30 Second Interview with…..Brendan Foley

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30 Second Interview with…..Brendan Foley

March 28, 2012 by Donna Newton

James Lipton and the Actors Studio did it for fun with the actors…..Now, I’m doing it for fun with the writers.

This 30 Second Interview sees a different kind of writer than what we’ve had so far.

No, by different I don’t mean he finger-paints his words on to chalk boards or chisels them into rock. I mean this is a writer of non-fiction.

Let me introduce you to Brendan Foley. It’s okay, he won’t bite. Trust me.

So who is Brendan Foley and what does he do? Well there is Brendan Foley, the International sailing champion who has represented Ireland at many World and European Championships. Or, Brendan Foley the owner and founder of Seachange Training. But, if it’s success in your career, business, and life you’re after, then you need Brendan Foley the best selling author and life coach.

With quotes such as ‘Happiness is the starting point, not the end goal. Be happy now!’ Brendan has worked with thousands of people and helped them find their potential. And with numerous TV appearances on shows such as The Morning show, you know you’re going to be in safe hands.

Here’s some of the amazing books and CD’s you can buy:

The Yin Yang Complex – signed paperback book

The Yin Yang Complex explores the nature of the masculine and feminine energy, that exists inside every person regardless of gender. Learn how to create balance and success in your relationships, business, the community and the environment.

The Yin Yang Complex – Guided Meditations CD

Experience the guided meditations from the Yin Yang Complex. This powerful audio experience will help you to understand your masculine and feminine energy and help you to create more balance in your life. The CD tracks:

Introduction
Meet your Yin and Yang
The Yin and Yang of Nature
Discover Yourself
Envisioning the future

All the meditations are voiced by the author Brendan Foley.

The 5 States of Success – ebook and paperback

‘5 States of Success’: insight, connection, certainty, vitality and spirit. When these states are entered into they produce; clarity, empathy, conviction, action and purpose, which are the essential ingredients of meaningful success.

You can also check out his amazon page.

One thing I totally love about this guy is, if you email him, he will not only autograph a book but will also write a personal message of your choice.

So for a guy that has it all together, what did he make of our ten questions?

1. What is your favorite word? Yes

2. What is your least favorite word? Bored

3. What turns you on? My Wife. The Ocean. Life.

4. What turns you off? Celery

5. What sound do you love? The whispers of my children sleeping

6. What sound do you hate? Vacuums on acrylic carpet

7. What is your favorite curse word? Clusterfuck (a term for every possible thing going wrong all at the same time!)

8. What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? Exploration filmaking

9. What profession would you not like to do? Taxidermist

10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? “Great, you made it, the party has started – they’re all waiting for you!”

Contact Information

For more information regarding Brendan Foley, please check out his website, Facebook, twitter, blog. Or, why not email Brendan at foleybrendan@gmail.com?

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on March 28, 2012 at 18:36 | Reply Karen McFarland

What an interesting person Donna! Thanks so much for introducing Brendon Foley to us. Maybe it’s because I live in the U.S. or maybe it’s because I live in a cave, lol, that I have never had the pleasure of knowing about him. I like his teaching of optimism. “Happiness is the starting point.” Love that!

As always, a great 30 second interview! Who’s next? 🙂

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on March 29, 2012 at 06:24 | Reply mliddle

Hi Donna –
You found a real winner in Brendan Foley! He seems like a truly interested person – interested in life, others, himself (this is not a bad thing at all). Watching the podcast of Brendan Foley stirred my imagination. I realized that as I write my blog posts, I don’t think I am connecting with my readers as I could be – as I would be if I was standing in front of them getting to know them. Empathy, which Brendan mentioned as something very important for happiness, is also especially important to the blogger. Actually, it is important to everyone! I try to be empathic as much as I can in life. Empathy is a value I take very seriously. Well, if I truly value empathy, it is important to translate this value into my posts. Empathy ought to be a part of my voice.

You are a perfect example of this – valuing your readers. You give us information that will help us be better writers. You introduce us to interesting people who can enhance our lives. You respond to our comments/questions. You help us with concerns we have – and much more! In other words, you are genuinely interested in us – the reader.

Thanks for the stimulating introduction to and the interview with Brendan Foley. He already has begin to impact my life!

Monique

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