1-1 Leadership Coaching

Is this you?

  • You feel like you’re carrying the whole load — your team keeps coming back with problems they should be able to sort themselves
  • You go home exhausted some evenings, knowing you’ve talked all day but hardly shifted anything meaningful
  • You’re stuck in the weeds, firefighting constantly, with no time for the bigger strategic changes you know matter most
  • You swing between holding back too much and sounding sharper than you meant to – and afterwards, you feel guilty about your tone

If I’m Describing You, You’re Not Alone

You’re not burned out because you’re bad at leadership.
You’re burned out because you’re carrying everyone’s leadership for them.

Most leaders aren’t overwhelmed by the workload — they’re overwhelmed by what they’re carrying: unresolved tensions, unspoken expectations, and half-finished conversations.

The good news? This can change. You don’t need a new personality.

You do need new conversational tools and the confidence to use them.

Book your 30-minute Exploratory Call here.

How 1-1 Leadership Coaching Can Support You

Coaching gives you space to pause, reflect, and strengthen your leadership so you can:

  • Handle the conversations that matter
    • Address performance issues early and clearly — without damaging relationships
    • Give feedback that lands and leads to real change
    • Set boundaries and expectations that actually stick
  • Build a more capable, accountable team
    • Stop fixing everything and help people think issues through themselves
    • Delegate with confidence so work doesn’t land back on your desk
    • Create shared ownership instead of being the only one driving things forward
  • Lead with calm and clarity — even under pressure
    • Manage your own triggers (frustration, impatience) before they show up in your tone
    • Stay grounded in difficult moments instead of reacting
    • Make decisions with confidence, not second-guessing
  • Reclaim your energy and headspace
    • Reduce the mental load of carrying everyone else’s stress
    • Create time for strategic thinking instead of constant firefighting
    • Go home with a quieter mind

What You Will Learn from Leadership Coaching:

  • Self-awareness — Understanding your patterns under pressure and how you impact others
  • Conversational confidence — Tools to have honest, direct conversations without fear of conflict
  • Coaching skills — How to develop people’s thinking instead of solving problems for them
  • Emotional steadiness — Staying calm and intentional when things get tense
  • Accountability frameworks — Setting expectations clearly so people follow through
Book your 30-minute Exploratory Call here.
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Mary through a tailored leadership coaching program and an emotional intelligence assessment. The session with Mary equipped me with practical tools, sharper self-awareness, and the confidence to elevate my leadership approach—from mentoring my team to coaching them to achieve stronger performance.

I would strongly recommend Mary to any leader looking to strengthen their effectiveness and bring their team to the next level in this area.”
Johanna Cullen, Vice President Global Procurement & Supply Planning, National Pens
“The Leadership Development Programme – the training and 1-1 coaching sessions – has been an exceptional experience, and I greatly value the knowledge and insights I have gained under your guidance. Your ability to clearly convey concepts, such as the importance of relational leadership, active listening, and empowering others, has not only deepened my understanding of leadership but also provided me with practical tools to apply in my day-to-day work. In particular, the focus on fostering trust and collaboration within teams”
Pauline McDonagh, HR Galway Mayo Hospice
““I had the pleasure of working with Mary on a 1-1 basis for Leadership Coaching. I came seeking support in a multi-faceted role and how to juggle the workload and find a balance between the operational pieces and the strategic pieces as a leader. I found Mary to be interested and passionate about her work and my own growth and development. I enjoyed many lightbulb moments during our time working together, as she used her coaching skills to help me find my own solutions and areas of growth. I would highly recommend Mary, I enjoyed the sessions and found it was a very reflective time in my schedule that had positive outcomes for all areas of my work.
Sharon Faherty, Area Manager Brothers of Charity
“Leadership coaching with Mary has been rewarding for not just myself but also for my team. I’ve gained clarity in decision-making, improved communication, and learned to empower my team rather than solve everything myself, it has also given me the ability to look at other ways of approaching situations. The shift in mindset—focusing on creating conditions for others to thrive—has transformed how I lead. I highly recommend coaching for anyone looking to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact.””
Glen Patten Managing Director Paw Prints Cremation

Leadership Coaching Key Outcomes:

  • Your team members taking more initiative — solving problems before they reach you
  • Meetings that feel productive — real dialogue, shared thinking, less one-way traffic
  • Confident, constructive conversations — addressing issues early without walking on eggshells
  • More time and energy for strategic priorities — instead of being stuck in reactive mode
  • A culture of trust and openness — where people speak up, take responsibility, and support each other
  • You feeling like a leader again — not just the chief trouble-shooter

How Does Leadership Coaching Work?

Confidential, personalized coaching sessions tailored to your real-world challenges.

Sessions are typically 60-90 minutes, held online or in-person and scheduled to fit your commitments.

Most clients work with me fortnightly or monthly over several months for lasting impact but the format is flexible based on your goals and availability.

Optional: Include an EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessment for deeper insight into your leadership strengths and development areas.

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 20 years’ experience in coaching, mediation and developing leaders and managers, I bring both expertise and a grounded, practical approach that works in real organizations.

Investment: From €1000 plus VAT (Based on 4 Coaching sessions + EQ-i assessment

Ready for calmer, more effective leadership?

Book your 30-minute Exploratory Call here.