Customer Testimonials

Lead Self is focused on results and has had the distinct pleasure of helping clients in a variety of industries overcome the issues that slowed and sometimes prevented outright success. Here’s what some of them had to say about us:

Alison McFadden
MD - Continu
Caroline has been working with me as my corporate coach for some time and has the rare ability to understand the business environment and offer sound intelligent advice in that context whilst enabling me to uncover my deep personal purpose and drive. Working with a personal coach is of critical importance to any scaling business leader and Caroline adds tremendous value to my personal and business growth. I would highly recommend working with Caroline.
Caroline Kelly
Vice President of America's - STATSports
By the end of our time together, I didn’t just have a plan for my personal growth, I had the tools to coach my team more effectively, a renewed sense of purpose, and most importantly, a belief in myself. I walked away knowing that I am a success.

Caroline has a rare ability to unlock confidence, clarity, and meaningful change, and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Eoghan McErlean
Head of Connections - Simple Scaling Ltd
Caroline’s coaching programme was amazing. We defined clear coaching objectives together from the offset and I am proud to say we achieved all of those and more. Caroline is extremely professional/knowledgeable blended with a humbleness and warmth, making everything feel so comfortable. I would highly recommend Caroline for anyone eager to do some inner work – help define your purpose, deal with your inner-voice and understand mental barriers to you achieving success (whatever that looks like).
PS… be prepared – Caroline digs deep into your Pyche, so buckle in =)
Clare Vallely
MD - Kukoon Rugs
Caroline is an exceptionally talented coach, getting the best out of people even when they themselves are the obstacle! Like everything, you only get out what you put in but Caroline will help you to achieve the best out of your sessions and push you when needed.
Conor Patton
Director - Cubo
We have a successful, mature Sales Team and before I met with Caroline I doubted the impact she could have over 6 sessions. 20 mins after meeting her I trusted her to deliver what she promised and true to her word, every one of our team benefited greatly from her coaching. I thought my busy schedule and little contact with Caroline meant the process would be a waste of time – it was the complete opposite. Caroline built a bespoke program per person, scheduled all the meetings and kept me up to date with progress throughout. If you want to deliver real value to your team’s lives while focusing on improving their contribution to your company, you have to meet Caroline. I look forward to working with her again and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Richard Hutchinson
Director - Hutchinson
I would highly recommend using Lead Self to help develop yourself personally and professionally. Caroline has vast experience within business and is able to utilise this to assist you in creating a clear vision for your future. I have really enjoyed the process and have been empowered with various techniques to help as I continue to develop in the future.
Caitriona Dynes
Head of HR - Kiverco
Caroline is an exceptionally talented coach, truely inspiring with her remarkable ability to guide individuals through personal challenges, steering them towards self-belief and significant accomplishments.
Ciara McCann
Head of Project Costing - Kiverco
Caroline is an excellent coach. I met her at a time when professional i was unsure of myself and couldn’t see any way forward. Caroline asked the tough questions that I was avoiding by asking myself. She has a great way of framing the questions that in doing so challenged my thinking and during the process it became clear that i had the skill set and knowledge to draw conclusions and make changes on my own terms. Caroline is extremely supportive and shared her experience in this field. I’m fortunate to have had the time I did with her, and I will always recommend Caroline to any company interested in working with her.
Aisling Lalor
Founder - Lalor Clinic
Caroline challenged me, unravelled my self limiting beliefs, altered my daily narrative, explored my reactions to situations & how I could respond.
She also held me accountable for my self investment in her programme.

The last 6 months have challenged me beyond belief. Caroline’s approach to mindset & how you channel your inner narrative to look at the positive aspect of events has helped me become a better leader albeit challenging circumstances. She also equipped me with the courage to ensure self preservation & time away from the business to ensure I turned up as my best self everyday in business and at home.

