Testimonials

"It's been great to stop and start to think on how best I want to design my new stage of my life, well supported by a professional coach. Ann was able to turn on the light of the stage on myself and provided me a lot of food for thought."

Ornella, PR Exec Tourism Ireland Italy 

"I recently completed the midlife Transition Course. While my original reason for working with Ann was to gain clarity on what I wanted for my professional, her influence has also helped me personally.  Ann has a wealth of knowledge and experience that make her a skilled and intuitive life coach.  She delivers each session with great skill, and a genuine empathy and desire to create space for people to reflect, grow and open up the possibility of a new and different, yet comfortable way.  The sessions went by so fast.  There was no judgement, only a genuine interest, concern and the very best of intentions as Ann helps you work through whatever issues have arisen.  I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to work with Ann, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance and support through midlife."   

Gabrielle Gilmartin

“I found Niall’s one-to-one coaching very beneficial in helping me pro-actively plan for retirement. The fact that it was tailored to my needs and interests ensured that I was actively engaged in shaping the outcomes. Niall always sought out relevant articles and models to help me delve deeper into topics that interested me. It has helped me crystalise what I would like to do in retirement and to develop a narrative that excites and energises me. “

Brian ex Head of Marketing Communications Tourism Ireland

"I benefitted from the retirement planning programme as it helped me articulate thoughts and feelings that I had been reflecting on but had not spoken out loud.  This programme has made me feel more optimistic now about my retirement and I feel that I can draw on resources that I have, these became evident through the coaching work with Ann.  The programme was incremental and that helped me shift focus at appropriate times.  Pace was excellent and could make connections with what was already said in previous sessions.  This programme has made me feel more confident going forward into my next stage, enabled me see possibilities and normalise this life stage and shown me I am not alone.  It has helped me shift my thinking, made me feel more empowered and given me useful tools and strategies.  I would strongly recommend the programme to others new stagers.  I enjoyed the course, which was really well facilitated.  The resources used helped to unlock thinking and will service as an aid in the future when the thinking may run dry."   

Fiona,  ex Teacher 

"Niall creates a trusting, supportive and challenging environment which helped me to clarify and commit to my goals. I found our sessions immensely beneficial. Niall is an extremely personable and deeply experienced professional who has a lot to offer his clients.”

Mark S, Director, Marketing and Communications.

"I found the programme to be highly beneficial.   It was stimulating and thought-provoking and challenged pre-conceptions in the most constructive way.  It empowered me  to search within myself for what would define a truly fulfilling next chapter for me.  I have a clearer understanding of the opportunities and challenges.    Would highly recommend the programme."

Margaret , public affairs and communications specialist

“Over the course of our interactions I had more than one eureka moment, many of which were around the realisation of my impact on others and how I could become a more effective leader.  Niall created a real sense of trust which allowed us discuss topics at a far deeper level that I would have expected coming into the process.  What I have learned I now deploy in both my business and personal lives and understand that there is no destination – personal development is an endless but highly rewarding journey.

Barry D, Head of Sales and Marketing.

Majella Fitzpatrick

“Very enjoyable and personally challenging experience. Well worthwhile to give perspective to opportunities for the next steps of life adventure..” 

Jillian

“I would highly recommend the newstage TRUE programme, a number of our staff in their 50’s attended this programme and found it extremely beneficial in helping them explore possible future opportunities. It is unique in the market.” 

Viv Horkan Head of Human Resources, Tourism Ireland.

“Excellent, thought provoking programme that arms you with the tools to move proactively in to the next stage of your life..” 

Brian Twomey, Head of Marketing Communications, Tourism Ireland.

“I found the course to be a great opportunity to spend four full days thinking long and hard about your next steps. You would never spend that much time on it without the structure involved in this course. Also, the opportunity to discuss it with a group of like minded people added to the value”. 

Andrew Lindsey, ex Snr Compliance Officer, Citibank Europe Plc.

“The T.R.U.E. Programme really helps you to understand “Where you are at” and helps to guide you through your next stage in life. A refreshingly positive approach to help and support individuals who are anxious about what their future holds.” 

Kate Desigar, ex Director of HR, The Four Seasons.

“A very enabling course – giving us the insights to develop and explore new horizons.” 

Ruadhan Neeson.

“Has taken the fear out of the next stage of my life and given me much to think of and act on.” 

Cathy, Tourism Ireland

“I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is moving into this new stage that we have now in our lives. The course facilitators are enthusiastic and professional and the content is designed to get you thinking differently about what is possible for you”. 

Angela Walsh - ex Financial Services Sector

“For people who are looking for a change in career or a new direction in life, I would recommend doing this course, from the viewpoint that they will certainly benefit from sharing ones experiences in a group situation. Also, helping them to tease out / find clues as to what there next career options are likely to be.” 

Mary, Dublin 24

“This course made me think in a different light. It brought me out of the box I had put myself in and gave me possibilities I did not think I had. I have now re commenced work in another area of the industry and love every minute of it. I would not have made this step without newstage and their training”. 

Mary – Former Long term Construction Company Worker

“I have an opportunity in my present employment to take redundancy next year and after taking this course, I am energised and excited to move forward and take this opportunity. With the help of ‘newstage’ I have explored ideas and learned new tools and am now confident that there is life after my current employment where I have been for 25 years. I have decided on a course of action that is right for me and am progressing my plan for the future. Doing this course has opened my eyes to what I am capable of doing”. 

Hilary - Engineering Consultancy

“I would recommend this course for anyone who wants to take stock of their life and find some direction. I followed a career path that was practical and met my needs, but this course has allowed me to take time to myself and re-evaluate what I would really like to spend the next part of my life doing. The facilitators were very professional, and the course was thought provoking with lots of fun bits thrown in too. The coaching made me realise that there are always different solutions and approaches that I would not always think of, so it is great to get outside advice on how to tackle/look at a problem or situation in a different light” 

Karen, Dublin