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Professional Mindset & Resilience Coaching

Mark Mc Cormack has a Level 8 BA (Hons) Degree in Social Care. He is a certified Professional Coach who has completed the International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited training programme.

Mark’s approach to coaching is to always be authentic, empathetic, non-judgemental, and entirely person centred. The client will embark on a journey of meaningful conversations to deepen their understanding of themselves with a shared vision of realising their true potential while identifying, understanding, and overcoming obstacles in their way.

Are looking to explore?

  • Strengths and weaknesses
  • Career paths
  • Inner critic
  • Working style

WE WORK WITH

Primary schools, secondary schools and third level. We also run incredible programmes for school staff

  • How to be a better version of you
  • Set achievable goals
  • Be more resilient

A programme designed for every teacher & student in your school:

  • Transition Year Programmes
    Transition year is a time to take a break and think about the future. Mark provides a safe space to explore important topics for students to explore. It is important for students to feel they are being listened to while providing the opportunity the students to talk in groups, find their passions and build resilience and find direction in life which can help them overcome challenges they may face about decisions in relation to their career path..
  • LCA (Leaving Certificate Applied Focused Programme)
    We have developed programmes for 1st to 6th year students. Just book a time in our calendar and we will bring you through a programme designed specifically for your student’s overall wellbeing. Your class will not be the same after the day. Students and teachers commented on the increase in their student’s confidence, teamwork, communication, and peer interaction. Our aim is for every student to complete their education and reach their full potential.
  • School Completion Programme
    We support young people who engage with this service provided by the school. Our programmes are student focused and person centred. Our role is to offer supports that will build self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of belonging on their journey through education. Through a collaborative process with the school completion team, we offer a range of supports to assist each individual students on their personal and professional development through education.

Here’s what secondary schools teachers are saying about the programme

Walburg Ruane,

Guidance Counsellor

St Louis CS, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo

The Junior and Senior students really enjoyed the workshops.

"Mark and his team were fantastic, their stories were truly inspiring. The Junior and Senior students really enjoyed the workshops and discussions. The facilitators pitched the day perfectly. We would highly recommend the 'create the great in you'. Thank you."

Marie Meehan,
Year Head

St Louis Secondary School,
Dundalk, Co Louth

A very worthwhile program.

"A very worthwhile program to increase self esteem & encourage young people to talk & express their opinions in a safe environment."

Joe O'Boyle
Transition Year Co-ordinator

Our Ladies Secondary School,
Castleblaney, Co Monaghan

The feedback from our students was very positive.

"Mark and his team provided a very informative, constructive and interactive workshop with our Transition Year students. The feedback from our students was very positive and I would highly recommend this workshop to all secondary schools"

Catriona Carragher
School Completion Co-ordinator

Inver College, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Mark went over and beyond for the students.

"We had Mark facilitate a personal development programme for the first time this year in our school. The students seemed to really enjoy the experience. Mark went over and beyond for the students, catering for their individual needs. I would highly recommend Mark, his energy and enthusiasm for his work is evident."

Amanda Scully
Transition Year Co-ordinator

0'Carolan College, Nobber,
Co Meath

Create the Great is a positive, interactive, reflective initiative and very worthwhile.

"Create the Great has enabled our students to develop a creative independent approach to life. The time spent with Mark and the team has been a highlight of our TY year. Through mediums the students can relate to such as rap and performing arts, they have flourished in finding a sense of self. The opportunity to express themselves and listen to others has helped develop their bond as a group. Create the Great is a positive, interactive, reflective initiative and very worthwhile.

See our selection of programmes

Motivational talk /             speaker

Motivational Talk /             Speaker

Motivational Speaker 3Arena Student Congress "Positive Vibes Super Lives Event"

  • Resilience
  • Our inner critic
  • How to set achievable goals
  • How our Working Style works

Wellbeing & Resilience

  • Create the Great in You offer a new and exciting programme for teams to develop their own resilience and enhance their wellbeing.
  • There are many levels to one’s personal development. Our approach is non-judgemental & person-centred and aims to challenge each of the participants to work in a collaborative space and share their own personal experience of being resilience in a shared learning environment.
  • Outcomes:
    • Understand the meaning of resilience & adapt a positive view of mental strength
    • Understand what tools you already use to boost your resilience
    • Provide each participant with a toolkit to use in their daily life
    • Understand how to use the resilience scale in your life
    • Learn how to set goals & plan ahead (Grounding exercises)
    • Learn new tools to boost your resilience & develop your strength

    Team Building & Collaboration

    • New and exciting programme for teams to get a better understanding of the advantages, disadvantages and benefits of collaboration at a personal and professional level.
    • Our programme has been designed with the support of Enterprise Ireland and using the academic writing of Dr. Bernadette Brereton from Dundalk Institute of Technology.
  • Outcomes:
    • Understand Tuckman’s group stages
    • Learn the advantages/disadvantages of collaboration
    • Work alongside others and learn new ideas
    • Grow in confidence in a team environment
    • Make informed decisions and problem solve
    • Overcome obstacles and challenges in your life
    • Get a better understanding of your role both personally & professionally
    • Have a laugh and enjoy the process

    Leadership Training

    • Mark Mc Cormack designed this programme after completing The Timoney Leaderships ALP Advanced Leadership Programme.
    • The focus of our Leadership Programne is for leaders to instill a sense of pride in our young people.
    • We will equip the group with:
    • What it takes to be a leader
    • Good Vs Bad leadership
    • Effective communication
    • Problem Solving
    • Decision making
    • Grounding exercises
    • Case Study
    • Group Present findings
    • Reflective Practice Section

    Mentor Training

    • New and exciting programme for teams to develop their skills to become a mentor.
    • Our programme has been designed with the support of Enterprise Ireland and using the academic writing of Dr. Bernadette Brereton from Dundalk Institute of Technology.
  • Outcomes:
    • Equip mentors with the key qualities and skills to support the work they do
    • Explore what has brought participants to want to be a mentor
    • Understand what tools you use to boost your effectiveness as a mentor
    • Look within to explore what coping mechanisms you, as an individual, currently use to deal with problems as they arise 
    • Learn new tools to build resilience, develop interpersonal skills and enhance wellbeing to enable individuals and teams to reach their fullest potential

    Communication Skills

    • New and exciting programme for teams to get a better understanding of the advantages, disadvantages and benefits of communication at a personal and professional level.
    • Our programme has been designed with the support of Enterprise Ireland and using the academic writing of Dr. Bernadette Brereton from Dundalk Institute of Technology.
    • Outcomes:
  • Understand what assertiveness means
  • Explore how we behave in common situations
  • Reflect on why you need assertiveness in your daily life
  • Look within to explore how you can act assertively and constructively communicate with others
  • Learn what steps you can take to develop positive assertive behaviour

    • Career Guidance

    • Explore education options
    • Discuss the benefits of college
    • Look at apprenticeship
    • Set goals
    • Identify your strengths & weaknesses
    • Learn to problem solve 
    • Finally choose your options

    Would you like to be a better you?

    Are you looking for direction in life?

    How is your mental health?

    Is your stress managing you?

    Reach Your true potential

    Build a winning culture

    Get involved and build resilience, grow a support network, increase confidence & self-awareness, learn new skills from a Tusla award winning consultant.

    Tusla Investing in Children’s Award

    Achieved through dialogue which focused on mental health, alcohol/drugs & bullying.

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