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Send us a textAndy Mackin's journey from the Irish Navy to successful entrepreneurship is an inspiring tale of resilience and transformation. Growing up as the eldest of eight children in Dundalk, Andy faced a challenging economic environment but found solace in sports, particularly soccer. Although his soccer dreams in England didn't materialize, they set him on a path to becoming an electrician in the Navy, where he honed invaluable skills in teamwork and discipline. In our conversation, Andy shares how these experiences laid the groundwork for his easy-going nature and entrepreneurial success.Navigating the uncharted waters of business, Andy's story highlights the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities. His transition from the structured life in the Navy to the dynamic world of entrepreneurship was marked by early uncertainties and the significance of setting ambitious goals. From establishing Mackin Consultancy to expanding into Mackin Talent, Andy's journey underscores the crucial role of social skills in business and the power of embracing unexpected opportunities. A chance encounter with a former colleague led to transformative projects with multinational companies, demonstrating the remarkable growth that can occur when one is open to new possibilities.Andy also delves into the personal habits that have enhanced his leadership and productivity, such as waking up earlier and fostering a disciplined lifestyle. He reflects on the responsibility of hiring employees and the growth that comes from navigating financial crises like the one in 2009. Sharing insights from his book-writing experience, Andy discusses the importance of presenting unique perspectives and engaging with like-minded individuals. His story is a testament to the transformative impact of taking risks and the influence of personal wellness on professional success, all while inspiring listeners to appreciate the interconnectedness of life experiences in shaping business growth.Support the show

Cathal Berry, Independent TD and former Army Ranger, discusses the repercussions of an understaffed Irish Navy.

Andy Mackin from The Mackin Group joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth which he has achieved with the professional services company, how his time in The Irish Navy helped him in the business world and how he has started planning for an IPO.karlfitzpatrick.ieFrom Irish Navy to business world#TheMackinGroup #professionalservicescompany #IPO#Irishreferendum #housingcrises#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oprah Winfrey's special aired, Mr. Beast is doing the Beast Games, Lenny Kravitz is shredded, some fast facts, the Irish Navy called in sick, things turning 50 in 2024, and Vinnie reads your texts!

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able to continue with the Swimsuit Issue. Had a couple of nice stories just after 7am this morning. One was a girl's favorite stuffed animal that ended up in the dump was found & returned to her, and a 98 year old Veteran in Oregon is still driving & delivering Meals on Wheels! Had a list of things that are turning FIFTY this year, and talked about all the condoms that'll be available at this year's Paris Olympics. Have you ever been to a show where the artist abruptly ended the concert? It happened recently at a John Mellencamp show in Toledo, Ohio. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and lol'd at a recent jersey swap in the NBA. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about eating an onion a day to keep the doctor away, the crazy gang violence in Haiti, a guy in Tennessee who got busted for drugs, a home invasion in Connecticut where the thieves were looking for a cat, a EMT who was groped by a drunk man, the Irish Navy, a guy who stole a truck & a tree trunk trimmer, and a dude who pulled a gun on some kids who ding-dong-ditched him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast I chat with Andy Mackin, the CEO of the Mackin Group, a global success story headquartered in Cork. When a trial with Torquay United didn't end the way he had hoped he was delighted to join the Irish Navy and ended up serving for 21 years. The retired Andy, at just 39 started his own health and safety consultancy and with an ethos of hard work and customer service, door after different door opened for him, and he now runs a huge global business.  Andy chats about the switch from a regimental life to private business, his core values, the wisdom of treating people well, his ambitions and what is possible with the right attitude. Enjoy the show!   This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. Podcast Production by Greg Canty Greg's blog Greg on Twitter  Greg on LinkedIn Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie  

Hello! For this weeks episode we covered the love story between a young American lady and her Irish Navy boyfriend. .If you want to find us on all social media, live dates, merch, and everything in between, you can do it all here!.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5645402/advertisement

Hello! For this weeks episode we covered the love story between a young American lady and her Irish Navy boyfriend. .If you want to find us on all social media, live dates, merch, and everything in between, you can do it all here!.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5645402/advertisement

