The Natural Resilience Podcast - EP8 with Sam Shepard
Born In Armagh, Sam went on to join the elite, Royal Marine Commandos serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq. A tragic accident involving his best friend despite heroic actions from Sam seen him honoured with a George Cross medal for bravery. Only a handful of recipients of this coveted medal exist around the world.After a stint in London working for a billionaire hedge fund manager, Sam came home to Northern Ireland to launch Juice Jar. With 7 Juice Jar shops across the UK and Ireland Sam has embraced the entrepreneurial journey with the same gusto as he embraced life - going all in.This is an inspiring, honest and thought provoking conversation with an incredible human being in Sam Shepard.It would mean a lot if you could take 2 seconds of your time to subscribe to the Youtube Channel. This gives us he exposure to continue to bring in the best guests and have the episodes professionally recorded, your support means the world.To receive these Podcasts 24 hours before they are released to the public, sign up to our free newsletter here - https://naturalresilience.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e0f168ed12c7c6c7cac2df93a&id=d173d39fffOur next LIVE Podcast event takes place on 13th November in Balmoral Hotel Belfast featuring Ryan Curtis and Linda Stinson, you can access tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-natural-resilience-podcast-live-event-tickets-1410225385089?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlIf you are a small business owner you can enjoy a 7 day free trial if our online community to help you connect, collaborate and grow here - https://www.skool.com/natural-resilience-6996/about?ref=c330386eff4f49abb4c48f51996dfaf8Connect with Ciaran on Linkedin here - www.linkedin.com/in/ciaran-may-7107291b6Visit our website here - www.natural-resilience.co.ukFollow us on Social Media here - https://www.instagram.com/naturalresilience_/?hl=en
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The Natural Resilience Podcast - EP7 with Rob Mc Connell
Rob Mc Connell is the CEO of ICC Belfast, Waterfront and Ulster Hall. Two iconic venues in the heart of Belfast that have facilitated some of the largest and most memorable concerts, conferences and sporting events in the recent history of Northern Ireland.Rob has studied the art of leadership around the world and implemented his own style forged by lessons learned from his humble beginnings on how to get the most from his people for his people.This is a masterclass on Leadership touching on topics such as navigating change, A.I and how to get a team aligned to your vision.ICC Belfast - https://g.co/kgs/GBL7fxnSign up to our newsletter - https://naturalresilience.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e0f168ed12c7c6c7cac2df93a&id=d173d39fff7 Day Free Trial to our online community - https://www.skool.com/natural-resilience-6996/about?ref=c330386eff4f49abb4c48f51996dfaf8Tickets to Live Podcast Event - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-natural-resilience-podcast-live-event-tickets-1410225385089?aff=oddtdtcreator
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The Natural Resilience Podcast - EP6 with Richard Moore
Richard Moore was blinded by being shot in the face by a British Soldier when he was 10 years old in his hometown of Derry in 1972. Despite loosing his sight in such a traumatic way Richard returned to school, went on to University, got married and had two children. "I have learned to see life in a different way" Richard held no bitterness towards the soldier that shot him. He eventually met the soldier named Charles in 2006 and the two became friends. Richard also developed a friendship with His Holiness, The Dalai Lama and spoke all over the world on The Power of Forgiveness and Compassion. This is an extraordinary story from an extraordinary man.Richard is the Founder and Director of an amazing charity called "Children in Crossfire" You can their website here - https://www.childrenincrossfire.org/You can sign up to our mailing list to get early access to Podcasts and have them delivered to your inbox here - https://naturalresilience.us2.list-ma...Follow us on Social Media / naturalresilience_ Connect with Ciaran on Linkedin / ciaran-may-7107291b6
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The Natural Resilience Podcast - Ep5 with Pat Divilly
"The bigger the light, the darker the shadow"In episode 5, Ciaran sits down with his friend Pat Divilly. Pat is one of Ireland's leading voices on all things wellbeing, coaching and a holistic approach to high performance. Pat is also a breathwork teacher trainer and has just realised his highly anticipated third book, "Shadow Work"In this episode Pat reveals what shadow-work is, how its an integral way to develop your self awareness and ultimately how you can improve your quality of life by accepting all aspects of self. A phenomenal and thought provoking episode with a true thought -leader on all things wellness.We have some HUGE guests coming up. To receive the Podcast 48 hours straight to your inbox before it is released to the public, you can subscribe to our waiting list here https://naturalresilience.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e0f168ed12c7c6c7cac2df93a&id=d173d39fffTo get a 7 day FREE trial of our online "Find Your Tribe" platform click here https://www.skool.com/natural-resilience-6996/about?ref=c330386eff4f49abb4c48f51996dfaf8
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The Natural Resilience Podcast - Ep4 with Paul Hughes
In this episode Ciaran sits down with global MMA star, Paul Hughes. Paul reflects on his career to date and how a dark and challenging period coping with a repetitive hand injury helped shaped his incredible mindset and outlook on life that has taken him from his beloved Lavey in County Derry to the World Stage.This is an incredible insight into the mind of an elite level athlete and a refreshingly grounded approach to success from a young man in his 20's who is fast becoming one of the most exciting athletes in the world.If you are enjoying the Podcast you can sign up to our FREE newsletter to get Podcast sent to you 24 hours before its released including behind the scenes footage - http://eepurl.com/hhiFzrOn 12th June 2025, in Balmoral Hotel, Belfast we are having our first LIVE Podcast event where Ciaran will interview Dr Michael Mc Killop MBE and Annette Kelly of Little Penny Thoughts live on stage in front of 200 people before an interactive Q and A with from the audience. There are some tickets remaining here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-natural-resilience-podcast-live-event-tickets-1277988360589?aff=oddtdtcreator
Welcome to Natural Resilience, the podcast where stories inspire transformation. Hosted by Ciaran, a leader in the field of human behavior and performance, this show brings together extraordinary individuals to share their journeys of resilience, leadership, and self-discovery.With over a decade of experience in Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, and holistic self-improvement, Ciaran combines his expertise with a passion for exploring the human spirit.Each episode dives deep into the lives of remarkable guests, from elite athletes and world-class performers to trailblazers in business and community leaders.Through candid conversations, Natural Resilience uncovers the triumphs, challenges, and defining moments that shape these inspiring figures. The show offers powerful insights on what it takes to rise above adversity, unlock natural potential, and thrive in all aspects of life.Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, or a fresh perspective, this podcast will empower you to embrace your resilience and create a life of purpose and fulfillment.
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