Mary Curtis

“Mary gave me clarity of thought, helped me surface the real issues and challenged me to focus on the core issues in my career. I have regained my sense of purpose and direction,and really enjoyed working with her.”
Senior Leader, Financial Sector

Mary has over 20 years’ experience at senior executive level in television production in semi- state and private sector broadcast companies. With a recognised track record of strategic leadership, Mary has expertise in creativity, communications, stakeholder management and complex project management. She has led teams, managed extensive programming and content budgets and spearheaded projects including a commercial television channel.

Mary’s coaching approach is supportive, client-centred and focused on empowering personal and professional growth. In particular, she believes that coaching plays an invaluable role when people feel unsure of their next best step. Working to support them through change, Mary’s emphasis lies in the power of story; of understanding, telling and directing one’s own narrative while inspiring others as a leader. Working with teams, Mary enjoys creating a reflective space that encourages better thinking and decision-making as catalysts for positive change.

Mary has been coaching leadership teams and executives for the past seven years. She works across all sectors, both public and private. In addition to being an Executive, Team, and Communications Coach at Praesta, she was also the Chairperson of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.