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Coaching: Not Just for the Executive Suite
https://steeringpoint.ie/worklife/coaching-not-just-for-the-executive-suite/“Coaching has long been viewed as a premium service, frequently offered only to the upper echelons of organisations, the C-suite executives. The potential benefits of coaching in enhancing leadership skills, strategic thinking, and overall effectiveness are well-documented. However, current research also underscores its broader utility across all tiers of an organisation, promoting it as an indispensable instrument for comprehensive personal and professional development.”
The Importance of Inquiry: An Introduction to the Socratic Method
https://steeringpoint.ie/worklife/the-importance-of-inquiry-an-introduction-to-the-socratic-method/“Throughout history, our innate curiosity has been the heartbeat of progress, driving us from basic questions about nature, like “Why does it rain?” to profound existential inquiries, such as “Do we have free will?”. In today’s fast-paced world, the art of asking questions feels somewhat overshadowed by the avalanche of information available. Yet, recognising what we don’t know often serves as the true essence of wisdom.”
Charlie Munger’s Mind Games: How Psychology Drives Business Success
https://steeringpoint.ie/worklife/charlie-mungers-mind-games-how-psychology-drives-business-success/“In the world of investing, Charlie Munger is a legendary figure, celebrated for his sage-like wisdom and insightful aphorisms. As Warren Buffet’s right-hand man, his approach is a testament to the power of effective decision-making and wisdom, which he famously accredits to his ‘multi-disciplinary’ approach—a rich mosaic of insights from various academic disciplines, including applied, organisational, and social psychology.”
Santa Claus: Lessons in Leadership
https://steeringpoint.ie/worklife/santa-claus-lessons-in-leadership/“It’s that time of year where history’s most famous CEO steps up to deliver on his annual project. Santa Claus is a cultural behemoth. Hardly a soul on Earth is unaware of his specific approach to leadership, replete with elves, reindeer, sleighs and coal. But is Santa a good leader? Where does he impress and where could he improve? In what areas can we learn from Santa and in what areas could he perhaps do with updating his approach?”
The Power of Likeability
https://steeringpoint.ie/worklife/the-power-of-likeability/“Understanding the essence of likeability can significantly alter our interactions both personally and professionally. Psychology unveils subconscious triggers that influence our perception of others. By grasping these mechanisms, we can refine our approachability and establish stronger bonds.”
Career highs and lows, the future of women’s rugby and retirement
https://steeringpoint.ie/podcast/sophie-spence/Sophie is a titan of Irish rugby, who recently hung up her boots in 2017. Since making her debut for Ireland back in 2012, Sophie’s explosive carries, tireless tackling and strong presence in the second row helped drive Ireland towards an unprecedented era of success which culminated in a historic Grand Slam in 2013, a World […]
Embracing Failure
https://steeringpoint.ie/worklife/embracing-failure/Many know this but may not want to hear it. The concept may be anathema to your sense of being and thinking, and you may not even be willing to process the possibility in your workplace. Nevertheless, let’s talk about it. No matter how cautious, discerning, motivated, prepared, and skilled you are—failure is inevitable. So why does it happen, and why are we afraid of it?
Live Operations Director (FMCG)
https://steeringpoint.ie/opportunity/live-operations-director-fmcg/About The Job Live Operations Director Our client, a leading name in the FMCG sector, is seeking a Live Operations Director to drive and execute their live operations strategy. This role is crucial for delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced fresh food environment, utilising best-in-class processes and procedures. Key Responsibilities About You The ideal candidate […]
What We Do
https://steeringpoint.ie/what-we-do/What We Do At Steering Point, we understand that business is fundamentally a human and social enterprise. That’s why our approach to executive search and leadership advisory is grounded in a people-centric philosophy that places strong leadership and succession planning at the forefront. Exceptional Service We know that getting these critical decisions right is paramount […]
The impact of sleep on performance
https://steeringpoint.ie/podcast/motty-varghese/Motty is a Registered Sleep Technologist and has completed a Mini fellowship in Behavioral Sleep Medicine from Perelman School of Medicine under University of Pennsylvania. He believes sleep is the cornerstone to optimal physical and mental health, and currently runs Sleep Therapy Clinic where he offers non pharmacological treatment for behavioural sleep issues and insomnia. […]
Russia Ukraine Conflict – Why and What Next
https://steeringpoint.ie/podcast/constantin-gurgdiev/Russian Economist, Constantin Gurdgiev discusses the Russian Ukraine conflict on today’s 1% Podcast. Constantin was ranked 39th of the 100 most influential living economists by IEB (the Institute of Stock Market Studies) in 2020. He is an expert in the areas of finance, macroeconomics and risk and provides in-depth analysis and insights to private industry […]
Mastering your emotions for a better life with Lisa Feldman Barrett
https://steeringpoint.ie/podcast/lisa-feldman-barrett/Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She also has research appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of emotion. She is among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world. Her work has been described as ‘inspirational’, […]
