Carmel O' Reilly's Blog, page 14

Beyond the Dress Code: Three Stories of Professional Identity

Professional identity is more nuanced than simply following or breaking dress codes. As these three stories reveal, authenticity at work exists on a spectrum - from subtle personal touches like Carmel's signature accessories, to thoughtful cultural adaptations like Joan's approach, to bold statements like Lila's creative expression. What connects them all is the intentional way each person found to let their personality shine through while respecting their professional context.

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How to Create a Transformative New Year Practice Combining Visioning, Connection, and Daily Intention: The Future Self Letter: A Heart-Centred Journey into 2025

The Future Self Letter is a powerful fusion of artistry and science in personal development. In creating learning resources that help people self-manage their WorkLife development and growth, I love connecting the arts to learning, while also drawing wisdom from other fields like medicine and behavioural science.This practice combines the power of artistic expression through writing with scientifically-proven methods of building connection and setting intentions.

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The Future Self Letter: A Heart-Centred Journey into 2025

The Future Self Letter is a powerful fusion of artistry and science in personal development. In creating learning resources that help people self-manage their WorkLife development and growth, I love connecting the arts to learning, while also drawing wisdom from other fields like medicine and behavioural science.This practice combines the power of artistic expression through writing with scientifically-proven methods of building connection and setting intentions.

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Acts of Kindness: How 6 Strangers Built a Community

The most profound lessons from this story of connection lie in the reciprocal nature of kindness and its ability to create lasting change. What began as individual acts - a remembered birthday, a bottle of water, a persistent invitation to play tennis - evolved into a web of support that transformed both the givers and receivers.

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The Hidden Entrepreneur Discovers Their Truth

Often, our true capabilities remain hidden not from others, but from ourselves. Walter's journey demonstrates how we can discover our entrepreneurial potential in unexpected places - even in support roles or side hustles. His story teaches us that business acumen isn't just about traditional leadership or sales skills, but about creating value, understanding customer needs, and building authentic connections.

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The Time Traveller’s Christmas: A WorkLife Transformation Tale

Time travel, as Aisling discovered, isn't about magical journeys through history but about developing the capacity to learn from every temporal dimension of our WorkLife journey. Through her transformation, we see how intentional reflection and structured questioning can turn challenges into opportunities for growth. The power lies not in changing what has happened, but in understanding how our past experiences, present circumstances, future aspirations, and alternative possibilities can collectively shape our path forward.

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From Self-Doubt to Authentic Marketing: A Writer’s Journey

Susie's journey from feeling paralysed by self-promotion to finding her authentic marketing voice demonstrates how our past experiences often hold the key to overcoming present challenges. By reflecting on how she had previously moved beyond moments of feeling stuck in her writing, she discovered a pathway that felt true to her values.

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Belonging and Mental Wellbeing: An Outsider’s Journey

Liam's journey illustrates how belonging and mental wellbeing are deeply intertwined, and how finding the right community can transform feelings of isolation into connection. His experience shows that while professional networking and organised groups don't always provide genuine inclusion, authentic connections often emerge in unexpected places. Through comedy and laughter, Liam discovered that belonging isn't about fitting into every social circle, but rather about finding spaces where one can be genuinely accepted and appreciated for who they are.

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Finding Your True Self: A Leader’s Journey Back to Authenticity

Finding Your True Self requires deep self-awareness and often emerges from our most challenging moments. The journey typically begins when we recognize a disconnect between who we've become and who we truly are. This recognition, though painful, becomes a catalyst for growth.The path back to authenticity demands both honest self-reflection and the courage to be vulnerable with others.

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome A Journey to Authentic Leadership

Roger's journey illustrates how imposter syndrome can affect anyone, including successful leaders, particularly during times of transition or growth. His story demonstrates that acknowledging uncertainty and having the courage to ask questions often strengthens rather than diminishes leadership credibility. Through his experience, we learn that authentic leadership comes not from knowing everything, but from being willing to learn openly.

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