Leadership Coaching Dublin

Leadership Coaching in Dublin

For leadership coaching in Dublin, we go beyond behaviour — using NLP and Neuro-Semantics to work at the level of how you think. Because the real lever for lasting change isn’t behaviour. It’s the mindset, meaning and self-talk running underneath it. Whether you’re a new manager finding your leadership voice or a senior executive navigating complexity at the top, this coaching creates the kind of clarity, confidence and communication that teams actually respond to.

Delivered in Dublin and online across Ireland, Zenith’s leadership coaching programmes combine 20+ years of experience, accredited NLP and Neuro-Semantics methodology, and a sharp focus on real-world results — from your very first session.

20+
Years Experience
3,000+
Professionals Coached
5★
Google Reviews
1-to-1
Intensive Available

 

Trusted by leaders and teams across Ireland and globally — including professionals from Enterprise Ireland, IBM, HSE, RCSI, Dublin Chamber of Commerce and leading organisations in tech, finance and professional services.

“Working with Shiera at Zenith Training was a game-changer. Her mix of insight, structure, and emotional intelligence helped me sharpen my leadership, improve decision-making under pressure, and connect more meaningfully with clients. I’d highly recommend her to any executive serious about growth.”

— DK, Senior Sales Professional, Dublin

Format
1-to-1, Group or Team
In Dublin, nationwide & online
Duration
3, 6 or 9-Month Programmes
Plus 1-to-1 intensive sessions available
Approach
NLP & Neuro-Semantics
Mindset, messaging and meaning — deep, lasting change

What Coaching Support Are You Looking For? Book a free 15-min Call

 


Who Is Leadership Coaching For?

Zenith’s leadership coaching is designed for leaders at key turning points — because that’s where growth happens fastest. If you recognise yourself here, this coaching was built for you.

New Managers
Stepping Into Leadership
Learning to lead, coach and communicate as a people manager for the first time — without losing yourself in the process.
Mid-Level Leaders
Building Influence & Impact
Enhancing influence, team performance and leadership presence — so you’re seen, heard and respected at every level of the organisation.
Senior Leaders & Executives
Sharpening Presence & Clarity
Refining executive presence, strategic communication and decision-making clarity — so you lead with authority and intention at the highest level.
Women in Leadership
Voice, Confidence & Visibility
Building leadership voice, owning the room and showing up with the confidence your expertise deserves — without shrinking or overexplaining.

👉 Discover our tailored coaching for women in leadership →


What Changes — Results from Leadership Coaching

This leadership coaching programme is built around six outcomes that create real, visible change — not just insight.

01
Lead with Clarity & Confidence
Make decisions faster and with greater certainty — even under pressure and in complex, high-stakes situations
02
Communicate with Greater Influence
Speak with intention, frame your message for impact and inspire your team to move with you — not behind you
03
Build Real Leadership Presence
Own the room, hold authority naturally and be recognised as a leader — not just someone in a leadership role
04
Develop Emotional Intelligence
Build resilience under pressure, manage emotional triggers and lead with steadiness when teams need it most
05
Shift from Managing to Empowering
Move beyond task management into real leadership — creating a team culture of accountability, trust and high performance
06
Break Patterns That Limit You
Identify and shift the internal beliefs, self-talk and behaviours that are quietly capping your leadership ceiling

 


The Zenith Approach — What Sets It Apart

Most coaching focuses on what leaders do. Zenith coaches on how they think about what they think about — because that’s where the real leverage is.

The Zenith Approach
Mindset · Messaging · Meaning™

Every leadership challenge has a thinking pattern at its root. Our proprietary model targets the three layers that create lasting change: how you think about yourself as a leader (Mindset), how you communicate and frame your ideas (Messaging), and the deeper meaning and identity you bring to your role (Meaning). Shift those three things — and everything else follows.

Accredited NLP & Neuro-Semantics
Root-Level Change, Not Surface Fixes
NLP works at the level of language and internal representation — shifting the patterns behind leadership behaviour faster than traditional coaching approaches.
Real-World Experience
20+ Years at the Coalface
With senior commercial experience at IBM and 20+ years coaching leaders across Ireland and globally, Shiera understands what leadership actually looks like under real pressure.
Bespoke to You
No Off-the-Shelf Programmes
Every coaching programme is built around your goals, your context and your leadership challenges. What you get is tailored, not templated.
Results From Session One
Insight You Can Use Immediately
You won’t spend months building up to a breakthrough. The approach is direct, practical and designed to create real shifts from the very first conversation.

Leadership Coaching Programmes

Every programme is designed to fit the scale and scope of your leadership goals. Here are the core formats available:

Programme 1
1-to-1 Leadership Coaching
3, 6 or 9 Months | 1-to-1

Deep, focused 1-to-1 coaching for leaders who want real change in how they think, communicate and lead. Sessions are structured around your specific goals, challenges and leadership context — with direct, actionable coaching from the very first session. Delivered in person in Dublin or online.

