About

Ronan Conway, 38, from Cork, and living in Wicklow. Since 2012, I've been fortunate to facilitate personal development and team development programs. I have honed my craft in high-performance, high-stakes environments like leading boardrooms, elite sports teams, and prison landings.

Each group holds an ocean of well-being and untapped performance potential. To tap into this gold, the right conditions must be fostered within the group. An environment where people feel deeply connected to others, connected to themselves and their value, and connected to something bigger than themselves. What I love doing is designing and running cutting-edge learning experiences that foster these right conditions. Connection.

Between my diverse work path and his studies in commerce, I.T, psychology, and Dr. Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry, to current studies of Family Constellations, I bring a progressive, holistic approach to team and people development.

My Approach

I believe that groups hold a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and promise. To unlock this potential, I use a person-centered approach that puts participants at the heart of the experience. Through open dialogue and thoughtful reflection, we can uncover valuable insights and create a nurturing environment. I adapt my facilitation style to each unique group, drawing from various methodologies such as positive psychology, sports psychology, CBT, Compassionate Inquiry, PDMS, and the Hero's Journey.

Cork

Born in Cork and the youngest of four. Grew up in suburbs of Bishopstown, attending Collaiste an Spioraid Naoimh.

Sport

Was fortunate to represent my club and county in hurling from underage to senior level. I got invaluable insight into full spectrum of team cultures.

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University

Qualified from UCC with a degree in Commerce and a masters in Management Information & Management Accounting Systems.

Corporate Days

Worked in tech and banking in Ireland and Australia respectively. I experienced what both healthy and unhealthy team climates feel like.

Psychology

Completed a hDip in Psychology in DBS. For my thesis, I conducted a research into the 'relationship between mental health and emotional expressiveness in elite level athletes'.

The Soar Foundation

For 8 years, I ran resilience & self development programs for teenagers nationwide. Internally, I worked in L+D with trainee facilitators, upskilling them in the craft of facilitation, personal development, and how to build transformative experiences (www.soar.ie).

Team Connection

I work with workplace and sports teams nationwide. The aim of the programs are to build healthy, connected environments where teams can perform to their potential.

Sodabreadbox

Along with friend Diarmuid Sexton, I ran a sober dance night called Sodabreadbox. 1 hour / No alcohol / No lights.

Current Studies

Currently a student of Dr. Gabor Mate's therapeutic approach, 'Compassionate Inquiry'. It explores how by reconnecting with ourselves can serve as an antidote to trauma and human suffering.

The Circle

Since 2021, I have delivered The Circle, a self-development program for groups of men and women within the prison system.

Where next...

Perhaps in the next chapter our paths will cross. All programs are crafted to suit your group's uniqueness. Feel free to reach out to see what shape this could take.

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