Cathryn Brady (C)

Cathryn is a career and personal development coach, with extensive experience in career transition, outplacement, executive coaching and psychometric testing, both in a one to one and group setting.

Cathryn’s skills have been developed over a period of nearly 20 years in the healthcare/pharmaceutical business, most recently at senior management/board level. She  has held positions in a variety of areas including research,  sales & marketing and communications. Her experience spans global pharmaceutical companies, independent consultancy and start-up operations.

Through her broad experience in various aspects of business, and strong interest in people Cathryn has come to identify that a clear, motivated goal setting process, positive attitude, and good work-life balance are key criteria for success.  Cathryn is passionate about the realisation of people’s full potential, and developing people out of and beyond their comfort zones. Her philosophy is that fulfilment and satisfaction in one’s work or career not only reaps its rewards to the individual but also to the organisation at large. Her coaching style is empathetic, yet challenging, practical and results oriented.

Originally from a science background, Cathryn holds an honours degree in Pharmacology from UCD, and an MSc in Biotechnology from UCG. She later went on to receive a Diploma in Management from TCD and a Diploma in Public Relations from the Irish Academy of Public Relations. She is a qualified Life and Business Coach and is recognised by the British Psychological Society as Level A & B qualified in psychometric testing. Cathryn is a licensed Career Coach with Fireworks Coaching Company which offers a structured career transition programme for those at a career crossroads.