At the age of 10, Zanya wrote down she was going to be an International Hockey player but it was only at the age of 30 she was called up for Irish Team. 

We learn how this dream was realised. Zanya admits it was down to taking charge herself, being less reliant on others and having more faith in herself. Her biggest learning is to take small steps, achieve one milestone at a time. A key takeaway for us all! 

When faced at career crossroads, Zanya chose a path close to where her true talents lie and subsequently had a very successful career and entrepreneurial journey. 

Programs like Going for Growth were hugely important in feeling supported and surrounded by like minded entrepreneurs on the same journey. 

It was Madeleine Albright that said ‘ There’s a place in Hell reserved for women who don’t support other women’ 

Making the brave decision to take a step back (and stating one favourite quote of Ladies of Measure todate) is the lesson she learnt ‘sit back and let the universe bring you what you need, set intentions more and not goals’.

Crediting ‘Circle of Being’ as being a transformational experience. 

We cover so much in this conversation from motherhood, menstrual cycle, formula 1 to meditation. 

Hockey Ireland

Zanya Dahl 

Book Ref: Wild Power 

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Kate Acheson of the Coaching Studio is our guest this week. I feel it’s a very appropriate & important conversation considering the times we are in.

Kate shares what life was like growing up in Clonmel and what influenced her decision to enter the political scene, albeit in a supporting role.  Finding her tribe was a turning point in her life path - feeling comfortable and able to be herself. #lifegoals

This easy to listen to conversation with Kate gently talks us through the meaning of ‘Self Care’  giving very grounded techniques of Self Care, Goal Setting, Vision Boarding & journaling, and if you are a perfectionist like me, tips on tackling a blank page in a new journal. 

We learn why Kate ended up in coaching and the self empowerment in attending one of her workshops. 

The pandemic has taken its toll on so many of us and you’ll certainly pick 1 or 2 tips from this woman. With six months left to see the year out, set yourself up for success.

Since this conversation, I’ve been turning my phone on flight mode at 10pm each night - it’s been a game changer!

It’s time to reset. 

Coaching Studio

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Marie Donnellan is the woman behind livewhatyoulove.ie. Throughout this conversation we learn how this initiative came to be. 

Marie talks about entrepreneurship, mental health, the impact covid has had on Irish businesses. Live What You Love is a selfless act by Marie to showcase how and where you can support Irish Businesses. 

Maire leads the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Programme and who better to understand the world of entrepreneurship than Marie, stating ‘it is a lonely place’. 

We reflect what Covid has taught us and the impact on our wellbeing. 

Marie is on her own journey with grief and openly talks to us about the rollercoaster of emotions she faces each day. 

It is very easy to glance on another person's life however it often does not reflect what’s really going on, Marie reinforces the Ladies of Measure mantra of not comparing to others and not to be too hard on yourself. 

livewhatyoulove.ie

Live What You Love (@livewhatyoulove.ie) • Instagram photos and videos

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Founder and owner of Ireland’s leading accessory brand https://www.instagram.com/rosieanddott/ Siobhéal Nic Eochaidh is my guest this week. 

Her brand has gone from strength to strength, taking centre stage at so many special life events around the world.

Throughout this conversation we touch on the importance of awareness, self belief and knowing your true self. The impact on one’s confidence when we surround ourselves in the wrong circles. 

We have an open and honest conversation about Siobhéal’s own battles with mental health and how she sought out the right tools such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to help her through.

If you don’t follow her on social media you are missing out, as her infectious personality connects so well with her community, which is hugely important to her. 

We talk about the leaving cert, business in Covid and the impact a festival like the https://www.instagram.com/roseoftraleefestival/ has on so many that take part. 

https://rosieanddott.com

https://www.instagram.com/rosieanddott

https://www.instagram.com/ladies_of_measure/

Domini Kemp is one of Ireland's leading entrepreneurs, as well as a wellness advocate and author. 

Throughout this conversation we learn of Domini’s early influences and how she found herself immersed in the food industry. 

We understand why she affords her time to mentoring and what her prison entrepreneur programme at Wheatfield prison taught her.  

As a self confessed excellent judge of character we learn how this has come to pass.  She talks about entrepreneurship and how to best utilise your time. 

Author of The Ketogenic Kitchen which explores how nutrition can have a direct impact on health & wellbeing; a subject she is deeply passionate about.

We laugh about non-conforming individuals and how the school system is only one path and not always the right one for you. 

https://www.instagram.com/dominikemp/

https://www.instagram.com/ladies_of_measure/

https://www.itsa.ie/

AFL sports person Ailish Considine joins me for hands down one of the most enjoyable conversations of this series. Her grounded attitude and openness to talk about her constant battle with negative self-talk and lack of confidence whilst knowing she is naturally a skillful individual. 

In her teenage years she battled with self confidence linked to her weight and once she recognised that talent and skill can only bring you so far she began her fitness journey. Ailish credits improvements in confidence & mindset with getting physically fit. 

IT Tralee was a turning point for Ailish on a couple of levels - Fitness & Mindset. Training provided an outlet to switch off the negative self-talk. 

She tells us that over the years team sport provided her a safe space or company whether it be through deep and meaningfuls or the feeling or just being part of a tribe. She openly expresses that involvement in sport has seen her through darker days. 

Sport took on a whole new meaning when she took part in Crosscoders which ended in a signed professional contract with the Adelaide Crows AFL Team. From learning a completely new sport on the other side of the World to winning a Grand Slam title to fulfilling an ambition to have her name on the wall. Need we say more. 

Living and playing AFL in Australia is a dream come true for Ailish and her story is inspiring for all sports people who one day want to represent Ireland on an International level. 

Over the past few months whilst in Ireland, Ailish has worked on fitness for her return to the season. Kfiit gifted her this motto ‘You never have to get ready, if you are ready’

Social media

https://www.instagram.com/duckyc7/ 

References: 

https://www.crosscoders.co/ 

http://www.kfitt.ie/

https://womens.afl/teams/1/adelaide-crows

Lisa Moloney and Fiona Hayes of Think Hackers join me for one of the most interesting conversations always….. communication. 

The duo recently founded Think Hackers whose mission is to empower individuals to use words and emotions in articulating your best response. 

In light of the year 2020 has been where communication has never been more important, we examine communication styles whilst understanding the personal responsibility we all contribute in the workplace, on social and during a pandemic. 

This very likeable pair comes with years of experience across media, corporate transformation and various business environments - believing that when we learn to communicate to our full potential it’s because we have learnt to harness our emotional intelligence.  

We talk about self worth, introverts versus extroverts, placing yourself in your managers shoes and taking personal responsibility in our roles. 

Remembering we are all human and not to underestimate being kind in any environment we find ourselves in. 

How we communicate has dramatically changed, the ability to read a room because we no longer find ourselves in a room but on Zoom. If you need some help which we all do contact Lisa and Fiona and you will not be disappointed. 

Social

https://www.instagram.com/thinkhackers/

https://www.instagram.com/fhstyle/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamoloney/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionahayesireland/

References: 

https://thinkhackers.com/

Jenny Murphy featured in episode 1 of series 1 and we spoke about energy and our community asked for tips and tools that could be adopted if you are not reiki trained. 

This is the third and final part in our three part segment, last week we covered Shielding and this week we learned about the power of Letting Go. These segments are sequential so if you haven't listened to Grounding & Shielding we recommend you go back and do so. 

In this we talk about cutting ties & letting go.  During this conversation Jenny gifts us our own special healing session. One to be saved for the future.

When we lean into learning about our energy we can begin to work it to our advantages like manifesting. 

Namaste.

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Bec’s talks to us about how starting out in your career doesn’t mean that it has to be linear. Bec’s attended an all girls, very sports oriented, secondary school and there she discovered she was more creative than sporty.

Bec’s quotes Steve Job ‘ you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. In Bec’s case this certainly rings true. She shares her ‘manifesto’ list and believes that positive thinking shapes outcome. The creation of your own destiny is within your own control.

Having married Damo, moved to Australia and raising two girls we talk about adjustment to Australian life and the sacrifices made. With 2020 being the year that it is;  saying ‘we are only a plane ride away’ no longer provides the comfort it once did. 

We talk very openly about the challenges parenting brings as how very different our tiny humans are from one another and the pressures to get it right. The honesty of admitting that as parents, it's not about being liked but crucially it’s about ensuring as parents we bring up kind, respectful human beings. Taking the parenting role extremely seriously. 

Bec’s and Damo built their dream home in Torquay and every aspect of the design is curated by the duo. This home is testament to the creativity and talent they hold in abundance. 

Social media

https://www.instagram.com/leyer_td/

#designedbyleÿer

References: 

https://www.leyer.com.au/

Jenny Murphy featured in episode 1 of series 1 and we spoke about energy and our community asked for tips and tools that could be adopted if you are not reiki trained. 

This is the second in a three part segment, last week we covered Grounding and this week we learn about the power of shielding. These segments are sequential so if you haven't listened to Grounding we recommend you go back and do so. 

In this we talk about the high level of 'Fear' energy that surrounds us now. When we lean into learning about our energy we can begin to work it to our advantages like manifesting. 

Namaste.

Follow: https://www.instagram.com/vibe_tribe_jenny_murphy/