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We have one precious life and spend a third of it working.

Like many of the people I work with, I’ve experienced moments where I had to pause, reflect and make difficult decisions about what came next.

After almost two decades in professional services, I stepped away from a senior role following the birth of my second child to build a coaching practice where I could support professionals in creating careers that feel both successful and aligned.

My own career and life have taught me that growth rarely happens when everything is comfortable. The experiences that challenged me most also taught me to trust myself, communicate more honestly and make decisions that aligned with who I wanted to become. Those experiences shape how I coach today – with compassion, honesty and practical support.

My clients often tell me they leave our coaching conversations feeling calmer, clearer and more confident about their next steps. They value the combination of strategic business experience, professional career guidance and compassionate coaching – support that helps them make confident decisions and take meaningful action.

Clients often describe me as calm, grounded, insightful and gently challenging.

 A unique blend of experience

Combining senior professional services experience with career guidance and coaching, I bring strategic insight, a deep understanding of the challenges professionals face during career transitions and genuine human connection to every coaching conversation.

My background spans business, coaching and professional development. As a Chartered Tax Adviser, with qualifications in Business Studies, Employment Law, Guidance Counselling and Coaching, I bring practical business insight alongside tailored coaching to help professionals make thoughtful career decisions.

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Your career story evolves with you

Helping professionals navigate periods of change with clarity and confidence is at the heart of my work.

If you’re ready for the next chapter, I’ll support you:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your strengths.
  • Get clear on what you want next.
  • Create a realistic roadmap for change.
  • Handle difficult conversations with ease.
  • Take ownership of your career.
  • Enhance your communication skills and relationships

Work doesn’t have to feel this hard. A different way forward is possible.

Helping you take ownership of your career story

 Sometimes in the modern world it’s hard to see the woods from the trees on your own, especially when it comes to taking the next step in your career or as you transition to a new role.

I get it.

I’m for you if:

  • You want more confidence in your decisions
  • You’re tired of second-guessing yourself
  • You’re curious about your strengths and potential
  • You’re willing to invest in yourself
  • You’re ready for change but unsure of what comes next

I’d love to support you.

Together we’ll explore where you are now, where you’d like to be and whether we’re the right fit to work together. The quality of our relationship will be most important to a successful coaching journey, not a snazzy framework or model. This will be the foundation of our work together.

Important Things To Me

Connection

Nature

Depth

Humanness

Honesty

Qualifications, Experience & Professional Memberships

Leadership & Professional Experience

  • On the executive coaching panel of several professional services firms.
  • Mentor, Faculty Lead & Credentialed Observer, Aspire Coach Training
  • Lecturer, DCU Coaching & Mentoring – MSc Guidance Counselling
  • Senior Management role in Big Four professional services
  • 20+ years in finance and professional services, Big 4
  • Career Development Consultant for SETU, Grad Ireland Fair
  • Consulting for DCU – Access To The Workplace Programme

Coaching & Career Development

  • Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (click badge below for verification).
  • Level 1 Professional Coaching Skills – Coaching Development
  • Level 2 Diploma in Integrative Coaching – Aspire Coach Training
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance Counselling – Dublin City University
  • BPS Psychometrics – Occupational Ability Testing
  • Institute of Guidance Counsellors membership (click badge below for verification)

Professional Qualifications

  • Chartered Tax Adviser – Institute of Taxation Ireland
  • Employment Law, Professional Diploma – UCD
  • Business Studies Degree – University of Limerick

All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination

Earl Nightingale