Aileen McGee
Author | Facilitator | Speaker
Creative
Soul Space
Hello, I'm Aileen!
It all started when I set up my own personal and professional development company at the start of the millennium. Six months later, my second son was diagnosed with Autism.
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During my career break, while homeschooling and advocating for my drop dead gorgeous son Cian, I continued to deliver presentations for corporate and private groups. I authorised two books - A World of Our Own and a A Life Of Our Own, narrated children's stories that lead me into the hot seat presenting live talk shows on radio. I write a positivity column for the Inishowen Independent and have short stories and poetry published in various publications.
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In a former chapter of my life, I graduated in Psychology. With further post graduate studies in Health Promotion, Counselling and Bio Energy Medicine I worked therapeutically in health and education but it is my own personal journey (more like a never ending rollercoaster ride) that taught me about self-care and intentional living. I want to share my insights with you.
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I firmly believe everyone has a wealth of inner resources to tap into at any given time, regardless of circumstance, to unleash their full potential. I also believe being creative is essential to our mental health and wellbeing.
My creative workshops, wellness retreats, writings, and inspirational talks are designed to unleash that potential to empower you to live and create your best story.
CREATIVE SOUL SERVICES
Creative Facilitation
With over thirty years working with diverse groups Aileen is an experienced facilitator in Health, Wellness and Creativity. For further information or to book a customised workshop please inquire via the contact page.
Speaking Engagements
Thought provoking, heart-warming, and engaging, Aileen is an inspirational speaker who addresses diverse audiences big and small to encourage and empower all to be the best they can be, regardless of circumstances.
Creative Coaching
Aileen offers a safe and confidential space for adults, young people, children and families to work through their life circumstances and help them create an action plan to bring about the changes they want to make in their lives.
SELF-CARE RETREATS
Self care is essential to leading a joyful life. Are you running a health and wellbeing event or want to support your team's mental health and wellness? My creative wellness workshops and A Life of Our Own programmes address thought provoking lifestyle issues and offer practical tips, techniques and strategies to mind our lives in a safe space were participants can relax, engage, de-stress, relax, and refill up their cup so they can be the best they can be in and out of the workplace.
A LIFE OF OUR OWN
A unique self-empowerment programme based on Aileen’s second book offering valuable time to reflect, refocus and gain a renewed zest for life. Participants will focus on an area of their life they wish to improve and be motivated to take back control and live their best life regardless of circumstances.
CREATIVE WELLBEING CIRCLES
Aileen will come to you and facilitate a fun and interactive workshop to enhance creativity and well-being in the comfort of your own home, book club, school, club, meeting room, yoga studio, etc. Have fun stress busting your cares away in a safe, supportive, space. All workshops tailored to your groups needs and interests.
TEA & ME THERAPY
Do you serve afternoon tea in your establishment? Are you serving tea to your clients? Why not turn it into a fun morning or afternoon Tea & Me therapy session to activate their awesomeness. Participants will be encouraged to relax and rejuvenate with a cuppa while putting their world to rights in supportive company. Everyone leaves empowered!
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WRITING & WELLBEING
for children and young people
Fun, interactive and engaging, Aileen's reading & writing workshops are designed to ignite and enhance expressive creativity while her wellbeing workshops 1:1 sessions promote healthy happy minds by conjuring up magic tips and tricks to develop superpowers in confidence, resilience and tolerance. Get in touch today so Aileen can tailor a creative writing workshop or well being programme for your school or centre that will meet your needs and time constraints.
'Come Read With Me'
Experience the joy of reading on your own or in a group
'Come grow with me'
Develop confidence, tolerance and resilience to be the best you can be.
'Come Write With Me'
Express yourself through writing
WELLNESS FOR BUSY BEES
Busy Bee Wellness Workshops and Mini- Coaching sessions in the workplace empowers staff to self care so they can be the best they can be when working and caring for others. Book a 'wellness session' for your workplace today, a firm reminder to staff that you care about your staff's mental health which will only optimise relationships within the working team environment.
Individual Mini-Coaching sessions are also available to help individuals reach their full potential.
Wellness Workshops for Busy Bees
Especially for busy bees who never stop. Busy bees are too busy adding new tasks to their to-do list they don't notice their self-care appointment slipping to the bottom of the list. Sometimes we must pause and reflect on what matters. Health and wellness are our best assets. Busy Bee workshops are filled with practical tips and tools to help you keep a date with yourself and your team so to look after what matters most. You.
Mini - Coaching for Busy Bees
Life doesn't always go according to plan. While we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations. With my coaching sessions, you’ll learn tips and tools that will put you in control of making positive choices for you and gain clarity to deal with whatever challenge you are facing in life so you can be the best you can be at work, at home and in life.
Career Coaching Session
This service is a favourite among my clients as it is pencils 'time-out' into their diary to reflect, consider and plan for their future by intentionally making positive choices in their working life. We start were you are at and with various coaching tools make a plan to get were you want to be. Available to individuals as well as embedded with in workshop sessions. Call now to schedule a session.
Fabulous. Only one problem. It's over. Just loved everything and Aileen is a powerhouse.
Participant who completed
A Life Of Our Own programme
I am going away knowing where I need to start, what I need to do with a structure and believe that I can write my own story.
Writer who completedÂ
A Writing Memoir Workshop
Aileen's passion for reading, writing and promoting positivity is brilliant and so contagious. The children love her workshops. Her fun, engaging workshops are totally inspirational for children and adults alike! Booked again!
Principal
Edendork Primary School
For further information and to book Aileen for an individual coaching session, facilitate a creative workshop or speak at your next event, retreat or gathering write your message here.
PUBLICATIONS
A Life of Our Own
A Life of Our Own will empower the reader to live a more fulfilling and authentic life, regardless of challenging circumstances. It offers twelve stepping stones to help anyone navigate through difficult times, especially when life doesn't go according to plan, or when it changes dramatically due to a life-changing event. The book is inspired by the author's autistic son, Cian.
A World Of Our Own
A World of Our Own is a heart-breaking, uncompromising glimpse into a family affected by autism. Shocked to discover the lack of support or treatments available for those suffering from autism, Aileen determines to hold onto Cian, to stop her son from slipping away from her. Ultimately, though, it is a story of the triumph of the human spirit, and of the victory of love over despair.
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A LIFE OF OUR OWN