Testimonials

“Totally exceeded my expectations. One of the best programmes I have attended”.
Mary O’Donovan. Former HR Manager. Boston Scientific

“Built confidence and personal growth which will assist with self-management, staff management and culture change”.
Patricia O’Gorman
Director of Nursing, University of Limerick Hospital Group

“This programme has been life changing in the way I interact with people, whether they be work colleagues, customers, family member or friends.  My conversations are now rich and informative and I feel more present.  I look forward to taking these new learnings on my coaching journey”. 

Jim Collins, Senior Director, Global Operations, Motorola Solutions.

“A superb investment in myself, my career and my future aspirations.  Highly recommended experience”. 

Matt Rutherford, Global Head of Scaled Delivery Change Management, Meta. 

“An excellent course for anyone considering becoming a professional coach. The course provided a good mix of psychological theory and practice with peer and pro-bono clients, with regular feedback and supervision from the programme leaders”.
Kathryn Mc Carthy – Work and Organisational Psychologist – Ex Dublin City University

“The best training course I have ever done”. 
Lourdes Trimino,
Former Quality and Performance Manager,
Sky Ireland

“My experience of this programme was beyond my expectations.  The insight and expertise evident in the course directors was easily imparted by them – their teaching style provocative and informative.  The experiential nature of the programme, married with the expertise and skill of the course directors, created an engaging and powerful learning experience for me, more than any previous leadership or executive courses I have done in my career.  I highly recommend it”. 

Ciara O’Callaghan,  Former Global Insight Director, Ornua Co-Operative Limited.

“An impactful and transformative programme, this Diploma offers the perfect blend of experiential and theoretical learning”. 

Susan McEntegart, Founder, Creating Sparks. 

“It is no exaggeration to say this programme changed me.  It has transformed my beliefs, my attitude, my skills, my ability to connect with people.  This experiential programme is impactful on participants because of the environment it creates, the practice and experience you gain and the network of brilliant peers you meet.  If you are interested in coaching, this is a tremendous offering”.

Eamon Collins, Former Head of Talent European Operations, Viatris. 

“This programme was by far the most experiential and development designed programme I have undertaken.  The programme leaders were qualified, experienced and passionate about their work, and they instilled in the group a true authentic and embodied knowledge of coaching.  Over the duration of the programme, we were equipped with theory, practice and personal development in a structured and bespoke academic setting”. 
Dr. Sinead Monaghan, Associate Professor, Trinity College Dublin.

“I am so happy with the way I feel after completing this programme.  Mike and Evelyn were brilliant teachers.  I feel the world is my oyster now”.

Derek Redmond, Maintenance Management, Cuan Mhuire Rehabilitation Centre. 

“This course is fantastic, both in terms of personal and professional learning.  The programme leaders bring their significant qualifications and experience as well as an excellent facilitation style.  The course teaches a broad range of coaching skills and tools, supported by academic theory and research.  It also offers significant opportunity for deep and transformative personal learning.  Coming away from this programme, I feel confident I have the skills, tools and self-understanding to be an effective professional coach”. 
Tanya Hudson, Chartered Psychologist, Kinch Lyons.

”This course is like no other course that I have done, and I have done many.  I would highly recommend it.  The quality of the instruction, the pace of delivery and the huge focus on the experiential nature of coaching all combine to create a truly unique experience”. 
Tommy McShane, Head of Customer Success, Sprout Social.

“Revealing and empowering while practical”.
Teresa Hand-Campbell,
Educator, Occupational Psychologist,
Business & Executive Coach.

“The course has enabled me to go on a journey of self discovery and acceptance that I had not anticipated.  It is from this place that I feel now, more than ever, able to show up for clients, focus on them and help them to reach their full potential and dreams”. 
Oonagh Carlin, People and Culture Business Partner, Tayto Snacks.

“This was one of the most important personal and professional courses that I have undertaken.  The quality of teaching, the learning and insights gained are incredible.  I am a more rounded version of myself and feel I will show up as a better individual, leader, team member because of this training.  It helped me transform a lot of my thinking and has equipped me with skills and a sense of readiness I did not expect.  I couldn’t recommend it more”. 
Caroline Hynes, Senior Director, Zendesk. 

“The experience of Evelyn and Mike comes through in each module.  They encourage and push you on your journey to ensure you are the best coach you can be.  The balance of academic and practical content is perfect.  You leave each module with more coaching tools in your toolkit.  I could do the whole year again”.
Barry Hughes, Former Human Resource Manager, Sprout Social.

“The course has enhanced my capacity to be OK with the not knowing aspect of leadership.  It has provoked and promoted a playfulness to my practice as both a leader and a coach.  The programme has also enabled me to take up my own authority in my leadership and management role”.
Roisin Stewart, Director of Services, St. Bernard’s Children’s Services.

“This programme has provided the content, the supervision, and structure for me to reflect on my practices at both a professional and personal level.  It has empowered and enabled me to be a more effective and informed human being and to live life to the full professionally and personally”. 

Gerry Prior, Regional Youth Officer, Foroige. 

“As an experienced Human Resource practitioner, I learnt so much from Mike and Evelyn throughout the programme.  Mike and Evelyn modelled the behaviour of a successful coach throughout the programme allowing me to see how good listening skills, facilitating understanding and action all come together to provide clients with an exceptional coaching experience.
Gillian MacMahon, H.R. Solved.

The two programme leaders were excellent at delivery and have the skills as well to unlock individuals to build them up as coaches.  I would highly recommend the course to anyone that is looking for professional and personal growth”
Jimmy Lee, Former Human Resource Manager, Kerry Group EMEA – Listowel Plan. 

“In my career and education to date, this course has had the greatest impact on me both professionally and personally.  The skills and knowledge I have gained and the increased self awareness I have developed has been life changing and has increased my confidence in setting realistic goals for the future”.  

Marie Corbett, Saolta University Health Care Group. 

“I recommend this Programme for anyone who wants to become a Coach. It is a very holistic and comprehensive Programme”..
Irene Mc Donald,
Former Head of Financial Information, the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission.

“The Course provides a very rich and varied source of learning experiences”. 
Freda Loftus,
Former Team H.R.
Specialist, A.I.B.

The Coach Institute of Ireland training programme dramatically improved my workplace performance.
Michael Bullock.
Former Head of Internal Audit.
NTR plc.

Absolutely great personal and professional development.

Paul Sills.
Former Human Resources Director.
EDS.