Hiberno Stories

An episode about the history of New Year in Ireland, and its traditions there and around the world. Get your yellow underwear on, stack up your money and let's thrown it in.   Support the Podcast Instagram Cacao: https://nibbedcacao.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Christine discusses the differences between Boxing Day and St Stephen’s Day which both occur on the 26th of December. She then talks about who St Stephen was and why he is celebrated on the same day every year and recognised as the first Christian martyr. Christine also examines the custom of ‘hunting of the wren’ and the reasons behind this Irish tradition.  Support the Podc...

Christine is joined by David Roberts, a passionate CEO focused on empowering his employees as well as the host of the People with Purpose Podcast. Listen as they explore creating a people-centric company culture, managing emotions under pressure, delegating effectively, linguistic diversity, leadership development, customer service, and more. David also shares examples of what does and doesn’t cre...

In this raw and candid solo episode, Christine boldly challenges the societal stigma around choosing to be childfree. She traces the history of childlessness across centuries, unpacking the complex reasons behind fluctuations in birth rates over time. From economics to women's rights and the evolution of marriage, Christine insightfully analyses the many factors at play and urges everyone to tune...

In this raw and unfiltered solo episode, Christine opens up about her "fuck it all" week amidst unrest in her native Ireland. She shares her poem criticising the government, while calling for unity. Christine also talks about the difficulty in building a business, and why we have to learn to lean into life's ups and downs to make progress. Support the Podcast Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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...

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. ABOUT THE G...

"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...

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 famo...

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. Liste...

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,...

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,...

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, embrac...

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...

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! ABOUT THE GUEST Rory Sahatci is a multi-lingual, multi-certified English coach f...

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 bee...

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,...

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 language...

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 "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 un...

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...

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 communi...

Christine speaks with Joseph McGuire, a Facial Analysis Expert, Behavioural Negotiation Consultant, Online Communication Skills Trainer and Author. Joseph has taught the ancient Chinese skill of Face Reading (Mien Shiang) since 1985, initially as a diagnostic tool for healthcare professionals. He is now focused on presenting it as a tool for enhancing communication in business. Having taught and h...

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...

Christine chats with Ariel Hubbard, a massage therapist, hypnotherapist, reiki master, empath, psychic, podcaster, author, stakeholder, practitioner and CEO of Hubbard Education Group.  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 organisation...