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Inspirational Story: Colette O’Shea – The Creative Engineer Who Conquered Her Fears

Inspirational Story: Colette O’Shea – The Creative Engineer Who Conquered Her Fears

April 30, 2025
In this edition of PWN Dublin’s Inspirational Stories, meet Colette O’Shea, an engineer with a creative soul. Colette’s journey is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about professional achievements—it’s about embracing personal growth and confronting fears. From overcoming a fear of public speaking to launching her own coaching business, Colette’s story will inspire anyone seeking to align their passions with their career.
Mentoring Goal Setting LeadershipCareer ManagementPersonal Branding
Inspirational Story: Dr. Jonathan Murphy - Championing Leadership and Mentorship with PWN Dublin

Inspirational Story: Dr. Jonathan Murphy - Championing Leadership and Mentorship with PWN Dublin

March 12, 2025
Leadership isn’t just about guiding organizations—it’s about fostering growth, both in ourselves and those around us. Dr. Jonathan Murphy, a Senior Executive and Programme Manager at Enterprise Ireland (EI), has dedicated his career to supporting leadership development, and his work with PWN Dublin exemplifies his commitment to empowering others.
MentoringLeadershipEngaging MenCommunicationRelationship Building
Inspirational Story: Bernie O'Connor, ESB - Secrets to Success – How to Maximise the Impact of your PWN Dublin Partnership

Inspirational Story: Bernie O'Connor, ESB - Secrets to Success – How to Maximise the Impact of your PWN Dublin Partnership

November 27, 2024
We recently had the great honour of sitting down with one of our long-serving members to discuss what PWN Dublin meant to her. Bernie O’Connor, Inclusion Specialist with ESB joined PWN Dublin in 2016, as a member. Since joining the network, Bernie has worked tirelessly to onboard ESB as a Corporate Partner with PWN Dublin. On a day-today basis, Bernie leverages the PWN Dublin network within ESB to enable ESB employees to really benefit from all that PWN Dublin can offer.
Gender Balance/DEI LeadershipTechnologyInnovation
Inspirational Story: Hanneke van Strik - A Journey of Resilience and Support with PWN Dublin

Inspirational Story: Hanneke van Strik - A Journey of Resilience and Support with PWN Dublin

November 27, 2024
Dutch-born Hanneke van Strik is a Process Improvement Specialist at ESB, driven by a passion for enhancing systems, simplifying processes, and delivering better outcomes for all. Hanneke’s career began in hospitality, where she worked as an Operations Director with some of the world’s most prestigious hotels, including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, which eventually brought her to Dublin, and PWN...
Health LeadershipCareer ManagementPersonal Branding
Inspirational Story: Adrienne Cole - A Journey of Networking, Mentoring, and Career Transformation

Inspirational Story: Adrienne Cole - A Journey of Networking, Mentoring, and Career Transformation

November 27, 2024
Adrienne Cole is no stranger to international career success. Born in Ireland, she has spent the past two decades building a rich and diverse professional portfolio, with stints in the UK, Italy, and Switzerland. So many years away from 'home', what was it like to return, and how did PWn Dublin support her?
Gender Balance/DEI Goal Setting Decision MakingLeadershipCareer Management
Inspirational Story: Maria Eugênia Souza - Finding Connection and Empowerment

Inspirational Story: Maria Eugênia Souza - Finding Connection and Empowerment

November 27, 2024
Maria Eugênia Souza is an award-winning Head of Human Experiences & Innovation at the Future of Work Institute, part of the Cpl Group. Maria’s background is a rich blend of cultures, having grown up in Portugal, studied in Brazil, and later made Ireland her home. Today, she lives in Dublin with her husband and their 4-year-old daughter, and is a firm advocate of PWN Dublin.
Health Mentoring Goal Setting LeadershipCareer Management
Inspirational Story: Sonam Bhardwaj - Travel, Transition and Tribes

Inspirational Story: Sonam Bhardwaj - Travel, Transition and Tribes

November 27, 2024
As Sonam thrived professionally in London, an opportunity arose to work on one of the biggest mergers in Europe at the Children’s Hospital in Ireland. She jumped at the chance and the move to Ireland felt natural, given her husband’s roots. But what happened next.....
Decision MakingLeadershipCareer Management