Charities

Each year we commit to making our time available to provide pro bono business and career coaching to the employees of registered charities. If you would like to avail of this coaching please email your details to info@barrperformancecoaching and we will endeavour to meet your needs.

Paddy working with FitUganda & GOAL in Kampala

Testimonials

Orla O’Connor

Director National Women’s Council of Ireland

“…..very comprehensive - and written in a very accessible and clear manner….. In Chapter 3, I particularly liked the importance placed on being clear on values.”

Kevin Blair

Market President, Washington Trust Bank. USA

“Paddy has put together a comprehensive guide for business success. Whether you are new to the workforce or a seasoned business veteran, this book is a tool that everyone can use to help achieve success.”

LW

Legal professional

At a time of huge uncertainty and limited engagement with others, Sheila provided constructive feedback, practical advice and invaluable guidance on job applications CV, networking and interview techniques - instilling a sense of hope and renewed confidence not only in the possibility of re entering the job market at a volatile time but also of finding the 'right fit' for me. Sheila understands not only the jobseeker but also the individual and her knowledge and experience in this area are invaluable! I couldn't recommend her highly enough for anyone who feels 'stuck' in their career or, for anybody trying to re-enter the job market

Michael O'Dwyer

CEO Swiftcomply

"Paddy provided fantastic advice, guidance and support during the formative stages of the business. He is a pleasure to work with"

Dublin Client

Career Development client

"Sheila, I just wanted to say thanks so much for your help. I nailed the interview, got the job and I'm currently 4 weeks in."

Paschal Naylor

CEO Arkphire

“Paddy worked with the management team on the development of our Supply Chain Strategy This formed our plans for the implementation of a best in class supply chain and logistics facility. This is supporting our outstanding business growth.”

Dr. Colm Foster

Director of Executive Education. Irish Management Institute

“This is an immensely practical and useful book, full of useful and eminently sensible advice. It is refreshingly jargon-free and clearly benefits from the authors extensive experience as a practicing executive. The structure of the book, which breaks down the topics into bite-sized insights, coupled with practical tips, tricks and takeaways, makes it an ideal playbook that should be in the top drawer of every managers desk.”

Claire Staunton

Operations Director Circulator

"I found working with Paddy extremely beneficial for both for my career and on a personal level. Paddy is great at listening, he has a very calm and practical approach to problem solving which helped me through some tough business decisions."

Outplacement client

Dublin client, who had support with outplacement, and quickly secured a new role

"Sheila, it was so great to be able to bounce things off you and your support / guidance was invaluable. I genuinely can’t thank you enough."

Andre Severi

Managing Director Curex Group LLC

“Very concise and to the point, great reference points throughout the book. It’s very much a handbook guide to a successful career path. Started with all the right building blocks all the way from managing yourself to managing others to finally managing your role at hand.”

Dave Warrick

General Manager, Global Supply Chain Microsoft

“Managing a career in todays environment is always tough, Paddy has a genuinely thoughtful approach which encompasses proven practices that he himself employed through his career with fantastic success, the tips and tricks section on each chapter is invaluable as a reference and the reflective exercises included really help ensure the lessons land and are instantly practical. For anyone wanting to take control of their career and understand how to climb the career ladder – this is a must read “

Michael Culleton

Co Founder & CEO Stayhold

“Paddy joined us at a crucial stage of development while we were seeking investment and developing new products as was an invaluable resource for information and advice in terms of navigating our supply chain and route to market strategies. We were able to overcome various obstacles utilising Paddy’s input and support. We would recommend Paddy to any new company that is looking to develop their business. We look forward to working with Paddy in the future.”

Todd Dunlap

Managing Director Booking.com Americas

“Really a useful resource, full of bite-sized tid-bits, useful to folks at every stage of their career or lives.”

Dublin client, who made a career pivot

Career Change Client

"Sheila, I have really appreciated and benefited from your support over the past year, which has been invaluable in my pursuit of a new career. I truly feel that the service you provided was ….most useful and beneficial and I really can’t thank you enough."

Una Tynan

Managing Director Blank Canvas Cosmetics

"This wonderful book successfully shows us the importance and benefits of strategizing and planning. Excellence is a key mindset of the book, empowering the reader to reach their full potential. It covers everything from beginning your career, to reaching CEO level.

The book, in short is a fantastic tool for career and personal development. Whilst from the outset, it presents itself as a Career Tool kit, it offers so much more. It reminds us that personal and professional relationships are paramount to how we drive our success and enjoy our working life. This will become your go-to book, to reference time and time again. "

Marcella Flood

Head of Digital Transformation Allianz Care

“….crammed with clear and practical help for every stage of a career, a superb book. One to have and own and dip into over and over again.”

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