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Mind the Gap

Michael Comyn
Emotional Intelligence
Stoicism
Stoic Philosophy
Leadership
Epictetus
Marcus Aurelius
Resilience
Psychology
Personal Growth
Classical Music
Self-Awareness
Self-Perception
Communication
Procrastination
Memory and Emotions
Cleanthes
Identity
Behavioral Strategies
Seneca
Musonius Rufus

You already know my voice.

For twenty-five years, I've been telling you to mind the gap on trains across Ireland. This is the same instruction. The gap is just different now.

Mind the Gap is a podcast about the space between what we think we're doing and what we're actually doing. Between intention and impact. Between the behaviour we display and the one we'd choose if we were paying attention. ... more

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You already know the voice. This week, a different kind of gap — the one between the life you're living and the plot you never actually chose.

Michael Comyn draws on psychiatrist Eric Berne's idea of the life script — the unconscious plan for how t... more

The sentence arrives about a second and a half after the remark, and it is always delivered lightly: I'm only joking.

Notice where it sits. It doesn't withdraw what was said — it leaves the remark exactly where it is and changes what you're allowe... more

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Last week, Michael Comyn made the case for silence. This week, the exception — because there's a second kind of silence, the sentence that was formed, weighed, and then never said.

Aviation has a name for the conditions that produce it: the author... more

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The voice that tells Ireland to mind the gap spent thirty years being trained never to let silence happen. In radio, they call it dead air — eight seconds of quiet and alarms sound in rooms you'll never see.

Then Michael found himself in coaching ... more

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Michael Comyn
Host of Mind the Gap

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Brilliant

    You have a wonderful way of simplifying things Michael. Unpicking what are perceived as difficult things and putting them into everyday, easy to negotiate things. Helping to move on.

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    Robbie Doyle
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Calm, clear, and deeply considered perspectives that help navigate conversation gaps.
Engaging storytelling that makes complex ideas feel usable in real life.
Thoughtful, accessible philosophy applied to everyday work.
Insightful and practical leadership reflections that stay with you.

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#53
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The Pause Between Years
Q: What is one thing this year taught you that you want to bring into 2026?
The focus is not on the biggest lesson but the truest one that resonates personally.
Faithful or Traitor? Understanding Betrayal in Work and Life
Q: How did you respond when you felt betrayed?
The experience may either close you off or teach you about resilience and the choice of whom to trust again.

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Mind the Gap delivers brief reflections on the hidden gaps between intention and impact, drawing from psychology, philosophy, and everyday life. Episodes repeatedly explore themes like leadership, emotional intelligence, and how presence or silence shapes conversations and decisions. The series often centers on practical wisdom for personal growth and responsible leadership, with a thoughtful, Ireland-informed perspective that can appeal to professionals seeking meaningful, shareable ideas for work and life. A standout aspect is its consistent integration of Stoic ideas with modern workplace and relational dynamics, offering approachable guidance rather than abstract theory.

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