Guiding professionals over 45 through meaningful life transitions, pre-retirement planning, and personal reinvention across Ireland.
Real experience. Real transformation. Real results.
Síle's journey into life coaching began with her own story. At 47, she left a 20-year corporate HR career to pursue something that actually mattered to her. That decision — scary as it was — sparked a deeper realisation: plenty of people her age felt stuck, but few had support designed specifically for them.
She completed her coaching diploma at the Irish Institute of Professional Coaching in Dublin in 2010, building on a background in organisational psychology from University College Cork. But credentials only tell part of the story. What really shapes her work is having lived through the exact transitions her clients now face.
Over 14 years, Síle's worked with more than 800 clients across Dublin Ranelagh, Cork Douglas, and beyond. She's seen people rediscover purpose after redundancy, navigate the psychological weight of "supposed to" expectations, and build genuinely fulfilling second chapters. Her work's been featured in the Irish Times and RTE Radio 1's Today programme, where she's discussed the real psychology of midlife reinvention — not the glossy Instagram version.
What drives her? Witnessing the moment when someone shifts from "I'm too old to change" to "I've actually got time to do this right." That transformation happens regularly in her practice, and it's why she does this work.
Focused expertise in the transitions that matter most at this life stage.
Managing career shifts, identity questions, and the psychological weight of life changes between 45 and 65. From redundancy to reinvention, we work through it together.
Beyond the financial spreadsheets. We explore identity, purpose, relationships, and what a meaningful retirement actually looks like for you personally.
Starting fresh at 45, 50, or beyond. Career changes, skill development, confidence rebuilding, and finding direction when the old path no longer fits.
Reframing your 45+ years as an opportunity, not a limitation. Building meaningful relationships, discovering new interests, and embracing what maturity actually offers.
Professional training, education, and proven experience.
Irish Institute of Professional Coaching, Dublin (2010). Accredited practitioner with ongoing professional development.
University College Cork. Understanding how people work, change, and adapt in professional and personal contexts.
Senior roles in organisational development. Deep understanding of workplace culture, leadership, and career progression challenges.
Featured in Irish Times Life & Living section and RTE Radio 1's Today programme discussing midlife psychology and reinvention.
A coaching methodology grounded in evidence and shaped by real experience.
Understanding where you actually are right now. Not where you think you should be, not what others expect — where you genuinely stand and what's driving your questions.
Using evidence-based coaching tools to uncover what matters most to you. We don't skip the hard questions. We sit with them until they become clear.
Building a realistic roadmap with concrete steps. This isn't about perfect plans — it's about progress. Small, consistent actions that move you forward.
Ongoing accountability and flexibility. Life changes. Plans evolve. We work together to adjust when needed and celebrate the progress you're actually making.
"The biggest myth about midlife is that it's about limitation. In my experience, it's actually about clarity. You've lived long enough to know what doesn't work. That's invaluable. The question isn't whether you can change — it's what you're willing to change into."
Based in Dublin and Cork, with clients across the country and online.
Primary coaching location. Face-to-face sessions available in our south Dublin office with easy access and comfortable, confidential space.
Secondary location serving Munster clients. Monthly clinics available, plus online sessions for regular ongoing coaching relationships.
Available nationwide and internationally. Video sessions work brilliantly for ongoing coaching. Same depth, same quality, same results.
Educational resources on life coaching for the over-45 demographic.
When your kids don't need you the same way, when your career identity feels tired, when society suggests you should be "winding down" — who are you, really? We explore identity reconstruction during midlife transitions.
You've got the pension sorted. But have you thought about who you'll be? What'll keep you engaged? How relationships shift? Pre-retirement isn't just financial — it's psychological. Let's talk about that.
The redundancy. The empty nest. The health scare. The sudden realisation that your current life doesn't fit anymore. Midlife transitions are messy. We'll help you navigate them.
Career change. New skills. Different direction. It's not too late — and actually, you've got advantages you didn't have at 25. Here's how to reinvent yourself meaningfully at any age.
Whether you're facing a transition, planning for retirement, or simply wondering what's possible next — there's support available. Get in touch to discuss how coaching might help you.
