Terry O'Brien
Hi, I'm Terry!
I'm passionate about changing the world of careers.
My goal is to meet you where you are, understand your unique needs, and help you navigate your career path. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your current role, looking to pivot to a new industry or want to get promoted, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Where it all started
In 1999, I founded my own recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading companies like Intel, Microsoft, CRH, O2, and Kerry Group. For over a decade, I reviewed thousands of CVs / LinkedIn profiles, became highly skilled in the interview process and helped thousands of people navigate the job market to secure successful, fulfilling careers.
Discovering my career direction
In the early 2000's, my journey into self-awareness and reflection helped me uncover my true career passion: guiding others to discover their ideal career paths. In 2008, I qualified as a certified career consultant and founded Terry O’Brien Career Consultancy. Since then, I have had the privilege of coaching thousands of people who were going for interview or feeling stuck or unsure about their career, empowering them to pursue their "best-fit" career and achieve happiness and success.
An award winning educator
In addition to my consultancy work, I bring my passion for career development to my role as an Assistant Professor of Careers at DCU. Since 2012, I have lectured and mentored thousands of students in the Masters in Business Management and Strategic Management Programmes and am fortunate to have received multiple teaching awards from DCU. My role as an educator allows me to stay at the forefront of the latest trends and career research, which I incorporate into my coaching practices.
For over 20 years I have supported senior leaders and professionals through every stage of their career journey, helping them gain the clarity and confidence needed for success
Supporting c-suite leaders
Having run my own business and navigated the complexities of senior leadership myself, I understand the unique challenges C-suite executives and managers face. I have collaborated with various organizations to create bespoke programmes tailored for senior C-suite leaders and managers,
Credentials
Founder of Recruitment Company (1999-2008)
Founder of Terry O'Brien Careers (2008-present)
Qualified Career Coach and Counsellor 2007
Qualified in Neuro Linguistic Programming 2007
Qualified Life & Business Coach 2008
Award-Winning Assistant Professor of Careers, Dublin City University (2012-present)
- Winner of the Best New Individual Lecturer Award (2014)
- Winner of the Best Team-Teaching Award (2018)
Creator of CareerWell™ Leadership Framework
Chartered Fellow of the CIPD
Master’s in Electronic Commerce, Dublin City University
Degree in Business Studies, specialising in Human Resources, Dublin City University
National Certificate in Training, NUI Maynooth
National Certificate in Employment Law, UCD
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Empowering people to flourish and thrive
25
years experience
delivering career expertise, training and coaching programmes
10,000+
people
coached and interviewed to achieve high performance and success
10,000+
career assessments
exercises, tests and questionnaires completed with clients
"Terry brings you on a journey from being unsure and confused about your future career, to a state of self-awareness and an understanding of your strengths and talents. This makes you confident about your choices and assists you in developing a clear career plan".
chris clancy, management consultant
Experienced career and high performance coach who has spent over 20 years coaching clients on their Best-Fit Career and how to achieve success and happiness at work.
Created the 5-Step CareerWell™ Framework, a process that helps you achieve happiness and success by focusing on the five elements of career wellbeing.
Specialist in preparing people for competency-based interview for the public sector. Has conducted thousands of interviews and feedback sessions over a 20 year period.
Certified career coach who uses psychometric testing and exercises to help clients discover their unique strengths and talents so they thrive and flourish in their career.
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Just had a great call with Terry. He REALLY listened to my issue and I gave me some great advice that I’m going to action right after I write this review. Would happily recommend Terry O’Brien for career advice, nice guy too.
Brian
Terry is a true professional providing valuable and sound advice. I would recommend to a friend.
Lillian O'Reilly
I would recommend Terry to anyone looking to change career. He was a great help to me preparing my STAR examples and improving my interview skills. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks Terry.
Sarah McLean
I did an interview session with Terry. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Terry was extremely knowledgeable and gave me a clear understanding of what employers are looking for. I came away with valuable new insights and a much clearer approach. The session also helped me to work through each part of the interview in a structured and practical way, leaving me feeling calm, prepared and confident for interview. I was delighted to secure the role that I was hoping for. Thank you!
F C
Terry was very helpful when I called and gave very useful advice. I would highly recommend.
peter lonergan
Terry is a lovely personable individual who is really good at giving clear and thoughtful insights and a steer based on your career direction. I am very glad I contacted him and I would highly recommend him.
inis oilean 2
Terry was excellent and breaking down the requirements of the interview process and tool a lot of time going through the questions and helping me prepare my answers. I had previously undertaken 4 local interviews without sucess. Thanks to his help I was very sucessful on the national panel and got my dream job.
b nay
I found Terry really helpful. Clear guidance and insigthful advice.
Kevin McCormack
Terry is simply exceptional. He helped me twice, for two international roles and 100% of success. He became a life long trusted partner and a go-to guy for my next endeavor. Hiring him was one of the best decisions I've ever taken in my professional life.
jean salim
Terry is an amazing coach, I benefitted massively from his guidance, ability to highlight what is essential and actionable feedback. He is very reliable and was always available, even on short notice
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