Podcasts about Irish Institute

Jerry spoke to Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin spokesperson for education, and Gerry Reilly, member of the Irish Institute of Guidance Counsellors’ National Executive, about this year’s Leaving Certificate students possibly experiencing grade inflation.

'Tis the season of St Patrick and so Naomi Smith is joined by Irish politics specialist Professor Mary C Murphy, to see whether Ireland's political glass is half empty or half full. Questions are there many... Ireland is one of three neutral EU countries but is that sustainable in the age of Trump and Putin? How do young people on the island differ politically from their parents? Could there be a border poll and why would it be fraught with risk? And should the Taoiseach be raising a glass to his St Patrick's Day visit to the White House, or drowning his sorrows? Mary is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Irish Institute at Boston College in Massachusetts. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** (and thank you!) Our Quiet Riot bookshop supports independent book sellers and features lots of the books we feature on the show. Find Professor Murphy's thorough study on post-Brexit Northern Ireland here. If you haven't kicked your X habit, join us on Bluesky and we'll help you follow other amazing people via our three Starter Packs. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** With Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou and producer Kenny Campbell, in cahoots with SandStone Global. ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY launches on the 15th of March and can be found here: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy?si=e7a86b762431451f AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c996062-ef8d-42e4-9d80-5b407cb6e2e2/alex-andreou's-podyssey OVERCAST: https://overcast.fm/+ABN4Gd7AP9Q POCKET CASTS: https://pca.st/podcast/9e98d690-d812-013d-ea22-0affdfd67dbd PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/gt7a4-3460bc/Alex-Andreou%27s-Podyssey-Podcast YouTube Music: Coming Soon Or you can add it to any app, using the RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/podyssey SUBSCRIBE OR FOLLOW NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Irish Institute of Music and Song in Balbriggan's "Pathway to the Well" offer children in North County Dublin experiences of Irish music and tradition, such as The Fingal Mummers, who recently brought their mischievous musical theatrics to the children of Balbriggan Educate Together.

.ie has launched Ireland's Digital Readiness Monitor, which analyses the level of digital sophistication of websites in Ireland and has revealed that 36% of websites have a low or very low level of sophistication. Ireland's Digital Readiness Monitor, which includes websites using the .ie domain, as well as those using .com, .co.uk or any other extension, presents a comprehensive picture of Ireland's digital readiness with research conducted by .ie in partnership with the Irish Institute of Digital Business, DCU and the JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics at the University of Galway. The Digital Readiness Monitor introduces a new national measure of digital readiness - the Web Technology Intensity Score (WTIS). The WTIS is comprised of eleven indicators that measure the digital readiness of organisations in Ireland, including basic websites, websites with sophisticated functionality, websites with evidence of basic analytics, sophisticated analytics, social media integration, mobile optimisation, online advertising, sophisticated online advertising, internationalisation, selling online and cloud computing. The Government's digital strategy, Harnessing Digital: The Digital Ireland Framework, aims to position Ireland as a European and global digital leader. SMEs make up the majority of Irish businesses and the ability of Irish SMEs to adopt sophisticated digital technologies will be fundamental to increasing Ireland's digital competitiveness. The report reveals that 36% of websites in Ireland have a low or very low level of sophistication despite various Government grants and programmes to support digital advancement. A website and associated technologies are a proxy for an organisation's degree of digitalisation, so this statistic demonstrates that SMEs' websites are underdeveloped. At the other end of the spectrum, one in four websites (27%) have a high or very high level of sophistication, showing there is considerable room for improvement. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke said, "Ireland has outlined its ambition to be a digital leader, reflecting the key role that digital technology does and will continue to play in shaping our competitiveness and driving productivity. The findings of this report demonstrates that we must continue to drive the digital agenda, ensuring digitalisation and technology remains a priority across all facets of Irish enterprise. My department has implemented a number of grants to support SMEs on their digital transformation - the Digital Transition Fund, which will continue to be rolled out to 2026, is particularly supportive of SMEs while the Grow Digital portal is up and running to help businesses assess their digital needs. Together with my colleagues in Government, we remain committed to supporting enterprise in Ireland." Speaking on the report findings, David Curtin, Chief Executive at .ie, said, "The development of the WTIS measure marks a significant step forward in understanding the levels of sophistication of websites in Ireland. Despite the many Government supports in place, it is dispiriting to see that 36% of websites in Ireland have a low or very low Web Technology Intensity Score. For Irish SMEs, digital technologies present the potential of the 'death of distance', overcoming the limitations of location for Irish rural and urban businesses. However, there is evidence of a digital divide based on location, sector and size. In order to drive increased adoption of digital technologies by all businesses, but specifically micro SMEs with less than ten employees, a supportive digital ecosystem optimised for SMEs is going to be required, and we need the financial support of the Government and key stakeholders to help make that happen." Ireland's Digital Readiness Monitor - Key Findings Online Advertising Less than 1% of websites in Ireland make use of sophisticated online advertising tools which utilise targeting techniques to reach specific audience segmen...

Today's guest was a driving force behind previously unseen success for Irish teams and athletes on European, World and Olympic stages. Gary Keegan is the Founder and CEO of Uppercut, a High Performance Consultancy, with a unique advisory service that helps transform how individuals and organisations achieve high performance in sport, business and leadership. Gary has spent most of his career immersed in high performance across a range of competitive business and sporting settings. He is also the former Director of the Irish Institute of Sport and former High Performance Director with the IABA's High Performance Boxing Programme. In this episode, we discuss his early life and how he got involved in the world of coaching. We talk about his general approach and attitude to performance, which has brought so much success to teams and athletes he has worked with, including the Dublin senior footballers and Tipperary Senior Hurlers. We also dive into the art of leadership, coaching models and the importance of mindset, character and teamwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK General Election results across Great Britain have been pored over by almost every media outlet on this island. However, there has been an air of the inevitable that the results for Northern Ireland have been largely ignored despite its recent cohorts of MPs having played a crucial role in the twists and turns of the UK's seperation from the European Union since 2016. Due to the enormous majority of the new UK Labour Parliamentary Group, the 18 seats from the 'nation' / 'province' / 'region' (delete as preferred) of the UK across the water, were never likely to be pivotal for the government of Britain. But for the people, parties, and governeance of Northern Ireland, these small number of individuals could be very influential. So here at the Hiraeth Pod, we take a deep look at the results and what we have learned from them. To guide us, we are joined by two great friends of the pod, who last joined us to discuss their book "A Troubled Constitutional Future: Northern Ireland After Brexit". Mary C Murphy in a Professor of Politics, formerly based at University College Cork and mid-transfer across the Atlantic to become Director of the Irish Institute at Boston College - https://x.com/MaryCMurphy Dr Jonathan Evershed completed his PhD Queens University Belfast and has since moved to Wales to become a policy and research advisor to the Plaid Cymru Senedd Group - https://x.com/jevershed01 Mary & Jonathan's book is available here: https://www.agendapub.com/page/detail/a-troubled-constitutional-future/?k=9781788214117 And our podcast about it is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/15G4Zp0ihshXS5SNUCjC9g?si=FrXcmCHVRMmjaNopChrByA As always, you can find the latest from us @hiraethpod on most social media, including Twitter/X here: twitter.com/HiraethPod We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

After a memorable weekend of music with Taylor, Shania, Longitude and the Saw Doctors, the question will arise about suitable venues to promote and foster music.According to its owners, Ireland's most advanced music venue is the Lark Hall in Balbriggan part of the Irish Institute of Music and Song. It's a beautiful venue and only last week it won a key award from the Royal institute for Architecture for Ireland. But will IIMS be economically viable and where did it get its money from? All issues for Michael Dawson, Director of Irish Institute of Music and Song who joined Joe on the show this morning.

