To coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10th October we are fully supporting the below webinar for Hotel Teams.
Dates:
- Wednesday 7th October 2026
- 10 am to 11 am – 60 minutes
Delivery:
- Online
Course Content Includes:
- Examination of the modern “happiness chase” and how constant pursuit of the next goal fuels dissatisfaction and unhappiness in daily life.
- Insights into why happiness as an endpoint is flawed, drawing on concepts like present-moment awareness and psychological freedom from expectation traps.
- Practical techniques to cultivate contentment now, such as mindfulness shifts, letting go of future-fixation, and reframing success beyond fleeting highs.
- Relatable examples of how chasing “what’s next” creates stress cycles, contrasted with tools for breaking free into moment-based fulfilment.
Intended Outcomes:
- Shift from endless happiness pursuit to embracing present contentment, reducing self-imposed pressure and chronic dissatisfaction.
- Personal strategies for mental freedom, enabling focus on what truly matters without the weight of unmet ideals.
- Greater emotional resilience to live fully in the now, fostering sustained wellbeing over temporary highs.
Trainer:

Mark Carolan
Mark Carolan is a renowned and passionate keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and twice Toastmasters national champion. As a transformational Life, Leadership & Executive Coach specializing in corporate wellbeing, he delivers powerful, interactive sessions on topics from wellbeing, coping with stress & motivation to authenticity, presenting & managing change. Mark brings a warm, engaging and personable style to his presentations which combine awareness, inspiration, and clear actions that drive real transformation.
Pricing:
Free.
For further information, contact Dervla O’Neill by email: oneilld@ihf.ie



