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Writing from my Autistic mind is a relief. It regulates and resonates. I have started this newsletter because many readers of my writing have told me my writing also feels like a relief for them as readers. I also hope it can bring an alternative lens to other humans on what it is like to be human and not a diagnosis but rather a way of being, a human condition, a condition of being human. My reflective prompts have helped many gain personal insight in ways atypical of the typical. I received my autistic revelation at 45 in 2021. This revelation has elevated my whole self to another, more aligned level.

Knowing I am Autistic has added much more sense, stability, sanctuary and substance to my life and work. My writing perspective encompasses many things in my life, work, and mental and physical health, from my elevating human condition to my artwork, grief, multiple miscarriages, burnout, relationships, major spinal surgery, autoimmune illness, and my love of animals. I speak of the joy my amazing 82-year-old dad brings to my life and many other random thoughts and perspectives. My past writing on career, wellbeing, and life experiences has been featured in the Irish Times, Evoke, Stellar, Thrive Global and The Independent. I hold an M.A. in Leadership in Workplace Health and Wellbeing and an Accredited Diploma in Coaching Practice and Ethics.

Thank you,

Pauline

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Past Career-Related Media Features

Quiet Thriving: When Quiet Quitting Just Isn’t For You via Stellar Magazine

Career Pivot: Health scare led insurance broker Pauline Harley to career coaching and bodybuilding Via Evoke.ie

How to Work From Home Right: Many of us are going ot be out of the office well in 2021. We turned to career coach Pauline Harley to ask: How do you WFH, right? Via Stellar Magazine

Confessions of A Job Hopper: Worried that your ever-changing employment will cost you your next job? Denise Curtin asks the experts Via Stellar Magazine.

How to motivate yourself when you've got the back-to-work blues: If you are struggling with lingering January blues, there are strategies you can adopt to help you re-energise and refocus Via The Irish Examiner.

What To Consider Before Pursuing Your Side Hustle Full Time: Careers coach Pauline Harley believes women have become more in tune with their career visions, which has prompted many to turn their side projects into something bigger. Via Her Agenda

24 Powerful Questions and Reflections To Help Define Our Executive Presence and Leadership Skills: From a self-leadership perspective, organisations are looking for catalysts, coaches, empathizers with self-belief and people who can deliver. Via The Start-Up

22 Essential Self-Preparation Questions to Help You Ace Your Next Work Meeting: The ability to self-coach and ask questions before any important meeting will help you stay grounded. It will enable you to show up calm and confident and make you stand out positively. Via The Start-Up

Getting Through The Interview Process: Career and wellbeing coach Pauline Harley says that when it comes to CVs and interviews, it’s all about research. Via The Irish Times

The Importance of On-The-Job Learning For Graduates: Picking up skills not taught at third level can be overlooked but can help boost your career Via The Irish Times

Job Hunt 24 Ways to Get That Role: How can you put your best foot forward when trying to get that job? Via The Irish Times

Graduate Recruitment Programs on The Rise: If the course aligns with your professional values and what you want from your career progression, do it, but do it for the right reasons. Via The Irish Times

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