In this episode, Christine shares a story about upsetting her Grandmother at mass during Lent one year and a historical land law in Ireland. She discusses the challenges of listening in a noisy world and the need to develop listening skills across cultures and languages. Christine also explores the impact of accents and language on listening comprehension and offers strategies for becoming a more active, engaged listener. Takeaways:Active listening is essential in a noisy world with constant information overload.Listening skills can be developed across cultures and languages.Anticipating accents and language can help improve listening comprehension.Body language and speech cues provide valuable information during listening.Reflection and self-listening are important for personal growth and understanding.About Christine:Christine is a TEDx Speaker, English Pronunciation & Brain-based Conversations® Coach, and Culture Active Trainer. Creator of Neurocultural Communication Coaching, she bridges the gap between language, culture and the brain for tech teams and professionals working in global English-speaking environments. Currently residing in her 5th country, Spain, Christine has worked with individuals from over 40 cultures. Her master's thesis literature review, "Factors Influencing Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Ireland," was presented at the Irish Institute of Management in 2015.Alongside private and company-sponsored coaching for individuals, Christine hosts engaging in-house and online workshops on linguistic inclusion, cultural competence for business, the neuroscience of confident communication and The Spiral of Awareness.Her content is designed to make you laugh and think. She aims to make her online public speaking and pronunciation lessons available to the masses, so everyone has a fair chance to access training that has for years only been available to the "elite and upper classes." By supporting her work, you play a part in helping this dream become a reality. You'll also get access to her entire library of resources on “The Science of Speaking." Access the Resources Here: https://bit.ly/Connected_Communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Christine explores the influence of ingrained beliefs and habits on our lives. She shares personal anecdotes about superstitions, self-doubt, body image, and the transformative experience of inner child work. With insights from neuroscience research, Christine questions the emphasis on breaking bad habits and advocates for focusing on positive thoughts and behaviors. She discusses the reticular activating system's role in perception and encourages listeners to consciously shape their mindset for personal growth.Key Topics: The power of focus and the impact of ingrained beliefs, habits, and thought patterns.Superstitions and self-doubt.The concept of breaking bad habits and the power of thoughts and beliefs.Christine's struggles with self-doubt and societal pressures.Christine's journey with body image and reclaiming well-being.Inner child work and its impact on healing.The importance of self-awareness and past experiences in shaping behaviors.Rewiring habits and beliefs for personal growth.The role of the reticular activating system in filtering perceptions.About Christine:Christine is a TEDx Speaker, English Pronunciation & Brain-based Conversations® Coach, and Culture Active Trainer. Creator of Neurocultural Communication Coaching, she bridges the gap between language, culture and the brain for tech teams and professionals working in global English-speaking environments. Currently residing in her 5th country, Spain, Christine has worked with individuals from over 40 cultures. Her master's thesis literature review, "Factors Influencing Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Ireland," was presented at the Irish Institute of Management in 2015.Alongside private and company-sponsored coaching for individuals, Christine hosts engaging in-house and online workshops on linguistic inclusion, cultural competence for business, the neuroscience of confident communication and The Spiral of Awareness.Her content is designed to make you laugh and think. She aims to make her online public speaking and pronunciation lessons available to the masses, so everyone has a fair chance to access training that has for years only been available to the "elite and upper classes." By supporting her work, you play a part in helping this dream become a reality. You'll also get access to her entire library of resources on “The Science of Speaking." Access the Resources Here: https://bit.ly/Connected_Communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Christine and guest Rachel Paling delve into the intricacies of language learning and neuroscience. They discuss the importance of self-awareness in language acquisition, strategies to overcome language barriers, and the phenomenon of code-switching. Rachel shares her transition from language coach to Neurolanguage Coaching® creator and the significance of applying neuroscience in education. The episode also touches on heart-brain coherence and the role of compassion in communication. Christine reflects on personal experiences improving her Spanish, getting some tips off Rachel to enhance her acquisition. The dialogue emphasises the transformative power of combining language, neuroscience, and compassion in teaching and learning.About the Guest:Rachel Paling is the creator of Neurolanguage Coaching(R) and NeuroHeart Education®. Rachel started teaching English to adults over 35 years ago. After obtaining a BA Honours in Law and Spanish (UK), she did a Masters in Human Rights and Democratization (EMA) at the University of Padua, Italy and Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany. She qualified as a UK Lawyer in 2003, but instead of pursuing a career as a lawyer, Rachel combined her teaching experience, a specialisation in business English and her legal knowledge to language coach top executives across Europe. Through the years 2003 to 2011 she developed herself as a professional life coach and language coach and in 2012 she created the new approach for language learning called Neurolanguage Coaching®, training teachers with one of the first ICF CCE accredited programmes for language teachers worldwide. In 2020, Rachel founded the Neuroheart Education Foundation and developed a new ICF accredited course for teachers of any discipline to become NeuroHeart Educational coaches, to transform the educational process in schools, universities and corporates worldwide.. She is an ICF PCC Coaching Credential and also holds an MA in Applied Neuroscience and an MA in Neuroeducation and Neuropsychology.https://neurohearteducationfoundation.com/About Christine:Christine is a TEDx Speaker, English Pronunciation & Brain-based Conversations® Coach, and Culture Active Trainer. Creator of Neurocultural Communication Coaching, she bridges the gap between language, culture and the brain for tech teams and professionals working in global English-speaking environments. Currently residing in her 5th country, Spain, Christine has worked with individuals from over 40 cultures. Her master's thesis literature review, "Factors Influencing Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Ireland," was presented at the Irish Institute of Management in 2015.Alongside private and company-sponsored coaching for individuals, Christine hosts engaging in-house and online workshops on linguistic inclusion, cultural competence for business, the neuroscience of confident communication and The Spiral of Awareness.Her content is designed to make you laugh and think. She aims to make her online public speaking and pronunciation lessons available to the masses, so everyone has a fair chance to access training that has for years only been available to the "elite and upper classes." By supporting her work, you play a part in helping this dream become a reality. You'll also get access to her entire library of resources on “The Science of Speaking." Access the Resources Here: https://bit.ly/Connected_Communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Christine encourages you, on International Women's Day, to "Dare to Be Difficult." Emphasising the importance of self-awareness in effective communication, she explores the active nature of listening, the impact of emotional repression, and the influence of language and culture on understanding. Christine also discusses neurodivergence and societal systems, sharing personal stories and advocating for acceptance of individual differences. Using the example of Ireland's pirate Queen, Grainne Mhaol, Christine highlights the role of cultural intelligence in overcoming communication barriers and challenges gender norms, promoting the redefinition of "difficult" women. The episode concludes with advice for leaders on fostering open communication and an invitation for listeners to engage in meaningful dialogue.About Christine:Christine is a TEDx Speaker, English Pronunciation & Brain-based Conversations® Coach, and Culture Active Trainer. She bridges the gap between language, culture and the brain for tech teams and professionals working in global English-speaking environments. Currently residing in her 5th country, Spain, Christine has worked with individuals from over 40 cultures. Her master's thesis literature review, "Factors Influencing Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Ireland," was selected for presentation at the Irish Institute of Management in 2015.Alongside private and company-sponsored coaching for individuals, Christine hosts engaging in-house and online workshops on linguistic inclusion, cultural competence for business, the neuroscience of confident communication and The Spiral of Awareness.Her content is designed to make you laugh and think. She aims to make her online training platform available to marginalised communities, so everyone has a fair chance to develop. By supporting her work, you play a part in helping this dream become a reality. You'll also get access to her entire library of resources on “The Science of Speaking." Access the Resources Here: https://bit.ly/Connected_Communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Korea has broken its own record for having the world's lowest birth rate, with estimations that the country's population will halve by 2100 if current trends persist. But why are Korean women so reluctant to have children? Sean was joined by Dr. Kevin Cawley, Director of the Irish Institute of Korean Studies at UCC...

South Korea has broken its own record for having the world's lowest birth rate, with estimations that the country's population will halve by 2100 if current trends persist. But why are Korean women so reluctant to have children? Sean was joined by Dr. Kevin Cawley, Director of the Irish Institute of Korean Studies at UCC...

In this episode, Christine explores the tension between asking for forgiveness versus permission, particularly in communication and learning contexts. She reflects on her own experiences, including a surprising sauna encounter in Ireland and her Neurolanguage Coaching® training, discussing the limitations of constantly seeking permission. Christine then connects this to workplace dynamics, focusing on the suppression of emotions and how it affects listening and understanding between men and women. She shares insights from research and her workshop experiences, highlighting the challenges women face when expressing emotions professionally. The episode wraps up with actionable advice for improving workplace communication to enhance mutual understanding and foster healthier working environments.Christine Shares: A reflection on the concept of asking for forgiveness, not for permission.The importance of permission in communication and learning environments.The impact of suppressing emotions in the workplace.How men and women listen to each other.Personal experiences and insights on seeking permission.Reflections on a workshop for a technology company.Research on emotional repression and its effects.Challenges faced by women in the workplace.Practical strategies for improving communication and understanding.Commitment to fostering positive change in workplace communication.About Christine:Christine is a TEDx Speaker, English Pronunciation & Brain-based Conversations® Coach, and Culture Active Trainer. She bridges the gap between language, culture and the brain for tech teams and professionals working in global English-speaking environments. Currently residing in her 5th country, Spain, Christine has worked in a variety of roles across the globe. Her master's thesis literature review, "Factors Influencing Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Ireland," was selected for presentation at the Irish Institute of Management in 2015.Alongside private and company-sponsored English Communication and Pronunciation Coaching for individuals, Christine hosts engaging in-house and online workshops on linguistic inclusion, cultural competence for business, the neuroscience of confident communication and The Spiral of Awareness.Her content is designed to make you laugh and think. She aims to make her online training platform available to marginalised communities, so everyone has a fair chance to develop. By supporting her work, you play a part in helping this dream become a reality. You'll also get access to her entire library of resources on “The Science of Speaking." Support her work here: https://bit.ly/Connected_CommunicationMake an Enquiry: christine@languagecouragecoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connected_communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special live podcast event hosted by CMC at this year's Irish Composition Summer School to mark the recent centenary of James Wilson's birth, which took place in 2022, as well as celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Summer School. Show Notes This event featured a programme of works by James Wilson, Martin O'Leary and John Buckley performed by Martin O'Leary (piano) and Patrick Burke (clarinet). The event also included a panel of former students, colleagues and friends of James Wilson including Rhona Clarke, Jane O'Leary, John Buckley, Martin O'Leary and John McLachlan, hosted by CMC's Jonathan Grimes. Recorded live at The Square, Irish Institute of Music & Song, Balbriggan, Dublin. Music Live performances in order of appearance John Buckley Jim Singing (1992) - Performed by Martin O'Leary (piano) Martin O'Leary Jim's Air from Jimnopodie (1992) - Performed by Martin O'Leary (piano) James Wilson Three Play Things for Clarinet (1983) - Performed by Patrick Burke (clarinet) James Wilson Five Preludes for piano Op.87 (1982) - Performed by Martin O'Leary (piano) Further Notes Recording: Paul Lynch Editing and mixing: Keith Fennell

A visit to Balbriggan to meet the people behind Irish Institute of Music and Song and its associated brand new 400 seat concert hall, The Lark. (1/2)

Michelle Henning is a certified Nutrition & Health Coach, writer, and graduate of the Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health. She is the author of “Grow Healthy Babies”, a practical, easy guide for expecting parents. Michelle is on a mission to help her clients raise happier, healthier, more cooperative, and more resilient children - who stay close to their parents as they grow. We had an amazing conversation discussing how to set a healthy foundation for your kids to help them avoid the most common ailments like allergies, asthma and eczema. We discuss what you can start doing while you are pregnant and in the early years when introducing solids to your little ones. We also get into the importance of building microbiome diversity, how and why we want to avoid antibiotics if we can, making it a priority to reduce household chemicals, which essential supplements to include for your kids, and how to prevent picky eating in toddlerhood.  Highlights from this episode: Reducing toxins can improve allergies, asthma & eczema Doulas offer home birth support Baby wipes play a role in developing food allergies Michelle shares her premature birth story to teenage health struggles Friluftsliv: the Norwegian philosophy for health The importance of building a healthy microbiome The overuse of antibiotics + how it affects your immunity Introducing fermented foods into your child's diet Practical tips for fussy eaters Start improving your child's flavour memories Breastfeeding helps babies fight infections The peaceful parenting approach Show sponsor: Sunday Farms - Save 20% off your 1st two orders when you use the code ultimatebaby at checkout Sunshine Mattress Co. - Save 10% off when you use the code Marni10 at checkout Related links: Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for Sarelle & Hayden updates Michelle Henning's website (Grow Healthy Babies) Follow Michelle Henning (Grown Happy Kids) on Instagram Michelle Henning & Victor Henning Ph.D. - Grow Healthy Babies (book) Scott C. Anderson, John F. Cryan - The Psychobiotic Revolution (book) Dr. Laura Markham - Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids (book) Aha! Parenting Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

