McKenna Consulting

Having Pauline in with our full HR Team helped us learn together, the vocabulary and recent developments in the disability space. This has helped us gain a joint understanding and empathy to prioritise universal design as well as equitable accommodations to cater for our people's needs.  We were given the space to brainstorm about scenarios, share our own experiences, and more importantly challenged to think differently.  Pauline made the training relatable and was open to adapting the training to what we needed.  

Audrey Chew, Head of Employee Experience, Lakeland Dairies.

Working with Pauline has been an incredibly positive experience for WorkAbility Cavan.  We brought her in to support young people through coaching sessions focused on confidence, goal setting, and personal growth.  Her warm, approachable style immediately put the young people at ease, and the impact of her work was clear - many reported feeling more focused, motivated, and better equipped to navigate challenges.  Her professionalism, empathy and genuine compassion for people make her a standout coach. 

Laura Caslin, CCLD

'Excellent initiative - made the children more aware of being inclusive and treating everyone equally.  Helped them to be more patient and understanding'

'The children were made aware of different ways children behave and learn in the class and the importance of understanding why others behave in certain ways'

'It was very well pitched - at an appropriate level for the children.  Wonderful to have Cara Bear in our classroom'

'I liked the interaction with the teddy bear, the children really enjoyed this and loved getting to keep the bear in their classroom'

Pauline brings a wonderful combination of professionalism, creativity and genuine compassion to everything she does.  Her person-centred approach and deep understanding of how to communicate effectively with people with an intellectual disability set her apart in her field.  She creates a safe, encouraging space where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. 

I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Pauline on several occasions and have also benefited personally from her coaching. 

She is deeply committed to fairness and inclusion and always goes above and beyond to make her work meaningful and accessible for everyone involved. 

I wholeheartedly recommend Pauline to businesses seeking training or mentoring in Disability Inclusion and Equality or for those seeking individual coaching.

Angela Locke-Reilly, MD. 

Working alongside Pauline in Crocus is an absolute pleasure.  The difference she makes in the lives of our members is incredible. I've seen people who came in feeling unsure and low in confidence, walk out of her sessions taller, more focused, and ready to take life on again. 

The feedback from our members says it all.  They talk about how safe, supported and encouraged the feel after working with Pauline.  Many use the coaching space to navigate a return to the workplace or explore how to self-advocate to their employers regarding their rights in the workplace.

 Pauline has a calm, genuine approach that makes people feel heard and valued, and that's where the real transformation begins. 

Michele Duffy, Peer Support Co-ordinator, Crocus Monaghan