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In this episode, Ciaran May opens up about his remarkable journey—from a working-class upbringing in West Belfast to representing Northern Ireland in powerlifting and founding Natural Resilience. He shares how discipline, consistency, and time shape true high performance—and why embracing vulnerability is one of the greatest strengths a leader can have.
Ciaran explores how nature, community, and shared experiences can help us process grief, build emotional intelligence, and reconnect with what truly matters. He also offers practical leadership lessons—like the importance of finding your “co-pilot”—and simple, powerful resilience practices such as journaling and cold-water immersion.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t about toughness—it’s about authenticity, connection, and showing up every day to do the work.
By Ronan SmithIn this episode, Ciaran May opens up about his remarkable journey—from a working-class upbringing in West Belfast to representing Northern Ireland in powerlifting and founding Natural Resilience. He shares how discipline, consistency, and time shape true high performance—and why embracing vulnerability is one of the greatest strengths a leader can have.
Ciaran explores how nature, community, and shared experiences can help us process grief, build emotional intelligence, and reconnect with what truly matters. He also offers practical leadership lessons—like the importance of finding your “co-pilot”—and simple, powerful resilience practices such as journaling and cold-water immersion.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t about toughness—it’s about authenticity, connection, and showing up every day to do the work.