I am a Professional Career and Personal Life Coach based in Galway, Ireland. I studied Psychology and Sociology as part of my honours Bachelor of Arts degree from University College Cork. My final specialisation was Sociology and English. I have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Communications and Media from St. Patrick’s University, Maynooth, Ireland.
I worked in the corporate world for 28 years across various industries; Media, Telecommunications, Publishing, Sales and IT. I found my forte to be in client management roles, which I really enjoyed. But during a career break, I felt a strong urge to break from the corporate world and do something new. I was eager to have a more fulfilling role, where I could help people on a more direct basis and make a difference in their lives. My career break gave me fresh perspective, renewed energy and the courage to embark on a new career. I made the decision to leave my corporate job and decided to train as a Professional Coach. I am a Certified Professional Coach, having completed International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited training with Aspire Coach Training in Ireland.
My Educational
Background
What Are The Benefits Of Coaching?
Coaching has a diverse range of benefits across people’s lives, which can positively impact peoples’ personal lives and career.
Handle Challenging Situations
Improves Individual Performance
Helps Communication Skills
Helps Build Resilience
Increases Wellbeing
Goal Setting
Accountability
Develops Confidence
Productivity
Develops Ongoing Improvement
Increases Self-Awareness
Increases Self-Worth
Better Decision-Making
Builds Motivation
SARAH, KILDARE
“Career coaching is the best decision I made so far. It has given me back my confidence, clarity and the ability to look for different opportunities in my career. It was a challenging time both in my personal and professional life, dealing with a challenging working environment and approaching the point of burn-out. This was coupled with the discovery of health issues as a result of stress and feeling like a failure in my career. Fiona has helped me challenge myself and my beliefs, providing me with her knowledge and skills on how to navigate my career goals but also get through the worrying times with my health. I would definitely recommend anyone to invest in the services that Fiona provides. She is excellent at what she does, and her approach and personality put you at ease. Fiona approaches things from a variety of angles which enables you to look at situations differently and prompts you to come up with solutions."
"She is excellent at what she does, and her approach and personality put you at ease."
DAVID, DUBLIN
Before working with Fiona, I often made it to first interviews in roles that were not always the right fit for me but struggled to progress further. Her coaching helped me break that pattern. I secured a second interview for a competitive role in the corporate space — I received the job offer. What made the difference was her ability to help me structure competency-based answers using the STAR method. She also gave me clear, actionable feedback on how I came across, which helped me sharpen my messaging and really own my strengths. Her supportive but focused approach made me feel prepared, confident, and capable, not just for interviews, but in my overall career direction. I’m delighted to say I’ve just accepted a fantastic new role, and Fiona's coaching played a big part in making that possible. I would have no hesitation in working with her again or recommending her services.”
"I’m delighted to say I’ve just accepted a fantastic new role and Fiona's coaching played a big part in making that possible."
LOUISE, KERRY
“I've been working with Fiona for just two months, and she's completely changed how I approach my job search. I was feeling stuck in a role I didn't love, and she helped me widen my view of the kind of jobs I would be good at. She's brilliant at helping identify transferable skills and look beyond obvious job titles to find what you're really after. Her interview prep is incredible - in my recent interviews, she'd help me anticipate exactly the kinds of questions they'd ask and craft answers that really showed my value. What I love about working with her is that she's incredibly supportive but also challenges you when you're selling yourself short. The follow-through is amazing too - she actually keeps you accountable and sends proper notes after every session. She's given me both the confidence and the practical tools to go after opportunities I wouldn't have even considered before."
"She's brilliant at helping identify transferable skills and look beyond obvious job titles to find what you're really after."
Fionnuala, Kilkenny
“I approached Fiona for Career Coaching last year, during the lowest time in my career to date. I had worked in a company for many years and was made redundant, which came as a huge shock. Fiona helped me turn that around 360 degrees. She really helped me to see what my strengths were, how valuable my transferable skills were. She challenged my negative thinking, and over the course of the first few weeks, I was amazed to feel a shift in my thought process. We spent time working on my confidence and preparing for my interviews. That was a huge hurdle for me to climb, but now I am happy to say I am enjoying a brand-new role and very happy. I am so glad I decided to get career coaching. It really made me see my value and got me super prepared for interviews. Now, I am feeling my worth again and confident about my career."
"I am so glad I decided to get career coaching. It really made me see my value and got me super prepared for interviews."
Aoife, Galway
“I started my Life Coaching journey with Fiona several months ago. Fiona has helped me deal with personal issues, divorce, relationships, being a sole provider for my family etc. Fiona is very patient; she does not judge. Fiona helps to put a plan in place to deal with obstacles, help see and aim for the future you wish to have, there is less focus on the past and more emphasis on the future. Fiona is very caring and sends weekly check- ins which I really like”.
"Fiona has helped me deal with personal issues, divorce, relationships, being a sole provider for my family etc."
Eileen, Cork
“Fiona helped me to gain clarity, direction and a new perspective at a time when I was feeling stuck and going through a difficult life change. She is very empathetic, warm, and I felt comfortable in our coaching sessions. She challenged my thinking which helped me to not only learn a lot about myself, but it helped me to get a new perspective. I feel much more positive and have been able to move on in a new direction, with a new outlook and am feeling much more hopeful about this new time in my life”.
"I feel much more positive and have been able to move on in a new direction..."
Fiona, Cork
"Fiona has supported me throughout and helped me gain clarity and motivated me to keep moving forward. Her warm and vibrant personality shines through on our 1:1 sessions, making me feel comfortable and able to open up and share my experiences in a safe space. She has helped me see things and develop my self-awareness leading to positive changes in my every day. Would recommend Fiona as a coach".
"Fiona has been a fantastic
coach during my journey".
Michele, Dublin
"During a challenging period at work, her practical tools and strategies brought immediate and lasting benefits. I became calmer and more focused, and I still use these tools daily. Fiona's open and personable style made our sessions both enjoyable and highly effective. I highly recommend her coaching services".
"Fiona's coaching in business strategy, time, and stress management has been transformative for me".
"My marriage had broken down. I was feeling isolated and unsure how to start my life again. In the coaching sessions, we worked on things that were holding me back, such as lack of confidence, self-esteem, lack of trust and how to create a positive mindset. I felt very muddled in my thinking when I first started my coaching with Fiona, but she helped me to get clarity, made me realise what was important to me and over time, I started feeling much more positive about myself. I even started trying out new activities and hobbies to meet new people. I was emerging as a more self-assured, confident person which really surprised me. Three months later, I feel so different and am optimistic about my future. Thank you so much, Fiona, your support has been invaluable”.
"I found Fiona’s life coaching so beneficial when I was at a crossroads in my life".
Claire, UK
"I went to Fiona for coaching when I had to make a difficult career decision. I was putting off making a final decision, which was making it even more stressful. Her coaching really helped me to understand what was important to me and what I needed to change. Fiona challenged me with powerful questions and held me accountable to actions I outlined. She made me realise my strengths and what I have already achieved to date. With her support, I now am feeling more confident, have a plan in place and know what I need to do to progress my career further".
"Fiona challenged me with powerful questions and held me accountable to actions I outlined".
Paul, Limerick
I love my work as a coach, which is incredibly rewarding in a way I have never felt before. It has helped me to realise my dream of helping individuals to maximise their potential, achieve their goals and change their lives for the better.
It is so rewarding to see the changes in my coaching clients, from the start of our coaching journey to the end of that journey. The change in the individual and their life is transformative. Coaching helps individuals to make positive changes in their lives for long-term gain, and to ultimately live the life they want to live.
Why I Love The Work I Do
