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Things I'd love to learn

I'd like to learn more about report writing what our peers and industry are doing (research we are conducting) and how best we can implement ideas across the company. 

AI Tools and how best to use them in our work! 

To add to my skillset and to help drive some real change. 

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When I'm stressed, you might notice me…

being quieter or less chatty. 

being there to talk and figure things out together

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You can ask me about

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My core values

AchievementAuthenticityFunCommunityCreativityHonestyHumorSuccess
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My favorite movie

The Dark KnightThe Goonies
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A fun fact about me is…

I was in a commercial in my last company (not sure If I revealed this to some of you!) 
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I really admire teammates who are…

Transparent, honest, hard working and fun to work with. 

I like to know where I stand and while we work hard and are professional, it's important to have fun at work! 

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My favorite books 📚

call me by your namegone girlandre agassi : open

A mix of suspense, romance and fascinating life stories! 

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Am I lucky?

100% I am lucky to work at this company and with such amazing people
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I work best as a…

Functional executor: I love driving projects from the ground up. Doing the task gets me fired up.Some mix of execution and strategy. I love doing tasks and the high-level strategy conversations.
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The best environment for me is:

time for deep work in the AMback to back meetings

back to back meetings that are needed in condensed time blocks. Not ideal but if these meetings are too spread out it doesn't leave time for heads down work. 

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I learn best by…

doing ithearing someone explain itpairing with a teammate

clear guidance and instructions always help! 

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Me when sh*t hits the fan

Paul McGrath when sh*t hits the fan

I had to select the batman reference, but it does resonate. I feel somethings when something goes wrong I feel a little down or worry, then talk to myself and "rise" to the occasion of solving the issue. 

I frequently remind myself we are problem solvers and are great at it! 

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Something that drives me crazy 😵‍💫 🤬

People not doing what they've said they would or not taking a stab at something. There is nothing we can't fix. 

Also... rude / obnoxious people. I don't care how senior someone is, they can always be respectful and the best leaders usually are. 

because you then feel like you are chasing items and badgering people and it likely delays things. 

Rude / obnoxious people create toxic atmospheres. Don't get my wrong I know people are under immense pressure but you can always be polite. 

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Personality type

Enneagram 2 : Helper.

While I love hard work and succeeding (as a team and personally), I love to help others and recognise this in my professional and personal life. 

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How I relax

Tennis (you can't beat smacking some tennis balls at the end of a long day)
Swimming - Have loved getting back to sea swimming this summer, it's also great for your mental health. 
Movies and Music - I'm a huge film and music fan so I love nothing more than listening to a new album to unwind, or heading to the movies or watching the Dark Knight for the millionth time! 

I actually like chess and I'm really trying to get back in to reading to help me unwind and get away from technology. 

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I'm energized at work by…

getting sh*t done.in person worksolving problemshelping others succeed

I know we are virtual first, but I do love in person working sessions/brainstorming/project kick offs etc. 

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I like to get feedback when its given…

in the moment1:1with kindness

Everyone has to be able to take feedback , but once it's done constructively and with good intentions (trying to help the person) I have no issue with it! 

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My happy place

Paul McGrath's happy place

It was a toss up between this and a tennis court (for making me feel zen), but our family house in Tipperary is so tranquil and peaceful. Everyone always leaves feeling refreshed and you usually get to see the beautiful horses. Hopefully I can bring some of you there someday! 

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Things that deeply motivate me…

Getting things done ✅Being my most authentic self 🎨Learning as much as I can 🤓Working with people I love 🥰

Doing a good days work, being productive and being able to switch off at the end of the day knowing you've given it your all. 

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You will make my freakin day if you…

slack shoutouttake something off my platerespect my timeshare an idea

I love clear, honest communication and updates and if something is going wrong, thats ok too, we can figure it out together!