We've had Cocaine Bear - and now we have the cocaine boat. On Tuesday, over 2.2 tonnes of cocaine was seized in a joint operation between the Army Ranger Wing, the Irish Navy, the Garda National-Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue. In a dramatic operation, they halted the MV Matthew vessel off the Cork coast, in what is a major blow to organised crime. To give us an insight into a stunning 24 hours in Irish policing, Ciaran Bradley is joined by the Irish Daily Star and Irish Mirror's Crime and Defence Editor, Michael O'Toole. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Irish Navy fired warning shots at the MV Matthew's to force the ship to stop leaving Irish waters. What was discovered next could be the biggest drugs seizure ever in Irish history estimated at over €156million. The Indo daily explains the dramatic scenes which have unfolded in our seas this week and ask what it reveals about the Irish drugs trade. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Padraig Byrne and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… Consistently appearing in Ireland's Daily News charts, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps… Today's episode includes references to the following items:https://twitter.com/i/status/1694750637005631835 https://twitter.com/i/status/1694714667082584309 https://twitter.com/i/status/1694663154062573994https://twitter.com/i/status/1694760261322678645https://twitter.com/i/status/1694616685548904947 https://twitter.com/i/status/1694604753785733468 https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22290334/https://twitter.com/i/status/1694706350494990520 https://twitter.com/i/status/1694688507187388887 https://youtu.be/Cm3Z1jEjHHc Contact us over at X or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the weekend, that means it's time for a new mentor. This week, we have a special friend of mine to teach us about the unlimited power of mindset. Andy Mackin served in the Irish Navy for 21 years before embarking on a second career as an entrepreneur. Mackin Talent is now a commercial powerhouse with offices all over the world and turning over millons each month.  His growth since then has been spectacular but why I really clicked with Andy was his outlook on life and the power of mindset. Today he gives us a short lesson on improving mindset and he proves why there is no such thing as a typical entrepreneur.    To hear the full interview with Andy, go back and listen to episode 113. --- Join my free weekly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- Visit My Partners Location Partner: Iconic Offices  Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23

Cróga was found on Valentine's Day in Mayo a bit too far away from home in the Canaries. Dingle Oceanworld worked with the Irish Navy to get a solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Kevin Flannery, Director of Dingle Oceanworld

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2e9vv6ad Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Four other Russian vessels have been sighted off the coast. Ceithre shoitheach eile de chuid na Rúise feicthe amach ón chósta. The Defense Forces of Ireland have confirmed that four more Russian vessels, including a warship, have been seen off the coast of Ireland. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Óglaigh na hÉireann go bhfacthas ceithre shoitheach eile de chuid na Rúise, long chogaidh ina measc, amach ó chósta na hÉireann. This is the latest situation since commercial and military vessels began to enter Irish waters. Seo an cor is déanaí ó thosaigh soithigh tráchtála agus míleata ag teacht isteach in uiscí na hÉireann. The ship Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate, is among those that entered Ireland's exclusive economic zone earlier this week. Tá an long Admiral Grigorovich, frigéad Rúiseach, ina measc siúd a tháinig isteach i limistéar eisiach eacnamaíoch na hÉireann níos luaithe an tseachtain seo. Images taken by the Irish Navy show an oil tanker named Kama putting more fuel into the warship. Léiríonn íomhánna a ghlac Cabhlach na hÉireann taincéar ola darbh ainm Kama, ag cur tuilleadh breosla sa long chogaidh. The Defense Forces said that "the Air Corps and the Navy monitored the vessels with air and sea patrols and that the vessels have since left the exclusive zone." Dúirt Óglaigh na hÉireann go ndearna "an tAer Chór agus an Cabhlach maoirseoireacht ar na soithigh le patróil aeir agus muirí agus gur imigh na soithigh as an limistéar eisiach ó shin." It is understood that the vessels were off the southern coast. Tuigtear gur amach ó chósta an deiscirt a bhí na soithigh. In April the Air Corps sighted three Russian ships off the West and South West coasts. I mí Aibreáin chonaic an tAer Chór trí long Rúiseach amach ó chóstaí an Iarthair agus an Iardheiscirt. They were in Irish seas off the Galway and Kerry coasts. Bhí siad i bhfarraigí na hÉireann amach ó chóstaí na Gaillimhe agus Chiarraí. It is understood that the British Royal Navy was keeping an eye on the vessels seen this week. Tuigtear go raibh Cabhlach Ríoga na Breataine ag coimeád súil ar na soithigh a chonacthas an tseachtain seo. A spokesman for the Department of Defense in London refused to say anything other than that "our national security will always be a priority" and to that end they have spent £65 million on two maritime patrol vessels since the incident with the Nord Stream submarine gas cable in September last year. Dhiúltaigh urlabhraí na Roinne Cosanta i Londain aon rud a rá seachas "go mbeidh tosaíocht i gcónaí ag ár slándáil náisiúnta" agus gur chuige sin atá £65 milliún caite acu ar dhá long faire muirí ó tharla an eachtra leis an gcábla gáis fomhuirí Nord Stream i Meán Fómhair anuraidh.

Sinn Fein defense spokesman John Brady TD has claimed that national security is now at risk because we are unable to police Ireland's 200-mile exclusive economic zone in the Atlantic as a result of staffing issues. Declan Power, Defense, and Security Expert explained how worrying is this arising situation.

Sinn Fein defense spokesman John Brady TD has claimed that national security is now at risk because we are unable to police Ireland's 200-mile exclusive economic zone in the Atlantic as a result of staffing issues. Declan Power, Defense, and Security Expert explained how worrying is this arising situation.

Today my guest is Lieutenant Commander Grace Fanning. Grace is a member of The Irish Naval Service which is one of the three branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Originally from County Carlow, Grace has spent the last twenty-two years in the Irish Navy and has recently finished her post as Commanding Officer of the L.É. Róisín. I came across Grace on Twitter which she uses to post photos and videos about life on board a ship of the Irish Navy. I thought it would be interesting to have Grace on as a guest to find out more about being an officer, so I hope you are sitting comfortably and happy to stay with us. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that the entire contents and design of this podcast are the property of Ken Sweeney, or used by Ken Sweeney with permission, and are protected under Irish and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Ken Sweeney.

