28/07/2026
We’ve become so used to ignoring messages.
LinkedIn messages. Facebook messages. Emails. InMails.
Sometimes we don’t even read them properly anymore. We see an unfamiliar name and automatically think, "Another offer, another person trying to sell me something," and move on.
That happened to me this morning.
I saw an InMail and, without even thinking, I almost dismissed it. But something caught my eye. The message was gentle. Not pushy. Not trying to convince me of anything.
So I went back and read it properly.
And I was gobsmacked.
It was a message from someone I used to work with in Cork, Ireland. She had been an assistant manager in the store I managed many years ago.
Since then, I’ve changed my surname, moved countries, and lived a whole different chapter of my life. It had been almost impossible for her to find me.
And yet, after all these years, she had.
Her message reminded me of something simple: sometimes the message we almost ignore is actually the one we’re glad we opened.
It also made me think about how I want to approach my own next chapter.
I’m currently looking to reconnect with the Irish market, and, rather than sending out another wave of messages no one reads, I thought I’d try something different.
So here is my “No SPAM' offer:
Summer is a slower time for many businesses, so I’m offering 5 FREE business coaching sessions to employees who could genuinely benefit from some outside support—whether they’re facing a challenge, feeling stuck, or simply looking to grow.
In exchange, I’d ask only for an honest testimonial about their experience.
No sales pitch. No pressure. A conversation that may be useful to someone who needs it.
If someone in your team comes to mind, I’d genuinely love to hear from you.
And if you’re reading this from Ireland, maybe this is my way of finding my way back
