Hi, I’m Ronan. I help experienced professionals, Senior leaders, Directors and C-Suite Executives— whether that’s a promotion, a pivot or a complete career reset — by uncovering and articulating their strengths, aligning their goals, and providing action steps for advancement, so they can move beyond stress, doubt and overwhelm and move forward with confidence.
Over the past decade, I’ve coached thousands of growth-oriented professionals, helping them navigate career transitions, interviews, promotions, and leadership growth — with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
My approach blends practical strategies and an individual-approach with executive-level perspective — helping you make smart, aligned decisions about your next move.
From Stuck to Confident
Do you relate to any of these? Here’s how we turn them into momentum.
Before
Unclear about your career direction
Filled with fear and self-doubt
Find it difficult answering interview questions
Don’t know your transferable skills
Find it difficult to sell yourself
Don’t know where to start
After
Clear vision and an actionable career roadmap
Renewed confidence and self-belief
Strong interview answers and compelling stories
Clarity on transferable skills and unique value
Confident personal pitch and positioning
Step-by-step plan with guidance and accountability
If you tick any of the boxes, you’re not alone — and this is how we’ll move you forward.
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Executive Career Coaching Package
6 × 60-min sessions on Google Meet
Personalized to your goals and challenges
Customized for your individual needs
Never Expires & Transferable
€1000
Identify Your Strengths
Uncover your core skills, experience, responsibilities, achievements, abilities, education, etc. and learn how to articulate them clearly to any employer. Create a concise, professional profile (personal brand) that highlights your value. This can be used in your CV, LinkedIn profile, or at interviews.
Create a Career Vision
Develop a compelling career plan which incorporates your top needs, values, skills, interests and priorities. Overcome any beliefs, obstacles, limitations or concerns that are holding you back from achieving your goals.
Discover and Apply for Suitable Opportunities
Learn the best job search strategies and suitable channels to use for your search. Tailor your CV and cover letter to each application, highlighting the "what, how, and why" of your roles and showcasing your metrics and achievements.
Complete Interview Preparation
Set your intention for interviews and learn how to answer standard and competency-based questions. Practice answering each question clearly, while relating core points back to the role in question. Complete a full run-through of the interview and receive positive and constructive feedback.
The Numbers
Previous clients
How do I start my coaching journey?
Here are the simple steps you need to follow
1. Book an intro call
Fill in the form and then we can have a chat on the phone to figure out the best way to move forward
2. Pay for the Package
You can always add on more hours on a pay-as-you-go basis.
3. Book a Session
Select a session, the date and time, and add the code from your package.
4. Start the Coaching
You’ll receive a video link by email before the session. Click the link to start the call.
What other people are saying on LinkedIn
“an incredibly positive effect...”
Investing in Ronan as a career coach has had an incredibly positive effect on my career, and ultimately my day to day life. Ronan helped reframe my previous career at a cross roads in my professional life. I could not recommend Ronan enough.
- Barry O'Neill
“I gained immense confidence...”
I genuinely could not recommend Ronan Kennedy enough. As a career coach he went above and beyond to aid my job search. Ronan gave incredible advice for both CV planning and identifying jobs suited to my professional experience. Moreover, I gained immense confidence in my interviewing abilities through his guidance. An excellent and worthwhile service.
- Ciara Spain
“helped me identify my goals...”
I was very impressed at the amount of relative information he had prepared and this resulted in a very rewarding coaching session. Ronan helped me identify my goals and showed me how to make a simple and straightforward plan of how to achieve them. I would highly recommend everyone out there to take the first step and setup a coaching session with Ronan, because you will not be disappointed!
- Neill Gregson
Meet Your Coach
I help experienced professionals, senior leaders, and executives gain the clarity, confidence, and direction they need to make their next career move. With over a decade of coaching thousands of clients, I specialise in career transitions, leadership development, and high-stakes interview preparation.
Featured in The Irish Times, The Journal.ie, RTÉ, Newstalk, and Ireland AM, I blend practical strategy with a tailored approach to help you move forward with purpose.
