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Kingstown College is the first coaching college in Ireland to be FETAC recognized.

Kingstown College delivers ICF and EMCC accredited life coaching courses, leadership education and corporate learning solutions that empower individuals and organisations to grow and succeed. We hold quality assurance agreements with the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and The European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). All Kingstown trainers are on the FÁS register of trainers and are the finest in the training industry. As well as being experts in the subjects they teach they also possess a real understanding of the socio-economic climate of contemporary Ireland. Kingstown College understands the importance of targeted and relevant qualifications and attributes. As a student, you are joining an intellectually lively and ambitious community and you will find this to be an engaging and vibrant place to learn. Our blended and eLearning programmes offer our Learners the opportunity to study at their own time and pace with the support and encouragement of emphatic and professional tutors. We offer a suite of leadership coaching, development, management, and mentoring programmes.

19/10/2026

We know what we need to do. So why don't we do it?

We set goals. We make plans. We convince ourselves that this time, things will be different.

Yet knowing what needs to change and actually making that change are two very different things.

Perhaps the answer isn't more ambitious goals, bigger commitments or trying harder.

Perhaps it's simply doing the smaller things, more consistently.

As James McLeod PCC (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zbjGv0), Executive Coach and Kingstown College faculty member, reminds us:

"Consistency beats intensity."

In our latest Faculty Conversations video, James explores the gap between knowing and doing, and why meaningful progress often starts with slowing down rather than speeding up.

💬 What have you found more effective when making a change: a big initial push or small, consistent steps?

16/10/2026

"Day one, I thought I was on the wrong course."

It turned out to be one of the most valuable lessons Kate Rooney would take from her coaching education.

After years in leadership, where having the answers was often expected, Kate encountered a completely different approach at Kingstown College.

You're not the expert.

Instead of imparting knowledge, coaching was about helping others uncover their own insights.
That shift challenged Kate to slow down, reflect and fundamentally rethink how she approached conversations.

🎥 In our latest Graduate Stories video, Kate shares the lesson that changed her perspective.

14/10/2026

🏉 Meet the former Welsh international helping shape the future of coaching.

Introducing Dyddgu Morgan-Hywel, one of the exceptional professionals behind the learning experience at Kingstown College.

A former Wales international rugby player, Dyddgu earned 31 caps for her country, competed in two Rugby World Cups and eight Six Nations campaigns, and represented the Barbarians.
But her achievements extend far beyond the rugby pitch.

With a Master’s in Education, a background as a Principal Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and extensive experience in executive wellbeing coaching, Dyddgu brings a remarkable combination of elite performance, academic expertise and leadership insight to our faculty.

And we're particularly excited about what comes next.

As Kingstown College continues to expand internationally, Dyddgu will play a leading role in developing our presence in Wales, with new coaching courses planned for the coming months.

Her experience, passion for education and understanding of sustainable high performance make her a fantastic addition to this next chapter.

We're delighted to have Dyddgu as part of the Kingstown College faculty.

13/10/2026

Could the next five years be a turning point for professional coaching?

The latest research points to an expanding coaching industry. But what makes the future particularly interesting isn't just the growth in numbers.

It's how the world of work is changing.

According to the 2025 International Coaching Federation (ICF) Global Coaching Study:

🌍 The number of professional coach practitioners worldwide reached a record 122,974.

📊 Global annual coaching revenue reached an estimated $5.34 billion.

🎓 73% of coaches surveyed agreed that clients and organisations expect professional certification or credentials.

And there's another important trend.

The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 identifies resilience, adaptability, leadership and social influence among the skills expected to grow in importance through 2030.

As AI and technology transform the workplace, the ability to support human development, navigate change and develop others could become increasingly valuable.

The opportunity isn't simply about producing more coaches. It's about developing highly skilled, professionally trained coaches who can respond to these changing needs.

At Kingstown College, that's the future of coaching education we're committed to supporting.

💬 Where do you see the greatest opportunities for professional coaching over the next five years?

Sources: ICF Global Coaching Study (2025) | World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report (2025)

12/10/2026

What if giving advice isn't as helpful as we think?

We're often conditioned to believe that helping someone means offering solutions, sharing knowledge or having the answers.

But sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is simply ask, "What do you think?"

In the latest instalment of our Faculty Conversations series, Kingstown College faculty member Judith Spring explores one of the most transformative realisations people experience when learning to coach.

You don't need to be the expert on someone else's life. They are.

Your role is to bring curiosity, listen deeply and ask questions that help people discover their own answers.