What's the secret to scaling a staffing company internationally? According to my special guest Andy Mackin, relationships are a key driver of business growth. In this episode, you will hear how Andy transitioned from serving with the Irish Navy for 21 years to becoming an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. He shares his story of rapidly expanding his staffing company from six employees to 200 in less than 8 years.  At Mackin Talent, their number one value is “Relationships Matter.” Listen to Andy explain exactly how they invest time and resources to build stronger client relationships. He reveals how they've embedded this core value into their systems and procedures from the way they sell to the way they deliver their service. Andy is the CEO of Mackin Group, which encompasses Mackin EHS & Mackin Talent. They're an award-winning business services company headquartered in Ireland and operating globally with 200 team members in 12 countries. Episode Outline and Highlights [3:47] Discussion on Andy's process for posting original content on LinkedIn. [7:08] Andy's reading challenge and book recommendations. [11:09] Why Andy started a health and safety consulting firm after leaving the navy and how that led to building a staffing agency. [23:04] Great life lessons that Andy shares from working as a server/waiter. [27:25] Breaking down the stages - growing from 6 people to 200. [33:38] The business value of building relationships and treating everyone the way you want to be treated.   [42:10] How to engage and build relationships with clients with a hybrid setup. [48:55] Andy's strategies for building business roles and framework. [50:30] Biggest challenges when scaling a business rapidly. [53:56] Andy shares his biggest learning experience from 2014 up to now. Life Lessons From Working as a Waiter Andy's story is interesting and colorful indeed - before setting up his own consultancy business, he served in the Irish Navy for 21 years. After retiring from the Navy, he set up his own health and safety business which led to him setting up a talent and staffing agency. What struck me is when Andy shared his stint as a server or waiter before joining the navy. He described it as his best 10 and a half months experience in life. For him, the life lessons he learned and the experience of dealing with people are invaluable. It became a foundational step in his journey that he attributes to his success in the recruitment space. Andy shares: “It is all about people. People that you deal with, life is all about people. I think recruitment is a pretty solid industry where it is all about people. How you get on with people, how you react to people, how you react to candidates, how you react to clients… it has served me well.” How Relationship Building Was the Key to Scaling the Business One of the keys to the growth of Mackin Talent is they partner with multi-national corporations and support them in rolling out sizeable EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) projects. As a small business, how do they win these major accounts? According to Andy, it's simple - relationships. Corporations are made up of people. He can form a relationship with one person in a company, land small opportunities, and expand from there. Eventually this leads to larger and larger opportunities. Of course, it is expected that they can deliver, which they do.  To further strengthen their business relationship, they ensure that an onsite engagement specialist is present with their clients free of charge. This investment ensures that the project runs smoothly, resulting in less worries for their clients, and more repeat business for Mackin Talent. This practice enables them to embed themselves within their clients, and deliver excellent service.  Their guiding principle is to treat other people how you want to be treated. The Importance of Meeting Clients Face-to-Face How much relationship building are you doing remotely versus in person? This is the same question I asked Andy during this interview. Since the pandemic, a lot of business owners are conducting the majority of their meetings virtually. But how critical is face-to-face relationship building when you are looking to scale your business? For Andy, they still allocate at least 65% in-person relationship building but are on the track of further increasing it to 75%. He spends thousands of dollars quarterly just to meet with employees and clients in person - the creativity and collaboration are just different when done in person. It is nice to speak with people regularly via Zoom, but meeting them in person levels up the relationship. Our Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by i-intro and Recruitment Entrepreneur. i-intro® is an end-to-end retained recruitment platform. Their technology and methodology allow recruiters to differentiate themselves from the competition, win more retained business, bigger fees and increase their billings. Their software combined with world-class training enables you to transition from transactional, contingency recruiter to consultative, retained recruiter. Instead of being perceived as a “me too” vendor, you'll be positioned as a “me only” solutions provider. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Book your free, no-obligation consultation here: www.recruitmentcoach.com/retained   Recruitment Entrepreneur is the world's leading Private Equity firm specializing in the international recruitment industry. If you've dreamed of starting, scaling and selling your recruitment business, this is your chance. James Caan and his team at Recruitment Entrepreneur are actively seeking ambitious recruiters who they can invest in. They provide everything you need to grow a successful recruitment business including: funding, financial expertise, coaching and mentoring, operational strategy, backoffice support, marketing and talent attraction solutions. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Start a conversation here: https://www.recruitmentcoach.com/vc   Andy Mackin Bio and Contact Info  Andy originally hails from Dundalk,Co Louth, in Ireland. The eldest of eight, Parents Roy and Roseleen.   Andy joined the Irish Naval Service at 18 in 1985 and has been in Cork since. He served for 21 years as a member of the Irish Naval Service and, during this time, qualified as an electrician. It was here that he gained his initial experience with risk management and developed his appreciation of Environmental Health and Safety. Andy retired from service in 2006 as Petty Officer. Andy holds a Diploma in Health and Safety from University College Cork  a Certificate in Training and Education from NUI Galway, and has over twenty years experience in the field of Environmental Health and Safety.  As CEO of Mackin Group he has responsibility for the day to day operations of both organisations, Mackin EHS & Mackin Talent and also works with varied clients across all sectors in Ireland, UK, Europe, Asia and the US. A positive mindset and personal development are key factors in my life to help declutter the constant noise from around the world. Andy on LinkedIn Mackin Talent website link Mackin Talent on Facebook People and Resources Mentioned Morgan Cummins on LinkedIn The Compound Effect, by Darren Hardy Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter

