Executive Coach | Former CEO
Based in Mallow, County Cork and working with CEOs, senior leaders and business owners throughout Ireland. Coaching is available online with in-person sessions available by arrangement.

Become the Leader Others Naturally Trust, Respect and Follow
Better
Leaders,
Brighter
Futures
A practical 5-session coaching programme for managers, emerging leaders and professionals who want to communicate with greater confidence, lead people more effectively and step into greater responsibility.
5 × 60 - 75 minute private coaching sessions
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30+
Years Leadership Experience
300+
Leaders Coached
Former CEO
Executive Leadership Experience

THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
Strong Technical Skills Don't Automatically Make a Strong Leader
You may be excellent at what you do but leadership requires a different set of skills.
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Suddenly you are expected to influence others, handle difficult conversations, make decisions under pressure and communicate with confidence.
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You may find yourself second-guessing what you say, avoiding challenging conversations or struggling to establish authority without becoming overly forceful.
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These are skills that can be developed.
WHAT WILL CHANGE
CONFIDENCE UNDER PRESSURE
Stay composed and self-assured when situations become demanding.
COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE
Communicate clearly, gain buy-in and make your voice count.
LEADERSHIP PRESENCE
Develop the credibility, confidence and authority people respond to.
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Stay composed and self-assured when situations become demanding.
DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Communicate clearly, gain buy-in and make your voice count.
CAREER PROGRESSION
Develop the credibility, confidence and authority people respond to.
THE 5-SESSION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
A Clear, Structured Journey to Stronger Leadership
Leadership Assessment & Goals
Identify your leadership strengths, challenges and the changes that will make the greatest difference.
Confidence & Leadership Mindset
Strengthen self-belief, manage self-doubt and perform more effectively under pressure.
Communication & Influence
Develop a clearer, more confident communication style and increase your ability to influence others.
Leadership Presence & People Management
Strengthen your presence, handle difficult conversations and lead people more effectively.
Your Leadership Action Plan
Consolidate your learning and create a practical plan for continued leadership growth.
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR
​This programme is particularly suited to:
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Managers stepping into greater responsibility
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Newly appointed leaders
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High-potential professionals
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Technical specialists moving into people leadership
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Managers preparing for promotion
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Experienced managers who want greater confidence and influence
You may recognise yourself if...
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You know you are capable of more
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You sometimes lack confidence in senior situations
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You want people to take greater notice when you speak
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Difficult conversations feel uncomfortable
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You want to become a more effective people leader
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You are preparing for your next leadership role

Why work with Donal
Leadership Development Grounded in Real Leadership Experience
Donal brings more than 30 years of commercial and leadership experience to his coaching. Having led organisations and worked at senior executive level he understands first-hand the pressures, decisions and people challenges leaders face.
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His coaching combines practical leadership experience with coaching psychology, NLP and performance coaching to create meaningful behavioural change.
30+
Years Leadership
Experience
FORMER CEO
Executive Leadership Experience
300+
Leaders
Coached
CLIENT RESULT | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
“Donal helped me develop the confidence to step into a more senior role and be more influential with my team. I now communicate with greater clarity, handle difficult conversations more effectively and feel much more confident as a leader.”
Sarah M.
Operations Manager