It's claimed the lack of school guidance counsellors in Clare is severely hindering the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. The Irish Institute of Guidance Counsellors has issued their pre-budget submission calling for the government to employ a suite of measures aimed at tackling a national crisis. Among the key components of the IGCs pre budget submission are calls for an urgent review of the national supply of guidance counsellors and a ringfenced allocation of hours for each and every pupil. Prior to the abolishment of the ex-quota system, secondary schools were guaranteed a minimum of 22 hours of guidance counsellor support each week. Under the current arrangements, the hours are now distributed at the discretion of the principal. However, a survey carried out this year by IGC found that just 4% of members had the full 22 hours available to them to carry out essential duties such as career advice and one on one clinics. Inagh, Green Party Senator, Roisín Garvey says Guidance Counsellors are at the frontline of a mental health crisis and need to be available to engage with students. A Clare Guidance Counsellor believes a dedicated point of contact is required for all schools in the event of crisis management. There is just one counsellor for every 453 secondary school students nationwide, while over 10% of those qualified in the profession are currently out of practice. Last year meanwhile, Clare's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service dealt with 412 referrals. Guidance Counsellor at Kilrush Community School, Aisling Haugh says teaching commitments can often clash with the duties of a counsellor and that structures need to be introduced to ensure young people are never left behind in their moment of need.

For this weeks 'How To' slot we're looking at how to take up an instrument. Sean was joined by Michael Dawson, Conductor and CEO of the Irish Institute of Music and Song to discuss...

For this weeks 'How To' slot we're looking at how to take up an instrument. Sean was joined by Michael Dawson, Conductor and CEO of the Irish Institute of Music and Song to discuss...

Sea Scouts are our NEWSMAKERS OF THE MONTH for April. I was invited to their annual Seamanship Awards – the Seamanship Competition for Sea Scouts, which has been run every year since 1995. Supported by the Irish Institute of Master Mariners, it was held at the National Maritime College in Cork. I was impressed by the range of activities of the Sea Scouts, about which Colum McCaffrey, their Event Co-ordinator told me. Presented by Tom MacSweeney - https://twitter.com/tommacsweeney Discover comprehensive maritime coverage at https://maritimeirelandradioshow.ie/ Stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://apple.co/3qfVLEr or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5FA Follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ Or on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tmmaritime

Is the climate crisis a reflection of our lack of understanding of our true nature as human beings in the cosmos? Could our inability to ask such difficult questions be at the root of our collective impotence to reduce carbon emissions and usher in the magnitude of cultural change necessary in order to avoid impending and irreversible tipping points?    Graham Parkes, thinks so. In fact, Graham Parkes' new book, HOW TO THINK ABOUT THE CLIMATE CRISIS: A Philosophical Guide to Saner Ways of Living (Bloomsbury Academic, 2021)  is exactly that - about how to think differently about the climate crisis – by learning from the great ancient wisdom traditions – particularly Chinese philosophies such as Confucianism and Taoism. Contrary to contemporary positive psychologists and happiness industry gurus,  so-called "human flourishing" is not individualistic in these ancient Chinese philosophical traditions, but rather, thriving is relational in and as a society - in a harmonious relationship with the natural world. But as Graham discusses in his book and in our interview – our thinking in the West has been obstructed and taken over by very powerful libertarian ideologies and warped Far Right theologies with the backing of many billionaires and corporate special interests – particularly the fossil fuel industry. Graham painstakingly covers a lot of ground in his book – it's a detailed, well researched and very sober analysis not only of the reality of global heating, but also of the social and political forces obstructing us, resulting in the predicament and political impasse we find ourselves in today. Even in the hour and a half that we spoke, we still only scratched the surface of the many issues and ideas in his book, so I really do hope you get a chance to read his book. A native of Glasgow, Graham Parkes has taught philosophy at universities in the United States, Europe, and East Asia, and is now Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Vienna. He has published widely in the fields of European, Chinese, and Japanese thought, with a long-standing emphasis on environmental philosophy. Profesor Parkes was educated at the Queen's College Oxford, in philosophy and psychology, and the University of California at Berkeley, where he received a PhD in philosophy in 1978. He he taught Asian and comparative philosophy for almost thirty years in the Philosophy Department at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. He has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University, at the Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies,  and the Center for the Study of World Religions. In 2008 Parkes moved to University College Cork in Ireland, where he was the Professor of Philosophy and then Head of the School of Philosophy and Sociology. He founded the Irish Institute of Japanese Studies and served as Director for four years, until leaving Ireland in 2015. He has also held research appointments in France, Italy, and Japan, and has been a visiting professor in Austria, China, Japan, and Singapore.  

Simon Coveney TD, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defense, discusses Ireland's foreign policy, the Irish-US relationship and key global issues with Dr. Robert Mauro, director of the Irish Institute and founding director of the Global Leadership Institute at Boston College. This program is supported in part through the Government of Ireland: Emigrant Support Programme.

This week we are delighted to sit down with Dr. Ciara Losty. Ciara is a lecturer in applied sport and exercise psychology in Waterford Institute of Technology and course leader for the MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology programme. She is accredited as a Professional Member by Irish Institute of Sport Professional Quality Assurance Committee in in the area of sport psychology delivery. Cíara was part of team Ireland sport science and medical team for the London 2012 Olympic games. She served as Team Ireland's holding camp sport psychology support at the London Olympic Games - a role which involved working across all sports with athletes, coaches and team managers. She also worked with a range of Olympic athletes in preparation for Tokyo 2020. Currently Cíara works with modern pentathlon, track and field, jump and flat jockeys and various Gaelic athletic association senior teams. Ciara is the current sport psychology service provider for the jockey pathway. The jockey pathway provides sport science and sport psychology support to all licensed jockeys. Ciara's work : University Research - https://www.wit.ie/about_wit/contact_us/staff_directory/ciara_losty Twitter - @CiaraLosty Check out our website and follow us on social media for more tips and advice: Website - motuslearning.com Instagram - @motuslearning Facebook - @MotusLearning1 Twitter - @MotusL And as always; Mind Yourself :) ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motus-learning/message

In this episode I will talk about the purpose and meaning of this podcast and what value it can bring to you. - This is a music podcast where we analyse what our favourite artists, songwriters and producers are doing so that we can learn from their successes and mistakes. - We will also have guests from all music disciplines, from producers to artist management to live performers (folk, choral, trap, musical theatre etc.) I will also talk about who is 93 Acres? and how I got to be where where I am now, a full-time professional musician touring the world with bands & choirs, and producing at the Irish Institute of Music & Song. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themusiccreativepodcast/message

Aly F Canavan is an engaging, intuitive and transformational DreamBuilder coach. She helps people manifest their dreams into reality and live their best life. Her heart led business and 360 approach to wellbeing is innovative, inclusive and accessible to all. She is an award winning author of Minding Mum – It's Time to Take Care of You, the world's first 360 self-care book for mums focusing on Mums health and wellbeing post birth. Her online workshops have helped thousands of people all around the world cope with the increased waves of anxiety and fear. Her workshops entitled “Keeping Energy and Immunity High” and “Envision your Life” have provided tools and support leading to incredible transformation in the collective. Aly is a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behaviour, a Master NLP Practitioner, HeartMath facilitator and International motivational speaker. Her interest in nutrition began having seen the destructive nature and relationship people had to health, wellbeing and food during her time in the fashion industry, where she travelled the world for nearly 20 years as one of the world's top models. She began studying nutrition in 2009 and graduated with distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from the Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health (IINH) in 2015. She also holds an Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics and has a Raw Foods Mastery level 3 where she studied at The Life Change Health Institute. Towards the end of her modelling career she fully devoted her time to her greatest passion: true health and wellbeing for all. https://alisoncanavan.com/ 

Jenny Coady serves as the women's team performance and well-being coach for West Ham United in the Barclays FA Women's Super League in London, England. Having played as a guard in basketball for Ireland and WIT Wildcats, Coady has worked with UK Coaching since August 2018, helping to support coaches across 13 high-performance Olympic sports on their respective journeys. Prior to her position with UK Coaching, Coady worked with the London Gaelic Athletic Association as the lead performance analyst. She is also accredited with the Irish Institute of Sport as a performance analyst. You can contact Jenny on Twitter at @jennycoady10. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

Catriona Bradley, Executive Director of the Irish Institute of Pharmacy, and lead for Lifelong Learning in RCSI, speaks to guests about their experience in building resilience within pharmacy. Topics will range from issues such as anxiety, stress, and burnout, to the more enjoyable parts of work. In this podcast, pharmacists share the stories that often go untold. The result is a wonderful collection of human experiences within Irish pharmacy. https://iiop.ie/content/resilient-pharmacist-podcast

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://danielpbquinn.com/2021/03/07/my-production-of-john-maguires-play-honesty-is-the-best-policy-1877-won-the-irish-institute-award/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-p-quinn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-p-quinn/support

Alison Canavan is a UCLA-trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behaviour. She runs a successful private practice as a Health and Wellness coach and delivers motivational talks on health and wellbeing, all over the world, specializing in behavior change, mental health, addiction, and improving your mindset. Alison was a successful international model for nearly two decades and in recent years has devoted her time to her greatest passion: the achievement of true health and wellbeing for herself and others. Alison is passionate about human potential and helping people to reach theirs; she attained a graduate distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health, Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics, Raw Foods Mastery level 3 from The Life Change Health Institute. In her work, she shares tools and training that help people connect, go within, and create lasting change through intuition and everyday small behavioral changes.    →IN THIS EPISODE… Joe and Alison talk about her journey to sobriety. As Ireland's first Super Model Alison found herself being engulfed in a toxic lifestyle. Her turning point was motherhood, and her son James brought her the motivation to start seeking help and health. Alison shares great tips and exercises to become a more mindful person to live a life of gratitude.  

