Transitioning into a new sector, Brendan was recommended from colleagues. His life coaching and mentoring style as well as his expert knowledge within the sector I moved in to, helped me address any potential areas or skill sets I needed. Brendan has a very established and active network across Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain and beyond. Importantly, he is extremely approachable and creates and atmosphere in which it is easy to share and express oneself. If you need guidance, Brendan will help to put you on the correct path.

Brendan from Restart Journey worked with me recently to prepare for an interview after I had been made redundant. The advice and support he gave was fantastic. During the mock interview session, he asked questions that I hadn’t even thought of and they did in fact come up in the real interview - thanks to Brendan though I was well prepared! I felt confident going into my interview and my new employers commented that I was clearly well prepared. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Restart Journey again in the future and I would recommend them to anyone embarking on the process of applying for a new job.

Brendan from Restart Journey is a very personable, attentive, and supportive advisor with a wide breadth of experience and industry knowledge, ideally suited to helping individuals to restart their journey.

I recently took part in Restart Journey's one-day outplacement workshop and found it to be a fantastic experience and hugely helpful. Having recently gone through redundancy due to the Covid pandemic, I found myself unexpectedly seeking a new job and was unsure what direction to take. Brendan and Frank brought the group through a full day of interactive activities and exercises that helped build confidence, find some direction, and feel generally less daunted about the whole process. The day was enjoyed by all and we were also provided with lots of really helpful resources and follow-up support if needed. I would highly recommend Restart Journey for anyone looking for a new job, career change, or thinking about starting out on their own.

Brendan from Restart Journey helped me to successfully tailor my CV to effectively highlight the skills I had to offer potential employers. He also helped me to understand the process of starting a business in Ireland and validating my business proposition. He makes each process simple to understand and provides very personal and motivational support.

"Believe and you will Achieve" I learned from working with Brendan as a coach remotely. Pressing the restart button after redundancy and getting to know my work values and transferable skills. Reconnecting and learning new approaches to move forward with my career path. Thank you Brendan and Restart Journey!

When the unexpected happens it's invaluable to meet with Brendan from Restart Journey whose genuine professional care and support helps to instil the confidence needed to explore oneself and to be prepared for the new opportunities that are out there - but maybe you just didn't know.

Brendan shared so many wonderful insights, valuable resources and tips, along with solid advice on tapping into your network. I highly recommend Brendan and Restart Journey to anyone who is considering a career transition or indeed, thinking of self-employment.

I would not be able to be where I am now without Brendan and Restart Journey’s coaching and support! I was returning to job market after raising my 4 children. I am very confident now and really thankful to Brendan for all his help! I would highly recommend Brendan and Restart Journey to everyone!

I had the opportunity to work with Brendan from Restart Journey, as he coached and mentored me back in 2018/2019. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and experienced in coaching and self-development. He helped me to focus and remain focussed on specific actions, goals and next steps. He has a great knowledge of self-employment set up and enabled me cross barriers quicker. I would highly recommend Brendan in his coaching/mentoring and support abilities. Thank you for all your support to date.

Brendan from Restart Journey has great experience in coaching and mentoring one on one. He can help unlock your own individual skills and help you assess the value that you can give to a potential employer or setting up your own business or becoming self-employed.

I met Brendan from Restart Journey two years ago and the man was nothing but helpful. I am a qualified plumber, I've an honours degree in Physics and a PhD in nanotechnology but still struggled to find work, until I met Brendan. He helped to be more relaxed and showed me how to shine as bright as possible in interview settings. Even offering me style advice, Super guy and all-round amazing human, keep up the fantastic work!
I now work in Intel earning some decent money as an engineer all thanks to Brendan's support. Thanks again Brendan and Restart Journey.

I am grateful for meeting Brendan from Restart Journey at a significant time in my career. His knowledgeable and consultation allowed me to make choices, which opened up new doors for me.

Brendan from Restart Journey is very knowledgeable about how to network and find employment. I found him to be a very kind and trustworthy person who always made time for me and was very supportive. I would heartily recommend Brendan and Restart Journey to anyone looking to get their career back on track.

