possibility Archives - Tom O'Leary

27 07, 2022

Do You Learn More From Questions or Answers?

Tom O'Leary - Moment Maverick2023-03-23T09:08:53+00:00

Reading time: 1 minuteFrom a young age our educational systems teach us that questions are merely devices for uncovering answers. Once a question has been answered it is of no further use. The title may be a little provocative but in a world with an inherent bias for answers it is worth asking: Why are answers more important? Personally, I increasingly find that there is a freedom in just living with questions without necessarily seeking answers. I first started thinking about this when I asked my young son “Which are more important: Questions or answers?”. He thought for a moment [...]

Do You Learn More From Questions or Answers?Tom O'Leary - Moment Maverick2023-03-23T09:08:53+00:00

30 06, 2022

What Question Am I Not Asking?

Tom O'Leary - Moment Maverick2023-03-23T09:10:17+00:00

Reading time: <1 minuteThere are obviously an infinite number of answers to this question, which in itself is wonderful because you will likely get something different each time you ask it. Each morning I ask myself a series of questions as I visualise my day. The list does change but it is more or less static and this morning it hit me that there may be questions I am avoiding. For me possibility lies not in seeking answers but in learning to ask better questions. So the invitation is to ask yourself: What question am I not asking? How might [...]

What Question Am I Not Asking?Tom O'Leary - Moment Maverick2023-03-23T09:10:17+00:00

3 06, 2022

Time as a Conversation on Possibility

Tom O'Leary - Moment Maverick2023-03-23T09:10:53+00:00

Reading time: 2 minutesAside from a call or two, I set aside most of my Fridays to catching up with myself. This morning started in the early hours with a reflection on the week followed by Yoga Nidra. I then really felt called to slow down even further in the company of John O'Donohue and Krista Tippett in this wonderful conversation on the Inner Landscape of Beauty. The conversation wanders, as conversations do and particularly in Ireland, onto beautifully fertile ground for exploration. One particular quote really resonated this morning: “Possibility is the secret heart of time. On its outer [...]

Time as a Conversation on PossibilityTom O'Leary - Moment Maverick2023-03-23T09:10:53+00:00

Tom’s innate ability to listen and empathise enabled me to relax and really explore the issues that were causing me some anxiety. Our sessions provided me with an enhanced sense of self-awareness and a considered plan of action. The benefits in terms of relationships and self-confidence this process has given me are invaluable, in both work and life in general!

Testimonial from Sean, Ireland

I went for coaching with Tom, without knowing what I wanted but knowing that I needed some help after having a number of setbacks with interviews. By the end of the first session, I was beginning to realise my problems. By the end of the second session, I was beginning to realise what I wanted. In our final two sessions, Tom helped me to identify a strategy for achieving my goals.
I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions. Tom listened without judgement, guided without being opinionated and ultimately helped me to help myself. You can’t ask more from a coach.

Testimonial from Paul, Ireland

I didn’t think I had a specific need for a coach, however, having met Tom outside of our professional roles we decided to set up a coaching programme. I’m delighted we did. Tom’s approach is based on taking it slow, listening first and asking questions you won’t have thought of second. The latter always result in positive actions to take away and implement immediately. Now, I’m really looking forward to continuing our working relationship.

Testimonial from James Crothall, Account Director at AMO DIGITAL