March 13, 2021 – Twenty years after a Northern Ireland peace agreement ended a three-decade civil war between Catholics wanting to join the southern Republic and Protest unionists with loyalty to Great Britain, a new battle has emerged on the economic front. Great Britain has severed ties with the Economic Union in Europe – known as Brexit – whose impact is washing ashore on the island of Ireland and Northern Ireland, threatening to undermine economic gains that blossomed from the peace, said Colm O’Comartun, former director of the Irish Institute at Boston College. “It exposed in many ways... how little the British government thinks about Northern Ireland,” O’Comartun told the Retail Politics Podcast with Gerry Shields. “They entered into the Brexit process without acknowledging or understanding constitutional and international agreements.” O’Comartun, who attained an undergraduate and graduate degree in political science from University College Dublin, also reflects on Irish history and the best movies to watch for St. Patrick’s Day. # # #Listen to the Retail Politics Podcast with Gerry Shields can be heard at: retailpoliticspodcast.com and on Apple and Spotify.

In episode 37, we speak to Paul Oakley Stovall, who plays George Washington in the national touring cast of "Hamilton: An American Musical". Paul is also a critically-acclaimed writer for theatre, film and television.   Along with Nikhil Saboo (episode 36), Paul arrived at the Irish Institute of Music & Song as our very first Artist-in-Residence. During their stay here in Balbriggan, Nikhil is developing and workshopping his very own musical, entitled "CLEAR".   In his conversation here with Dónal and Michael, Paul discusses his experience playing George Washington as a black man to audiences across the USA, and his experience working with the Obama administration.

In episode 36, we chat to Nikhil Saboo, member of the original Broadway cast of "Mean Girls: The Musical" and Thomas Jefferson in the national touring cast of "Hamilton: An American Musical".   Nikhil arrived at the Irish Institute of Music & Song with Paul Oakley Stovall as our very first Artists in Residence! During their stay here in Balbriggan, Nikhil will be continuing to write his own music and focus in on his craft.   In his conversation here with Dónal in episode 36, he discusses how he found his way to the biggest stage on earth and how others may follow in his footsteps! Another IIMS podcast episode not to be missed!

Aoife Mollin and Aoife O’Brien speak about fitting in at work. Aoife Mollin shares her research on job satisfaction in remote working teams, which ultimately led to a finding of the importance of ‘fit’. We discuss needs satisfaction, with a focus on autonomy and flexible working, as well as trust as a key component of a well functioning team. We talk about culture, communication and what makes for a great remote working environment. Aoife Mollin helps senior & middle managers who are dissatisfied in their careers to uncover a high impact plan to a more satisfied & successful career, without the stress. She combines this with supporting leaders to lead effectively in a way that works for their organisation and themselves. This results in confidence, satisfaction & success in their role as a leader. Having over 15 years consulting experience working across industries within both the private & the public sector, she spent over 10 years in management consultancy, delivering change programmes in large organisations. Working within organisations on change programmes, her focus was on supporting people through the change which was sometimes being imposed on them. Combining this consulting experience with training and coaching skills, allows her to challenge individuals to understand how they can work through change to contribute more effectively to organisational performance, while enjoying work. She delivers both 1:1 coaching & group leadership development programmes. She holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology (MAPPCP); a European bachelor of Business and Legal Studies, a diploma in Corporate and Executive Coaching and a diploma in Small Business Coaching. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD). She was a finalist for the 2016 ICF Ireland Coach of the year award & is a qualified DISC practitioner. Investing in her own belief of lifelong learning, she is currently working towards PCC ICF Certification. Aoife Mollin’s links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemollin/ https://amaresults.com Aoife’s links: https://happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In episode 35, we chat to Evonne Ferguson, the director of the Contemporary Music Centre.   From DIY radio programmes and writing reviews of her favourite albums in secondary school, to her MPhil in music and media technologies, Evonne has always been passionate about music and radio. A passion which led her to joining Lyric FM in its infancy in 1999.   Evonne took all her wonderful experience from her six years as a producer at Lyric FM to running a successful music education service in Co. Donegal led by the local VEC.   Evonne took her position as the director in 2010, and has been doing fantastic work ever since. She is responsible for the strategic direction and the operational management of the organisation on a daily basis.   With both Lyric FM and CMC, she has continued to build audience for contemporary music and create a platform to support Irish composers.    Enjoy her conversation with Dónal where they chat everything music, to the experience of Irish composers in the current global situation.

Today's guest was a driving force behind previously unseen success for Irish teams and athletes on European, World and Olympic stages. Gary Keegan is the Founder and CEO of Uppercut, a High Performance Consultancy, with a unique advisory service that helps transform how individuals and organisations achieve high performance in sport, business and leadership.   Gary has spent most of his career immersed in high performance across a range of competitive business and sporting settings. He is also the former Director of the Irish Institute of Sport and former High Performance Director with the IABA's High Performance Boxing Programme.   In this episode, we discuss his early life and how he got involved in the world of coaching. We talk about his general approach and attitude to performance, which has brought so much success to teams and athletes he has worked with, including the Dublin senior footballers and Tipperary Senior Hurlers. We also dive into the art of leadership, coaching models and the importance of mindset, character and teamwork.

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In the Song Series, we talk to songwriters, singers and song-lovers.   In episode 34, we speak to Suzanne Savage, a wonderfully talented songwriter, singer, violinist & band leader!   The Belfast native has been releasing music on her own and with her hugely talented band - The Savage Five. The quintet released a fantastic debut album 'Sleepwalking' in 2016.   Enjoy her conversation with Dónal where they explore her experiences as a growing musician and artist.

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In our Christmas Special, Dónal listens to a selection of festive virtual choir recordings created by the team at the Irish Institute of Music and Song this month.   The virtual choirs featured in this episode include EY Global Choir, Spanish Choir Ireland, DLA Piper Choir, Maynooth University Chamber Choir, Schola Cantorum and the Seminary Choir of Maynooth University and EY Ireland Choir.   You can watch all of these song in full on our YouTube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGAEQNe6p5_ZpRllFNNtZw   Nollaig shona daoibh!

https://dragonhockey.co.uk/hockey/Will Will interviews Dr David Passmore. David joined Dublin City University in 2012 following 13 years in elite sport working first with British and then Irish Hockey where he had coached at all levels achieving success at European (U21 Silver and U18 Gold) level. He was Head Coach to the Irish Senior Men's team for four years leading them from 25th to 18th in the world rankings. Since 2008 David was High Performance Director of Irish Hockey whilst also overseeing the development of a new player development model and coach education system. David also worked as teacher for seven years and worked as a consultant with the Irish Institute of Sport on their Elite Coach Education program (Pursuit of Excellence Programme) and the International Rugby Board in their development of high performance systems. David undertook a MSc in Sports Coaching at Loughborough University and completed his doctorate in Elite Performance (UClan) which investigated elite coach development (awarded 2016). He continues to be involved in coaching and is currently Ireland U21 Women's Head Coach and Assistant Women's Coach --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leftfieldthinking/message

Katharine Slattery and Aoife O’Brien speak about mentoring: the difference between mentoring and coaching; the benefits of mentoring specifically; what makes an effective mentoring programme. We also talk about the preparation needed for both the mentor and the mentee when it comes to designing and delivering an effective mentoring programme. Katharine Slattery established Mentoring Resources in 2012, to design and deliver in-person and eLearning training programmes for mentors and mentees participating in mentoring programmes in professional, educational and community settings in Ireland. Katharine believes in the power of mentoring in providing an additional level of support for those going through a time of transition and challenge - whether that is starting off in a new level of education, beginning a new role, or striving for professional or personal development. Mentoring Resources also design, implement and manage mentoring programmes for small and large-scale organisations in Ireland. Katharine has worked with several Irish Higher Education Institutions, corporate sector and community sector clients, and other organisations such as the HSE, HIQA and the Law Society of Ireland, and has seen first-hand the benefits to mentees, mentors and the organisation in which mentoring is embedded. Katharine is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and the Women’s Inspire Network. Katharine holds a B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from the Queen’s University of Belfast, as well as a Professional Practice Certificate in Training Development & Delivery from the Irish Institute of Training and Development. She has just begun a post-graduate Diploma in Business in Executive Management. A mentor provides three Ss – a safe pair of ears, a sounding board, and a source of possible solutions. Amid the noise and competing demands of a workplace environment, it’s not hard to see how the opportunity to have those ears, that sounding board and that source of help could make you ‘Happier At Work’. Katharine’s links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trainer4Mentors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharineslattery/ Website: https://www.mentoringresources.ie/ My social links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://twitter.com/Empowerment_IE https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In our IIMS Guest Artist series, we sit down with groups and performers who visit the Irish Institute of Music & Song campus in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.   Our IIMS Guest Artist in episode 32 is Ellie & Paul Redmond.   Paul Redmond, Ellie's father, has been singing and composing for over 40 years. Ellie Redmond is a hugely talented musician and actress at the young age of 22! In this episode the pair chat to Dónal about their music filled lives and their newly composed piece 'A Ladies' Choice'.   Ellie also has a Christmas single 'His Sweet Baby Boy' which already has over 170k views on YouTube! You can check out HERE!