Welcome back to season four of The First 10 podcast. Kicking off this season's debut episode is special guest Andy Mackin. Andy is the proud CEO of the Mackin group, based in Cork and operating globally. The Mackin group consists of two renowned companies Mackin EHS a health, safety, and environmental service provider, and Mackin Talent, a talent management solutions provider. Andy is a wealth of business knowledge and has so many fascinating stories to share, along with valuable advice and tips on succeeding in business. Andy openly shares insights from the beginning of his entrepreneurial voyage, explores the power of discipline and consistency, and reveals the importance of building and nurturing your network. Andy also breaks down the superpower that is relationships and why the value of Relationships Matters is at the core of everything his dynamic global company does. Key points within this episode include: An introduction to Andy Mackin. The voyage from the Irish Navy into entrepreneurship. Trusting business instincts and taking the leap. The key to building clientele. Becoming comfortable with business directing and networking. The vital skills of discipline and consistency in business. The importance of personal connections and business relationship management.  Expansion and growth in business. The Mackin Group company culture. The impact of gratitude and business reflection. Andy's advice on obtaining your first 10 customers.‘'Time is a valuable commodity, but I don't think it can be shared more positively or impactfully than spending time with people.'' – Andy Mackin.Connect with Andy Mackin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackinconsultancyhttps://twitter.com/andrewmackin   Connect with First 10 Podcast host Conor McCarthy: https://www.first10podcast.com  https://twitter.com/TheFirst10Pod https://www.linkedin.com/in/comccart/  Resources:Business Networking in Ireland https://bni.ie   Book recommendations:Atomic Habits by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Shoe Dog by Phil Knight https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoe-Dog-Phil-KnightTwelve and a Half by Gary Vaynerchuk https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Half-  Produced in partnership with podlad.comCheck out my podcast partners!BuzzsproutOtter.aiCalendly

Seamus O Flaherty, skipper and fisherman out of Kilmore Quay links up with the Morning Mix to discuss the Irish Navy boarding a fishing vessel in Kilmore Quay

Two weeks of sports to catch up on on this special episode! Irish - Tarheels, Irish - Navy, Michigan- Michigan State, Michigan Hat is crying, Bears - 49ers, Bears - Steelers, Furious George is crying. Why must our teams do this to us? --- 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/frustration-nation/message

"The only source of knowledge is experience" - Albert Einstein. Tune in as we meet Richie McGrath, Operations Manager and Stavros Gianakakis, VSAT Services Director at Voyager IP, as we discover their eclectic paths and rich experiences that led them to the Voyager IP team. Electronics engineer Richie shares his story of having his head immortalised on an Irish stamp due to his time in the Irish Navy and on U.N. peacekeeping missions in East Timor. And Stavros relates a tale of how a fortuitous pint in a New York bar on Paddy's Day led him to a career in the yachting industry! Together they share some valuable insights into the world of Marine Comms as buyers turned sellers. #SatComms #VoyagerIP #sophos #celerway #eto #xpcc #satellite #vsat #comms #superyachts #yachtengineer #yachtcaptain #maritime #marineindustry #cybersecurity #yachting

The Defence Forces has appointed a new Chief of Staff, Major General, Séan Clancy this week. An ongoing matter for the Irish Army and in particular the Navy service is recruiting new members. The @naval_service is recruiting new members. I visited the Navy Base in Cork Harbour and met with some of those who have joined. Hear what the experience has been like for them on @TheHardShoulder after 5pm. pic.twitter.com/TvUE3sNNye — Josh Crosbie (@JoshCrosbie3) July 15, 2021 Our reporter Josh Crosbie visited the Irish Navy base in Haulbowline in Cork Harbour to speak to service members about the recruitment drive.

An Offaly man is one of just five cadets to receive his commission as an officer in the Naval Service today. Cadet Adam Galvin will receive the title of ensign and is a step closer to a career working on some of the nation's big ships. As a member of the 59th Naval Service Cadet Class, his commission will be signed by President Michael D Higgins and presented by the Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney.

