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The Nosh Pod, career coaching, Applied Ecology at WCFE, and start-up grants - It's the Hot Desk

The Nosh Pod, career coaching, Applied Ecology at WCFE, and start-up grants - It's the Hot Desk
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The Nosh Pod at the Northern Extension in Waterford is run by Ann and Larry Dolan

Ann Dolan and her husband Larry operate The Nosh Pod out of The Northern Extension in Waterford City. Their offering includes soup, salad, sandwiches and healthy baked treats, as well as artisan coffee. Their ethos is to create top quality food using local producers wherever possible.

Ann told me that her childhood shaped her future in many ways, as her family were in the grocery business. She also tells us that Larry discovered an unusual skill he had, when working for Tesco.

Have a listen to our chat...

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Waterford native Carmel Morrissey is this week launching her new website Equilibrium Coaching. Named one of the top 20 coaches in Dublin, Carmel is a career and mindset coach on a mission to help her clients gain clarity, build confidence, and get results that lead to more fulfillment in work and life.

She talked me through her journey to get to this stage, as well as touching on equine-assisted coaching and what we can learn from horses...

A new course in Waterford will focus on practical skills needed to monitor our water and biodiversity. Applied Ecology at Waterford College of Further Education will also examine different philosophies around food production and protecting the environment.  It starts in September and you can find out more here.

Teacher at the college Eileen O'Carroll chatted to me about what the course entails and how the teachings can be applied to every day life..

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On Tuesday Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Leo Varadkar  opened Enterprise Ireland’s €1m Competitive Start Fund (CSF) for applications from ambitious entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Early-stage companies from all sectors with an eligible innovative product or service set for global markets are encouraged to enter the competition. Successful projects can secure up to €50,000 in funding.

The fund will close to applications at 3pm on Tuesday, 2nd March 2021. Jenny Melia, Manager of Enterprise Ireland's High Potential Start Up Division, had more details..

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