With resources stretched and organisations under more pressure than ever, the need for Learning & Development interventions to have the greatest possible impact and relevance has gained greater importance. So what does the evidence say? In this episode we are joined by Professor Claire Gubbins of Dublin City University to discuss how practitioners can draw on the research and evidence in order to take a more evidence-based approach to Learning & Development. Professor Claire Gubbins is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour & HRM at Dublin City University and director of DCU's Executive MBA Programme. She is an Associate Editor for Human Resource Development Quarterly and Deputy Director of the LINK Research Institute (Knowledge and Learning). Claire is a Member of the CIPD, the US Academy of Management, the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) and the University Forum for HRD (UFHRD). She also works closely with the Irish Institute of Training & Development on a number of research projects. Awards for her work are numerous and include a Fulbright Scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University. Professor Gubbin's latest book - Learning & Development in Organisations: Strategy, evidence and practice - is available now and is published in association with the Irish Institute of Training and Development: http://www.successstore.com/sampler-learning-development-in-organisations.html

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In the Song Series, we talk to songwriters, singers and song-lovers.   In episode 31, we speak to Eimear McCarthy Luddy.   Eimear McCarthy Luddy is an Irish mezzo-soprano, singing teacher, and NCVS-trained Vocologist. She is the first person in Ireland to have completed this advanced voice science training at the National Centre for Voice and Speech in Salt Lake City.   In this episode Eimear chats to Michael & Dónal about vocology. They discuss its definition, its origin, its uses and much more!   If you have any interest in singing or vocal science, this is an episode not to be missed!

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In episode 30 Dónal chats to Cathal Murphy about choirs and wellness.   Cathal is the Director of Music at Clonard Monastery in Belfast. He is also part of the welfare team for the National Youth Choirs of Scotland, the National Youth Choirs of Northern Ireland and is founder director of Gaudeamus Chamber Choir from Newry. On top of this Cathal works as a Music and Irish teacher in County Down, and conducts the school choir which was signed up for the Fingal Festival of Voices 2020.

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In our IIMS Guest Artist series, we sit down with groups and performers who visit the Irish Institute of Music & Song campus in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.   Our IIMS Guest Artist in episode 29 is Daniela Garsal, an upcoming singer-songwriter who is taking the Spanish music scene by storm!   Daniela Garsal (Daniela García Salazar) was born in Gran Canaria in 1999. She moved to Dublin at 4 years of age and has lived between the two ever since. Her key influences are Latin rhythms, soul, pop and r & b. Daniela has been releasing music on her channel since 2017.   Dónal and Daniela chat about her experiences of music growing up, how she began writing music, her favourite musical experiences so far and she breaks down her biggest tips for young & aspiring artists that are beginning their musical career!   Daniela recently visited the IIMS campus to shoot the video for her new single, which you can check out here!

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In the Song Series, we talk to songwriters, singers and song-lovers.   In episode 8, we speak to Sinéad Troy, the General Manager of IASCA & Yangaroo Music Ireland.   Sinéad has and continues to do fantastic work in promoting Irish songwriters, composers and lyricists in Ireland. Through her new project, PLAYIRISH, she is running an initiative to increase the amount of Irish music played on Irish radio! All in all Sinéad is a fantastic person who making a hugely positive effect of music in Ireland.   In this podcast Sinéad and Dónal cover multiple topics including the current state of the music industry, including the position of labels and social media.

Esha K. started with Musicians Mobile at the age of nine. She developed her skills with voice, guitar, piano, and drums during her time with us. She was a continuous positive force in our shows as she reached for new heights with each passing performance.She is an artist on the rise, independently releasing music on her label, Ripped Jeans Records.She is currently pursuing a songwriting diploma at the London Campus of The British and Irish Institute of Modern Music.In this episode, she shares her stories and tips that helped her succeed on her music path.Highlights includeWhen authenticity can be greater than perfectionThe courage to be yourself as an artist and musiciansHow she gained stage confidenceGetting over what others thinkStrength through vulnerabilityA cool Jeff Buckley tribute storyBe sure to tune in for this episode of good vibes and stories.

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland.   In Episode 25, Michael & Dónal had a sit down (virtually) with Dermot O'Callaghan - CEO of Sing Ireland. Dermot's career to date has also seen him work with Opera Theatre Company and Chamber Choir Ireland. He has worked as a choral and orchestral conductor, vocal and instrumental teacher and as a facilitator and holds a B.A., B.Mus. and M.A. in Arts Management. Dermot is a Vice-President of the European Choral Association-Europa Cantat.

The Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast hosts conversations with performers, academics and educators from all over the world. The podcast is curated by Dónal Kearney in Dublin, Ireland. In our IIMS Choral Series, we reach out to conductors and choral experts across the world to discuss repertoire, conducting and singing technique. In episode 24, we speak to internationally-acclaimed German conductor Jan Schumacher. This episode was produced in association with Sing Ireland. Jan Schumacher is Music director of the Goethe-University in Frankfurt as well as the conductor of Camerata Musica Limburg and the Choir of TU Darmstadt. Having received his degree in School Music and German from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Jan went on to study Conducting with Wolfgang Schäfer at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts. With his choirs, he builds extensive repertoires from Gregorian chants to world premieres, from symphonic orchestra to Big Band, and vocal or electronic improvisation. Jan teaches courses for choirs, orchestras and conductors across Europe, Iceland, Iran, Turkey, Argentina, Venezuela, and the USA. His role as Vice President of the European Choral Association - Europa Cantant enables him to intensify the exchange among singers, conductors, and composers further for the benefit of choir music.

In the 22nd episode of the Irish Institute of Music & Song (IIMS) podcast, Dónal Kearney speaks to Michael T. Dawson, his joint CEO, to discuss how they have both had to adapt and overcome the challenges of getting their students back into lessons. Chatting at the end of week one of the new term, Dónal and Michael took time out of their busy schedule to give us a wonderful insight into the increasingly vibrant IIMS campus! For more about the Irish Institute of Music and Song, visit www.irishinstituteofmusic.com Don't forget to subscribe to the IIMS podcast!

Brian Colbert is regarded as one of the leading consultants in the area of Personal Growth in Europe today. Brian is a Licensed Master Trainer of NLP, qualified Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and best-selling author. in this episode, Brain will share you his journey on how he started in his career and then co-founded the Irish Institute of NLP and all the other tools he incorporated along the way. In this special episode, he also shares his insights on how he goes about creates his ideas for his books courses and so much more. Brain discusses how we effectively communicate with people and how we can be more effective in these times of COVID https://nlp.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancolbertnlp https://twitter.com/IINLP https://www.facebook.com/nlpireland Im Jason Cooper, My mission is to impact thousands of sales and business professionals to help them get what they want globally through to transform their ability to convert sales into revenue streams. 25 years working in The UK and Ireland with corporates and startups and have co-founded 2 businesses and have accelerated business growth. Now Jasons is a sales training coach who works with SME executives to help communicate more effectively with there clients to create more value. http://www.jasoncooper.ie http://www.twitter.com/jasonacooper https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcooper1970/

Dr Peter Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. His current research focuses on stress, burnout and wellbeing in sports, with a particular interest in high-performance environments and elite coaching. Peter is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Hugh Gilmore is an accredited sport psychologist with experience working in elite sport in the UK. Hugh has worked with elite athletes across a number of sports, including with the British Weightlifting team in the lead-up to the Olympic Games. Hugh has a MSc. in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. And is accredited by The Irish Institute of Sport and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES). Peter and Hugh are the hosts of the new sport psychology podcast Eighty Percent Mental. Show Notes: sigmanutrition.com/episode350

In the third episode of the IIMS Song Series, we speak to West End and Broadway star Fra Fee. We discuss his musical upbringing in County Tyrone, singing in Ulster Youth Choir, and training his voice classically. Fra also tells us how his appearance in Tom Hooper's 2012 blockbuster 'Les Miserables' changed the trajectory of his career. We also explore "belting" in the context of vocal training and the importance of "vocal rest". To find out what's happening at the Irish Institute of Music & Song this summer, visit www.irishinstituteofmusic.com

Ken joins Karl to discuss how to recruit and develop talented individual. We speak about the balance between potential and high performance, while also discussing the biases within talent management. Ken uses his Olympic experience to show how his ideas can support organisations into growing better talent for the long-term benefit of the business. Ken Lynch is the athlete development leader at High Performance Sport New Zealand, who spends his days working with national sporting organisations, helping them prepare athletes better for competing at the Olympic and Paralympics. Before that, Ken Worked with the Irish Institute of Sport, creating talent development models for high performance sports in Ireland including being at team manager for the 2012 Olympic Games.

In episode 16, we spoke to Irish songwriter Lesley Roy in her Manhattan apartment where she has living in lockdown. Lesley is a songwriter and performer from Balbriggan, County Dublin. She has co-written with Katy Perry and two of her songs have appeared on hit reality TV show “The Hills”. In 2012, her co-write “Pop That Lock” featured on a chart-topping album in the USA, and her voice can be heard every time WWE wrestler Ember Moon enters the ring.   Lesley was also Ireland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with her own song “Story of My Life”.   In this episode, Lesley tells us about her experience of writing with Katy Perry, touring her début album across the USA at the age of 21, and she explains the different songwriting approaches in LA and Nashville.   The songs featured in this episode were all written and co-written by Lesley. In order, they are: "Story of My Life" - Ireland's entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2020 "Here For You Now" from Unbeautiful LP (2008) "Slow Goodbye" from Unbeautiful LP (2008) "Gold" (2020) For more info on the Irish Institute of Music & Song, visit irishinstituteofmusic.com

Episode 14 is the second in the IIMS Guest Artist series, in which we speak to groups and performers who come along to visit the Irish Institute of Music & Song campus in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Our IIMS Guest Artist in this episode is Providence Chorale from Providence School in Jacksonville, Florida. During their visit to Balbriggan in March, Dónal spoke to the director Jennifer Hudson and two of the young singers - Ricky and Haley - and Michael T. Dawson explained the Masterclass experience with this young American group. To find out more about the IIMS campus, visit www.irishinstituteofmusic.com

Episode 13 is the first in our series of IIMS Guest Artist episodes, where we speak to groups and performers who visit the Irish Institute of Music & Song campus in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The very first of our IIMS Guest Artists was the prize-winning choir of Presentation Secondary School Kilkenny. In this episode, Dónal chats to the choir's conductor, Laura Carroll, and Head Girl, Rose. Michael T. Dawson also describes the Masterclass experience with this fine choir. To find out more about the IIMS campus, visit www.irishinstituteofmusic.com

In episode 103, David joined by applied sports psychologist Hugh Gilmore. Hugh holds an undergraduate degree in sports and exercise sciences and a masters in applied sports and exercise psychology. Hugh is also an accredited sports psychologist with the Irish Institute of Sport & BASES. David & Hugh discuss athlete identity, coping with anxiety & uncertainty, motivation vs. commitment, pragmatic advice for coaches dealing with stressed athletes.

