Leadership Development Training
Whether you’re looking for leadership development courses in Dublin or a longer-term coaching partnership, this programme is built for organisations that are serious about building leadership capability from within. Rather than relying on off-the-shelf theory, every engagement is designed around your real challenges — closing pipeline gaps, preparing managers for complexity, and creating the kind of leadership culture that retains top talent.
Drawing on 20+ years of coaching experience and NLP methodology, Shiera’s approach goes beyond skills training. Your managers don’t just learn to lead — they fundamentally shift how they think, communicate and make decisions under pressure.
Trusted by leadership teams including Smurfit WestRock, FINEOS, Glen Dimplex, the HSE, the U.S. Embassy Dublin, the RCSI Institute of Leadership and The Big Bus Company.
Qualified to train and coach: Master NLP Practitioner · Certified Meta-Coach and Group & Team Coach (International Society of Neuro-Semantics) · Licensed Insights Practitioner & Trainer · Certificate in Training & Adult Education (NUI) · Trained linguist. See qualifications
“Shiera was instrumental in helping us embed a coaching culture that significantly lifted performance, strengthened personal ownership, and improved how we listen and engage across the team.”
— David McConn, CEO, The Big Bus Company
Start with a 15-min call to your coach
The Leadership Challenges This Programme Solves
If your organisation is experiencing any of the following, this programme was designed for you:
Leadership Development Programmes Available
Three tailored formats — each designed to meet your organisation at a different stage of the leadership journey:
What Outcomes You Can Expect
This programme is built around six measurable outcomes for your organisation:
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Leadership Development in Action — Case Studies
Real programmes. Real organisations. Real results.
“Shiera has a rare ability to meet each leader exactly where they are. Every session was tailored, strategic, and practical — delivering real transformation at both individual and organisational levels.”
— Mohammad Zia, Director of Corporate Services
Your Leadership Development Coach in Dublin
Shiera O’Brien is one of Ireland’s most experienced leadership development coaches, with over 20 years working with organisations, senior leaders and management teams across Dublin and globally. Her background combines accredited NLP and Neuro-Semantics coaching with real-world business experience — including senior commercial roles at IBM — giving her a uniquely practical understanding of what great leadership looks like inside real organisations under real pressure.
Coaching That Creates Lasting Organisational Change
Shiera’s approach is rooted in the belief that lasting organisational change happens at the level of the individual leader. When managers think better, they lead better — and when they lead better, their teams stay, grow and deliver. With over 3,000 professionals trained across 20 years, she brings a depth of real-world insight that generic programmes simply cannot replicate.
Whether you’re an HR leader building a talent pipeline, a CEO looking to strengthen your senior team, or a manager ready to step into leadership, Shiera will design a programme specifically for your context and goals. Connect with Shiera on LinkedIn to read more about her work with organisations across Ireland and globally.
What happens on the free 15-minute call?
- We talk about your leaders and managers and the result you need.
- Shiera tells you honestly whether training, coaching or a mix of both will get you there.
- You leave with a clear next step. No pressure and no hard sell.
Leadership Development Training — FAQs
Common questions about leadership development training at Zenith. Or book a free strategy call to talk it through directly.
What is leadership development training?
Leadership development training helps managers and leaders lead people well under pressure: communicating clearly, coaching their teams, making decisions and handling difficult conversations. At Zenith it is delivered in-house, with coaching built in, so it changes how leaders actually think and act, not just what they know.
Who is this leadership development programme for?
It’s for organisations in Ireland that want stronger leaders: new and mid-level managers stepping up, senior leaders preparing for bigger roles, and leadership teams going through growth or change. HR and L&D leaders often use it to build a pipeline of ready leaders and keep their best people.
How is this different from a generic leadership course?
Every leadership development programme is built around your organisation’s real challenges, culture and goals. With over 20 years of coaching experience and NLP methodology behind it, the focus is on behaviour change your people can see, not theory they forget.
Do you offer in-house leadership development training in Dublin?
Yes. We deliver in-house leadership development training in Dublin, across Ireland and online, designed around your leadership challenges, team size and the outcomes you need.
How long does a leadership development programme take?
Anything from a focused sprint of a few weeks to a 12–18 month leadership development partnership. The right length depends on your goals, the number of leaders and the depth of change you want, and we’ll recommend one honestly on your free call.
How do I get started with leadership development training?
Book a free 15-minute call with Shiera to talk through your leadership challenges and goals. From there we design a leadership development programme around what your organisation actually needs, with no off-the-shelf content.
Related Training & Coaching at Zenith
Leadership development works best alongside these:
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Book a free strategy call to discuss how leadership development training can transform your management team and build a stronger, more resilient organisation.