Our Team
Passionate about people's development
Trish Murphy Senior Facilitator, Mediator & Consultant
Passionate about?
"I’m passionate about people’s rights to be happy and fulfilled." Areas of expertise
Mediation Individual psychotherapy Group-work Coaching using Emotional intelligence The reason why I work for McGeough:
I work for McGeough because of their principled approach to changing behaviour and developing people. I am always a little changed or developed myself from each workshop and programme that I work on. McGeough's approach is different because it does not attempt to ‘put into’ people, but seeks to ‘draw out’ the internal wisdom of each person.
My Favourite McGeough moment so far?
My favourite moments always involve programme participants waking up to the knowledge that whatever they have been struggling with can in fact be let go. I love the fact that many people say they walk lighter as a result of our programmes.
What interests me:
I love reading, friends and conversation. The most interesting possibilities open up for us on the margins – i.e. in ordinary conversation rather than in formal meetings. I find that conversations with people often open up possibilities not previously thought of. Having been brought up in a small hotel I have witnessed the powerful effects of conversing with people.
Interesting fact about me:
I lived and worked and studied in Israel, Japan and Oz. I currently live with 1,000 students!
Affiliations and Associations:
- Ex-chair and current executive member of FTAI – family therapy association of Ireland
- EX- Irish representative to the European Association for Family therapy
- Accredited with the ICP and EAP (Irish council for Psychotherapy and European Association for Psychotherapy
- Board member of SDIB (sexual dysfunction information Bureau)
"I’m passionate about people’s rights to be happy and fulfilled." Areas of expertise
Mediation Individual psychotherapy Group-work Coaching using Emotional intelligence The reason why I work for McGeough:
I work for McGeough because of their principled approach to changing behaviour and developing people. I am always a little changed or developed myself from each workshop and programme that I work on. McGeough's approach is different because it does not attempt to ‘put into’ people, but seeks to ‘draw out’ the internal wisdom of each person.
My Favourite McGeough moment so far?
My favourite moments always involve programme participants waking up to the knowledge that whatever they have been struggling with can in fact be let go. I love the fact that many people say they walk lighter as a result of our programmes.
What interests me:
I love reading, friends and conversation. The most interesting possibilities open up for us on the margins – i.e. in ordinary conversation rather than in formal meetings. I find that conversations with people often open up possibilities not previously thought of. Having been brought up in a small hotel I have witnessed the powerful effects of conversing with people.
Interesting fact about me:
I lived and worked and studied in Israel, Japan and Oz. I currently live with 1,000 students!
Affiliations and Associations:
- Ex-chair and current executive member of FTAI – family therapy association of Ireland
- EX- Irish representative to the European Association for Family therapy
- Accredited with the ICP and EAP (Irish council for Psychotherapy and European Association for Psychotherapy
- Board member of SDIB (sexual dysfunction information Bureau)
Stephanie O'Malley Consultant & Facilitator
Passionate about?
Helping people to fulfil their potential and to recognise their strengths and the limitless potential that is within them. I love bringing people from different sides together to find a common ground to work from and to discover a way forward. Areas of expertise
Developing collaborative partnerships Empowering and supporting people Identifying and developing strengths and talents Reflective thinking Solution-focused Therapy (UKASFP) The reason why I work for McGeough:
McGeough is at the cutting edge of where change actually happens – within people. To be part of the process that facilitates this change inspires me and drives the work I do.
My Favourite McGeough moment so far?
When I met Brian, the founder of McGeough, I had this realisation that here was a people development company that actually believed in the limitless potential of the people they work with. Finally!
What interests me:
I believe in the benefits that technology can bring to learning and education. I like working with technology and learning about what it can do and how it can benefit people.
Interesting fact about me:
I won a Social Entrepreneur Award in 2007 for my work in setting up a parent support network for parents of children with special needs.
