I initially wanted to do law or business in college and I did business in college and studied accountancy – On leaving college I worked as a finance manager where I studied at night time some professional exams. I then realised I wanted to move into more people focused or engagement type roles and I moved into operational/contract management type roles – for some big brands where I progressed quickly to manager running global teams for some big outsourcing brands.

I got an opportunity to move to a workforce organisational design role in our chief technology office which is leading the development of a strategy for new and existing workforce. In the CTO, we provide the wider AIB Group with thetechnology and data solutions that enables the AIB Group to back our customers so it’s a really great area to work in.

It might sound cliché but no two days are the same.

Some of the work I’m doing is in relation to our workforce strategies and how we can make an impact to the life’s of our people it’s a really great opportunity to bring a lot of diversity to define the future of our workforce. It involves a lot of influencing research design and gathering different perspectives as its an area that impacts everyone.

Its not without its challenges in terms of the changes that are happening globally and in every industry but even more so in a regulated environment that comes with additional challenges but I’m up for it.

I’ve always strived to add value in whatever I do and my main objectives are always align to my personal values and I want to work for a company where that is embraced. Some of the work I’m doing is in relation to our workforce strategies and how we can make an impact to the life’s of our people it’s a really great opportunity to bring change and I am passionate about.

I think I have a diverse background in terms of the organisations I have worked for and my top skills are probably driving for results - influencing, negotiations and building win win outcomes which I think is important. I have a relentless curiosity and I’ll always ask questions and figure it out – I like to call it curiosity but I’m sure its been called something else!

I did business studies & German as additional subjects in school. I think I got a grounding in maths/accountancy that allowed me problem solve but as I said above I think is important to have an ability to learn and Il always ask questions and figure it out. I think its more the mindset as opposed to the subjects you choose and I think that is most important. I hated algebra and always wanted things to be logical. I think if you work hard it will always work out.

I went to a Community School did my leaving cert & then Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (Bachelor of Business Studies) National College of Ireland Higher Diploma in Sales Marketing & Advertising & Social Media (BEFORE INSTAGRAM!!) & Institute of Management & Leadership Advanced Diploma in Strategy & Innovation & Kingstown College – Executive Coaching Leadership & Team Coaching

I did some volunteer work teaching adults to read that had left school and I think the most important thing was enabling them to ask questions and to just focus on the learning process. Its something that I’ve always tried to give back to others as I was lucky to have an education. I think coaching strategy and innovation was what I enjoyed most and I have managed to get a job doing all three. I also coach small businesses in my spare time which I love.

Becoming a coach and seeing other people gain confidence to smash it – especially women returning to education.

My values are very important to me and I think understanding ones self is the biggest thing that can help – it allows a response not a reaction and when you are aware of your strengths they become your superpowers. I would say Authenticity. Gratitude. Learning agility. Influencing and Empathy.

I love working for AIB as I’ve got a good work life balance and lifestyle although with Covid it was a challenge but I’ve always worked hard and its not always perfect but I suppose having worked globally in a number of industries and also been in many situations it’s the one organisation that has enabled me to cultivate and maintain authentic connections inside and outside of work: along with coaching studying and pursing volunteer work, and other interests and where the people really do make the difference.

Perseverance, authenticity and a good sense of humour! Communication, Learning agility, Influence and Empathy

When people ask me to slow down – I think fast and express myself in the same way so its something I am working on as my passion tends to take over!!

Im a life long learner and I have signed up to do a corporate coaching wellness diploma – with the impact of the pandemic on everyone I want to make sure it’s a topic I can support in.