Ann McGarry is a human development trainer, coach and author based in Galway, Ireland. She works internationally supporting both organisations and individuals to develop and grow. Passionate about the development of human potential and capacities, she now extends her focus to the Third Act, the last phase of life. This she believes, is a most significant stage of life, a time when one’s influence can positively impact one’s community: contribution and leave a legacy.
Ann’s motto is to live with Passion, Power and Purpose.
Her offerings include Coaching (1 to 1 or small groups), Seminars and Programmes (Live Virtual or Online) , now adding Thriving in Your Third Act, Unleashing your Creative Genius and Personal Mastery. She also guides groups on both the inner and outer journey on Caminos in Galicia, Spain.
She is the Author of CARE of Leadership: A practice for developing leadership effectiveness” (2017) and “Power of W: Women Thriving in Their Third Act” (2023) and “On Camino Once More” (currently in the publishing stages).
PASSION – POWER – PURPOSE
My overarching goal in life is to develop my talents and gifts and utilise these to the fullest extent possible. I serve others to awaken their potential to realise their dreams and goals. This journey, which started in 1993, continues, developing many facets while deepening my understanding and knowing of myself.
Prior to setting up consultancy services in 2005, my career in industry spanned 20 years in Quality Assurance managerial roles within the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device sectors.
My technical qualifications include a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Diploma in Industrial Management, Diploma in Quality Systems Auditing, and I am a Qualified Person (Pharma). Staff development was a significant part of my role.
As a strong advocate in lifelong learning, I followed my passion for personal development and my desire to serve others, expanding my studies to include:
Diploma in Training and Development, Diploma in Professional Coaching, Certificates
in Stress Management & Counselling, NLP Practitioner and culminating with an M.Sc. in Work and Organisational Behaviour. My passion for the development of human potentials led me to write my first book “CARE of Leadership: A practice for developing leadership effectiveness” and following up with “Power of W: Women Thriving in Their Third Act” in 2023.
My 15 years in the Human Development field, seeing the growth and development of others as they reach their goals on my programmes and coaching brings me deep personal satisfaction and the momentum to continue to serve.
Qualifications:
Management & Personal
- M.Sc. in Work and Organisational Behaviour (2012, University of Limerick)
- Diploma in Professional Coaching (2006, ICI)
- Certificate in Counselling Foundation Skills (2003, IICH)
- Diploma in Training and Development (2001, IITD)
- Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming ( Society of NLP)
- Certified Relaxation Response Tutor (IMMA & Harvard Medical School)
- Certificate in Stress Reduction and Relaxation Counselling (Stress Management Institute of Ireland, 1996)
Technical Qualifications:
- Certified Qualified Person (2005, IMB)
- Certificate in Quality Management (1991, IMI)
- Certificate in Lead Quality Auditor for Quality Systems (1992, PE Batalas)
- Certificate in Quality Management (1991, IMI)
- Diploma in Industrial Management (1981, DIT)
- B.Sc. in Chemistry (1977, NUI Galway)
Experience:
Quality Assurance Manager: Pharma/Med Devices – multinationals and owner-managed (1980 – 2000)
Consultancy Practice: Sole Trader (2001) and limited company established in 2005.
Supporting businesses, managers, teams and individuals in SMEs and Multinationals.
