In the history of aviation, the early greats – the so-called ‘pioneers’ – spring to mind. Gustav Whitehead and the Wright Brothers (who really flew first?), Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart and Louis Blériot have all earned their places in history. The geographic location of Ireland on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean has meant that this country, too, has played no small part. The ground-breaking flight of Alcock and Brown and the exploits of Douglas ‘wrong way’ Corrigan being the most ...

Author: Edel Rigas, coaching psychologist My deep dive into the world of gender difference research began quite recently, after meeting with a client who was returning to the workforce after the birth of her second child. A highly qualified experienced engineer, successful in her field, she was experiencing a particularly toxic emotional cocktail of anxiety and self-doubt at the prospect of returning to work. She was keeping herself awake at night asking endless questions: How would ...

“Want to get rich? You need to study engineering.” This was the headline that appeared in a column I wrote for The Irish Times last June. The headline was not mine – as we know, it is not even true. However, it did its job, attracting readership and lively feedback that has continued over the intervening months. The piece began with reference to another headline that had recently appeared in the press: “What degree should you study to become a billionaire? The result might surprise you!” ...