About Orla McKeon

“Orla’s coaching has been transformative. Her ability to guide me to solutions through insightful questioning was particularly impactful, fostering a new way of thinking that extends beyond my professional life. I deeply valued her genuine nature, vast knowledge, and generous commitment to my development. Working with Orla was an exceptional experience, and the lessons I’ve learned are ones I will carry with me throughout my career.”

“Working with Orla during my first year as a manager has been truly transformative. Her coaching created a space for deep reflection, growth, and practical action. She guided me to reframe challenges, strengthen my leadership presence, and make decisions with more clarity and confidence. Orla doesn’t give you the answers—she helps you find your own, and that’s what makes the process so powerful. I’m incredibly grateful for the insight and support she’s given me during this pivotal time.”

“Orla challenged me to think strategically and longer term about my career when considering my first role post graduating from UCD Smurfit Business School.

She encouraged me to reflect more broadly on the kind of role, culture, and environment that best match my strengths together with my personal values and career aspirations.We explored alternative pathways & opportunities to those I was initially considering which focused more on skill building & developing new competencies which would enhance my overall profile. 

Orla gave me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone and go after roles that build on my strengths, develop new skills, and really stretch me. I’m genuinely enjoying the challenge with my new role, and this has already opened doors to new opportunities I hadn’t considered before.”

“Working with Orla last year was incredibly beneficial as I navigated my professional journey. She expertly guided me in developing a concrete action plan for my career progression and provided invaluable support in discussing development opportunities for my senior team members. Orla’s executive coaching style isn’t about providing answers but empowering you to find them yourself in an authentic way. I highly recommend Orla to anyone seeking to step into their power, make strategic decisions, and deliver exceptional results for their team and business.”

“Before I met Orla, I was really struggling with my work and I just felt a bit lost. I had two very young children and I had somehow lost my confidence and my purpose. Orla and I instantly clicked and her coaching brought an opportunity to reframe my thinking resulting in me finding my confidence and my smile again.  It was such a relief to have Orla by my side to help me navigate my way through a really difficult time.  I am exceptionally grateful to her.”

“Orla helped me to develop further as VP Sales in my company. I had to step up into leading a new market, with more complex customers. Her coaching style prompted me to gain insights that allowed me to achieve great results. In particular, Orla helped me to have a strategic perspective and take decisions that impacted the short and middle term of my organisation. I am more than happy to recommend Orla if you want to achieve new heights of performance!”

“Coaching has significantly improved my confidence and management skills. I found the role-playing exercises and structured approach to daily challenges, such as difficult conversations and delivering feedback, particularly effective. Orla’s support, through clear action plans and invaluable emotional guidance during this initial phase of my managerial career, has been outstanding. Overall, coaching has been extremely beneficial, fostering my growth and confidence. I highly recommend her services.”

“As a HR professional, I can confidently recommend Orla for her excellent coaching and training services.  Her professionalism, subject matter expertise, and dedication to achieving results were evident throughout the engagement. Orla not only imparted valuable knowledge and skills like collaboration & creating a positive feedback culture, but also inspired our team to embrace continuous learning and improvement. I have no hesitation in recommending Orla to any organization looking to enhance its team’s performance.”