Date: 30th of April 2025

Time: 7pm

Location: Online via Zoom

Suitable for Primary and Post-Primary Teachers and SNA's.

Understand the true value of, and how to cultivate relationships in our fast-paced, technology intensive and increasingly distracting and lonely world.

In 2022 an EU wide study reported that Ireland is the loneliest country in the EU with 20 percent of those surveyed reporting they were lonely all or most of the time in the month prior to the survey. The EU average was 13 percent. Loneliness and isolation cause a host of other physical and mental health problems. In an era where we have never been seemingly more connected, why do so many feel isolated and unfulfilled?

During this session, Calodagh McCumiskey an accredited Master Practitioner in Wellbeing and coaching will help you understand "The True Meaning of Connection" and give you a new perspective on the value of relationships and how to cultivate them. This talk dives deep into the roots of meaningful connection, guiding you on how to build bonds that withstand the noise of modern life and support lasting fulfilment - with yourself, others and the world around you. Learn practical tools to cultivate relationships that bring support and happiness—even amid the distractions of our tech-heavy world. Whether you're looking to enrich your relationship with yourself and your loved ones, or bring more empathy and depth into your professional life, this session offers insights to restore meaningful connection in today’s increasingly disconnected and lonely world

Facilitator: Calodagh McCumiskey is an accredited master practitioner in Wellbeing and Coaching. She is a speaker and specialises in bespoke programmes that boost wellbeing, engagement, productivity, culture and teamwork. Clients include the Education Sector, Corporates, Government Organisations and NGOs. Calodagh previously worked in high-stress environments in international development - as a Project Manager and Country Representative working in the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters including war, drought, earthquakes, floods, epidemics and tsunamis - for 14 years in Africa and Asia.

She has been working in wellbeing - both organisational and personal for the last 12 years. She was runner up in the Network Ireland National Solo Business person of the year Competition in 2023. She was awarded the Judges Special Recognition in the 2024 Network Ireland Business woman of the year awards in the Networker category. Calodagh is passionate about helping organisations and people overcome challenges related to wellbeing and helping them create a culture that supports wellbeing whilst achieving sustainable high performance. She completed a Masters of Business in Executive leadership in 2024.

Please Note: A zoom registration link will be issued to your email address on the morning of the course. Please check your email and spam folder as you must register on zoom to attend.