Colm Smith is the head strength and conditioning coach and sport scientist with The West Ham women’s first team. In this episode, Colm talks about his time at secondary school where he had a passion for sport but struggled academically. We chat about the route Colm took to get into the area of strength and conditioning and why he decided to move to London after completing his undergrad in Health and Physical Activity at Dundalk IT. Colm shares his experience of balancing a four years masters degree in strength and conditioning while working part time with a range of sports clubs such as London Gaa, Harlequins Rugby Club and Chelsea Football Club. Finally, Colm offers super advice to Leaving Cert students who want to get into the area of strength and conditioning. He also offers really helpful advice to students who don’t know what they’d like to do after sixth year. A big thanks to Colm for being so open and honest throughout our chat, particularly in relation to his struggles with academics at school and the importance of finding courses at both undergrad and masters level that suited him and his style of learning. For blog posts, podcasts and more follow Pursuit of Your Route on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Website: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/  

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8: Colm Smith

Alan O'Mara has had a really interesting and varied career path. In this episode, we chat about his roles to date - from being promoted to Sports Editor at a Cavan newspaper at only 17, to working as the National Social Media Manager with the GAA, to setting up his own company Real Talks in 2016. We also touch on his time playing football for Cavan and his experience with depression. Whether you're struggling with your mental health or trying to figure out what you'd like to do career wise, Alan speaks about the importance of reaching out for help and guidance in these situations.  We also chat about Alan's previous roles as Communications and Fundraising Manager with Spunout.ie, Player Engagement Officer Officer with the GPA and Player Development Coach with the Cavan senior footballers. Alan also talks about the new job opportunities he's been exploring in New York.  This episodes a little bit longer than usual as it’s packed with really helpful and practical insights and advice from Alan. If your someone whose struggling to figure out what you want to do career wise, I’d highly recommend popping in your ear phones and listening to this episode of the Pursuit of Your Route Podcast. For blog posts, podcasts and more follow Pursuit of Your Route on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Website: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/    

7: Alan O'Mara

Lauren Guilfoyle has many strings to her bow. She is a chartered physiotherapist who has worked with both the Tipperary Senior Camogie Team and the Tipperary Minor Hurling Team in recent years. Lauren also works as a broadcaster and presenter with various media outlets and works as the Social Media Coordinator with the Camogie Association. In this episode, Lauren chats about her career path in physiotherapy and gives great insights into the different physiotherapy roles she has held to date. We also talk about why she decided to dip her toe into the world of media. Lauren chats about taking on various roles in media in order to gain experience in an area she had no previous training in and how saying yes to every opportunity has offered up some really cool experiences such as working on The 2 Johnnies Podcast and working as the Social Media Coordinator with the Camogie Association. Finally, Lauren gives brilliant advice to students or graduates who are uncertain about their next step. Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_guilfoyle/ For blog posts, podcasts and more, follow Pursuit of Your Route on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Website: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/

6: Lauren Guilfoyle

In this episode I chat with Fintan White - an organic farmer, agricultural consultant and entrepreneur. We chat about Fintan's uncertainty around what he wanted to do post Leaving Cert, his interest and studies in sustainable agriculture and his decision to go organic with his farm. We also talk about how he financed his masters by caddying in the US on a J1 and how it took living away from home for a while to realise that home in Kilkenny was exactly where he wanted to return to start his career in farming. Finally, Fintan gives great advice to students or graduates who are uncertain about their next step.  Sheep Shack: https://www.instagram.com/sheepshack_lambcuisine/ Pursuit of Your Route Links: -Website: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/?hl=en -Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/  

5: Fintan White

It was a pleasure to sit down and chat with Sophie Eustace, Account Manager at Wilson Hartnell, one of the longest established communications agencies in Ireland. Sophie was included in The 2018 Sport for Business 30 under 30 list, which identifies individuals who will be among the next generation of Ireland’s sporting leaders. This was the first Pursuit of Your Route Podcast episode that I recorded. I recorded it in December and I’m delighted to share it with you all now. Sophie talks about her passion for sport and music at school, her decision to take a year out after missing out on her preferred college course by just five points after the Leaving Cert and her subsequent studies in Film, English and Public Relations in UCD and DIT.  We chat about Sophie’s quick progression from Intern to Account Manager at Wilson Hartnell in just over three years and how she has managed to marry her love of sport with PR. In this episode Sophie also describes the amazing experience she had working with the Irish Team in Pyeongchang at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where she was responsible for gathering media coverage of the Irish team and providing Irish athletes with media training. Finally, Sophie gives current leaving cert students great advice about choosing a college course that is right for them and explains why she believes an arts degree is a good option for those who are unsure about what to study after secondary school. I hope you enjoy this episode! To access the full list of Pursuit of Your Route Podcasts go to: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/podcast.html For blog posts and more, follow Pursuit of Your Route on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route