In Episode 5 of the Irish Institute of Music and Song podcast, Dónal chats to Philippe Ostiguy, Artistic Director of Canadian choral programme, Les Petits Chanteurs de Laval. During a fascinating conversation, they speak about the specific challenges of leading a boys choir, the actual age of a "youth choir", and the importance of having fun in music education!

On St Patrick's Day 2020, the Directors of Irish Institute of Music and Song, Dónal Kearney and Michael T. Dawson sit down to tell the story of the cancellation of the inaugural Fingal International Festival of Voices due to public health concerns surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19. They also speak about the inevitable cultural impact on musicians and teachers across the world in years to come.

Following on from the last episode, Jan went to visit Sharon Madigan, Head of Performance Nutrition with the Irish Institute of Sport. Jan tells us about her consultation and the changes she will be making to her nutritional plan to help meet the demands of her training. we also get an update on her training and pans for the coming weeks. You can follow Jan for daily updates on: Twitter @jantastic22 Instagram @jantastic2 Facebook Jan-tastic #jantasticjourney --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/johnoregan777/message

Dónal sits down with Rebecca Gilbert of the Irish Institute of Music & Song. Rebecca Gilbert is Director of Operations for Fingal International Festival of Voices (FIFOV). She has played a vital role in setting up the festival in its inaugural year, and talks about the various phases of the process. She also discusses her passion for barbershop singing and her previous careers in medicine and insurance. To find out more about FIFOV, visit www.fingalfestivalofvoices.com

In Episode 2 of the Irish Institute of Music & Song podcast, Dónal Kearney chats to two very important people who run Fingal Academy of Music. Sarah May Rogers speaks to Dónal about the award-winning Cadence Music - based in Balbriggan - which delivers music tuition, workshops and does functions, weddings and studio production. However, music wasn't her first career... Lea Försterling is Academy Manager and chats to Dónal about what it's like running a music school, hosting concerts, and falling in love with Ireland. Fingal Academy of Music delivers music tuition to over 1,200 students every week in a variety of instruments.

In the very first episode of the Irish Institute of Music and Song (IIMS) podcast, Dónal Kearney speaks to Michael T. Dawson, Artistic Director of the Fingal International Festival of Voices to discuss the origins of the festival. Chatting just four weeks before the inaugural festival opening, Dónal and Michael took time out of their hectic preparations to discuss the concept behind the festival and how it became a reality. Fingal International Festival of Voices takes place 12-15 March 2020 in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Full details on the festival here: www.fingalfestivalofvoices.com For more about the Irish Institute of Music and Song, visit www.irishinstituteofmusic.com And don't forget to subscribe to the IIMS podcast!

If you are thinking about getting involved in suicide prevention or suicide grief support, we need you. You have a place and your voice matters. Learn more in this interview about how to get involved in my interview with Colleen Creighton, Executive Director of the American Association of Suicidology. Overview Social movements tend to follow predictable phases in their development. In a paper I co-authored with Dr. Danielle Jahn called “Tracking a Movement: U.S. Milestones in Suicide Prevention” we discussed four stages of development that seem track the emergence and decline of a wildfire: Stage 1: A Spark is Lit — at this stage individuals are triggered by a shared belief that something isn’t right. People start to come together in small groups over water-coolers and in coffee shops and become agitated together. Stage 2: Combustion and Local Coalescence — at this stage many small local pockets begin to enrolls new voices and create local strategy, and momentum builds. Stage 3: Fully Developed and Consuming Energy — here we have bureaucratization with broader levels of standards and coordination and enrollment of universal systems like media, education, healthcare, faith communities, politics and workplace. Stage 4: Decay and Decline — momentum dies out. In this interview we talk about how the movement is gaining traction through new directions in research to practice, media responsiveness, community engagement and legislation. Join the Movement Join now: https://www.suicidology.community/general/register_member_type.asp? Join now: https://www.suicidology.community/general/register_member_type.asp? Do you want to get involved? One step you can take is join the American Association of Suicidology — membership is accessible for all. JOIN AAS Colleen Creighton Headshot.jpg About Colleen Creighton Colleen Creighton joined the American Association of Suicidology in June 2017. Previously, she served as Executive Director of the Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE), a nonprofit foundation dedicated to the safe and responsible use of consumer household products. She also served as Director of CHPA Educational Foundation where she was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s educational foundation. Prior to her work in the nonprofit foundation arena, Ms. Creighton worked in the educational field, having taught civics education at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. Additionally, she spent three years in Lancut, Poland working for the International World Teach program, an organization based out of the Harvard University Center for International Development. Before that, she studied NATO and the European Union at the Irish Institute for European Affairs in Leuven, Belgium. Colleen holds a B.A. in Political Science from the Catholic University of America and a M.A. in East European Studies from the Freie Universität Berlin in Germany. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/4

Today we spoke to Jessie Barr – Olympian hurdler, PhD researcher and sport psychologist in the Irish Institute of Sport. We talked about the complex relationship between body and mind, mental health in athletes and the trials and tribulations of competing in track and field. Listen out for Jessie talk about the yips, thoughts on recent doping scandals in athletics and whether the physical or mental grind is more difficult. This is a great episode for any aspiring athlete or person who wants to understand what it takes to make it in the field of high performance. If you’d like more info on this episode or any of our others, check out our website on www.sleepeatperformrepeat.com. Please subscribe, share, rate and review but most importantly, listen and enjoy.

In the fourth episode in our Guide to Adulting podcast series we caught up with Greg Dixon, a fellow of the Irish Institute of Pensions Management who is currently the regional sales manager at New Ireland, one of Ireland's leading life and pensions companies. Greg talks to us about savings tips, pensions in general and why it's so important for younger people to think about retirement planning.

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon from the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies to talk to us about the Programme for Pastoral Lay Ministry which the IIPS is helping to facilitate.We have our regular notices and saints of the week as well as a brief reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel.This training programme is designed and developed as an initiative across the Dioceses of the Cashel Province in association with the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies at MIC Thurles. It provides training for those who are interested in working as volunteer catechists or lay pastoral workers at parish and pastoral unit level by developing a programme with rich academic content and pastoral skills while at the same time promoting the personal and spiritual development of the participants with an awareness of the cultural context in which participants will minister. The programme is both practical and theoretical and is grounded in pastoral spirituality.The programme runs for 30 months. The programme normally runs one weekend per month (Friday evening and all-day Saturday for 8 months per annum). After an initial six month period of discernment the candidate enrols in a credited Certificate in Pastoral Ministry awarded by Mary Immaculate College.Information evening in Newcastle West at the Longcourt Hotel at 7.30pm Wednesday 27th November.

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon from the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies to talk to us about the Programme for Pastoral Lay Ministry which the IIPS is helping to facilitatel.This training programme is designed and developed as an initiative across the Dioceses of the Cashel Province in association with the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies at MIC Thurles. It provides training for those who are interested in working as volunteer catechists or lay pastoral workers at parish and pastoral unit level by developing a programme with rich academic content and pastoral skills while at the same time promoting the personal and spiritual development of the participants with an awareness of the cultural context in which participants will minister. The programme is both practical and theoretical and is grounded in pastoral spirituality.The programme runs for 30 months. The programme normally runs one weekend per month (Friday evening and all-day Saturday for 8 months per annum). After an initial six month period of discernment the candidate enrols in a credited Certificate in Pastoral Ministry awarded by Mary Immaculate College.Information evening in Newcastle West at the Longcourt Hotel at 7.30pm Wednesday 27th November.

If you are thinking about getting involved in suicide prevention or suicide grief support, we need you. You have a place and your voice matters. Learn more in this interview about how to get involved in my interview with Colleen Creighton, Executive Director of the American Association of Suicidology. Overview Social movements tend to follow predictable phases in their development. In a paper I co-authored with Dr. Danielle Jahn called “Tracking a Movement: U.S. Milestones in Suicide Prevention” we discussed four stages of development that seem track the emergence and decline of a wildfire: Stage 1: A Spark is Lit — at this stage individuals are triggered by a shared belief that something isn’t right. People start to come together in small groups over water-coolers and in coffee shops and become agitated together. Stage 2: Combustion and Local Coalescence — at this stage many small local pockets begin to enrolls new voices and create local strategy, and momentum builds. Stage 3: Fully Developed and Consuming Energy — here we have bureaucratization with broader levels of standards and coordination and enrollment of universal systems like media, education, healthcare, faith communities, politics and workplace. Stage 4: Decay and Decline — momentum dies out. In this interview we talk about how the movement is gaining traction through new directions in research to practice, media responsiveness, community engagement and legislation. Join the Movement Join now: https://www.suicidology.community/general/register_member_type.asp? Join now: https://www.suicidology.community/general/register_member_type.asp? Do you want to get involved? One step you can take is join the American Association of Suicidology — membership is accessible for all. JOIN AAS Colleen Creighton Headshot.jpg About Colleen Creighton Colleen Creighton joined the American Association of Suicidology in June 2017. Previously, she served as Executive Director of the Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE), a nonprofit foundation dedicated to the safe and responsible use of consumer household products. She also served as Director of CHPA Educational Foundation where she was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s educational foundation. Prior to her work in the nonprofit foundation arena, Ms. Creighton worked in the educational field, having taught civics education at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. Additionally, she spent three years in Lancut, Poland working for the International World Teach program, an organization based out of the Harvard University Center for International Development. Before that, she studied NATO and the European Union at the Irish Institute for European Affairs in Leuven, Belgium. Colleen holds a B.A. in Political Science from the Catholic University of America and a M.A. in East European Studies from the Freie Universität Berlin in Germany. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/41

