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I am Dr Shirley Kavanagh, Executive Advisor and Coach to C-suite leaders and senior teams.

I help leaders obtain clarity, align fast, and deliver results. Through my services, executive coaching and mentoring, senior-team facilitation, and strategic consultancy for HR leaders, I support and challenge you and your teams to deliver high performance. 

Drawing on three decades in global leadership and a PhD in Strategic Leadership and HRM, I bring a pragmatic, results-driven approach that enables senior leaders and teams to elevate capability, increase confidence, and achieve outcomes that matter.

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Who I Work With

Senior decision-makers facing high-stakes moments:

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C-suite & Directors navigating complex change or transitioning into a new role or mandate.

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Executive & Senior Leadership Teams needing focus, alignment and momentum.

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CHROs/HR leaders seeking a pragmatic strategic partner to advise on HR Strategy, Talent and Organisational effectiveness.

Coaching and Mentoring for Senior Executives

Gain clarity, sharpen your focus, and build high-performing teams while navigating priorities and new roles.

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Senior Team Effectiveness Facilitation

Align your team around shared goals, strengthen accountability, and remove roadblocks to unlock high performance.

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Strategic Consultancy for Senior HR Leaders

Design effective People strategies, balance stakeholder needs, and build clear roadmaps that drive growth and impact.

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Explore the latest publications, articles and Leadership Discoveries podcast episodes by Dr. Shirley Kavanagh.

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