And when that realisation clicks, something shifts. The pressure to have all the answers disappears, and the possibilities of who you can coach open up.

🎥 Watch Judith explain the power of asking over telling.

11/10/2026

What if AI's biggest opportunity for coaching isn't about technology at all?

We explored what AI could mean for the future of coaching, and something interesting stood out.

It wasn't a new technology. It was what the research suggests about the human skills we'll need as the world of work evolves.

The World Economic Forum expects 39% of workers' core skills to change by 2030.

Meanwhile, Deloitte's 2026 research found that 67% of surveyed employees expect human skills to become more important within the next two years.

And it raises an interesting question: as technology becomes more capable, how much attention are we giving to developing our own capabilities?

Think about a conversation that genuinely helped you move forward.
Often, it wasn't because someone had all the answers. It was because they listened, asked a thoughtful question or helped you see things from a different perspective.

These are the kinds of capabilities at the heart of professional coaching.
At Kingstown College, we believe learning to coach offers value far beyond the coaching profession itself. It develops skills that can strengthen how we lead, communicate and support others.

As AI continues to reshape the way we work, investing in these human capabilities may be more relevant than ever.

We've brought together the research and what it could mean for the future of coaching in five short slides. 👇

As AI continues to evolve, which human skill do you think we should be investing more in?

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11/10/2026

Graduate stories like Daniela Sarmiento's are always a reminder of the real impact learning can have.

After choosing Kingstown College for her coaching qualification, Daniela found herself part of a strong learning community and describes the experience as life-changing, both personally and professionally.

Today, she coaches senior and executive professionals and delivers corporate training in leadership communication, executive presence and personal branding.

Thank you, Daniela, for sharing your experience with us. We’re so pleased to celebrate your journey and all that you’re doing now.

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01/10/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺: 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻

What does leadership look like when resilience, adaptability and decision-making are tested in very real ways?

Tomorrow, we’ll be joined by Marie Gleeson, retired Lieutenant Commander in the Irish Naval Service, for a conversation exploring her remarkable career and the lessons she has taken from more than 25 years of experience, including her career in the Naval Service.

Now working in leadership development, coaching and career transition, Marie will share insights from her experiences, her approach to coaching and her new book, 𝘉𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘢.

It’s an opportunity to hear a different perspective on leadership and personal development, shaped by experience both at sea and beyond.

Join us tomorrow at 10am for this free Kingstown College Friday Morning Webinar.

Register for the 2026 series here: https://campus.kingstowncollege.ie/e/620f92146ab72862350000be?

29/09/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

One of the most common questions we get at Kingstown College is:
“𝘐’𝘮 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐’𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘵.”

A simple way to think about it is this:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
This is the starting point if you want to become a professional coach, develop a coaching style as a leader, or build strong foundations in coaching and mentoring practice. The programme introduces the principles, frameworks and skills used in professional coaching, combining learning with applied practice. It is accredited by the ICF and EMCC, and is designed to help learners build the skills and confidence to host meaningful coaching conversations.

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴
This is for coaches who want to deepen their understanding of wellbeing and support clients in creating sustainable and meaningful change. Developed by Kingstown College and MindWise, the programme brings together Kingstown College’s coaching education experience and MindWise’s mental health expertise, offering practical models and tools for working in this important specialism.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴
This is for qualified coaches who want to move beyond one-to-one coaching and develop the confidence and capability to coach teams. The programme builds on existing coaching competence and explores the additional dynamics involved in working with a wider team, including team dynamics, facilitation, and transformational coaching practice.

If you’re at the beginning of your coaching journey, join our f𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿.

It’s a useful session if you’re curious about coaching, considering formal training, or wondering whether the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 is the right next step.

Register here: https://kingstowncollege.ie/free-coaching-webinar/

28/09/2026

What can a career at sea teach us about leadership, resilience and navigating change?

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺, we’re delighted to welcome 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 in the Irish Naval Service, for a special fireside chat as part of our Friday Morning Webinar Series.

With more than 25 years of experience, including an extensive career in the Irish Naval Service, Marie brings a unique perspective to her subsequent work in leadership development, coaching and career transition.

Marie is also the author of 𝘉𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘢, in which she reflects on her experiences and the leadership lessons they have offered along the way.

During this conversation, we’ll explore Marie’s career, her approach to coaching, the lessons she has carried forward into her work today, and the thinking behind her new book.

Join us this Friday, 2nd October at 10am for what promises to be a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation.

Register for the 2026 series here: https://campus.kingstowncollege.ie/e/620f92146ab72862350000be?

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