The Future of Leadership is Human - and it shows up in everyday moments

Engagement, performance, and retention aren't built on strategy alone. They're built in how leaders show up in conversations, decisions, and relationships.

I work with organisations to develop leaders who lead with clarity, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connection.

Why This Matters Now

The pace of work has accelerated.

Alongside constant change, leaders are now navigating the rapid rise of AI — tools that can analyse, predict, and automate faster than ever before.

What technology cannot replace is human judgement, emotional awareness, and the quality of relationship leaders create with others.

As systems become faster, the human demands on leadership increase.

This is where my work sits. Helping leaders and organisations meet the future with skill, steadiness, and humanity.

How I support Leaders and Organistions

Human-centred programmes that strengthen culture and performance through everyday leader behaviour.

Support Leaders to Shape the Employee Experience.

Behaviour-based development that builds self-awareness, connection, and resilience at work.

Turn Insight into Impact

One-to-one conversations that support leaders to lead with greater awareness, choice, and intention.

Develop from the Inside Out

I'm Mary Ann, a leadership development specialist, executive coach, and author in progress.

Imagine a workplace where individuals bring their full potential, passion, and energy every day.

For over 30 years, I've supported leaders to develop the self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and conversational capability needed to lead well — especially when it matters most.

I believe leadership begins with who we are, not just what we do.

I don't start with tools. I start with who the leader is and how they show up.

My work blends:

Emotional intelligence and conversational intelligence®
Behavioural insights and practical application
Reflection, practice, and real-world leadership moments

As technology continues to rapidly advance Human Centred Leadership is more important than ever.

Culture isn't built in strategy decks or values posters. It's built in what happens between people every single day.

Kind Words from Valued Clients

Mary Ann’s holistic approach to leadership is refreshingly different — helping people understand themselves, work well together, and turn insight into action through highly interactive exercises.

Derrick O'Hanlon, Group Vice President, Financial Control, Nordic Aviation Capital

Mary Ann was amazing and impactful in her delivery. Her accessible style, compelling storytelling, and relatable real-life experiences resonated with everyone in the room.

Amanda Horan, Manager, Enterprise Development, Failte Ireland

Mary Ann is an energetic, professional, enthusiastic facilitator and coach who can engage with her clients in a way that brings the very best out of them and achieves outstanding results..

Pat Foley, Managing Director & CEO Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon

If you’re interested in helping your leaders create the conditions where people matter and performance is amplified.

Let's Have a Conversation