GAA all-star, having been a central part in the Down team that reached their first All Ireland in 16 years. Martin is currently a successful pundit with the BBC. Martin talks about what enabled him to excel on the pitch. As well as the highs of his career, he speaks about the lows of Addison disease which ultimately ended his career. We delve into this difficult period of his life, including his own Collingwood fans turning on him. The podcast uncovers how he deals with pressure, made a successful transition to Australia and where his confidence emanates from. Marty is currently coaching and he explains his philosophies of leadership. He also discusses lessons he learned from playing under some of the top coaches in Australia and Ireland. If you are wanting to be the best version of yourself or get the most out of others, this is a podcast not to be missed.

The second guest on the HIP "Mastering Your Craft Podcast" is Orla Smith, owner of the popular coffee branch Kaffe O. We get an insight into her struggles with both physical and mental health. How her mindset enabled her to overcome renal failure and in the process claim three world titles. We get an understanding of how growing up in Belfast in the 80s and 90s and the influence her mother had in shaping her into the person she is today. Orla took the brave step in quitting a lucrative job as a corporate lawyer in her search for meaning. This journey led to her opening up her own coffee shop which has grown into three shops today. The podcast delves into the stress and difficulty in becoming a startup. She further talks about establishing a strong brand and a relationship based approach to managing people. If you are interested in sport, business and overcoming adversity this podcast will leave you inspired.

Our first guest on the HIP "Mastering Your Craft Podcast" is Paddy Kielty. Paddy is a well known and exceptionally successful, comedian, presenter and actor. Paddy talks about becoming a father for the first time at 45. He elaborates on his childhood including how his home village of Dundrum nurtured him to make it on the big stage. Paddy gives his philosophies around stand up comedy and shares valuable lessons from this exceptionally challenging arena. We hear how he manages pressure inducing environments. He sees a correlation between failure and growth, elaborating upon this. Paddy talks openly about the murder of his father Jack and how he mentally dealt with this. He tells the podcast how he wooed Cat Deeley and gives all our single listeners his relationship advice. Paddy talks about his where his motivation comes from the power of self-contentment. An enlightening and entertaining hour with a man who possesses a brilliant mind.

This podcast will highlight to students how they can begin to think like the examiner and explore how they can cement their learning to become more “test smart.”

This podcast will examine a key lesson from the Tom Brady inspired New England Patriots, the multiple NFL Super Bowl Champions. The episode will explore a key philosophy from the US Military. Using these two high-performance ideas, we will link this to study preparation and highlight how students can set up their study to flourish with the pressure of exams.

This podcast examines two faulty thought processes that a high percentage of students engage in, immediately pre-test and post-examination. Within the episode, I will explain how these thought processes can unsettle students psychologically. Finally, the podcast will offer alternative more productive strategies for students to use before and after exams.

This podcast will focus on mistakes and how dwelling on them can be counterproductive moving forward within a performance. It will discuss strategies from the world of sport psychology that will allow students to overcome setbacks both during and after a test.

This podcast will examine where pressure comes from. It will highlight how pressure can influence us physically and psychologically. The episode will highlight how pressure can interfere with clarity of thought. I will discuss a practical tool that you can use in pressure inducing situations to help you gain a sense of control.