Brendan from Restart Journey is very easy to talk too and a great listener with an uncanny knack to connect people and opportunities. He is also an amazing self-employment coach, who he has a deep understanding of what is needed and the help that is available.

I had the opportunity to meet and work with Brendan from Restart Journey during a job search program. He is a wonderful coach, approachable and friendly, very helpful and has a lot of wisdom. He helped me find the answers to my questions, find myself and belief in my strengths.

Brendan was my mentor while I undertook an employment course in Ireland. He coached me to start my own consultancy business and offered valuable advice in how to offer consultancy services to my industry. I got an incredible ROI from his advice.
He is very focused on people development and also in helping people to start new businesses. Brendan was very supportive of my decision to enrol with the Innovation Academy in Trinity College Dublin, which was the most important milestone of my career as a water scientist. He was the first person who brought me the concept of being entrepreneurial.
I would highly recommend Brendan and Restart Journey, and I hope we can work together in the future.

I was searching for the right path and solution and under Brendan’s mentoring, he rechannelled my energy into positive focus, reawakened my confidence and helped me to put my skills into good use. This resulted in my aspiration becoming a reality and building my business. He is a reliable, patient, calm, dedicated and result oriented teacher. A motivating consultant and a great tutor. Thank you Brendan and Restart Journey.

Brendan's clear and precise advice were invaluable for me in achieving interview success after 12 months job searching. I highly recommend Brendan's and Restart Journey's services to any prospective job hunter.

I was the successful recipient of Brendan from Restart Journey's patient, persistent, insightful coaching skills in helping me draw out my offering to a future employer, and his knowledge of available opportunities in the workplace.

Brendan from Restart Journey is passionate about helping people achieve their career goals. He has a natural ability to motivate and instil confidence.

I had the pleasure of receiving mentorship from Brendan from Restart Journey, I benefited greatly from his experience and his positive energy. His vast experience opened up my mind on the possibility of starting a new career path.

I can testify that Brendan is the right Business Coach, who has the ability to translate successful methods into that best solution for my current role and future business. His coaching style will thoughtfully consider every aspect of business, goals and the overall value proposition and vision.
Brendan is a Professional Coach who enables Startups, Entrepreneurs, and Corporate leaders, with advice and feedback based on their real business needs and how to generate value to their Clients.
Brendan combines real-world business experience with his coaching skills - like active listening, the ability to ask powerful questions and also supporting my thought process with real business cases. He has the ability to apply his own business experience and suggests methodologies to run the business, to be successful and to avoid pitfalls. Thank you Brendan for making me try things I previously wouldn't even look into.

Following an unexpected redundancy, from a senior role I thoroughly enjoyed, I was fortunate to attend a Restart Journey outplacement Worksop. Having contemplated the idea of self-employment in the past I viewed this as an opportunity to revaluate that option but had no idea where to start and what was involved. Brendan and Frank provided invaluable insights and resources to assist me on the self-employment path. Their professionalism, experience, knowledge and humour made an intense day very productive and enjoyable. Their availability after the workshop meant follow-up queries were promptly managed. I would highly recommend Restart Journey for individual and group outplacement services.

Brendan has been a Mentor to me since 2018, at the time when my next professional steps were unclear. He created a space that brought clarity for a new direction, with continued positive and encouraging support throughout the transition, to pave the way for a new career path. Whether you need a change of direction, focus on obtaining a new role, or embarking on the journey of becoming self-employed, I would highly recommend Brendan and Restart Journey. Brendan has mentored and seamlessly supported me through all these professional journeys, and I am thankful for his honest and open commitment.

I was not passing the interview stage and I was struggling to provide answers for competency based questions. The numerous emails with “you’ve been unsuccessful” were discouraging. Brendan from Restart Journey provided practical interview tips using the STAR method, which helped me to highlight my combination of skills in marketing and data analytics, and he has helped me to successfully speak with confidence during the interview. He also improved my CV and LinkedIn Profile. Working with Brendan has been a positive experience for me and I have no hesitation in recommending him to other job seekers.

