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Reward and RecognitionSo that’s it – all over for another 4 years. The World Cup final that is.
I do love the sheer sense of joy, pride and unity that such a win creates in a nation. The television coverage of Spanish cities jubilant in their team’s win on Sunday night was truly amazing.
Which got me to thinking [...]
I love this time of year with so many sporting events to unite us, inspire us and of course sometimes disappoint us!
What interests me most personally is the mental stamina or lack thereof of winners and losers. I particularly like hearing the comments from players once matches have been completed. Just seconds ago the great [...]
I heard more than once, commentators of Wimbledon saying: “True champions always find a way to win”. Wise words and very true. And I witnessed players change their game strategy when something wasn’t working and watched players repeatedly use a particular shot that worked well for them and earn them points [...]
Me in the Mirror 1 18th – 19th June 2010Well, the very first “Me in the Mirror” workshop took place last weekend in sunny Barcelona, designed and presented by the co-founders of Keep the Bounce: Tony Anagor and Ann-Marie O’Donnell. Our very big thanks go to our collaborative partners ESEI who hosted the event at their International Business School in [...]
Are We Really In A Recession?Is The Economy A Figment Of My Imagination?
Entering in to the spirit of British tradition I have just watched the Epsom Derby. Judging by the number of people there, the magnificence of their clothes, the amount of money changing hands on placing bets, paying for food, drinks and fairground rides it [...]
I was silent today
‘Why are you so quiet’ someone said ‘ is something wrong?’ I thought long and hard before I answered Then I began…
There is warmth in silence, there is love in a silence, there is depth in a silence, there is achievement in a silence,
There is strength in a silence, there [...]
My name is Ann-Marie O’Donnell and I work with Public & Private Companies, SME’s and private Individuals in a coaching / training capacity. I am also the Co-founder of Keep The Bounce.
One of my areas of specialisation is Career Management: getting promoted internally or externally, getting the next job after [...]
Where did the name come from? Well, I am just one of the people that love to observe others and it just occurred to me that some people remain positive, happy, and vibrant in spite of their surroundings, and others remain negative and unhappy despite [...]
A Taste of CultureI spent time yesterday strolling around London’s Borough market in the lovely summer sun. I have been there many times but what struck me more than ever yesterday was how most people love experiencing food from different cultures. And is so doing we share not just in flavours and culinary delights [...]