Why we need to focus on being KIND not NICE

Increasingly I see a difference in both the motivation and the outcomes, of people trying to be “nice”, rather than “kind”

Leisha McGrath8 January 2024kind not nice, be kind, kindness always, Psychologist, coach, shaman, leisha mcgrath, leishamcgrath & Associates

Resilience - TED talk

As we transition into a new Season and for many of us back to a more full diary, and other people’s schedules, resilience as a need can often be front and centre!

Leisha McGrath23 August 2023resilience, resilient, resilience secrets, lucy hone, ted talk, psychologist, coach, shaman, leisha mcgrath

Media and Public Speaking

I feel really lucky that I regularly get the chance to comment on pertinent issues in the media, and to speak with organisations and community groups alike.

Leisha McGrath25 July 2023in the media, guest speaker, keynote speaker, after dinner speaker, conference facilitator, host, leisha mcgrath, psychologist, coach, shaman, leisha redmond

Lughnasadh - a time to celebrate and nurture community

So often when we take stock of ancient traditions, there can be a lot to learn. Even in these modern times. And this is certainly the case for Lughnasa, the ancient Celtic festival!

Leisha McGrath25 July 2023lughasadh, lugh, son god, aufgust, psychologist, work and organisational psychology, shaman, leisha redmond, leisha mcgrathComment

"One of the most comprehensive employee mental health studies today"

Thrilled to have had my views included in what has been deemed the “most comprehensive employee mental health study to date”.

Leisha McGrath23 May 2023wellbeing, mental health at work, wellbeing at work, silvercloud, multi generational workforce, culture custodian, employee welfare, performance metrics, leisha mcgrath, leisha, psychologist, coach, shaman

What would it be like to get out of the box?

So many people that I meet are stuck. No matter whether I meet them in a Boardroom or out in the Community, some way or other they are stuck. In a box, not of their own making.

Leisha McGrath23 May 2023boxology, get out of your box, how to know yourself, conditioned, socialsed, need to think, permisson, psychologist, coach, shaman, testing, leisha mcgrath

The Coaching qualification I swear by!

Coach qualifications are not all built the same. If you’re interested in learning about why I think this is one of the best ones out there, then read on…

Leisha McGrath27 April 2023coach training, coaching and psychology, coach institute of ireland, be coached, learning coaching, leisha mcgrath

What kind of Leader are you anyway?

There is no doubt that now more than ever, the World needs strong Leaders. Leaders that are connected to themselves, and to their purpose. So many of the Leaders that I see are connected to neither! And so, as with all my work with the “inside out model”, we start with them on a personal level, before moving on to their professional or wider purpose.

Leisha McGrath29 March 2023leadership development, professional working, living fom the inside out, leading from the inside out, how to live from the inside out, leisha mcgrath, Occupationaal psychology, occupational psychologist, dublin

How to balance Strategic Delivery and Individual/Team Career Goals

Through my work in the Talent space with organisations, this is a topic that comes up again and again. In fact, it comes up in my Culture work, Leadership development, Wellbeing, Change, and Coaching work too, come to think of it! Why? Because it is a foundational practice for effective, synergistic management, and it confuses so many – on all sides!

Leisha McGrath27 February 2023strategy, strategic people development, career opportunities, deliver work goals, performance management, adullt culture, readiness charts, team goals, #personal responsibility, leisha mcgrath, laoise mcgrath, shaman, coach, business psychologist, consultant, work and organisational psychology, occupational psych

Are full-time permanent contracts as future proof as they once might have been?

The global tech workforce have all been reeling from rounds of redundancies and layoffs, and the same can be said of other sectors at other times of our commercial evolution. Two generations ago, a permanent pensionable job was the holy grail.