In episode 93, David joined by applied sports psychologist Hugh Gilmore. Hugh holds an undergraduate degree in sports and exercise sciences and a masters in applied sports and exercise psychology.  Hugh is also an accredited sports psychologist with the Irish Institute of Sport & BASES. David & Hugh discuss behaviour change, the benefits of motivational interviewing & applied sports psychology strategies. Full show notes available at www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode93

If you are thinking about getting involved in suicide prevention or suicide grief support, we need you. You have a place and your voice matters. Learn more in this interview about how to get involved in my interview with Colleen Creighton, Executive Director of the American Association of Suicidology. OverviewSocial movements tend to follow predictable phases in their development. In a paper I co-authored with Dr. Danielle Jahn called “Tracking a Movement: U.S. Milestones in Suicide Prevention” we discussed four stages of development that seem track the emergence and decline of a wildfire: Stage 1: A Spark is Lit — at this stage individuals are triggered by a shared belief that something isn't right. People start to come together in small groups over water-coolers and in coffee shops and become agitated together. Stage 2: Combustion and Local Coalescence — at this stage many small local pockets begin to enrolls new voices and create local strategy, and momentum builds. Stage 3: Fully Developed and Consuming Energy — here we have bureaucratization with broader levels of standards and coordination and enrollment of universal systems like media, education, healthcare, faith communities, politics and workplace. Stage 4: Decay and Decline — momentum dies out. In this interview we talk about how the movement is gaining traction through new directions in research to practice, media responsiveness, community engagement and legislation. Join the MovementJoin now: https://www.suicidology.community/general/register_member_type.asp?Join now: https://www.suicidology.community/general/register_member_type.asp?Do you want to get involved? One step you can take is join the American Association of Suicidology — membership is accessible for all. JOIN AASColleen Creighton Headshot.jpgAbout Colleen CreightonColleen Creighton joined the American Association of Suicidology in June 2017. Previously, she served as Executive Director of the Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE), a nonprofit foundation dedicated to the safe and responsible use of consumer household products. She also served as Director of CHPA Educational Foundation where she was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association's educational foundation.Prior to her work in the nonprofit foundation arena, Ms. Creighton worked in the educational field, having taught civics education at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. Additionally, she spent three years in Lancut, Poland working for the International World Teach program, an organization based out of the Harvard University Center for International Development. Before that, she studied NATO and the European Union at the Irish Institute for European Affairs in Leuven, Belgium.Colleen holds a B.A. in Political Science from the Catholic University of America and a M.A. in East European Studies from the Freie Universität Berlin in Germany. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/41

The latest episode of Insights, the CUBS UCC podcast, is focusing on the topic of leadership and the importance of respect for relationships in work.  More recent ideas about leadership emphasise the importance of relationships as central to leadership effects. This suggests that the impact of leadership arises from the nature and characteristics of specific relationships that leaders and followers share. Professor Nicholas Clarke from EADA Business School, Barcelona was speaking recently at the Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) In partnership with the Irish Institute for Training & Development about this topic. In this lecture Nicholas draws upon research over the past 10 years to argue that respect lays at the core of leadership and is critical for achieving positive outcomes in organisations beyond simply better employee performance. Nicholas will examine how the concept of mutuality has received minimal attention in research both within the field of leadership as well as HRM more broadly, yet is a critical aspect of the leadership relationship and the place of respect within it. The lectures brings together key findings from Nicholas’ own research over the past 5 years in this area to highlight why mutuality in respect matters and how it comes about in leadership relationships. The lecture concludes by exploring its potential implications for enabling organisations to become more sustainable and socially responsive to meet the challenges of today’s business environment.      For more insights and information into how CUBS lecturers, researchers and graduates are making an impact in the wider world, go to www.cubsucc.com (https://www.cubsucc.com/) . Insights is a co-production between CUBS and LastCastMedia.com (https://www.lastcastmedia.com/) .

On this edition - Why are the largest predators in the oceans dying on beaches around the world, including Ireland? And, the President of the Irish Institute of Master Mariners, marking its 50th Anniversary, tells us why seafaring is an attractive career.Subscribe to This Island Nation on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/this-island-nation/id1451636162 Follow This Island Nation on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5FThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today’s episode is one for the record books! I’m chatting with Alison Canavan. This lady’s multidimensional story and eloquent delivery, left me feeling mesmerized & inspired. Alison was catapulted onto the international stage at the tender age of 15 when she represented Ireland in the Supermodel of the World competition in Las Vegas. This spawned a nearly 22 year career in the fashion industry, which has taken her to the main fashion capitals of the world. More recently, Alison has devoted her time to her greatest passion: true health and wellbeing. She is now a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of neuroscience and human behavior. She is an award winning author of the wellness book “Minding Mum”. Additionally Alison is a health and wellness coach, Master NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and International motivational speaker. She graduated with distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health (IINH). She holds an Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics. Additionally, she has a Raw Foods Mastery level 3 where she studied at The Life Change Health Institute. She also holds a diploma in PR, Marketing and Sales management from DBS and has studied business in […] The post LPP #101 Full Self-Acceptance, True Healing, & Bringing Joy Back with Alison Canavan appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Today’s episode is one for the record books! I’m chatting with Alison Canavan. This lady’s multidimensional story and eloquent delivery, left me feeling mesmerized & inspired. Alison was catapulted onto the international stage at the tender age of 15 when she represented Ireland in the Supermodel of the World competition in Las Vegas. This spawned a nearly 22 year career in the fashion industry, which has taken her to the main fashion capitals of the world. More recently, Alison has devoted her time to her greatest passion: true health and wellbeing. She is now a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of neuroscience and human behavior. She is an award winning author of the wellness book “Minding Mum”. Additionally Alison is a health and wellness coach, Master NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and International motivational speaker. She graduated with distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health (IINH). She holds an Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics. Additionally, she has a Raw Foods Mastery level 3 where she studied at The Life Change Health Institute. She also holds a diploma in PR, Marketing and Sales management from DBS and has studied business in […] The post LPP #101 Full Self-Acceptance, True Healing, & Bringing Joy Back with Alison Canavan appeared first on Liveng Proof.

At the tender age of 15 Alison Canavan was catapulted onto the international stage when she represented Ireland in the Supermodel of the World competition in Las Vegas. This spawned a near 22 year career in the fashion industry, which has taken her to the main fashion capitals of London, Paris, Milan and New York and as far around the world as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Having travelled the world as one of Ireland's most successful international models for nearly two decades, in recent years she has devoted her time to her greatest passion: true health and wellbeing. In this episode we explore: -Alison's journey from world-renowned fashion model to health and wellness coach, motivational speaker, and award winning author of the book Minding Mum. -The connection between self-acceptance, courage, and happiness -What Alison has learned through recovery from addiction about lasting happiness and what she terms true health and wellbeing -The relationship between mindfulness and peace and happiness -The courage in vulnerability -Strategies for being more courageous, and attaining meaningful personal or professional goals If you enjoyed this episode please visit: www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcast for show notes and links to all other episodes. More background on Alison: Helping people to join the dots with their health and wellbeing is Alison's primary goal and passion. Her interest in nutrition began in 2009 when she started studying Fitness Nutrition Coaching under NESTA (National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association), in the United States. She graduated with distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health (IINH). She holds an Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics. In addition to these studies Alison is currently continuing her studies in Mindfulness Facilitation at UCLA. She spoke at The Mindful Life Conference in Washington in April 2017. She has lectured in Trinity College on the module of Motherhood and Mental Health. She delivers talks on stress in the workplace to CEO's and business leaders across the country. Alison has a weekly wellness column in The Sunday Independent in Ireland and has contributed to numerous publications through the years including You Magazine, VIP Magazine, The Daily Mail, and many more. She was also the featured cover story in the June 2018 edition of Mindful Magazine. For more on Alison please visit www.alisoncanavan.comSupport the show (https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/donate/)

Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon joined the SS102fm team on this weeks programme to introduce the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies MIC to WL102fm listeners and also to promote an upcoming exciting conference to be held at IIPS in August immediately after the WMoF2018 in Dublin. The conference has as its theme "The Future of the Irish parish: Lessons from around the world" which brings together sharings from all corners of the globe about the changing nature and meaning of parish life both within the church but also as an external manifestation of identity. Parish life in Ireland both urban and rural has been under going massive change over the last number of years but is still a key part of Irish self identity and understanding. It is not for nothing that often the first question an Irish person asks another is not who are you but rather where are you from? With the forth coming massive decline in the number of priests in active ministry the challenge has been for the Irish church to get to grips with how we understand and celebrate parishes as vibrant, living expressions of lived communities of faith with a model which is no longer so centred on the role and identity of the parish priest. The aim of the conference is to look to examples of this from around the world and to remind ourselves of the words of Pope Francis that "the parish is not an out-dated institution">i> (E.G.28, Pope Francis).

On this weeks programme Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon, director of the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies (IIPS) at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) joins John and Shane on the programme to discuss upcoming conference which will take as its theme ""The Future of the Irish parish: Lessons from around the world"". We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel as well as a quick run through the liturgical odds and ends and some local notices.

Hugh is currently with the English Institute of Sport working as the Performance Psychologist to the British Weightlifting team. Hugh worked with these lifters in the lead-up to the most recent Olympic Games in Rio 2016. Hugh has a MSc. in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. And is accredited by The Irish Institute of sport, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES), and the British Psychological Society. Hugh has also worked with high-level athletes across a number of other sports, including All-Ireland winners, World Champions & Olympians. In This Episode We Discuss Misconceptions among athletes as to the role of sport psychology False consensus bias Pseudoscience in psychology vs. evidence-based practice Enhancing athlete confidence Model of perceived demands, perceived resources and perceived importance Achieving optimal arousal for performance: how psyched up should you get? Differences in external factors in competition vs. training Why being positive when setting goals can actually be a bad thing! europeanpowerliftingconference.com

Jane and Dan spoke to Bronwyn Clark, CEO of the Australian Pharmacy Council and Catriona Bradley, Executive Director of the Irish Institute of Pharmacy. Bronwyn is the Host Committee Convenor and Catriona is a keynote speaker at the upcoming Life Long Learning in Pharmacy Conference. We discuss different models for assessing pharmacist competence, how to measure and develop competency in soft skills and what patients want pharmacists to be doing.