Covers: Leadership identity & self-talk · Leadership presence · Decision-making under pressure · Communication & influence · Managing teams & difficult conversations · Breaking limiting patterns

Senior executive or C-suite? See Executive Coaching Dublin.

Programme 2
Leadership Pods — Small Group Coaching
3–6 Months | Group

Small group coaching for leaders at a similar level — combining expert coaching with peer insight and shared learning. Ideal for leadership cohorts, high-potential programmes and teams going through organisational change. Participants benefit from both coached reflection and real-time learning from each other.

Covers: Shared leadership challenges · Peer coaching & feedback · Communication styles · Accountability structures · Leadership culture & team dynamics
Programme 3
Team Leadership Coaching
Custom | Team

For leadership teams who want to enhance cohesion, communication and collective performance. Coaching at the team level surfaces the dynamics, patterns and communication breakdowns that hold teams back — and builds the trust and shared language that high-performing teams run on.

Covers: Team trust & psychological safety · Communication breakdowns · Collective decision-making · Conflict navigation · Shared leadership identity & culture
Programme 4
Coaching Skills for Managers
1+ Days | Customised

For managers who want to embed a coaching approach into how they lead their teams day-to-day. Teaches the practical coaching skills — questioning, listening, framing, feedback — that turn managers into genuine performance multipliers rather than task supervisors.

Covers: Coaching conversations · Powerful questioning skills · Active listening & presence · Giving feedback that lands · Building a coaching culture in your team

All Programmes Available

In-person in Dublin · Online across Ireland · In-house at your organisation
3-month · 6-month · 9-month formats available


Meet Shiera O’Brien

Shiera O’Brien is one of Ireland’s most experienced leadership coaches, with over 20 years working with leaders, executives and teams across Ireland and around the world. Her background combines accredited NLP and Neuro-Semantics coaching with real senior commercial experience — including leadership roles at IBM — giving her a uniquely grounded understanding of what leadership looks like under genuine business pressure.

Named a Top 10 Executive Coach in Dublin in 2020 and Top 15 in 2024, Shiera has trained more than 3,000 professionals and coached over 1,000 1-to-1 — from first-time managers to C-suite executives. Her approach is direct, practical and grounded in the psychology of how people actually change — not just what the theory says they should do.

“Shiera has an impressive approach for tailoring sessions to meet the specific needs of each leader, ensuring that the coaching experience is both relevant and transformative. Her approach combines insightful questioning with practical strategies, enabling one to identify their strengths and areas for growth.”

— MZ, Senior Director, Dublin, 2025

Connect with Shiera on LinkedIn to read more client stories and leadership insights. Or explore her blog for practical leadership thinking.


Leadership Coaching FAQs

Common questions about leadership coaching at Zenith. Or book a free 15-minute call to talk it through directly.

What is leadership coaching?

Leadership coaching is a structured, outcome-led process that helps leaders think more clearly, communicate with impact and make better decisions under pressure. Unlike training, it works on how a leader thinks, shifting the patterns behind their behaviour, not just the behaviour itself.

Who is leadership coaching for?

Leadership coaching at Zenith is for new managers leading people for the first time, mid-level leaders who want more influence, senior leaders refining their presence and strategic clarity, and women in leadership building voice, confidence and visibility.

How long does leadership coaching take?

We offer 3-month, 6-month and 9-month leadership coaching programmes, as well as 1-to-1 intensive sessions. The right format depends on your goals, your role and the depth of change you want.

What is the difference between leadership coaching and executive coaching?

Executive coaching focuses on senior-level performance, strategic thinking and C-suite challenges. Leadership coaching is broader: it supports leaders at every level, from new managers to experienced executives, on how they think, communicate and develop their teams. Both use NLP and Neuro-Semantics to create lasting change. For senior-level work, see our executive coaching in Dublin.

How much does leadership coaching cost in Dublin?

It depends on the format: 1-to-1 sessions, group coaching or a full 3–9 month programme. After a free 15-minute call about your goals, we’ll give you a clear quote before anything is booked.

How do I book leadership coaching in Dublin?

Book a free 15-minute call to talk through your leadership goals and challenges. Shiera will recommend the right leadership coaching format for you, or tell you honestly if coaching isn’t what you need.


Related Coaching & Training at Zenith

Leadership performance is connected to communication, confidence and mindset. Explore these related programmes:

Executive Coaching →
1-to-1 coaching for senior leaders and executives at the top of their game

 

Executive Confidence →
Eliminate imposter syndrome, self-doubt and overthinking for good

 

NLP Coaching →
Rewire the thinking patterns behind your leadership behaviour

 

Coaching Skills for Managers →
Build a coaching culture inside your team from the inside out

 


Read our Leadership & Coaching Blog for practical insights on leadership, mindset and performance.

Schedule a call with Shiera to discuss your leadership coaching needs and take the first step toward leading with real clarity and impact.