I was amazed by Brendan’s passion and ability to help others to set up their own business or find the job they want. Inspired by the programme and his mentorship, I have set up my own business around career strategies and sales. Brendan’s support was crucial in building my business and I definitely recommend him and Restart Journey on your path to your own independent venture.

Brendan's finely tuned coaching skills bring out the best in anyone by constantly challenging the status quo. His commitment to the jobseeker’s cause is second to none and I deeply appreciate all the help and advice he has given me. I hope many more jobseekers can benefit from Brendan and Restart Journey's vast experience and insight.

I have had the pleasure of working with Brendan from Restart Journey in the capacity of Career Coach and Entrepreneur Educator on our Level 9 Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Creative Thinking, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, specifically aimed at individuals returning to work after a career break (Returners). Brendan’s authenticity and empathy in guiding and supporting our postgraduates has been invaluable to their confidence development and career/self-employment journey.

My experience of Brendan from Restart Journey as a career mentor is one of an honest and upfront person, who has a considered and supportive approach. I found him to offer positive and constructive feedback and ideas in a kind and genuine manner.

I can vouch for Brendan from Restart Journey's warmth and expertise in providing solid and pertinent advice as well as practical support in both sourcing relevant work and also helping navigate towards fulfilling career advancement.

Brendan from Restart Journey has always been of good support when transitioning jobs and moving forward to a new career path. He has always emphasised the importance and power of Networking to your success. Also being aware of your skills and where you need to upskill to bounce back when opportunities arise. Using your Network effectively, and demonstrating that you can deliver and exceed expectations will bring you success in your job search

I got to know Brendan over the last few years whilst looking for work and always found him to very helpful and passionate in what he does. I would have no hesitation in recommending Brendan and Restart Journey.

I encountered Brendan from Restart Journey at a transitional phase in my professional life. His motivational input and practical assistance in helping chart my next move were both enlightening and invaluable given my particular skill set. He was generous (to a fault) with his time and offered insights to pathways and introductions to key individuals which have proved invaluable in helping forge a new career path.

Brendan from Restart Journey is an exceptional mentor and careers coach. I would highly recommend him! He was very supportive and gave me all the tools and confidence I needed when I changed careers.

Although not my assigned mentor during employment workshop, Brendan from Restart Journey took the time to give me valuable insight and advice to start my career in the pharmaceutical industry. He clearly has a passion for helping people navigate through all aspects of the job search process.

I met and worked with Brendan from Restart Journey over several weeks at a networking workshop. I found him to be very approachable, understanding of delegates needs and very resourceful in pointing one in the right direction. I wish him every success with Restart Journey.

Brendan from Restart Journey was a supportive, approachable, and practical facilitator in my journey back into the workplace. His experience and eye for detail were invaluable to me. Thanks Brendan and best of luck with Restart Journey.

I met Brendan from Restart Journey on a programme that assisted unemployed professionals get a job. I was between jobs and Brendan gave me good advice on how to develop my career and make myself more marketable. He is a good listener and is full of possibilities. I am sure Brendan and Restart Journey will be a great success with companies and individuals alike.

Brendan from Restart Journey was a volunteer coach on a short career coaching course I took and I found him to provide consistently strong and practical advice to all members of our team. I also felt he was incredibly generous with his time, continuously motivating and encouraging each of us to make positive moves towards a new rewarding career.

Brendan from Restart Journey's vast experience across the wide spectrum of coaching and mentoring provides real and lasting benefit to individuals and organisations alike. His nuanced and insightful approach deftly combines the tactical and pragmatic to deliver meaningful personal and professional career development- an investment that clearly delivers long term dividends.

Brendan from Restart Journey is an insightful and a genuine out of the box thinker, reflecting in his rich and varied professional background. I would recommend him as a dedicated and hardworking partner and coach, who is committed to his clients and projects.

I met Brendan from Restart Journey through a programme set up to help people in their career trajectory. In group scenarios he coached, guided and inspired the participants, which in my case was working on growing my business. Spending time with Brendan and benefitting from his wealth of knowledge and valuable guidance has helped to keep me on my journey of growing a successful business.