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Inspirational Stories: Annabelle Diamantino – Leading through Experience
March 29, 2026
For most of her career, Annabelle has worked in technology, an industry where gender imbalance is often not a theory, but a lived experience. Being one of very few women in the room shaped her understanding of leadership early on. It also sharpened her awareness of how confidence, opportunity, and visibility can be influenced by who is, and is not, at the table.
Inspirational Stories: Patricia Byron – The Wizard of Oz through my eyes.
March 28, 2026
Today, as an Executive Coach and co-founder of The Allyship Academy, I sit across from leaders (mainly women) facing their own mountains: imposter syndrome, burnout, career crossroads, and difficult conversations. I don’t hand them a map. I hand them a mirror and, if they want, some ruby slippers. Because they already have the courage. They already have the wisdom. They just have to learn it for themselves. Sometimes it really is as simple as three clicks.
Inspirational Stories: Pradipta Jha – Learning to Flap Her Wings
February 28, 2026
Pradipta grew up in Delhi, India, as an only child in a home where ideas, conversations and current affairs were part of everyday life. With both parents working as journalists, she was surrounded by stories, news and thoughtful debate from a young age. That environment shaped her curiosity and encouraged her to think independently.
Inspirational Stories: Sinéad Cullen – Clarity, Confidence and Values-Led Leadership
February 26, 2026
Sinead’s career is in financial planning, but her real work has always been human. She believes true financial planning blends mind, money and meaning; numbers only matter when they are connected to real values and real lives.
Inspirational Stories: Gráinne Schmitz – Learning Inequality by Living It
February 17, 2026
Like many women, my career has been shaped by ambition, resilience, and reinvention.
Inspirational Stories: Imelda Leahy – From Hard Work to Community-Led Growth
February 10, 2026
Imelda Leahy's quest for career progression and fulfilment led her to PWN and a supportive network.
Inspirational Stories: DCU Let's Lead Programme - Annette Cashell
January 23, 2026
Introducing - Annette Cashman - DCU Let's Lead 2025 Scholarship Winner!
Leadership
Career Management
Relationship Building
Inspirational Story: Fiona Flynn – A Leadership Journey Grounded in Values and Community
November 11, 2025
Growing up in County Monaghan in the 1970s and 80s as the eldest of four (with three younger brothers), I was shaped by a strong sense of inclusion, fairness, authenticity, and community. These became the core values that have guided me throughout my life and leadership journey.
Mentoring
Leadership
Career Management
Personal Branding
Relationship Building
Inspirational Stories: Sylwia Brzozowska - Building Futures
October 22, 2025
Sylwia Brzozowska's journey to building TY Future, an award-winning platform connecting teenagers with real-world career opportunities, didn't follow a typical path. It required something most business success stories leave out: a partner willing to rearrange his entire life so hers could grow.
Gender Balance/DEI
Communication
Career Management
Relationship Building
Inspirational Story: Aparna Radhakrishnan - A Journey Rooted in Purpose
October 20, 2025
A legal professional and Certified Data Protection Practitioner, Aparna has built her career at the intersection of law and technology. She’s worked across multinational companies, semi-state organisations, and legal consultancies, and today she supports Ireland’s national public broadcaster in a privacy-focused role.
Mentoring
Career Management
Personal Branding
PWN Dublin: Finding Connection Through Communication
October 13, 2025
Alison Ross drives PWN Dublin’s digital engagement as Social Media Manager and shapes purpose-driven campaigns as a Campaigns Support Specialist at EirGrid. Fusing her passion for communications, sustainability, and inclusion, Alison crafts content and creative visual strategies that inspire connection and drive positive change.
PWN Dublin Inspirational Story: Emma Jane Clarke – Using Skills to Empower Others
October 1, 2025
Emma Jane Clarke’s professional journey began like many others – driven, focused, and rising through the ranks. Her hard work led her to a senior director-level role with Sport Ireland, where she was fulfilling her passion for leadership. But something was missing. “While I had a successful career path ahead, I felt it was time to use my skills to empower others.”
Mentoring
Goal Setting
Leadership
Career Management
Inspirational Story: Rober Baker - How Allyship and Inclusive Leadership Can Be a Career Game-Changer
July 31, 2025
After a 40-year career at global consulting firm Mercer, Robert Baker made the leap to launch his own business, Potentia Talent Consulting. An award-winning global expert in allyship and inclusive leadership, Robert now works with leaders to build workplaces where everyone can thrive. Through keynotes, workshops, consulting and coaching, he supports leaders to unlock their full potential, and the potential of those around them.
Gender Balance/DEI
Leadership
Engaging Men
Inspirational Story: Dayna Caceres – The Power of Collaboration and Values
July 29, 2025
Dayna Caceres is what you might call a purpose-driven leader. Described by colleagues and friends as strategic, creative, and collaborative, she brings these qualities in abundance to her role as Vice-President of Programmes at PWN Dublin, where she plays a key part in shaping member experiences across mentoring and inclusive leadership initiatives.
Mentoring
Goal Setting
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Career Management
Inspirational Story: Leda Connaughton-Deeny - Coming Home
July 9, 2025
Teaser: Leda Connaughton-Deeny is an established accountant with years of experience in what can only be described as some of the most exciting organisations recognised in households around the world. After two decades of working at breakneck speed, she has returned to her native Ireland, and joined PWN Dublin to define the next stage of her career.
Mentoring
Leadership
Career Management
Personal Branding
Relationship Building
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
Leadership
Career Management
Personal Branding
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.
Mentoring
Leadership
Engaging Men
Communication
Relationship Building
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
Leadership
Technology
Innovation
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
Leadership
Career Management
Personal Branding
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 Making
Leadership
Career Management
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