Hello Paul…
Paul Coghlan can still remember the greeting of the medical team when he finally was told about his illness and his small chance of survival. Paul had to go through treatment immediately that time, after being diagnosed with a rare case of Leukaemia. Fortunately, he battled cancer with his family on his side.
After those tough months, he discovered more of himself—he discovered his unstoppable mindset and his relentless determination. He never knew he’d get something out of his cancer journey. Today, Paul has served as a motivational speaker to professional groups, organisations, and businesses in improving themselves. His story is now a big inspiration and motivation to his clients.
You can listen to Paul share more on what he has learned from cancer and how he help others in this episode of the Fire In The Belly Podcast!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Paul’s life changed once cancer hit. He was doing fine before it—going to his everyday job, parenting and enjoying the mundane. He didn’t expect his life would make a sudden turn.
Paul was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and was told he has a very slim chance of surviving.
There were many things pual took for granted that he could no longer do. What hurt the most whilst he was receiving treatment and recovering was the lack of fun interaction he could have with his daughter.
A cancer journey is not something everyone can do alone. Keep your friends close. Get the emotional support and encouragement you need. Be grateful of them.
It was very difficult for Paul, but he was always hopeful. He was more worried about the people around him—his partner, his daughter, his mum, etc. He needed to stay strong for them too.
Are you ordinary or extraordinary? He always asks himself this. Paul can forgive himself and be ordinary in some certain stuff—his hobbies, in his lifestyle and such. But never in his career, his passion projects, and more so, in his advocacies in giving value to people. He’s happy that he is able to shine a light about cancer and also help others get through similar drawbacks.
Trust is an important thing. When you’re in a life-threatening situation, it’s best to trust the experts. Doubts and fears will only result to a deteriorating mindset and health. Your willpower and positive mindset will greatly benefit you, and other people.
BEST MOMENTS
“If you’re not being real, you’re just fooling yourself and the people you surround yourself with.”
“Work should be about doing something that you don’t hate.”
“I like to get things done as quick as possible so I don’t have to think and worry about them.”
“Believe in yourself, your capability, your mindset… and push through it.”
“I am always setting a goal that is always bigger.”
“My superpower is not being afraid to talk about my own experience ’cause I do believe I can make a difference.”
“Mental health is extremely serious.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Download Paul Coghlan’s FREE eBook 'How Cancer Taught Me To Be More Resilient' here: https://www.paulcoghlan.ie/
Listen to Fire In The Belly Podcast in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-in-the-belly/id1499375061)!
ABOUT THE GUEST
Paul Coghlan is a native of Westport, Co Mayo. He shares the experience of his shock medical diagnosis in 2018. Faced with an appalling prognosis, Paul unearthed character and determination he never knew existed.
Paul has always been a keen sports man and credits a great deal of his recovery both mental and physical to his love of sport.
He has spoken to sports groups, youth organisations and businesses both in Ireland and abroad. His personality and humour allow him to speak openly and passionately about the lessons he has learnt through his adversity, making him a compelling, memorable and above all inspirational speaker.
Source: https://www.paulcoghlan.ie/
Paul Coghlan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-coghlan-7b5746180/
Paul Coghlan’s Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/paulcoghlanspeaker/
ABOUT THE HOST
The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’.
Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor, and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others.
Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In The Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions!
The ‘Fire In The Belly’ brand and the programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course, and rapid results mentoring.
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