Christine chats with Shaun Bennett about his varied career path, from police officer to army cadet instructor and more. They explore accent bias and how we unconsciously judge people by how they sound. Shaun recounts a powerful story from his police training about being mindful of offensive jokes. He then shares how he recently became a "sidekick" to psychic medium Andy, which led him to start his own podcast, "Psychics and Sidekicks." With wisdom gained from working with diverse groups of...

Christine brings the wit and wisdom of fellow Irishwoman Ciara Heenan to the podcast in this conversation exploring women's empowerment. From dismissing limiting beliefs that hold us back to embracing the power of storytelling, Christine and Ciara tackle topics like Ireland's cultural hesitance towards feminism, the importance of authentic self-expression, and the joy of homeschooling. CHRISTINE & CIARA DISCUSS Why limiting beliefs diminish our self-worth and it's time to write our own...

"Poetry is the great discipline for the speaking voice. When you speak poetry well, you are able to speak well on all other occasions." As part of the Irish storytelling series, this episode explores poetry through the words of Brendan Kennelly. Christine discusses poetry as a form of emotional connection and how it can be structured and spoken in a way which forges connections with audiences and ourselves. Christine also reveals her own thoughts and personal experiences with poetry...

In 1984, a strike that would ripple around the world, was held by Dunnes Stores workers in Dublin. In this episode, the first instalment in the Irish Storytelling series, Christine reveals the story of the strikers, sharing the key components of Irish stories along the way. Discover the importance of the Seanchaí and learn how to weave your own stories as Christine teaches through a song made famous by Irish singing legend, Christy Moore.  CHRISTINE REVEALS: The words Nelson Mandela spoke...

In this solo episode, Christine shares her wisdom on using your voice to tell impactful stories. She reveals techniques like breath control, vocal projection, articulation, modulation and more that can help you become a captivating storyteller. Christine gets vulnerable, sharing personal stories from her journey on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and how it helped her find her voice again. Listen to this episode to learn how to breathe life into your words, stir emotions and connect deeply...

Christine explores the power of inclusion and the toll of exclusion in this solo episode. Drawing on personal stories and research, she explains how exclusion reduces reasoning ability and prompts self-exclusion. Christine challenges us to move beyond unconscious biases and make inclusion an active choice. With insightful examples like redirecting eye contact and practical tips for self-inclusion, Christine inspires us to celebrate diversity, see the humanity behind accents and foster...

In this insightful episode, host Christine explores the challenges of communicating across languages in global business with bilingual leader Pedro Lozano de Castro. With 40 years of international executive experience, Pedro dives into the frustrations, embarrassments, and difficulties of being the only "non-native" English speaker in high-level meetings. He provides inclusive communication tips, stressing the need for cultural awareness and diversity in leadership. Pedro also advocates for...

Dive into the world of accents, languages, multilingualism, and peace with Adriana Morvaiová in this episode. Originally from the Hungary-Slovakia border, Adriana moved to Northern Ireland without knowing any English. Now fluent in multiple languages, she shares how we can look beyond accents to find our shared humanity. Discover fascinating insights on psychological safety, self-awareness, embracing silence and finding your inner kaleidoscope of colours. Join an uplifting discussion on...

Christine discusses accent bias with Heather Hansen, an expert on cultural inclusion and communication. They explore how accents impact perceptions, unconscious bias, and career advancement. Heather shares stories of being told her Danish accent was "charming" in business meetings and feeling like she would always be seen as a foreigner in Denmark. They discuss the dominance of Western leadership styles, the myth of the "perfect" English speaker, and how psychological safety may not translate...

Join Christine as she explores the intriguing layers of culture, trust, and communication with multilingual English teacher Rory Sahatchi. Rory shares her experiences overcoming bias as a second language English speaker in Italy's ESL industry and how she turned it all around to now coach actors, journalists and more! CHRISTINE AND RORY DISCUSS How small tweaks can transform a loaded question into an inclusive one. Why regional cultural differences within a country can be as impactful as...

Christine is joined by Mollie of the Instagram account IrishwithMollie, for an in-depth exploration of the Irish language and its influence on English. Why don't Irish people give a direct yes or no? What's the craic with their ‘th’? And why are they such great storytellers. Listen right until the end of the episode as Mollie has a gift to share with you all! Christine also talks about having been called a 'wokerati' for calling out accent bias, the progression of the podcast and her plans...

Join Christine as she chats with personal trainer and mindset coach Natalie Bailey about motivation versus discipline. Natalie explains why she believes motivation is a lie and that real change requires discipline fuelled by desire. Tune in for Natalie’s insights on relationships, self-limiting beliefs and the importance of alone time. Walk away with thoughts on staying curious, managing emotions, and taking action to achieve your goals. CHRISTINE AND NATALIE REVEAL: That motivation...

