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No one else writes about the highs and lows of this diplomatic life from both the perspective of the posted diplomat AND the accompanying significant other like the lonely diplomat.

Read one, two - or binge them all - of the articles to be supported, challenged and inspired through Phil's lived experience, wisdom and insight.

They're all here for you as you live your diplomatic life and want to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.

You're not alone.

On belonging

On belonging

On belonging

We humans - even diplomats - can hustle to feel like we belong and to feel worthy. Let's talk about that.

Phil McAuliffe

Aug 7, 202110 min read

My resilience reset

My resilience reset

My resilience reset

A whole lot of life has happened for us in 2020 and 2021. We need to process it in our way.

Phil McAuliffe

Jul 31, 202110 min read

'What will people think?' must end

'What will people think?' must end

'What will people think?' must end

'What will people think?' silences innovation. Here's how to challenge it and work through fear.

Phil McAuliffe

Sep 7, 20198 min read

A clarion call to the leaders of diplomacy

A clarion call to the leaders of diplomacy

A clarion call to the leaders of diplomacy

I've a clear message for the leaders of diplomacy: your diplomats are struggling.

Phil McAuliffe

May 12, 20197 min read

'Finally, I can eat garlic!'
Life as a diplomat's daughter

'Finally, I can eat garlic!'
Life as a diplomat's daughter

'Finally, I can eat garlic!' Life as a diplomat's daughter

How can growing up as the child of a diplomat affect how our children view themselves and their world?

Jaqueline Benndorf

Apr 28, 20199 min read

Finding time for fitness

Finding time for fitness

Finding time for fitness

Finding time for your fitness is an act of self-care. The trick is in having the time, right?

Phil McAuliffe

Mar 31, 201910 min read

Always being 'on'

Always being 'on'

Always being 'on'

It's a fact that we're never 'off' when on a diplomatic posting. This is very damaging to your health and well-being

Phil McAuliffe

Feb 3, 201910 min read

Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

Stop being diplomatic. Sometimes you actually need to say what you mean and mean what you say.

Phil McAuliffe

Jan 6, 20199 min read

Why are you so scared?

Why are you so scared?

Why are you so scared?

Why are you scared of not pleasing people? When did you become so scared? What would you do if you weren't scared?

Phil McAuliffe

Nov 18, 20188 min read

Can you ever say 'no'?

Can you ever say 'no'?

Can you ever say 'no'?

Nancy Reagan had it right. We just need to say no. But can you ever say no?

Phil McAuliffe

Sep 30, 20188 min read

Are you a resilient diplomat?

Are you a resilient diplomat?

Are you a resilient diplomat?

Many of us mid-career diplomats are no longer resilient. We're broken.

Phil McAuliffe

Sep 23, 20188 min read

Are you a lonely diplomat, too?

Are you a lonely diplomat, too?

Are you a lonely diplomat, too?

Loneliness is not only experienced by old people. Chances are you're lonely, too.

Phil McAuliffe

Sep 2, 20184 min read

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