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Coaching for mission-driven leaders Leadership coaching for people doing work that matters.For founders, advocates and changemakers ready to lead the work — not just do it. ★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 95 reviews · As seen in Irish Times · RTÉ · Newstalk · Ireland AM |
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What Clients Say
95 five-star Google reviews
"Ronan is fantastic! Before working with him, I felt like a ship lost at sea. He stepped in as a master navigator and helped steer me in the right direction — instrumental in helping me land not just one, but two jobs within just a few weeks. He helped me identify the value in my transferable skills and, most importantly, rebuilt my confidence to back myself again."
"Ronan was brilliant, both in building my confidence and nailing down exactly the type of role and company I wanted. I came to him dispirited, 22 years in the one company and in dire need of a change. He helped me determine what I wanted, build my brand, and develop a killer CV. It opened doors and inside 4 weeks I landed two good job offers."
"Ronan's combination of knowledge, empathy and perspective provides for a very enlightening and insightful journey. The process was productive, refreshing, and empowering."
Where you are right now
You're doing meaningful work. Leading it is the hard part.
Most leaders who reach out are some version of the four below. If any of this lands, you're in the right place.
You're a specialist now expected to lead.
You got here through deep expertise — research, programmes, a cause you couldn't ignore. Now the role is people, strategy and stakeholders you were never trained for, and you feel it.
You're the founder doing everything.
You're wearing every hat at once. The organisation needs you to grow as a leader to scale — but there's never time to actually build those skills while you're holding it all together.
You believe in the mission — and you're running on empty.
The cause matters more than ever. But the weight of leading is quietly wearing you down, stepping back feels impossible, and you can't keep pouring from an empty cup.
You want to move into high-impact work — properly.
You're ready to bring your career into the movement. Not a scattershot search — a clear plan to position yourself, land the role, and lead with confidence once you're in it.
Why this isn't generic corporate coaching
I'm part of the movement I'm coaching in.
I'm vegan and an active part of the impact and effective-altruism ecosystem. I follow the senior-talent gap closely — and I'm building real experience supporting leaders inside it.
So this isn't management training dropped into advocacy. It's leadership development from someone who shares your values and understands what's at stake when the work is the mission.
- Partnering with Animal Advocacy Careers to bring senior leaders into the movement
- Connected through AIM Connect and the broader EA / high-impact community
- Host of leadership masterminds for founders and senior advocates
- Mission-aware pricing for charity and nonprofit budgets — just ask
Invest in Your Next Chapter
Three programmes. Built around where you are right now.
Land the Role
6 sessions · one-time investment
For people moving into — or up within — high-impact organisations. CV, positioning, interviews and a clear strategy to land the role.
- ✓ 6 × 60-min 1-to-1 sessions
- ✓ CV, LinkedIn & personal brand
- ✓ Interview prep & salary negotiation
- ✓ Tailored job-search strategy
- ✓ Direct access between sessions
- ✓ Workbooks & frameworks included
"Robert landed two roles within 6 weeks of starting."
Lead with Confidence
8 sessions · 3 months
For specialists and founders stepping into leadership — build authority, presence and decision-making as the real challenges arise.
- ✓ 8 × 60-min sessions over 3 months
- ✓ 90-day leadership plan
- ✓ Stakeholder mapping & strategy
- ✓ Executive presence & influence
- ✓ Calls & email between sessions
- ✓ Session notes & action summaries
Leading at the Top
12 sessions · 6 months
For founders and senior leaders steering organisations — sustained strategic support for the demands of leading at the top.
- ✓ 12 × 60-min sessions over 6 months
- ✓ On-demand calls & email throughout
- ✓ Board & senior-team navigation
- ✓ Strategic stakeholder influence
- ✓ Mid-point & end-of-engagement review
- ✓ Board & funder presentation prep
Email info@ronankennedy.ie · We'll scope it together
Working at a charity-sector salary? I offer mission-aware rates for people in the movement. If the fit is right and the budget is tight, mention it when you book — we'll find a way that works.
Free Workbook — Instant Download
Your Personal Pitch.
As a value proposition.
At senior levels, clarity of value isn't about listing skills. It's about articulating strategic impact, decision-making, and outcomes. Eight structured exercises walk you through exactly that — building a personal pitch you can use in CVs, on LinkedIn, in interviews, and in any career conversation that matters.
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Meet Your Coach
I help experienced professionals, senior leaders, and executives gain the clarity, confidence, and direction they need to make their next move. With over a decade coaching thousands of clients, I specialise in career transitions, leadership development, and high-stakes interview preparation.
I'm also vegan and an active part of the effective-altruism and animal-advocacy community — partnering with Animal Advocacy Careers and the AIM ecosystem to help bring senior talent into the movement.
Featured in The Irish Times, RTÉ, Newstalk, and Ireland AM, I blend practical strategy with a tailored approach to help you move forward with purpose.
As seen in · Irish Times · RTÉ · Newstalk · Ireland AM
Common Questions
Do you offer rates for charity or nonprofit budgets? +
Yes. I care about the impact movement and offer mission-aware rates for people working at charity-sector salaries. If the fit is right and the budget is tight, tell me when we speak and we'll find a way that works.
I'm a specialist, not a manager — is this right for me? +
Especially then. Most people in high-impact work arrive through deep expertise and grow into leadership later. The Lead with Confidence programme is built precisely for that transition — developing the people, presence and decision-making skills no one formally trained you for.
Is this right for me if I'm not sure what I want next? +
Yes. Clarity is often the starting point, not the prerequisite. Many clients come in feeling stuck or unsure — that's exactly what the early sessions are designed to address. You don't need the answer before you begin; you just need to be ready to do the work.
How quickly can I get started? +
Quickly. There's no waitlist — once you've decided, we book your first session for the slot that suits you. I keep scheduling simple and transparent so we can focus on the work.
Do you offer a free call before I commit? +
Yes. You can book a free 20-minute intro call to speak with me before enrolling. It's no obligation — just a conversation to make sure we're the right fit.
20 minutes · Free · No obligation