About me
I’m Ciaran Barry, a life and career coach specialising in helping individuals build the life and career they want. Using my proven three-step framework, I help clients create a success strategy, develop a clear action plan, and build the confidence to make that quantum leap.
How did I come to do this? At 17, I left school and moved to Germany, where I spent four years working in a pub. By 22, I returned to Ireland without a degree, working as an assistant bar manager. I knew I wanted more for my life, but I had no qualifications and lacked self-belief.
Despite the odds, I landed a customer service role at Apple. Within four years, I more than doubled my salary and secured a role that typically required a bachelor’s degree. Reflecting on my journey, I realised my success wasn’t just down to hard work but a powerful mindset and a clear vision for my life.
I used to feel stuck in my career and personal life, mainly because I lacked the confidence and self-belief to go after the things I really wanted in life. Through coaching I have completely changed my life which led me to building my signature framework which has now helped dozens of people change their lives.
As a certified coach with an Advanced Diploma in Personal, Leadership, and Executive Coaching from Kingstown College Dublin, I’m dedicated to helping others succeed. I also hold qualifications in business management, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioural therapy, ensuring my clients receive expert guidance in both career growth and personal development.
My motivation
I never imagined I would be living this life. Coaching has completely transformed my life, igniting a passion to help others experience the same journey. My mission is to empower as many people as possible to create the career and life they truly desire.
Driven by this ambition, I’m constantly learning and refining new ways to support my clients. I aspire to be the Rolls-Royce of coaching, delivering exceptional value that profoundly impacts the lives of those I work with. My goal is to provide such transformative value that it shifts the trajectory of my clients’ lives.
MY TRAINING & EDUCATION
Proudly certified and mentored by world-class institutions in coaching and personal development.
My coaching practice is grounded in rigorous professional training and a strong academic foundation. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Personal, Leadership, and Executive Coaching from Kingstown College, Dublin, an internationally recognised institution that provides a comprehensive framework for evidence based coaching in both personal and organisational contexts.
In addition to my coaching qualification, I have completed further studies in business management, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioural therapy. This wealth of knowledge allows me to integrate proven methodologies and practical insights into every session, ensuring clients benefit from a holistic and well-informed approach.
I am also a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the globally recognised body committed to upholding excellence in coaching. This affiliation ensures that I remain actively engaged in continuous professional development and consistently aligned with the highest international standards, emerging research, and ethical best practices within the coaching profession.
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