Testimonials for Best Year Yet ® Individual workshops
“I found the Best Year Yet thinking and workshop very helpful in getting me to be much more introspective about my approach to business and personal issues and in particular to think about this intersection and my potential role in addressing issues. I believe that the combination of introspective thinking and focus on goals is powerful. Clodagh is a great zealot for the approach but she is also a super listener and creates a wonderful environment for sharing throughout the workshop.”
Aileen O’Malley, MD, O’Malley and Associates

“I found Clodagh’s approach insightful and provocative – she brings a unique instinct to help us unlock our personal barriers to change.”
Anne Marie O’Sullivan, MD, Brandworks

“I went to Clodagh’s workshop thinking I was going to get my career goals set for 2009. Through her techniques it became blatantly apparent to me that my life as a whole needed some balance and priority restored in order to be happy, self fulfilled and profitable. I walked away from the workshop feeling empowered and armed with all the tools I need to achieve my goals this year. I couldn’t recommend this workshop more whether it’s for commercial or personal gain.”
Lucy Masterson, Managing Director, Funky Business Ltd.

“Best Year Yet helped me set out what I really want, scrap the things that stopped me getting it before now and showed me how to make this year, and every one after, my best year yet.”
Gerard Tannam, MD, Islandbridge Brand Development

“The Best Year Yet workshop taught me how to set goals in my professional and personal life. Since attending I have been able to monitor my progress and see the difference the programme has made. If there is anything you should do for yourself this year, I highly recommend that you book a place at the next Best Year Yet workshop.”
Leonie Banim, MD, Avid Marketing

“I recently attended one of Clodagh’s sessions and I left with a very different mindset. Clodagh’s session gave me the boost I needed. Clodagh’s approach is very effective is getting you to focus on what you need to do to get to your best, to get re-energised around your goals, to put practical plans in place to achieve them and to leave knowing what you need to start doing. Clodagh has a wonderful sense of openness yet is very focused on getting you through a workflow that concentrates on where you can really identify where your blockages are and where you need to put your energy. I am back on course as a result.”
Kay McCarthy, MD, McCarthy Communications Partnership

“A rare opportunity to stand back and ask the big questions about my life and put a plan together to tackle them, led by a passionate facilitator and surrounded by an inspiring group of people.”
Karen Hand, MD, Curly Enterprises

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Testimonials for Best Year Yet Team programme
“A highly successful program that challenged us to take a hard look at the business and ourselves leading to a sharp focus on our personal and corporate goals.”
Roly Alden, Managing Director, Bank of Ireland International

“Our sales team moved from last place in the country to first thanks to the Best Year Yet programme!”
David McAvoy, Regional Managing Director, NatWest Retail Bank, London

“Best Year Yet has proven to be an excellent means of improving our business performance. [It] ensured the success of the launch phase of Dalcassian Wines & Spirits and is supporting the ongoing business development – the reviews are really keeping us on track. The whole team supports the process and it has been pivotal to our success.”
Pat Rigney, Managing Director, Dalcassian Wines & Spirits Ltd.

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Testimonials for individual coaching services
“I work in the advertising industry and had employed Clodagh’s help initially on certain areas of my life, particularly work. Her experience in the marketing field was particularly beneficial to me, as Clodagh had fantastic insight into the challenges I faced within my working environment. I was very keen to step up to the next level at work but had to overcome a few hurdles to get there. One of these hurdles was self confidence. Through Clodagh’s superb coaching, I developed much stronger communication skills which in turn built my confidence and my effectiveness at work. The result was a promotion within a year. Clodagh is incredibly encouraging, and really gives you every support in reaching your goal.”
Senior Head of Marketing and Sales, Irish p.l.c

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Testimonials for team and individual coaching
“I have worked with Clodagh both individually and as part of a team. In both cases I found the experiences very thought provoking and important in developing the skills necessary for me and the organisation to achieve its goals. The sessions were always presented in an informal and relaxed setting. I found them fun. In our individual sessions the work with Clodagh had a significant influence and contributed to me being a much more confident, positive and effective manager. The work Clodagh did with our management team did much to improve the cohesiveness and effectiveness of the team.
Brian Mullholland, Head of Insurance Services, Irish League of Credit Unions

“Clodagh worked with our senior management team and staff in helping us develop a more customer-focused culture. While, as a company, we were very aware of how important good customer service is we sometimes, like many business, got side-tracked by internal organisational issues. Clodagh reignited our passion for great customer delivery and helped us identify and improve areas of customer interaction that were letting us down. Her direct and honest approach together with her excellent facilitation skills earned her the respect of all within the organisation. I would recommend her highly.”
Jack O’Keefe, Chairman, Independent Trustee Company

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Testimonial for career transition coaching
“Making career decisions isn’t easy. When you feel tied to the organisation, tired with the stress of the job, confused and generally unhappy, believing in your own ability is the last thing you remember to do! When I started to meet with Clodagh I was exactly as I’ve described – tired, stressed and unhappy. Clodagh’s common sense and gentle questioning at our monthly meetings soon had me thinking about my own strengths, values and beliefs. Being accountable to her also meant that I had to take action! At times the process was hard, and as with anything therapeutic, I had to engage with difficult and scary things in order to discover that I could (and would) achieve happiness. Ultimately, my journey led to me leaving my job and starting a new career in a different industry. It is a decision that I have not once regretted. My work life balance is greatly improved, my self-image and confidence have grown and I have greater job satisfaction than I thought possible. Often our work can shape who we are. I am hugely grateful to Clodagh for helping me to help myself and improve the shape of the person I am today.”
Senior Fund Raiser, Irish Charity

When I first met Clodagh, I expressed my scepticism about the outplacement programme. After five sessions, Clodagh had affirmed that I was on the correct career path, had inspired me to be more confident and motivated and particularly pointed me in a better direction in job seeking. I feel I have gained a great career mentor, confidant and friend.
Robin Maher

“Clodagh's approach is direct & pragmatic. When she sees and issue she addresses it head on but in a way that brings people and teams with her.”
Derek Keogh
Head of Retail Banking
Anglo Irish Bank

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