This session goes a layer deeper than the habits work we did previously with Calodagh. Where intentions and habits set direction, this session looks at the lifestyle underneath - the four pillars of sustainable energy (physical, mental, emotional, relational (key relationships)) and the choices in the first six weeks of term that determine whether someone is still steady in May or running on empty by October.

The session will cover:
• The four energy pillars and where people most commonly leak energy
• Early warning signs (exhaustion telegraphs itself before it hits)
• Designing the week for output and recovery
• Boundaries that survive the November pressure spike, not just September
• A simple personal infrastructure to put in place in the first six weeks

Although this will build on previous work with Calodagh it is not necessary to have attended a previous session in order to participate fully and benefit from this session.
The target audience for this session is: FET staff including management, teachers, tutors, trainers, programme coordinators, guidance counsellors, learning support staff and wellbeing officers.

The target audience for this session is: FET staff including management, teachers, tutors, trainers, programme coordinators, guidance counsellors, learning support staff and wellbeing officers.

Facilitation: Calodagh McCumiskey is an accredited master practitioner in Wellbeing and Coaching with over 12 years’ experience working with leadership teams and staff on a wide range of wellbeing and culture-related themes. She is a speaker and trainer specialising in bespoke programs that enhance individual and team wellbeing, fostering sustainable performance, resilience, and a thriving workplace culture. Over the last 2 years, she has worked with 27 companies on their wellbeing strategies and annual plans and over 60 organisations on their wellbeing programmes.

Calodagh has significant experience working with schools, including school leaders, teachers, SNAs, Adult Educators and Education Centres, delivering wellbeing sessions and training that help educators thrive in challenging and dynamic environments.

With a background in Aid Work, Calodagh spent 14 years leading teams and managing projects in high-stress environments following man-made and natural disasters. This experience shapes her practical, results-driven approach to workplace wellbeing and leadership training.

She speaks and trains on topics such as Emotional & Mental Fitness for Leaders, Soft Skills & EQ Development, and Imposter Syndrome. Her programmes integrate 12 key pillars of wellbeing—Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Creative, Financial, Community, Relationships, Work, Digital, Purpose, and Environment—ensuring a holistic and impactful experience tailored to each organization’s needs.

Calodagh was Runner-Up in the National Solo Business Woman of the Year at the Network Ireland Awards (2023) and received Special Recognition in the National Network Ireland Awards (2024). She holds a Master of Business in Executive Leadership (2024).

Please note: Pre-booking is essential. Please do not book onto this session unless you are sure that you will attend/have approval to attend (if required). If an emergency arises, please inform us ASAP (cpdcancellations@fess.ie) as we operate a waiting list system and if time allows, we can offer your booked place to another person.