Your Executive Career Coaching Journey

  • Psychometric Testing and Personality Profiling
    Our journey begins with a deep dive into who you are as a leader. Using advanced psychometric assessments, we’ll uncover insights into your personality, leadership competencies, skills, values, and interests. This foundational step helps align your professional goals with roles and organizations that resonate with your strengths and aspirations.

  • Leadership Competency and Skills Mapping
    We will analyse your leadership abilities and achievements to identify your unique value proposition. This step positions you as a standout candidate and prepares you to communicate your impact effectively during your job search.

  • Creating a Personalized Career Roadmap
    Every executive’s journey is unique. Together, we will design a tailored career roadmap that:

    • Identifies industries, roles, and organizations that match your goals.
    • Aligns your strengths with market opportunities.
    • Positions you for leadership roles that inspire and challenge you.

  • Strategic Job Search Guidance
    Navigating the executive job market requires a focused and informed strategy. I will guide you through:

    • Understanding and approaching executive search firms and recruiters.
    • Developing targeted strategies to access both advertised and hidden opportunities.
    • Refining your approach to identify and pursue roles that align with your vision.

  • Building and Leveraging Your Network
    Networking is critical in today’s executive job market. I will help you:

    • Maximize your existing connections to uncover hidden opportunities.
    • Build new relationships with influential leaders and decision-makers.
    • Create a strategic plan for networking effectively and authentically.

  • Executive-Level CV and Cover Letter Development
    Your CV and cover letter must convey your leadership story with precision and impact. I’ll work closely with you to:

    • Develop a professional, achievement-driven executive CV.
    • Craft personalized cover letters tailored to your target roles.
    • Complete comprehensive application forms for public sector roles.

  • Crafting a Standout LinkedIn Profile
    In today’s digital age, a strong LinkedIn presence is essential. I’ll ensure your profile is:

    • Optimized for discoverability by talent professionals and recruiters.
    • Designed to highlight your leadership brand and professional accomplishments.
    • A tool for market research, networking, and accessing new opportunities.

  • Competency-Based Interview Preparation
    Interviews are your opportunity to shine. My approach to interview preparation includes:

    • Structuring your responses to competency-based questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
    • Mastering the flow of an interview, from a confident opening to a compelling closing pitch that reinforces your candidacy.
    • Practicing delivery to ensure clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

  • Interview Presentation Coaching
    Coaching service with a specialized focus on preparing compelling PowerPoint presentations for leadership interviews.

    • Interview Presentation Coaching.
    • Slide Design Excellence: Guidance on creating visually striking slides that enhance the message without overwhelming the audience.
    • Rehearsal & Delivery Coaching: Techniques to build confidence, polish delivery, and master the art of storytelling.

Why Work With Me?

With a distinguished career as both a leadership career coach and a lecturer in Leadership at the University of Limerick, I bring a unique blend of practical experience and academic insight to guide my clients. This powerful combination makes me a trusted partner for professionals aspiring to excel in leadership roles, whether transitioning within their current organization or stepping into a new career path.

As the founder of Brand New Horizons I work directly with each executive client, offering a deeply personalized and confidential service. My extensive experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and career transitions ensures you receive tailored strategies and actionable insights. I am committed to your success and will partner with you to achieve your career aspirations.

Take the First Step Today

Your leadership career path is in very safe hands with me, I have successfully coached hundreds of executives to successfully find new leadership roles and new career pathways. I provide a very practical hands-on approach to deliver a really meaningful coaching services that guarantees you will be successful.

Contact me today to schedule your consultation and start your tailored executive career coaching journey.

Client Testimonial

Having Maria Ryan as my coach allowed me to tap into my own leadership qualities, skillset and vision. Maria worked me hard, we had fun, she made me realize my own strengths, she triggered my potential so that I had the courage and passion to go for this job. Maria guided me carefully through the competency-based interview, using a structured approach that ensured interview success…Maria also provided a guiding hand in preparing and successfully delivering the presentation for the interview. Ultimately, I am sure it was Maria’s skilled, positive coaching that enabled me to land my dream job of a tenured Associate Professor post.

Prof Sara Burke, Associate Professor in Health Policy and Management, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin