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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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Sometimes the most intelligent thing in the room is the thing left unsaid.

We had a friend called Bob. When someone was being foolish — not malicious, just foolish — Bob wouldn't argue, correct, or sigh. He would go quiet. And in that quiet, the pe... more

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There’s a railway station in Ireland that exists for one purpose only, not to arrive, not to stay, but to move on.

In this episode of Mind the Gap, Michael Comyn explores a moment that many of us recognise but rarely name. The point at which learni... more

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We’ve all met them.

The person who can hold the floor without drawing breath. The one who doesn’t quite notice when someone else is trying to speak. The conversation that somehow becomes… one-sided.

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You walk into a café. The coffee is perfect. The service is efficient. And not once does anyone look at you.

This episode starts with that small absence — and follows it somewhere unexpected. Through the emotional labour of public-facing work, the ... more

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Michael Comyn
Host with a background in emotional intelligence and Stoic philosophy, presenting personal reflections and practical tools.

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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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Listeners appreciate the host's ability to simplify complex ideas.
The show offers practical, actionable guidance for emotional health.
Genuine, thoughtful conversations with a focus on real-world applications.

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#24
Ireland/Education/Self-Improvement
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#40
Ireland/Education

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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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A thoughtful exploration of how ancient wisdom, especially Stoic philosophy, can illuminate modern emotional intelligence and leadership. Across episodes, the show blends practical tools for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience with personal anecdotes and reflections on everyday challenges. Listeners are likely drawn to deeper emotional understanding, ethical leadership, and mindful communication, with recurring emphasis on how philosophy can guide real-world decisions and relationships. A distinctive angle is the integration of Stoicism with contemporary EI concepts, often framed through personal stories and actionable routines.

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