Rosemarie Griffin
Associate Director - WSP UK
Having come across a post advertising Caroline’s course, I was at a low point and
decided to invest in myself. It was easily the best decision I’ve ever made. Since
completing the course, I have learned to believe in myself and trust in my abilities. I can now say that I start each day with a smile on my face and look forward to work. I changed company and am happy to say that my career is going from strength to strength. I’d fully recommend and endorse CarolIne for helping me to find myself again and reignite the belief in me!
Ryan Tierney
Founder - Lean Made Simple
I cannot recommend Caroline highly enough. Caroline has a genuine passion for helping people be the best version of themselves. Caroline has a gift for breaking down huge long term goals and visions into actionable steps and is excellent at keeping her clients accountable. At the start of my program with Caroline we set goals that seemed out of reach but after the 3 month coaching period I looked back and was astonished by what I had achieved.
Caroline will push you out of your comfort zone! Be prepared to have your thoughts & paradigms challenged!
Martin Tierney
Director - Seating Matters
Caroline is a great asset to the management of any company, having worked with several people in the Seating Matters team to help us achieve our vivid vision and growth goals.
Clare Patterson
Founder - Reason Why
As a small business owner, I started working with working with Caroline over the past 6 months and to say that it has been life-changing is an understatement. One of the key areas that Caroline focused on was around purpose. Knowing my true purpose in life and in business has changed me immeasurably. Fears which led to procrastination have evaporated and I have a renewed sense of contentment and excitement about what I do. I have worked with mentors in the past but none have had quite the impact that Caroline has had on my life and subsequently my business. I am invigorated, content, happy and excited about the future and this is down to Caroline and the process that she took me
through. All I can say is a big thank you Caroline!!
Mark Hutchinson CDir
CEO - Hutchinson
I would highly recommend Caroline from Lead Self for 1:1 coaching and development. I have gone through a coaching programme consisting of six sessions with Caroline and have found them very useful from both a business and a personal perspective. Caroline has a natural passion for coaching and uses this along with her experience and knowledge to tailor the sessions to the individual needs of the client. Caroline has a high level of emotional intelligence, allowing her to assess the client and quickly get to the root cause of any issues. It was a pleasure to work with Caroline and I would have no hesitation in recommending Lead Self Coaching.
Jackie Reid
Founder - DELILITES
I had the pleasure to get to know Caroline as part of a six-month coaching initiative.
Caroline is genuine, authentic and very personable in her approach to coaching and mentoring. She both challenged and supported me on my many goals and achievements, I had set for myself. I have no hesitation in recommending Caroline’s expertise and passion to any executive leader or founder seeking to develop themselves, or their teams.
Dorothy Papadakos
Composer / Playwright - Dorothy Papadakos
EXTRAORDINARY. LIFE CHANGING. SERENDIPITY. This is what I experience with the amazing Irish Life & Business Coach Caroline McKenna in every meeting. Her EXTRAORDINARY gift is her ability to draw out of me inner wisdom I didn’t know was there & turn it into LIFE CHANGING aha’s which create SERENDIPITY through new opportunities that move me forward. It’s just *incredible*. Caroline listens keenly and offers new perspectives I’ve not considered, even after decades at the top of one profession and now transitioning into another. She is exactly the savvy energy + creativity my business acumen & strategic thinking-self needs. I highly recommend her to you & your team, no matter what business you’re in, because the path to success becomes clearer & easier through her high level guidance and insights. An added bonus is Caroline’s radiant Irish spirit — pure joy + wisdom!
Philippe Joffrey
Head of Supply Chain - CDE Global
I had the privilege to get to know Caroline as part of a six-month coaching initiative. Caroline proved invaluable in helping me overcome the initial challenges faced in my new assignment. The feedback she provided me with, and self-exploration process she coached me through, not only helped me emotionally engage with the business, but also improved my self-awareness and confidence. I have no hesitation in recommending Caroline’s expertise and passion to any executive leader seeking to develop themselves, or their leadership team.
Ken Murphy
Business Development Executive - Cubo
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Caroline over a six month period and found the 1:1 coaching extremely beneficial in removing barriers and developing new perspectives in my professional and personal development. Each session was thought provoking and challenged me to take a different approach to scenarios, resulting in increased confidence and trust in my ability. I would highly recommend Caroline and Lead Self Coaching; Development to anyone that wants to make a positive change to their mindset.