Client Testimonials
Real change, in their own words
From career transitions to renewed confidence. See how clients across Ireland and beyond have used coaching to take the next step.
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Client Stories
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Rachel
“Having sessions where someone is completely focused on your success is invaluable.”
I came to Ciaran at a crossroads with my career but most importantly I was lacking confidence and the right mindset to take on life's challenges. He helped me identify my core personal values and what was important to me in life and work. Once I did this, I was able to begin looking for jobs that really aligned with what I was looking for. Our sessions were focused on the right interview preparation and building my confidence. Fortunately, I was offered the role at a global PR company in London and Ciaran's input played a big part in that. Ciaran is very approachable and you can tell he really cares about the success of his clients.
Eamon Mitchell
“I learned what direction and career path I wanted to take.”
After 30 years in the Irish Defence Forces, I decided it was time to leave. I had no idea where to start, what skills I possessed, or which direction to take. I was truly lost. Over our sessions I learned what direction and career path I wanted to take and developed the skills I needed to succeed. Meeting Ciaran was genuinely one of the best experiences I have ever had. I confidently walked into an interview, my second ever after 30 years, and was offered the role.
Mihaela
“The coaching session with Ciaran made me confident and helped me pass the interview.”
I had the privilege of working with Ciaran in preparation for a critical interview, and the coaching session made me confident and helped me pass the interview. Ciaran provided personalised guidance tailored to my specific career goals. His approach helped me identify and articulate my strengths in a way that resonated with interviewers. We worked through mock interviews, and Ciaran provided constructive feedback that refined my answers and boosted my confidence. He also helped me develop strategies to manage stress and maintain a positive mindset. Thanks to Ciaran's expertise, I secured the job and gained invaluable skills for future interviews.
Paul
“I feel like a different, happier, more grateful person.”
Before I went to Ciaran, I felt I lacked focus and confidence, often doubting myself at work, as well as having no interest in sports that I used to enjoy. I felt that life was passing me by. We had 8 online sessions where we identified small changes for me to concentrate on in areas of work and home life. I feel like a different, happier, more grateful person. I am more organised and confident at work and have two new hobbies that I am really enjoying. Ciaran offered insights for some of my behaviours that I had never considered, but made perfect sense when I thought about them.
Carol
“Six fantastic sessions, thought-provoking and energising.”
I would highly recommend Ciaran. I had six fantastic sessions with him that were thought-provoking and energising. His style of coaching is reassuring, guiding and confidence building. He has a diverse approach to his coaching that always helped me to look at different situations in many ways and he helped me to keep on track and aligned with my goals at all times. I know he will be the one I turn to if I ever need advice and support in the future.
Paul
“I have re-ignited my passion and regained focus on my goals and priorities.”
Before working with Ciaran, I was extremely unsettled and unsure of any direction and focus, as I was completely losing interest and motivation in areas of my job, studies and hobbies. Over the course of working with Ciaran, we have implemented steps that have completely overturned my focus. I have re-ignited my passion for these elements of my life and regained focus on my goals and priorities, which has given me a massive boost of fulfilment and contentment in my everyday life. As soon as I began with Ciaran I was confident that his expertise, sincerity and devotion was going to improve my life immensely, for which I am very grateful.
Andrea
“I started to think about my values and goals from a new perspective.”
I could not recommend Ciaran enough. During our sessions, I felt understood and listened to in every way. I started to think about my values and goals from a new perspective, which has impacted the way I see my needs and make decisions forever. He knows how to evaluate a situation, all while encouraging you and giving you space to explore what it is you truly want.
Lucia
“I discovered my personal values, which has helped me align my decisions.”
I would totally recommend Ciaran as a coach. He has amazing listening skills and uses valuable tools and techniques to help you move forward. Throughout our coaching I discovered my personal values, which has helped me align my decisions with what makes me happy and fulfilled. I found this incredibly useful.
Ken
“Our conversations were enlightening, structured, and really positive.”
I found Ciaran to be an excellent coach. Our conversations were enlightening, structured, and really positive. The sessions were focused on areas I wanted to talk about, and I found working with Ciaran really beneficial for my professional development. This was my first experience with a coach, and I couldn't recommend it enough. Ciaran managed the whole process excellently with supportive and useful feedback after each session.
Helena
“Coaching enabled me to break a toxic cycle of exhaustion, stress and tension.”
Undertaking coaching sessions has been a revelation, enabling me to break a toxic cycle of exhaustion, stress and tension that I had gotten myself into trying to deliver an ever-increasing impossible workload. Ciaran, in a calm and gentle manner, pressed me to examine the reasons I was pushing myself beyond what was needed and enabled me to identify resources and tools I had within my own control that transformed my situation. He provided a safe space for me to be vulnerable and honest about how overwhelmed I felt and then motivated me to identify how I might change things for the better but also to accept that not all situations can be controlled or influenced.
Ditte
“He is a fantastic listener and asks powerful questions.”
I think one of the reasons that Ciaran is such a great coach is because he is a fantastic listener and asks powerful questions. He was also very attentive to what methods and strategies felt exactly right for me. I would absolutely recommend Ciaran as a coach. Whether you have a specific goal you want to reach or you just know something has got to change, you are sure to get closer to where you want to be after working with Ciaran.
Geraldine
“I passed my interview and I am hugely thankful for Ciaran's coaching.”
Ciaran is an excellent coach who not only helped me to prepare for my competency-based interview, but also demonstrated a genuine interest in hearing my prior job interview experience to identify key areas for development for fine-tuning. Through Ciaran's personable approach and highly effective coaching skills, he boosted my confidence by providing me with opportunities to practice my answers with him. I cannot recommend Ciaran highly enough. I passed my interview and I am hugely thankful for Ciaran's coaching.
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