Jez Wood joins Christine to discuss the importance of discussing failure in business. He openly shares his own professional stumble that sparked a journey of self-discovery through therapy, travel, and books like Tim Ferriss' “The 4-Hour Workweek.” Stressing the importance of resilience and embracing failure as part of the entrepreneurial process, Jez also reflects on communicating across languages and cultures when managing a crisis homeless shelter café. Takeaways include breaking negative...

Realising she'd never be promoted into leadership roles due to her identity, Furkan Karayel quit her dream career as a software engineer in Ireland and began her mission of educating organisations on authentic workplace inclusion and diversity. A multi-award-winning diversity and inclusion speaker, and best-selling author of the book “Inclusive Intelligence", Furkan states that "diversity" and "inclusion" are often buzzwords used as marketing tools which carry little real weight in...

What is the real meaning and explanation of introversion and what unique power can it hold? Do many of us focus so much on the destination that we don’t give credit and time to the journey that got us there? How can we learn to choose the right inner voice to listen to when communicating? Mark Sciberras, a martial arts champion and teacher, joins Christine to discuss these questions and how his unique life experiences, including the cancer diagnosis he received at age 12, influence his...

Susan Murphy joins Christine in this episode to discuss and dissect the culture of communication in broadcasting, including how it has evolved, the concept of media literacy, what diversity is doing to the industry and how we can all move forward with those who have different beliefs to us. They also discuss the nature -vs- nurture debate in communication and Susan’s work to help people find their voice and aid them to become more authentic communicators. CHRISTINE AND SUSAN REVEAL: Why...

Meet Tony Woodall, an Objective and Key Results (OKR) Coach and Consultant, Professional Speaker, Certified Red Team Thinker, Author, Podcast Producer & Host. As author of ‘9 Steps to Successful Goal Achievement: The How-To Guide for Goal-Setting Success‘ and producer and host of ‘The Goal Getting Podcast‘, Tony is perfectly placed for a lively and informed discussion with Christine on communication, banking, walking, life changes, honesty, motivation, and goal setting. CHRISTINE AND...

Christine speaks with Joseph McGuire, a Facial Analysis Expert, Behavioural Negotiation Consultant, Online Communication Skills Trainer and Author.

Caroline Carey is a Soul Worker/Doula and the Founder of Middle Earth Medicine Ways, a way forward for embodied spirituality, mindfulness, conscious dance and creativity. As a mentor and coach for personal growth and development, Caroline has a unique understanding of the soul’s journey through life and how many of today’s problems stem from society’s loss of spirituality. She empowers people to find this lost part of themselves and reclaim their natural strength by engaging with the soul....

Christine chats with Ariel Hubbard, a massage therapist, hypnotherapist, reiki master, empath, psychic, podcaster, author, stakeholder, practitioner and CEO of  Hubbard Education Group and Ascend CE. She offers continuing education in the massage/energy medicine world, working with nurses, medical practitioners and lay people, providing Zoom, in-person, on-line and webinar training for various organisations. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, she has provided treatments for over 27,000...

Christine has a lively and in-depth chat with her good friends Ana and Ella. Their discussion covers a wide range of subjects including collective consciousness, ethnicity, subconscious communication, meditation, multi-dimensionality, active and mindful listening, and the journey from the head to the heart.

Sawubona! Christine introduces you to Roberta Ndlela, Public Speaking Coach, Soft Skills Trainer and the host of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally from South Africa of the Zulu tribe, Roberta moved from a corporate career to teaching communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to managers from a technical base to empower them to connect to their teams using her unique experience and culture to inform and inspire. CHRISTINE AND ROBERTA...

Christine’s guest in this episode is Michael Gates, an experienced negotiation and cross-cultural communication facilitator and trainer, who has provided cross-cultural training in over 40 countries to corporations such as Nokia, Microsoft and Bytedance (TikTok). Skilled in teaching, writing and facilitating intercultural and negotiation training, Michael, a former radio producer, is also the mind behind the world's first online cross-cultural assessment and training database. Based in...

Christine talks with her spiritual teacher Michelle MacEwan, an international speaker, spiritual activist, guide, and protector of the wild. Michelle’s website Wild Wisdom provides an online sanctuary for practice, exploration and spiritual growth by giving guidance in the regular practice of inner journeywork, crafting expeditions and daily pilgrimages into the natural world, translating ancient teachings to help resolve conflicts, answering questions, deconstructing points of confusion,...

Christine chats to her youngest sibling Patrick to try to make sense of all the new, modern methods of communication that appear mystical to many of us in the older generations. What lessons can we learn from a new generation’s ease and skill with these seemingly complex and technical ways of communicating and what is changing over the ages?