Vidal receives today April Danann, a medical intuitive, who is in her essence a person deeply committed to fully understanding her body, mind, and soul on the deepest levels. Guided solely by her intuition, she has learned to place all her trust, faith, hope, and belief into her body. She believes that her spiritual journey will take her where she is destined to go. With absolute certainty, she knows her body can heal itself without drugs. Perhaps this is all you need to know about April, however, here are some details about her career: Education - Dip PT — Packaging Technology.  College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, Cookstown.   - Dip MI — Medical Intuition. Inner Access, Canada - Dip NT — Nutritional Therapy.  Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health.  - BSc (Hons) — Food Management & Marketing.  College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, Cookstown. - MSc — Nutrition & Exercise Science.  University of Chester, UK - Ph.D. (ongoing) — Naturopathic Medicine, University of Natural Medicine, California, USA Other Courses - Diploma — Kinesiology - Diploma — Massage Therapy - Diploma — Family Herbalist Speaker Events - 2017 — Wellness Day, Ballymaloe - Happy Pear, Greystones Other Roles - 2014 - current — Secretary of Skibbereen Farmers Market board - 2007 — Founder member of NTOI (Nutritional Therapists of Ireland)   April Danann — A Short History April Danann left Canada for Europe in 1997, following a job offer in Amsterdam to start up the European branch of a Canadian company and then ended up staying, realizing her heart belonged here amongst the blow-ins and the original food culture that has become her life. She'd always longed to live in Europe. Even though she was born and raised on Canada's East coast and loved the fresh air, the wildness and sometimes the snow, she thinks it prepared her for West Cork and the rainy days of Ireland. April has worked as a Medical Intuitive since as long as she can remember. Her interest in food and nutrition were natural companions to her ability to hear the body's voice. Although she left the corporate world when her son was born to work on her own terms, in her own way; it prepared her for all that was to come. Starting something, anything, from scratch is something that comes easily, quite like her West Cork kombucha scobies and apple cider vinegar mothers. Capturing wild organisms and growing a business; life just gets better. Certainly, a great episode filled with useful information for you to get healthier one choice at the time, connecting with nature and becoming aware of the messages your body is giving you. Enjoy!   Outline of This Great Episode [8:35] How April Danann started as a medical intuitive. [10:09] Food and natural medicine is the way to treat your body. [11:24] DES daughter brought the biggest challenge when she found out she was pregnant. [13:25] Ramifications of being a DES child. [16:07] What does it mean to be a Medical Intuitive? [17:19] Combination of Emotional patterns and Intuitive Medicine. [19:14] We all have intuition but some people are really gifted with it. [21:18] In my family all were psychic but were terrified of it. [23:10] People are looking for quick fixes. [24:54] Reasons for mystery illnesses are emotional patterns and chemical exposures. [31:01] A toxin is something that does not support the whole. [33:45] In current civilizations we have lost the connection with the ground. [35:23] Access to clean water is basic to our bodies. [36:51] Your plate needs to be 80% vegetables. [42:04] Grow your own vegetables and herbs, and if you can't go to the local farmers market. [43:01] Different uses of herbs. [44:38] Dandelion uses. [45:58] How does Elderberry Vinegar is produced? [50:43] Scobies and Kombucha production. [55:54] How to do different fastings. [1:02:38] The process of a Medical Intuitive session. [1:06:12] Common health problems nowadays. [1:07:30] Our immune systems are at risk. [1:10:48] Three tips for a healthier living.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Vidal Speak website. Get everything you need to support your healthy habits.   Connect with Today's Guest Learn more about April Dannan Instagram: AprilDannan Twitter: @DanannSpl4ces Facebook: Natural Rebel Market Stall  

Today the lead strength and conditioning coach at the Irish Institute of Sport, Dr. Eamonnn Flanagan joins us to discuss a different way to look at sprinting scores with athletes. We start out where the idea came from and how it can change how you look at how your athlete’s sprint times impact training and even evaluate the tests you use with your athletes. We next discuss how using Z-scores in different exercises could lead to cross examining tests to find where they rank versus the most successful athlete’s in that sport and position. This is obviously the early stage of evaluating this, but Dr. Flanagan sees great potential for this. Check the article out on Mladen’s site, ComplementaryTraining.net here: http://complementarytraining.net/sprint-variability-profiling-new-insights-from-speed-testing-data/ ENJOY THE CONTENT? THEN YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT THE STRENGTH COACH NETWORK! You can find sensational content just like this in The Strength Coach Network. As a member of The Strength Coach Networks, you can access over 200 hours of the highest-level lecture content just like this one for 48 hours for only $1. Follow the link below to sign up and use the code CVASPS at check out to get a 48 hour trial for only $1. Check out The Strength Coach Network Here! https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/ #StrengthCoach, #StrengthAndConditioningCoach, #Podcast, #LearningAtLunch, #TheSeminar, #SportsTraining, #PhysicalPreparation, #TheManual, #SportTraining, #SportPerformance, #HumanPerformance, #StrengthTraining, #SpeedTraining, #Training, #Coach, #Performance, #Sport, #HighPerformance, #VBT, #VelocityBasedTraining, #TriphasicTraining, #Plyometrics

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ketokitchen Ketogenic pizza. Ketogenic toast. Ketogenic cornflakes. Yep, each of these, and many of carbalicious food items actually do exist in low-carb, high-fat nutrient dense recipes. You just have to know what to do, and you have to be willing to think outside the box of how most ketogenic eaters operate: which is basically drinking copious amounts of full-fat coconut milk, buying avocados by the dozen and going through a stick of butter every couple days. Cancer survivors Domini Kemp and Patricia Daly just put the finishing touches on the first-ever comprehensive ketogenic cookbook - a cookbook based on the latest research on nutritional approaches to the prevention and management of cancer and a ketogenic diet. But this book is chock full of delicious recipes and practical ketogenic tips that go way above and beyond just cancer management. For decades, the ketogenic diet―which shifts the body’s metabolism from burning glucose to burning fat, lowering blood sugar and insulin and resulting in a metabolic state known as ketosis―has been used to successfully manage pediatric epilepsy. More recently, it has been used by the Paleo community as a weight loss strategy. Now emerging research suggests that a ketogenic diet, in conjunction with conventional treatments, also offers new hope for those coping with cancer and other serious disease. With endorsements from leading researchers and oncologists such as Dr. Thomas Seyfried (), The Ketogenic Kitchen offers more than 250 recipes, as well as meal plans and comprehensive scientific information about the benefits of a ketogenic diet, with sensible advice to help readers through periods of illness, recovery, and treatment. Domini Kemp is an award winning chef, food writer, and entrepreneur. In 2013, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and since then she has shifted her focus towards healthier eating. She changed her column in the Irish Times to focus on healthier recipes and opened Alchemy Juice Co., a juice and wholefoods cafe. The Ketogenic Kitchen is her fifth cookbook. Patricia Daly is an experienced nutritional therapist and author specializing in cancer care and the ketogenic diet in particular. She has worked with hundreds of cancer patients in Ireland and abroad, lectures at the Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health, and is a well-regarded speaker at conferences and in cancer centers. After writing three eBooks, including "", The Ketogenic Kitchen is her first print book. During our discussion, you'll discover: -The difference between Patricia's more "strict" diet and Domini's more "liberal" diet...[8:20] -About how many carbs should you eat to be low carb versus ketosis...[11:20 & 18:55] -The surprising dangers of excessive calorie consumption on a ketogenic diet...[23:10] -The potential dangers of whey protein, especially for certain populations...[28:20] -Why it is that both Patricia and Domini like something called Yacon syrup...[31:00] -How to make your own ketogenic bread to have low carb toast...[34:05] -How to make keto cornflakes or keto cereal...[45:25] -Patrick and Domini's favorite way to make pizza that still allows it to be ketogenic (and how the heck they do the crust)...[46:55] -How to make a simple and tasty low-carb version of the Japanese temaki recipe...[51:30] -How to make "Bullet-proofish" coffee that doesn't result in any bloating or nausea...[55:15] -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Book: -Book: - - - Show Sponsors: Kimera Koffee - Proven to help you increase focus, power output and cognition. Go to and use code BEN to get 10% off! Blue Apron - Create incredible home cooked meals and get your first three meals free, with free shipping! Go to . Organifi - For the best tasting greens superfood blend, go to  and use code BEN for 20% off your order. Marc Pro - For pain relief and faster muscle recovery time, use promo code BEN for 5% off at . Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Domini, Patricia or me? Leave your comments at  and one of us will reply!

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to lead strength & conditioning coach at the Irish Institute of Sport, Eamonn Flanagan. Eamonn has become a leading figure in velocity based training as well as the use of RSI in the applied world. I was fortunate to meet Eamonn in Ireland earlier this year and have a tour around the new facility at the Institute which is extremely impressive. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did. In this episode you will learn - Who is Eamonn Flanagan (background, education and current role) RSI, protocols & thresholds Daily monitoring using jumping protocols How can we quantify plyometrics VBT - where it fits in VBT products - positives and negatives Live feedback in VBT This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus. This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast. Eamonn can be found on Twitter @eamonnflanagan and his research can be found and downloaded at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eamonn_Flanagan/publications Enjoy PP

Irish Times Environment Editor and author Frank McDonald delivers the fifth annual Irish Institute of New York Lecture, “After the Celtic Tiger: Picking up the Pieces.”

This programme was developed in conjunction with the Irish Institute of Medical Herbalists (IIMH) in order to enable students to study all aspects of herbs and other related medicinal plants. It covers a wide range of subjects, enabling students to appreciate the history and philosophy inherent in the cultural use of herbs.