What is up SharkNation!  Andy Mackin is the CEO of Mackin Group, an international company that provides both health and safety consulting and talent solutions for companies all over the world.  Andy started the business after a 21 year career in the Irish Navy.  The company has huge ambition and is aiming to generate €75 million per year in revenue by 2025, and €110 million by 2030! Andy shares his vision of ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange when the company goes public!  Key takeways: 1. Andy was almost 40 years old when he started the business - it's never too late to pivot to a new career. 2. He found that scale was achieved quickest by going global. Andy talks about opening offices in 18 states in the US, as well as offices in the far east and Africa.  3. Relationships compound over time and it's extremely important to maintain these relationships as you scale.  4. Stay open minded - the Talent side of the business grew from a suggestion from an existing customer and is now a huge part of the Group.  5. Get up early - sleep quicker... :)  For more info on Andy and the business: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackinconsultancy/?originalSubdomain=ie For feedback: Luke@shark.ie

We report from the protest in Cork this week, when 65 trawlers went out into the city centre to protest over restrictions in the industry. And Fergal Keane visits the Haulbowline Naval Base and meets the new Irish Navy operations commander Captain Kenneth Minihane.

Captain Grace Fanning has just returned from an away patrol on the Irish Navy ship, LÉ Róisín. She joined Ray from dry land.

On todays show as Ireland re-opens Sinead Quinlan and Amy O'Connor talk to us from the hairdressers and Penny's, Ray speaks to Frank Nelson about his year in lockdown, we are joined by Captain Grace Fanning from the Irish Navy ships, Conor Pope is back with pricewatch and Ray is joined by the Happy Pear, Stephen and Dave Flynn.

Originally hailing from Dundalk, Andy Mackin has been in Cork since 1985. He served for 21 years as a member of the Irish Naval Service and, during this time, qualified as an electrician. It was here that he gained his initial experience with risk management and developed his appreciation of Environmental Health and Safety.Now, as Managing Director of Mackin he has responsibility for the day to day operations of the organisation, and also works with many and varied clients across all sectors in Ireland, the UK, Europe and the US.https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackinconsultancy/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/scaling-your-business-wrian-lanigan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest has packed two careers into his life already. Andy served his country for 21 years in the Irish Navy before launching his second career as an entrepreneur. He now runs the Mackin Group, a global company, turning over $16 million per year with 150 employed. He has done all this in just over 6 years. Find out how he did it on today's episode. 

Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Britton joined the Irish Naval Service in 2014, however by that point she was no stranger to the sea. She grew up beside the ocean in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal, and competed with the Irish surfing team from 2004-2012. This past summer, she completed the 11 week Combined Diving course to become the first female diver in the Irish Navy. The course typically has a 70% drop-out rate and of the original 10 who started her course, only 3 finished. She is the current Gunnery Officer on LÉ James Joyce. ---------- instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com

On this edition – the story of the God of the Sea, the Irish Navy and Basketball, as described in the new book ‘Gods By The Lee’. We hear about one man’s effort to swim around the coastline of Ireland. And the restoration of the 118 year old Lady Min. You can stay up to date with Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tom-macsweeneys-maritime-ireland/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow Tom MacSweeney's Maritime Ireland on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ Photo courtesy of Rory O'Donnell. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We can now put a virtual tack in Ireland! Gary Delaney the geospatial forensic expert witness NOT the famous comedian joined the boys for this incredibly informative episode. We discussed how to use a sextant and the inherent inaccuracies of it and other navigation technologies. Gary shares the highlights of his 20-year career in the Irish Navy and how Global Position Intelligences (GPI) is being used to solve international crimes. He also talks about "Loc8 Code" a geocoding system he has developed that is being used by public services across Ireland and the concerns with Ligado 5G. Be sure to check out the "Gay & Gary Lockdown Lunacy Videos" YouTube channel for some great humor! Music for this episode by Al Stewart!