If you're at a crossroads or stepping up into something bigger, I help you cut through uncertainty and make smart, aligned decisions about your next step.
Watch The Interviews
Topics: Leaving a job, asking for a promotion, taking your next career steps, and answering the ‘weakness’ question
Topics: Changing careers, leaving on good terms, and presenting yourself well in interviews
Topics: knowing when to leave a job, why it's important to write a good CV and the best way to do video interviews
Topics: my background and career, strategies for changing jobs, and professional development
Frequently Asked Questions
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I help people understand their value, sell themselves, figure out their career direction, change jobs, find new opportunities, and even get into self-employment.
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✔︎ Finding a new career path
✔︎ Changing careers or jobs
✔︎ Deciding what course to study
✔︎ Dealing with workplace stress
✔︎ Reviewing CVs and cover letters
✔︎ Writing public sector applications
✔︎ Practising interview questions
✔︎ Quitting your job
✔︎ Becoming self-employed
✔︎ Negotiating your salary
✔︎ Asking for a promotion
✔︎ Setting goals
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I have a four-step process tailored to each client's needs:
Understand your skills, strengths, and achievements.
Create a career vision for what you want to do next.
Create compelling applications and find suitable job opportunities.
Prepare for and practice interviews.
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Yes, you can do add-on sessions if you wish. Add-on sessions are for people who have already signed up for the coaching programme and are seeking additional 1-to-1 support. In other words, you can't do an add-on if you haven't done the original programme.
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Sure! I can help you write them or simply write them for you with your input during the sessions.
I do this by asking questions and making suggestions while writing them in front of you.
You can review what I’m writing in real-time to make sure it’s accurate and you like it.
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You can pay online before starting the package. The payment processor is Stripe.
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You can sign up for a free 15-minute phone call (a "chemistry session") to discuss your situation and see if we're a good fit. If you decide to move forward, we'll plan the next steps.
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I’m currently doing all sessions through Google Meet (video calls).
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No. Don't worry, there's no expiry date on the sessions. You can do them when you are ready.
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No, I don’t do psychometric or personality tests because I don’t find them useful or effective. I listen to my clients closely to discover what’s important to them; what they’re concerned about and how they would feel comfortable moving forward. Then, I help them to prepare and take the next steps. I maintain contact throughout the process to ensure that clients feel fully supported.
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I work Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and Tuesday and Thursday mornings, but I can be flexible.
All my sessions are currently conducted online.
Monday: 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm,4:45pm
Tuesday: 7:30am, 8:45am, 10:00am, 11:15am
Wednesday: 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30 pm, 4:45pm
Thursday: 7:30am, 8:45am, 10:00am, 11:15am
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In addition to the free 15-minute call, I offer a seven-day money-back guarantee. This allows you to experience the coaching and decide if it's the right fit for you.
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I have worked with people from diverse industries and career levels, from college students and interns to senior directors and CEOs.
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Feel free to be direct and ask me upfront if you're unsure whether I have a solution for your specific situation. We can address any concerns right away.
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Ideally, I would like to know your career goal. If you're not sure, I can help you figure that out. I also need you to be open and honest with me, providing feedback throughout the process.
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That's okay! I've worked with many clients who initially felt they lacked the necessary skills or experience. I've always been able to identify their value and find solutions for them.
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We can get started right away in the free 15-minute call. You can also email me any questions beforehand. The call will give you a feel for my coaching style and approach.
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Absolutely! We can address your specific fears, create contingency plans, and even do a "fear setting" exercise to help you feel prepared for any scenario.
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I have a degree in international languages and business from Dublin City University, as well as certifications from Tony Robbins' coaching program. I've also gained extensive experience through working with numerous clients over the past nine years.
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Yes, I have numerous reviews on Google and LinkedIn.
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Yes, 100% tailored to your specific needs, concerns and goals.
I will check in with you to ensure that you feel you're getting benefit from the session.
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