Meet Irene Kennedy

Career Coach. Headhunter. Well-being Strategist.
The one you call when you’re ready to stop playing small.

I help high-performing professionals build careers that feel aligned and create well-being routines that actually work in real life, not just on paper.

With 10+ years in executive recruitment (including as a Salesforce recruiter) & over 250 clients supported globally, I know exactly how hiring decisions are made behind closed doors and how to position you so the right people say yes.

But I also know what happens when you get there and realise you’re running on empty. That’s why my approach goes beyond the CV. I combine career strategy, personal brand positioning and sustainable well-being tools so you can grow your career without burning out.

Irene About StatsEx-Salesforce Recruiter

                    Executive Hiring
                
                    250+
                    Clients Supported Globally
                
Well-being Expert + Certified Yoga Teacher

“When I started working with Irene, I was completely stuck.” I had no real network, the job market felt brutal & I was burnt out from trying to figure it all out alone. I thought I just needed a new CV — but Irene gave me so much more. She educated me on what actually goes on behind the scenes in recruitment, helped me completely shift my job search strategy, and gave me weekly structure that balanced both action and wellbeing. Fast forward two months — I landed a role I’m genuinely thrilled about. I feel clear, confident, and back in control of my career.

— Mary, HR Manager
“I sat on the fence for a good 2 months about whether I should get a career coach or not. I wish I invested away sooner! If you are reading this you already know you want to invest in yourself. It will be worth it, Irene is really amazing and has got hands on recruitment and HR coaching experience and is an absolute serial networker, she has got a tremendous way of connecting with people."

— Mark VP Sales, Google
"Working with Irene changed how we hire.” She didn’t just help us fill roles, she helped us attract the right people. Every candidate felt aligned, not just qualified. Irene brought clarity, strategy & a deep understanding of what makes someone not just good on paper, but a true fit for the team. She’s the kind of recruiter who cares about the long game & it shows in the quality of hires we’ve made. "

— Emma, HR Director
" Irene helped me bring structure to a process that had felt overwhelming. She didn’t just coach me, she gave me clear goals, held me accountable & made space for mindset work too. As someone in sales, having KPIs each week for both my job search and wellbeing was a total game changer. I landed a role just a few weeks after we wrapped, but more importantly, I felt like myself again."

— Tom, Salesforce
“After reading the CV & LinkedIn Irene created for me, I would’ve hired myself. She doesn’t just copy-paste from a template, she took the time to understand my strengths, goals & the type of roles I actually wanted. Then she crafted a personal brand on LinkedIn that felt true to me and got attention. I felt clearer, more confident & started attracting the right kind of opportunities, fast. Working with her was a turning point.

— Sara, ServiceNow
As someone in HR, I was mentally & emotionally exhausted but didn’t know where to start. I was stuck in survival mode, giving everything to everyone else. Irene helped me create a well-being routine that actually fits into my life, not just something that looks good on paper. With her support, I learned how to manage my calendar, set boundaries & prioritise myself again. She even introduced me to meditatio, something I swore I'd never do & now it’s a part of my weekly rhythm. With her help, I feel more present in control & I honestly can’t thank her enough.

Craig , Head of People and Culture

BIT ABOUT ME

I’m a global career coach, headhunter and well-being strategist. I help driven professionals get clear on what’s next, build personal brands that reflect who they really are and take bold, confident steps forward in their careers.

I bring 10+ years of experience recruiting and hiring for companies like Salesforce and HR Executive Agency. I know how decisions get made behind closed doors and how to position you so the right people say yes.

But my approach goes beyond career strategy. I’ve trained in yoga, completed multiple workshops in confidence coaching, selfcare, breathwork, mindfulness and nervous system support across the world - from Ireland, France Australia to Bali. Because landing the job means nothing if you’re burnt out when you get there.

Whether you're job hunting, pivoting industries, rebuilding your confidence or recovering from burnout I help you get clear, get noticed and move forward with a strategy that works and a mindset that sustains you.

No fluff. No pressure. Just honest, smart support that gets results.

I help people get hired and feel good doing it.

White desk with a silver MacBook, a vase of pink roses, a gold desk lamp, notebooks, glasses, a phone with a floral case, and a framed quote on the wall.

What I help you with

• CVs & LinkedIn that cut through the noise.

• Personal brand positioning that feels true to you.

• Job search strategies that work (and feel good).

• Interview prep & salary negotiation.

• Career clarity & an injection of confidence at every stage.

• Burnout recovery & well-being support

Irene Kennedy - the career wellness coach

Why I do this

Because I’ve lived it. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, burn out, move countries, build networks from scratch, pivot careers, be headhunted multiple times, rebuild and rise again.

After years in executive search and global tech, I saw the gap: real, human support that combines career growth and well-being, so you can achieve more without sacrificing yourself in the process.

No cookie-cutter coaching. Just bold, clear, lasting moves made from a place of alignment.

A bit about me

Born in Ireland, I've worked across the globe : Australia, Greece, France, Bali, the USA and Italy!

You'll often find me in nature hiking, doing yoga, recovering in an ice bath, or on the padel court. I love deep chats, meaningful work and creating space for people to feel like themselves again.

I've sat in high-stakes hiring meetings and in stillness on meditation retreats. I believe real transformation comes when your strategy and energy align. I’ve done some well-being work with Wim Hof, Mel Robbins and the Plum Village Monks. One of the most humbling moments of my life was being invited to scatter Thích Nhất Hạnh’s ashes. It reminded me that everything we build should come from presence, not pressure.

Ready for your next chapter?

If you’re ready to feel clear, confident, and in control of your career - I’d love to work with you.

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