How a former Irish Navy ship, the LE Aisling, ended up being sold on to a Libyan warlord. The late Timmy Flavin's diary of his 1991 kayak trip around Ireland, At the Waters Edge. We meet Joy Gillen of GAC Training & Service Solutions at the Nat Maritime College of Irel. Regular contributor Hugh Oram looks at the future of the Grand Canal Dock.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 155 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including photos, please check out my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/155  This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles   Winter Storm Hat Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: King Cole Merino DK in the Irish Navy and Aran (cream) colorways purchased from Yarn's End $7 for 50g skein Pattern: Winter Storm Hat by Gabrielle Vezina   Kaiya Mei Hat #1 and #2 Pattern: Kaiya Mei by Jamie Hoffman (free knitting pattern) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: Worsted weight leftovers. Hat #1- baby girl hat using solid purple and speckled red/blue from Sunsoaked yarn Hat #2- baby boy hat using worsted weight scraps- navy and white. Colorwork patterns from Tin Can Knits Strange Brew ebook. Hattie’s Stripey Shrug Pattern: Confection Baby Shrug by Tonya Wagner (free knit pattern) Needles: US 8 (5 mm) for the body and US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Surfs Up Colorway KFI Scrappy Socks   Yarn: KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 ( 70% Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Cashmere goat)- DK Skacel Kenzie- worsted: 50% Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Alpaca, 10% Angora, 5% Silk Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams Cast on 48 stitches. On the Needles   Amanda’s Birthday Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm) Yarn: Yoshi & Lucy, Isabel Base in the Commissioner color way (gray with blue flecks) Olaf Pattern: Frozen’s Olaf Amigurumi Doll by ChiWei Ranck (free crochet pattern) Yarn: leftover white worsted weight yarn from stash Hook: C (2.75 mm) Holly Press Fibers Boxy Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Holly Press Fibers - Sheepish (fingering weight) base in colorways:  Flower Petal, Rambler in the Wilderness & Seeking You & 3 skeins from stash Holding fingering weight double. Brainstorming Autumnal Mitts Yarn: Bijou Spun (75/25 Yak/merino) US 6 Needles Pattern: Autumnal Mitts by Jo Bangles Found 1 finished mitts. Makes to sense to finish the pair! From the Armchair I reviewed the book Finish by Jon Acuff Crafty Adventures I made a birthday hat for my niece Hattie. A quick and satisfying project!     KAL News     Slay the Stash 2019 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Check out the February Post Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Official Rules for 2019  Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn Pigskin Party We wrapped up the Pigskin Party on February 4th. Grand Prizes will be announced on Episode 156. Scope out the prizes! Tune in to hear if you won a January participation prize. Special Thank You to this season's Pro Shop Sponsors   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns Events   17th Annual New England Textile Arts Network's Spa Knit and Spin, February 23-25th in Freeport, ME Free Admission Farm Fiber Days at the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market January 27 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA (March 3) Knit North Yarn Crawl, North Shore, MA March 14-17 CT Sheep & Wool: April 27 9-4 rain or shine Contest, News & Notes During the month of February, I’m discounting my World of Difference Shawl pattern to $5 and will donate $2** from each sale to the A World of Difference Institute. Thanks to everyone who has already checked out my 2nd new design published in 2019- the Tan House Brook Hat (designed to match my Tan House Brook Shawl. Be sure sign up for my email newsletter to get a heads up about my new designs and the coupons and promo offers.  On February 9th I put the My Own Backyard on Ravelry for FREE as a tribute to my mom on her birthday. SO many of you downloaded it. If you cast on please use #myownbackyardshawl and tag me- Bostonjen1 on Instagram so I can see! I have a new hat & cowl pattern going into testing soon. If you're interested, please PM me on Ravelry or keep an eye out in the Testing Pool Group in Ravelry. Life in Focus I reviewed my January goals, progress, and what's working well for me in achieving my goals for the year!   Ask Me Anything Suzanne emailed to ask "I would be interested in hearing you discuss why you prefer to use Evernote over the Notes app in the iPhone and how you shifted from one to the other. I use the Notes app by default but have been hearing more about Evernote. What are the pros and cons? Do you have any tips if I want to transition? Thank you for being a great knitting friend. "   I discussed Evernote and how I use David Allen's Getting Things Done Method   On a Happy Note Booked a trip to Barcelona and Porto with my friend Laura. Do you have any tips? Please share in Episode 155 thread! I did a massive clean out of the studio. We bought a new fridge and finally have an ice maker for first time in 10 years. I met up with my friend Robb hadn’t seen in awhile. We went to a jazz class together! I got over the nasty cold/cough that’s going around in about a week. Seems like a record We had our friends' daughters- Carina and Ella- for a sleepover. We had fun painting, building forts with the rubber puzzle piece floor mats. We watched a movie, ate Dan's snowflake pancakes and had a blast! Mom’s birthday & Hattie’s first birthday- celebrated last weekend! Quote of the Week “Reviewing your past is one of the best ways to understand who you really are and how you’ll work best on a goal. Keep in mind that perfectionism can’t stand self-awareness. If you’re self-aware, you’re more likely to know and accept your limitations, which means you won’t fall for the promise of a perfect performance.” ― Jon Acuff, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!      

