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Hi, I’m Deirdre, an accredited life coach based in Dublin, Ireland.

The Rebel Coach was born from a rebellion against self-doubt. Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs. I created a space for individuals to write their own success stories. Inspired by my personal journey, I'm proud to have transformed my dream of being a life coach into a reality.

Launching my business forced me to confront my own fears at every turn. Yet, I embraced the challenge and pursued my passion: empowering and supporting individuals to reach their full potential. I obtained a Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring with Kingstown College as well as accreditation by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).

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My 20-year career in the IT industry has been a journey of growth and adaptation. I've thrived in roles where I have had the opportunity to coach and support teams and individuals. The dynamic IT landscape has provided opportunities to leverage my strengths in team building, communication, and empowerment. By nurturing individual talents and fostering self-belief, I have seen the positive outcomes from creating an environment for individuals and teams to thrive and achieve their best.

My professional life was marked by recurring challenges: misunderstandings written communication, difficulty comprehending documentation, and unseen written errors. While I excelled at learning through hands-on experience, I attributed these issues to personal shortcomings. A simple online dyslexia checklist revealed an explanation; a lightbulb moment illuminated a new understanding of my struggles.

In 2022, a Dyslexia Ireland assessment confirmed my suspicions. This diagnosis was a turning point, providing explanations for past challenges and empowering me to share my experiences openly with family, friends, and colleagues. Open communication has been essential for managing expectations and dispelling misconceptions about my work style.

Neurodivergent individuals, including those with dyslexia often face unique challenges in predominantly neurotypical environments. These challenges can erode confidence and self-belief, hindering personal and professional growth. As a neurodivergent person, I know first-hand how this has held me back in the past but I no longer allow it to limit my goals. I've learned to leverage my strengths and manage these differences effectively, refusing to let them define my limitations.

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Who I Coach

What if your career could be fueled by passion, not just a paycheck? I work with IT professionals to help them create a more meaningful life. By developing a passion project or side hustle, you can escape the grind and create a life of greater fulfilment.

  • My coaching provides the strategic foresight and emotional intelligence needed to not only survive change but to thrive in it.

  • I guide IT professionals from a state of overwhelm and burnout to a place of clarity and purpose. We work together to build a fulfilling life and identity.

  • My clients will transition from a state of fear and professional stagnation to one of clarity, purpose, and proactive career ownership.

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More about what I coach

Working with a coach is your first step towards reaching your goals. I can support and help through:

  • Building self-awareness: Understanding your strengths, values, and goals is crucial for building self-awareness and confidence.
  • Setting achievable goals: You can build momentum and confidence by breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps.
  • Challenging negative thoughts: By identifying and reframing self-critical thoughts, you can begin to see their accomplishments in a new light.
  • Focusing on strengths and values: By emphasizing your strengths and aligning actions with values, you can build a stronger sense of identity and purpose.
  • Overcoming obstacles: Identifying and developing strategies to overcome challenges that hinder personal growth and empowerment.
  • Encouraging self-advocacy: Helping you learn to assert your needs and boundaries while respecting others.

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How It Works

Life coaching is a collaborative partnership between a coach and a client, focused on achieving specific goals. It's about unlocking your potential and creating a fulfilling life. Coaching sessions are conducted virtually, allowing you to access personalised guidance and support from the comfort of your own space, no matter where you are located.

What to Expect

Goal Setting
Self Discovery
Identify actions
Support & Accountability
Empowerment
Positive Change

Testimonials

  • Deirdre has been a fantastic coach to me. She has helped me to identify areas which we're holding me back or hindering my confidence and given me simple and usable tools that I can use every day. This has meant that I am seeing incremental progress every day and can discuss this progress and how to maximise it with Deirdre. She has been supportive, practical, empathetic while helping me to push myself and get where I want to be.

    Deirdre Monaghan
    Head of Portfolio Management

  • Deirdre has been fantastic in helping me reflect on my aspirations and structuring my goals. Her guidance helped me focus on the aspects that were most important to me, providing clarity and direction. With her support, I was able to identify and pursue the right opportunities for me and begin the process of securing a job that aligns with my core values and passions. I would highly recommend Deirdre for anyone looking to make changes in their life.

    Lauryn Sheehan
    Teacher
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Effective Date: 01-March-2025

1. Introduction

The Rebel Coach, owned and operated by Deirdre McKeown ("we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors ("you" or "your") to our website, https://therebelcoach.ie (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information. We are committed to complying with Ireland's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988-2018 (as amended).

2. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information You Provide: This includes information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to share when you contact us through our contact form or when you book a coaching session or consultation.

  • Automatically Collected Information: The Website uses tools for analytics purposes and such tools might collect technical device information.

  • Cookies: The Website does not store any cookies on your device(s). However, third-party software used by the Website might use cookies for functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and Improving Services: To provide you with the services you request, such as coaching sessions, consultations, and information. To improve our Website and services.

  • Communication: To contact you regarding your inquiries, and appointments.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Analytics: To analyze website usage and trends to understand how visitors interact with our Website.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We use Google Analytics to help us understand how clients use the Website. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.

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  • Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.

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  • Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: If we have collected your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact form provided on the Website.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy without any previous notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

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11. Complaints

You have the right to complain to the Data Protection Commission in Ireland regarding our handling of your personal information.