About

About Me

Rooted in Nature

I live with my wife and three children near Camolin, surrounded by trees. When I get caught up in my thoughts, I walk the woodland trails. The slow rhythm of the forest calms my mind, leaving me more centred and authentic. During challenging times, those walks offered comfort. These experiences have influenced my coaching approach: taking simple steps, creating peaceful environments, and connecting with nature.

“That’s the spirit behind Walk-&-Talk—simple movement, calm space, better thinking."

Resilience Through Setback

A head injury in 2014 changed everything. For over ten years—and still today—I’ve tried to manage a neurological condition by taking tiny steps: stand, shuffle, step, repeat. Accepting that my career in construction was no longer an option was heartbreaking, but it also forced me to ask: what next? …Positive psychology helped me keep going: resilience as a practice, humour to lift the mood, and gratitude to stay grounded. Those habits—and walks in nature—rebuilt my confidence. They’re the heart of how I coach now: strengths first, small wins, steady momentum.

“Each mini milestone — learning to walk again, regaining strength, building consistency — gave me confidence.”

Education and Growth

I used to think I wasn’t “the academic type.” One tutor thought otherwise; this had a transformational effect on me and propelled me forward. With their encouragement, I took Level 5 Applied Social Studies, completed it with full distinctions, and continued—earning a First-Class Honours degree and publishing my thesis in the Irish Journal of Applied Social Care.

Professional Practice

Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)

I completed a Master’s in Positive Coaching Psychology (UCC) and a Master’s in Psychology (Arden University). I’m a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the Division of Coaching Psychology. Since 2022, I’ve worked with young people in schools, alternative education centres, and training settings, supporting transitions—into senior cycle, apprenticeships, work placements, and the next steps of life.

Research & Publications

Published: Irish Journal of Applied Social Care — thesis article. Recognising the unseen: Emotional Labour in Teenage and Adolescent Care https://arrow.tudublin.ie/jsoc/vol5/iss1/2/
In preparation: a second paper on Positive Education in alternative education centres.

Why this matters: evidence-based tools, real-world experience, and practical steps that fit your context.

“I’m here to believe in you, move at your pace, and help you find your own way forward.”

Better With Bowe

At Better With Bowe, my mission is simple: to inspire confidence, resilience, and growth in those navigating transitions. Through one-to-one coaching, interactive workshops, and outdoor walk-and-talk sessions, I bring together both lived experience and professional expertise to create a safe, supportive space where people can take their own steps forward — and realise just how far they can go.

Qualifications

I am formally trained in Coaching Psychology, combining evidence-based psychological principles with practical coaching tools. My academic background and ongoing professional development with the Psychological Society of Ireland ensure that I provide a structured, supportive, and ethical space where clients can build resilience, discover their strengths, and make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Professional Memberships

My Approach

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centred. I believe that every person already has the potential for growth — my role is to create the right space and ask the right questions to help unlock it. By blending psychological insight with evidence-based coaching techniques, I support you to:

Gain clarity about your goals, values, and direction
Recognise and overcome barriers that may be holding you back
Develop practical strategies for personal and academic growth
Strengthen resilience and confidence to face challenges
Create lasting change that feels authentic and sustainable