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 154 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair In My Travels Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Tune in at the end to hear some audio from my nieces and nephew- Riley, Garret + Millie. Off the Needles     Worsted Boxy Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Superwash in Solstice Heather Colorway Needles: US 7 & US 8 Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Cast on for XS small size- 19 inches below arms. Used approximately 1100 yards I did a split hem modification. Details can be found in my project page.   On the Needles     Winter Storm Hat Pattern: Winter Storm Hat by Gabrielle Vezina Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: King Cole Merino DK in the Irish Navy and Aran (cream) colorways Cast on Newborn size Rock You Like a Hurricane Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy yarn in the Rock You Like a Hurricane colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams Acrobat Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Acrobat color way   Amanda’s Birthday Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm) Yarn: Yoshi & Lucy, Isabel Base in the Commissioner colorway Hattie’s Stripey Shrug Pattern: Confection Baby Shrug by Tonya Wagner (free knit pattern) Needles: US 8 (5 mm) for the body and US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Surfs Up Colorway (stripes in all blues and purples) Brainstorming I was initially brainstorming this toy: Marlene the Bunny Girl- crochet pattern by Joanna Klenmeyer available on Etsy But after talking with Millie it seems she'd rather an Elsa or Olaf doll instead.     From the Armchair   Race in the knitting community has been a huge topic of conversation on social media lately. In this segment I shared some thoughts about how I'm trying to expand my horizons to be a better informed, more sensitive person. I hope you know that you are ALL welcome here in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Community.   An interesting conversation to listen to is on Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Podcast. In December they did a 2 part episode with Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.  Check it out here: Part 1 & Part 2     Knitting In Passing     Check out this article about the popularity of podcasts- including knitting podcasts!       In My Travels   I shared some details from my recent trip to New York City. Some links to things I mentioned:   Visited Knitty City Saw the movie On the Basis of Sex. Highly recommend Visited the Museum of Sex . Loved the Leonor Fini exhibit Had fun at Flaming Saddles Saloon Met the lovely and talented Holly Box-Springs , admired her handmade wardrobe and am looking forward to checking out a brunch she hosts next time I visit.   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2019 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Check out the January Post Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019 Official Rules for 2019  January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn Pigskin Party Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors;if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.  Events The Seasonal Color Palette Natural Dye Workshop with Sasha Duerr at the Boston Public Market- February 9th4 hours class $175 2nd Annual Boston Farm and Fiber Festival:February 10that Boston Public Market 10a-5p 17th Annual New England Textile Arts Network's Spa Knit and Spin, February 23-25thin Freeport, ME Free Admission Farm Fiber Days at the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA (March 3) Knit North Yarn Crawl, North Shore, MA March 14-17  Contest, News & Notes   The Box o Balls Mini Skein Swap is going around after some postal delays. If you want to participate (even if you already signed up) come back to the thread to re-confirm. Thank you for all of your support for my first pattern release of the year- the Go with the Flo shawl! The Cast On Party was so much fun! check out #gowiththefloshawl on Instagram to see some fun versions that have been cast on. Thanks to everyone who responded to the call for Test knitters for my upcoming Tan House Brook hat! Testing is going well. If you're interested in test knitting for me in the future, feel free to PM me and I'll keep you posted.   On a Happy Note I went to see Mary Poppins Returns in theaters. It was delightful. We had my nieces and nephews for a sleepover. My 10 year old niece Riley cast on and began knitting on cowl and became quickly obsessed!  I was fortunate to have a Google hangout with Mary (kinoknits) and Sarah (imaginedlandscapes) about design advice. Free week at gym! I ended up joining with a 10 class per month option!   I bought tickets for Gretchen Rubin's book tour for her new Outer Order Inner Calm book. January purge feels good!!  Quote of the Week   Thinking and doing, doing and thinking--these are the sum of all wisdom. Both must move ever onward in life, to and fro, like breathing in and breathing out. Whoever makes it a rule to test action by thought, thought by action, cannot falter, and if he does, will soon find his way back to the right road.   —Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe       -------------- Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram:BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 153 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Lilliput Yarn   Off the Needles I've been working on some design knitting- a worsted weight Tan House Brook hat! Can't wait to share more details soon. On the Needles Worsted Boxy Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Superwash in Solstice Heather  Colorway 26300 Dark blue with tints of black Needles: US 7 & US 8 Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli     Raw Honey Mitts   Yarn: Cloudborn Wool Worsted Twist Colorway 27-003 (charcoal gray) Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) & 7 (4.5mm) Pattern: Raw Honey by Alicia Plummer $4.00 US (knit pattern)   Diego Pattern: Lalylala 4seasons Halloween by Lydia Tresselt- 3 pattern combo, Diego-sugar skull, Frank- Frankenstein monster (already made), Brian is a Zombie with brain exposed (haven't made) Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarn Hook: B (2.25 mm) Cast on for Oisin before Christmas and completely forgot about it!    Dan's 1st Felici Socks Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8 Bit Colorway   Winter Storm Hat Pattern: Winter Storm Hat by Gabrielle Vezina Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: King Cole Merino DK in the Irish Navy and Aran (cream) colorways From the Armchair 2018 Year in Review - Knit & Crochet Projects   84 FOs 23 pairs of socks 17 stuffed animals 10 shawls 6 hats ( 6 dishcloths 5 sweaters 4 blankets 3 Christmas Stockings 3 baby toys 2 pairs baby sandals 5 other   40 knit versus 44 crochet 19 things for me (same as 2017)     2018 Podcast/Knit Life in Review- Tune in to hear more 24 episodes Attended Vogue Knitting Live NYC & Rhinebeck Designed + published 2 new patterns: Jean Marie Shawl & Riley Rose Cowl Hosted 3 awesome KALs: Slay the Stash, Splash Pad & Pigskin Party Had a lot of fun with some other craft projects (detailed on the show) KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Official Rules for 2019  Check out the January Post Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019   January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn Pigskin Party Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. In this Episode: Check out Exclusive item thread!-  something you like? get it now. After Super bowl wont' be available for 6 months. Tune in to see if you won a December participation or Interception prize WIPs Interception- details can be found here. If you have any questions, please post in the Questions Thread.   Events Events in/around New England (or within driving distance) that you may want to check out. 10th Annual Slater Mill Knitting Weekend Fiber Art Marketplace- Pawtucket, RI- January 19 & 20, 10a-5p free admission Vogue Knitting Live New York, January 25-27, 2019 Farm Fiber Days at the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market January 27 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA (March 3) The Seasonal Color Palette Natural Dye Workshop with Sasha Duerr at the Boston Public Market- February 9th 4 hours class $175 2nd Annual Boston Farm and Fiber Festival: February 10th at Boston Public Market 10a-5p 17th Annual New England Textile Arts Network's Spa Knit and Spin, February 23-25th in Freeport, ME Free Admission Knit North Yarn Crawl, North Shore, MA March 14-17 Contest, News & Notes News: Check out this Commuter Knitting in news  story from CNN   News: Please check out my first knitting pattern of 2019!   Go with the Flo   Would you like to test knit a worsted weight hat for me? PM me on Ravelry!       Life in Focus I talk more about my 2019 plans, 2 major goals, and the habits I'll be employing to help me get there. Other things I keep in mind: Your past is your teacher not your fortune teller (what can you learn from previous attempts, failures etc) What can/what do I need to cut out? We often need to prioritize our goal over other less important things. Get clear about that up front. Think ahead to what challenges you'll face and think about how to get around that. Make a list of my fears. Writing them down helps! Be ok with failure. Learn from it and move on. If I miss one day or one workout or one healthy meal, get right back on track at the next possible opportunity. "Growth is not in perfection, but in quickening your recovery time when you inevitably act contrary to your highest interests." – Neil Strauss How I Track Progress Weekly Evernote Note. List Quarterly, Monthly and Weekly Goals at the top. Then start a To-Do list for the week. The "to-do's" I add can be removed, moved to the next week or completed as I see fit. Plan each week on Sunday, look at the calendar and plot out my open time. Daily journaling of progress I'm making towards my two goals- paired with my existing habit of writing down my daily plan for water/food and movement.   On a Happy Note Had a lovely visit with my dear friend Laura over the New Year's Holiday weekend Watching: The Affair, Season 4. Escape at Dannemore. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Leah Remini; Scientology the Aftermath, Ray Donovan. The Mule (in theater) Purging and clean out after the holidays! New workout area I set up in the cellar! Tree still up! Quote of the Week Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. – Calvin Coolidge   ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/153 If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Email me at downcellarstudio@gmail.com   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!        

