Sometimes you don't need more advice. You need a proper conversation.
Something on your mind that you can't seem to work through?
Perhaps you're:
Running a business or managing people and feeling overwhelmed by decisions and responsibilities.
Facing a difficult choice in your work, relationships or personal life.
Going over the same problem again and again without getting anywhere.
Feeling stuck, uncertain about your future or wondering whether something needs to change.
Carrying a lot, but finding it difficult to talk openly with the people around you.
You might be perfectly capable of handling most things in life. That doesn't mean you always have to work everything out alone.
The Proper Conversation gives you up to 90 minutes to step away from the noise and examine what's really happening.
LIFE | WORK | BUSINESS | RELATIONSHIPS
Up to 90 minutes · Online · €175
It is a private, one-to-one online conversation focused entirely on you and whatever you are trying to work through.
I will listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, offer an independent perspective and challenge your thinking when I believe it's useful.
Together, we will explore what's happening, what's important to you, what's getting in the way and what options might be available.
There is no fixed programme, no magic formula and no pressure to book another session.
The aim is simple: you leave clearer than when you arrived.
Depending on your circumstances:
A clearer understanding of what's really troubling you.
A different perspective on your situation.
A better understanding of your options.
Greater confidence about a decision.
A practical next step, or clarity about what needs further consideration.
Not every problem can be solved in one conversation. But understanding a situation more clearly can be a useful starting point.
I've spent more than 20 years working in hospitality and management, progressing to board/director level, before going on to run my own business for more than 16 years.
I hold a BA in Hotel & Business Management and have continued my professional development throughout my career, most recently completing an introductory course in psychology.
Throughout my career, I've worked with business owners, managers and individuals on leadership, delegation, difficult decisions, relationships, pressure and major life changes.
I've also experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to think clearly when you're carrying responsibility, dealing with uncertainty or facing circumstances you cannot easily change.
I don't believe people always need another person telling them what to do.
Sometimes they need someone who will genuinely listen, ask useful questions, offer an honest perspective and help them examine what is realistically possible.
That's why I created The Proper Conversation.
Is this counselling or therapy?
No. The Proper Conversation is a focused discussion, not psychotherapy or mental-health treatment. If I believe you need professional support outside my experience or competence, I'll say so.
What if I don't know exactly what's wrong?
That's fine. Sometimes working out what's really troubling you is an important part of the conversation.
Will you tell me what to do?
I'll offer observations, perspective and constructive challenges, but the decisions remain yours. You know your life better than I do.
Can one conversation really make a difference?
It can help you see a situation differently, understand your options or identify a next step. There are no guaranteed outcomes, and some challenges require more than one conversation or specialist support.
What if I want to talk again?
You're welcome to book another conversation whenever it would be useful. There's no ongoing programme, subscription or obligation.
Who it is not for?
The Proper Conversation is not suitable for emergencies, psychotherapy, specialist medical, legal or financial advice, or anyone expecting another person to make their decisions for them.
Up to 90 minutes · Online · €175
One conversation. No prescribed programme. No pressure to continue.
You leave clearer than when you arrived.