Affiliations and Associations:
- Graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Member of the United Kingdom Association for Solution Focused Practice
Helping people to fulfil their potential and to recognise their strengths and the limitless potential that is within them. I love bringing people from different sides together to find a common ground to work from and to discover a way forward. Areas of expertise
Developing collaborative partnerships Empowering and supporting people Identifying and developing strengths and talents Reflective thinking Solution-focused Therapy (UKASFP) The reason why I work for McGeough:
McGeough is at the cutting edge of where change actually happens – within people. To be part of the process that facilitates this change inspires me and drives the work I do.
My Favourite McGeough moment so far?
When I met Brian, the founder of McGeough, I had this realisation that here was a people development company that actually believed in the limitless potential of the people they work with. Finally!
What interests me:
I believe in the benefits that technology can bring to learning and education. I like working with technology and learning about what it can do and how it can benefit people.
Interesting fact about me:
I won a Social Entrepreneur Award in 2007 for my work in setting up a parent support network for parents of children with special needs.
Affiliations and Associations:
- Graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Member of the United Kingdom Association for Solution Focused Practice
Stephen Gordon Facilitator & EQi Assessor
Passionate about?
Seeing people benefiting from self development and reaching their potential, where some limitation is seen and overcome in their professional or personal lives. Areas of expertise
IT People Development Accredited Emotional Intelligence Psychometric Testing EQi (BarOn EQi) Finance The reason why I work for McGeough:
I love the way the company and its people are genuinely interested and focused on helping people and organisations grow and develop. The programmes are real, based on principles, show a true understanding of the human condition, and have a profound effect on people’s thinking and behaviour. There is also a continuous effort to refine and improve the services in line with changing times.
My Favourite McGeough moment so far?
My favourite moments are when I am working with people and the penny drops, i.e. something new is understood either by me or by one of the participants. These are really the moments when people realise they can take responsibility for their own lives.
What interests me:
Philosophy, horse riding & eventing, reading.
Interesting fact about me:
I was a sailing instructor for 6 years and I also competed in Show jumping and eventing for 10 years!
Seeing people benefiting from self development and reaching their potential, where some limitation is seen and overcome in their professional or personal lives. Areas of expertise
IT People Development Accredited Emotional Intelligence Psychometric Testing EQi (BarOn EQi) Finance The reason why I work for McGeough:
I love the way the company and its people are genuinely interested and focused on helping people and organisations grow and develop. The programmes are real, based on principles, show a true understanding of the human condition, and have a profound effect on people’s thinking and behaviour. There is also a continuous effort to refine and improve the services in line with changing times.
My Favourite McGeough moment so far?
My favourite moments are when I am working with people and the penny drops, i.e. something new is understood either by me or by one of the participants. These are really the moments when people realise they can take responsibility for their own lives.
What interests me:
Philosophy, horse riding & eventing, reading.
Interesting fact about me:
I was a sailing instructor for 6 years and I also competed in Show jumping and eventing for 10 years!
David Hallowell Facilitator
Passionate about?
Making a difference to people's lives. Areas of expertise
Stress Management People Development The reason why I work for McGeough:
The feeling of fulfilment when you are able to change someone’s life for the better or when you see the penny drop for someone who has been struggling with some aspect of their life.
My Favourite McGeough moment so far?
When a man who had struggled to get a promotion for 7 or 8 years contacted us at the office to say thanks, and to tell us that he had received his promotion and that our training was what had made the difference.
What interests me:
Entrepreneurialism and wine
Interesting fact about me:
I coached table tennis at interprovincial standard.
Making a difference to people's lives. Areas of expertise
Stress Management People Development The reason why I work for McGeough:
The feeling of fulfilment when you are able to change someone’s life for the better or when you see the penny drop for someone who has been struggling with some aspect of their life.
My Favourite McGeough moment so far?
When a man who had struggled to get a promotion for 7 or 8 years contacted us at the office to say thanks, and to tell us that he had received his promotion and that our training was what had made the difference.
What interests me:
Entrepreneurialism and wine
Interesting fact about me:
I coached table tennis at interprovincial standard.
