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Supporting Individuals, teams and organisations to be their best

I have partnered with leadership teams who were in engaged in leading projects, directing site operations, multi site operations and global functions to improve their clarity of purpose, ways of working and stakeholder engagement.

I have worked with different leaders, from different backgrounds facing diverse challenges to enable them to have a greater impact based on who they are and what they bring to their work.

As a change leader I have helped organisations develop and implement change plans and engage leaders and employees in the desired way forward.

What I offer?

Organisational consulting & leadership coaching services

Organisation consulting, Systemic Team Coaching and Individual leadership coaching services to engage talent and increase business performance.

Your Agenda. My Energy and Expertise.

Organisation Consulting

Organisation consulting on culture change, organization development and change management to enhance engagement and improve organizational performance.

  • Organisation design connected to business goals.
  • Leadership development to foster authentic leadership for greater impact.
  • Change management for greater employee engagement and organization performance.

Team Effectiveness

Coaching on Leadership Team Effectiveness for new and existing leadership teams enabling increased team skills and improved performance. Systemic Team Coaching Programmes over 6 - 12 months

  • Systemic Team Coaching focusses on the 5 Disciplines of high performing teams,
  • working not only internal to the team but also with stakeholder interests and the team's capacity to learn from experiences together.

Bespoke leadership team coaching support based on your business challenge

  • Understanding current team performance, co creating coaching solutions to improve team effectiveness. Effective onboarding and off boarding of team members.
  • 'Business as usual' coaching and team facilitation to maximise team effectiveness for key meetings or events.

Leadership Impact

Individual leadership coaching services to unlock talent and increase impact.

  • Partnering to create a trusting environment focused on performance needs.
  • Personality profiling leveraging various personality assessment tools.
  • Tailored coaching programmes founded on individual needs and agreed business goals.
  • Flexible coaching schedule based around the individual leader.

Who am I?

Paul Shanahan - Leadership Coach

A senior organisational leader with 35+ years' experience leading Manufacturing, Training & HR functions. Building organisations from start up, implementing transformational change programmes, developing and coaching global leaders and leadership teams from front line to Senior Executive and C Suite levels. Extensive experience working in BioPharma and FMCG Industries.

A qualified executive coach and leadership team coach with an Honours Business Degree from University College Dublin.

3 post graduate diploma qualifications

1. Training & Development (University of Limerick) 1993

2. Executive Leadership Coach (Smurfit Business School, University College Dublin) 2009

3. Master Practitioner, Systemic Team Coach (AOEC, London & Middlesex University) 2018

4,000+ hours coaching teams in workshop and business as usual settings. Experience working with a globally diverse client population.

In addition, a qualified Insights, MBTI and Hogan practitioner and a certified trainer for Power & System's 'Organisation Workshop' to further the concept of systems thinking.

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Why Work With Me?

A Values driven Leader with 35+ years in leadership and 4,000+ hours coaching.
A qualified Executive Coach and Systemic Team Coach.
Certified in Insights, MBTI, Hogan, and Power & Systems Organisational Workshop.
Trusted by Leaders from Manufacturing, Supply and Commercial Operations in industries including BioPharma, Medical Devices and FMCG.

Core Values

Underpinning my Work with You

Honesty

Telling you the truth no matter if it is challenging, risky or impacts my future income - all in the service of your goals and your psychological safety.

Empathy

Recognising the value you bring to the table. Listening, stepping into your shoes to appreciate your context, your challenges and your perspective. Meeting you where you are right now.

Accountability

Owning my part of the process and being committed to what I agreed to do in terms of both the what (Goals) and the how (Ways of Working). Consistently seeking and providing feedback.

Authentic presence

Being present with what is happening in our work together, making connections, bringing clarity, enabling ways forward and supporting a systemic view.

Testimonials

Hear from Leaders I have been working with in both Team and Individual Coaching settings.

I have worked with Paul for over 10 years and have found him to be a people-first, business focused leader who seeks to elevate the leadership potential of the teams he has led or engaged with, to deliver higher and sustained performance.

Paul is an experienced, insightful and strategic developer of high performing teams, willing to 'put things on the table' that need to be addressed to elevate the individual, team or organisation's potential. His work has made a significant impact to our teams, elevating our leadership capability, thanks to his insights, encouragement and inspiration.

Brendan
Brendan O'Callaghan

Executive Vice President,
Head of Manufacturing & Supply

Working with Paul as my coach has been phenomenal for me.  Paul has the unique ability to draw people out even if they have reservations or are not sure of themselves. He encouraged me to self-reflect every single time I had a challenge.

His way of arriving at the answer through thorough introspection on my side to be able to produce an answer myself was very unique and I found it very fulfilling. I am thankful to have had Paul as my coach. I will always appreciate the sessions we had as it left me a much better, thoughtful more well-rounded leader.

Preeti
Preeti Futnani

Multi Country Commercial
Organisation Lead & General Manager

Paul helped us evolve into a cohesive team that is now more inclusive, better at listening to one another, and less siloed.

Paul's expertise and fresh perspective challenged us to step back, reflect, and collaborate more effectively.

This team coaching approach provides a robust methodology and guides us to ask the right questions. The process was well-designed, creating many opportunities for collaborative practice. An essential step toward building a successful team!

Maite
Maite Durrenbach

Chief Quality Officer

Working with Paul has been a game-changer for my career and my leadership team's performance. From my first session with Paul, he helped me refine my leadership approach, focusing on strategic decision-making, team alignment, and resilience under high-stakes conditions.

Through personalised strategies and actionable frameworks, he has fostered a more innovative and collaborative culture among the extended leadership team.

If you're a senior leader navigating the complexities of manufacturing and supply in this fast-paced field, I highly recommend Paul.

Cian O'Brien
Cian O'Brien

Manufacturing Site Head

We have been working with Paul for a year now and he has worked with us as an intact team and with us as business owners. We recognised the value his huge experience working with senior teams in a multinational industry environment could bring to our business. The sessions we have done together have been engaging and valuable. This work has helped to foster a leadership mentality within our group and helped the leaders in the business encourage greater accountability in the team and ourselves, all in a more structured way. Based on our experience Paul would be a huge asset to any business that engages his services.

Colin Comerford & Ger Foley
Colin Comerford & Ger Foley

Owners, Financial Services Organisation

I had the opportunity to work with Paul over an 18-month period. Paul's grounded approach created a safe space for authentic dialogue, constructive challenge, and meaningful growth.

With his coaching, our leadership team increased self-awareness and collaboration. As a result, we have strengthened our stakeholder partnerships, bringing new levels of trust and collaboration across R&D, Manufacturing, and Commercial operations.

These enhanced relationships have elevated our Leadership Team's impact as a business partner, enabling us to Lead Together and Act for Patients with greater effectiveness.

Helen Motamen
Helen Motamen

Head Quality Audit Inspection
Intelligence & Advocacy

Over the past 12 months, Paul has helped me transform my leadership approach. His guidance helped me develop crucial soft skills and become a better listener for my team.

What stood out was his honest, direct feedback style that helped me learn to approach situations with a clearer perspective. Through his coaching, I've gained valuable tools for team management and self-reflection.

His open communication style and practical approach made the entire journey both meaningful and effective. I'm now better equipped to lead with confidence and compassion.

Pat Fitzgerald
Pat Fitzgerald

Manufacturing Manager

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