In this episode, I go on location to meet with Lt. Cdr. Roberta O’Brien at the National Maritime College of Ireland. Roberta has made Irish Naval History a few times in her career, so far! She became the first female to join the Irish Navy when becoming a cadet in 1995. She went on to become the first female Lt Commander to take charge of the LÉ Aisling a ship in 2008. And that’s just a couple of the firsts that we talk about during the very interesting and enjoyable conversation we had back in October. Another first for Roberta was when she played hurling with the boys’ team when she was in school. She learned a lot these skills from her brother and she took a great interest in the game, along with Tennis at a young age. Growing up Roberta was big into sports but she always enjoyed studying so PE teaching was an early aim. It wasn’t until she was in Fifth year before a spark was ignited in the Navy when she heard a Captain of a Ship give a talk. From here, Roberta started to set her sights on joining the Navy. She always wanted to be on the operations side of the ship instead of being an engineer so she could ultimately take command of a ship. Currently, Lt. Cdr. O’Brien is the Officer In Charge of Training School responsible for ensuring 43 potential and young officers are fully trained and equipped prior to taking up their first sea-going appointment.Here is a view into what we discuss during this fascinating show:•Learnings from a tough three months during cadet training school•How the environment changed in the Navy from Roberta started•Interpersonal Skills training that helped with EQ, Listening and Awareness•Leadership, Management, and Marketing Training •Psychology and Confirmation Bias •Challenges in the first couple of years of training and some relationship challenges •The Role of Mentors and Coaches during the initial years rising up the ranks•Spending three years in NUIG studying Science •Planning & Plotting out a path to the goal of commanding a ship •Getting the opportunity, ahead of her time, to take command of the LÉ Aisling in 2008•Some Key Decisions Made during the Command•Life After Command – Finding new challenges, goals, and responsibilities to reset focus •How Training & Learnings all come together during more recent roles in the service •A Typical Day Now in the Current Role as Officer of Training of Cadets. •A Deep Dive into the 1% Tips that Roberta Shares:oSetting Goals, working on tasks, and prioritizing on The Nearest ‘Crocodiles’oBeing a Night Owl to get Work Done oHow to develop and remain focus and present – touching on Mindfulness oJournaling and Keeping a Diary oInbox Management oSleep Patterns especially on ship time oDealing with Fear of Failure oIntuition and Decision Making – recalling some instances from the command on the shipoCollaborationoSuccess and its meaning oAdvice – Given or Gives out!oOne Person You’d Bring to a Dinner I hope you enjoy the episode. Be sure to like, share, and give me some feedback! Thanks,Rob

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