About

Born and raised in Cork and currently living in Dublin. In 2012, unfulfilled with my career path, I stumbled across the Soar Foundation. The following 8 years involved road-tripping nationwide delivering emotional resilience workshops with over 10,000 young people nationwide. What I witnessed in schools struck a chord that still rings loud to this day.

As we emerge into a 'new world', leaders are re-imagining the culture they want to cultivate for their people. I aim to use my knowledge and skills to create meaningful experiences where people can unite, align and prosper.

My Approach

I believe that groups hold a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and promise. To unlock this potential, I use a person-centered approach that puts participants at the heart of the experience. Through open dialogue and thoughtful reflection, we can uncover valuable insights and create a nurturing environment. I adapt my facilitation style to each unique group, drawing from various methodologies such as positive psychology, sports psychology, CBT, Compassionate Inquiry, PDMS, and the Hero's Journey.

Cork

Born in Cork and the youngest of four. Grew up in suburbs of Bishopstown, attending Collaiste an Spioraid Naoimh.

Sport

Was fortunate to represent my club and county in hurling from underage to senior level. I got invaluable insight into full spectrum of team cultures.

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University

Qualified from UCC with a degree in Commerce and a masters in Management Information & Management Accounting Systems.

Corporate Days

Worked in tech and banking in Ireland and Australia respectively. I experienced what both healthy and unhealthy team climates feel like.

Psychology

Completed a hDip in Psychology in DBS. For my thesis, I conducted a research into the 'relationship between mental health and emotional expressiveness in elite level athletes'.

The Soar Foundation

For 8 years, I ran resilience & self development programs for teenagers nationwide. Internally, I worked in L+D with trainee facilitators, upskilling them in the craft of facilitation, personal development, and how to build transformative experiences (www.soar.ie).

'Team' Work

I work with small to multinational workplaces, as well as sporting setups. The aim of the programs are to build healthy, connected environments where teams can perform to their potential.

Sodabreadbox

Along with friend Diarmuid Sexton, I run a dance night called Sodabreadbox. 1 hour / No alcohol / No lights.

Current Studies

Currently a student of Dr. Gabor Mate's therapeutic approach, 'Compassionate Inquiry'. It explores how by reconnecting with ourselves can serve as an antidote to trauma and human suffering.

Prison Work

I deliver self development programs in Mount Joy Prison. It runs in tandem with the work of activist & ex-Dublin Footballer Philly McMahon.

Where next...

Perhaps in the next chapter our paths will cross. All programs are crafted to suit your group's uniqueness. Feel free to reach out to see what shape this could take.

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