Kathie O’Donoghue

Experienced coach with a strong track record in developing people, strengthening team performance and supporting organisations in building high-performing cultures. Skilled in delivering structured 1:1 coaching journeys that blend empathy, challenge and clear goal-orientation, supported by recognised coaching models and reflective practice. Adept at building trust-based relationships while maintaining professional boundaries, offering insight, feedback and guidance that help individuals unlock capability and sustain growth. Confident in using assessment and profiling tools to create context and focus, and committed to continuous professional development in line with EMCC standards. Brings high levels of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and a sincere intent to help individuals and teams reach their full potential.

• Delivered 75% revenue growth (£4M to £7M) at Prosperon Networks through strategic repositioning, governance frameworks, and a hybrid operating model that improved profitability and retention.
• Implemented cross-functional leadership and succession structures across six SMEs, enabling exit readiness, strengthened accountability, and accelerated growth planning.
• Created and embedded the RETRO Mentoring Model, integrating behavioural insights to enhance executive performance and resilience, adopted by business mentoring networks nationally.
• Championed culture and engagement programmes resulting in measurable improvements to morale, retention, and team collaboration during major organisational transitions.
• Recognised as a thought leader in leadership excellence, Judge for the Institute of Leadership Awards (International Emerging Young Leader category).

• Fellow (FIoL) – Institute of Leadership
• Chartered Member – CIPD
• Accredited Member – Association of Coaching Supervisors (AOCS)
• Fellow – Association of Business Mentors (ABM)
• Master Member – European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)
• These professional affiliations reflect a commitment to ethical leadership, continuous professional development, and the advancement of inclusive and high-performing workplaces.

• President Gloucester Quays Rotary | 2022 – Present
• Leading collaboration with business and civic leaders to deliver strategic community projects, corporate fundraising initiatives, and sustainability programmes supporting local charities. Promotes ethical leadership and corporate citizenship among members and partner organisations.
• Vice President Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce | 2018 – 2022
• Directed training, enterprise, and CSR initiatives for the local business community. Developed leadership toolkits, management training programmes, and employability frameworks adopted by member organisations. Strengthened public–private partnerships supporting regional business growth.
• Enterprise Advisor & Chair of Finance Committee Sir Robert Woodard Academy | 2018 – 2021
• Provided strategic oversight on financial governance, resource allocation, and enterprise education strategy. Partnered with the Principal to embed employability pathways aligned with Gatsby benchmarks, delivering measurable improvements in student engagement and employer collaboration.