Coaching through change
Helping people move from where they are to where they want to be.
I am a career, life & leadership coach based in Dublin, Ireland, with over 20 years in tech, SaaS, and creative industries.
Now, I bring that experience into coaching & mentoring. I work with individuals who want to find clarity, confidence, and fulfilment through change - whether that’s a career crossroads, AI disruption, or planning the next big chapter.
About me
I am based in Dublin, Ireland and I have spent my career at the intersection of creativity, people, and technology. I’ve seen a lot of change: dot‑com crashes, acquisitions, AI shifts, and leadership changes, and I noticed that the people who come through happiest share similar traits: they embrace change.
My professional background:
I have led global teams at Verizon, HMH, Fleetmatics, Riverdeep, and Contentful helping teams navigate global scale, acquisitions & AI transformation.
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Coaching
Fulfilment in Every Chapter
I believe happiness is found in the now, not the next milestone, and I partner with leaders so they can lead with clarity and shine wherever they are on their journey - from the strategy kickoff, to the new job, to the family dinner table.
Coaching for Life
Many of my clients come to coaching during times of change or transition: promotion, leadership changes, AI uncertainty, or simply a loss of fun and purpose in their life & work. Together, we design your next chapter around what truly matters to you and what you can truly control and influence.
Who it is for:
Leaders managing through uncertainty, AI or redundancy cycles.
Mid-career professionals experiencing impostor syndrome, feeling stuck or looking to advance their career.
Anyone seeking work/life balance, clarity, and renewed purpose.
Mentoring
Product Design & UX Leadership Mentoring
In addition to coaching, I work as a product design and UX leadership mentor, helping Senior Product and Design professionals navigate the twists and turns of their journey in Tech. It’s grounded in empathy, strategy, and practical leadership - shaped by my own experience. We focus on topics like:
Navigating leadership transitions or team growth.
Building trust, influence, and design maturity.
Communicating strategy and purpose clearly.
Adopting or accelerating AI in Product Design.
Testimonials
"Working with Dónal was a hugely valuable experience for me. He mixes a wealth of experience with practical tools that enables you to really reflect on where you are and where you want to get to. His insight and guidance helped me identify my goals and develop clear actions to achieve them.
I would highly recommend Donal for anyone looking to grow professionally or personally"
Eoin Loughney | SVP & CFO
“Dónal genuinely cares about people and the culture they’re working in. He brings a lot of thoughtfulness to conversations about values, team dynamics, and what it means to lead in a human way.
If you’re looking for a coach who listens deeply and helps you reflect on how you show up at work, he’s a great partner.”
Mithila Fox | Product leader 
“Dónal has a wealth of experience in organisation culture and leadership and is a transformational coach. Whether we met for coffee, connected online or walked and talked in nature, we always reached new insights and clarity in our sessions.
If you are seeking a coach who will support you in shaping a life of meaningful work-life balance, I'd highly recommend working with him.”
Brian Desmond | Content Strategist Free consultation
Whether it’s exploring coaching or mentoring I’d love to chat. Email me email:
Or you can use the meeting scheduler to book a free call at a time that suits you.
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FAQs
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I coach across multiple industries and specialise coaching senior tech and product leaders navigating a career crossroads, redundancy, promotion, AI disruption, or a leadership transition. Most clients are based in Ireland, though I also work remotely with people further afield.
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I mentor senior ICs, Heads, and Directors of Product Design, Product Management and UX on leadership transitions, team growth, AI process and design maturity, drawing on 20+ years leading design and product teams at Contentful, Verizon, Fleetmatics, HMH and others.
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Sessions are 1 hour and cost 150 euro. Get in touch for a free 30 min introductory call to talk through what you need and find the right coach before committing to anything.
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We start with a free discovery call to see if it's a good fit. From there, most clients meet for 60-minute sessions every 1 to 2 weeks, in person or online