Patricia Furlong

Summary

Career Management Consultant, skilled in the design and facilitation of professional development programmes for Fortune 500 corporations, academia, non-profits and start-ups in the US and financial services, telecom and power companies in Ireland as well as provision of individual coaching services. For companies, topics include: individual coaching, career development/transition/outplacement, presentation, communication and negotiation skills, and business/cultural assimilation for international employees. For individuals (MBA students to senior executives in a variety of industries), coaching services include career development/change, performance management, overcoming challenging relationships and behavioral issues at work, all aspects of job search, as well as general business coaching for early stage entrepreneurs. Interested in working with individuals seeking greater professional success and satisfaction in careers or business start-up, and companies seeking improved productivity and performance, increased employee engagement and talent retention. Specialties: • Program design and facilitation for corporate clients; master facilitator/train-the-trainer • Entrepreneurial workshop facilitation and leadership of success teams for new business owners • Job search (career planning, CV writing, job search strategy, interviewing and salary negotiation) • Career development/change; overcoming workplace issues with managers/peers