4: Sophie Eustace

Hugh Weldon and Ahmad Mu’azzam are co-founders of Evocco, a smartphone app which educates consumers on the environmental impact of their food purchases and provides them with tools to help them reduce it. Having been included in the Irish times “50 people to watch in 2019” list and Silicon Republics “Europe Start Up 100” list, Evocco has been gaining a lot of attention recently, particularly after winning the UN Young Champion of the Earth Prize last year. Therefore, there are many people looking forward to the Evocco app launch in March 2019. In this episode, we discuss how the co-founders met at Trinity College while studying engineering. We talk about the challenges and rewards they have experienced since taking on Evocco full time in their early twenties. They talk about their efforts to secure funding and they share the advice they’d give to their 18 year old selves and to those thinking of starting and developing their own business. This episode is packed with honest advice and great insights from these two young, ambitious entrepreneurs. I really hope you enjoy it! For more info on Evocco check out: https://www.evocco.com/ To access the full list of Pursuit of Your Route Podcasts go to: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/podcast.html For blog posts and more, follow Pursuit of Your Route on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route

3: Hugh Weldon & Ahmad Mu’azzam - Evocco Co-Founders

Jacqui Hurley is a sports broadcaster currently working with RTÉ. In this episode, we discuss her career to date. Starting out as a radio DJ with Limerick’s Live 95FM after finishing college, she has worked her way up to becoming co presenter of Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio One and presenter and sports journalist on the Six One News. We discuss her passion for music and English growing up. We also talk about her decision to study English and Media at Mary Immaculate College and the year of placement she did at a TV station in Mississippi. As Jacqui previously played camogie for Cork and basketball for Ireland, she explains how playing sport at a high level has taught her skills that she now uses in her broadcasting career. We also speak about the importance for leaving cert students to find an outlet that allows them to switch off from study and stress during sixth year. I hope you enjoy this episode! Please feel free to subscribe to the podcast! For blog posts and more, follow Pursuit of Your Route on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route 

2: Jacqui Hurley

Lucy is my first cousin. She was born in Ireland but grew up in Italy. She moved back to Ireland to attend college in 2014. I really wanted to chat with Lucy for the first Pursuit of Your Route Podcast because the idea behind Pursuit of Your Route derived from several conversations Lucy and I have had over the last few years. We often spoke at length about what we wanted to do career wise. Having both done music related courses for our undergraduate degrees, we found that while we both had a passion for music, we didn't necessarily want to pursue it as a career path. Throughout the course of this conversation, Lucy gives us a great insight into the difficulties of securing ones first choice of course after finishing secondary school. She talks about her studies and work in music production and why she decided to keep music as a passion as oppose to making it a career choice. Now studying Comparative Social Change in Dublin, Lucy explains why she feels that this course really suits her. We discuss the pressure that secondary school students are under to attend university after finishing school and the fact that alternate options to university should be encouraged more here in Ireland. Please feel free to subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with friends via WhatsApp, Messenger, email etc. For blog posts and more visit: Web: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route

1: Lucy Eviston

Welcome to The Pursuit of Your Route Podcast! Feel free to have a quick listen to this very short intro episode to find out what The Pursuit of Your Route Podcast is all about! To be the first to hear about new episodes, please hit the subscribe button. For the latest blog posts and more, feel free to check out: Website: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Find_Your_Route    

Welcome to The Pursuit of Your Route Podcast!

The Pursuit of Your Route Podcast is an extension of the Pursuit of Your Route digital platform created by Maeve Keane, which aims to encourage individuals to follow their own intuition and ambition to forge a career that is right for them. Maeve is not a career expert but feels that, as a former student and recent graduate, she has some insights and learnings which others might find useful in the pursuit of their route. This podcast aims to share the stories of a variety of individuals who have taken their own unique routes to discover and explore their respective passions and interests. Guests generously share a variety of insights and learnings that may be beneficial to individuals who are struggling to figure out their next step. Be sure to hit the subscribe button to hear about new, upcoming episodes! For blog posts, info and more check out the following links: Website: https://www.pursuitofyourroute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuitofyourroute/ Instagram: pursuitofyourroute Twitter: @Find_Your_Route

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