Joel Dupont has led teams and multimillion projects for more than 15 years in blue chip organizations in Europe and Australia. He is a Senior Project Manager at Guidewire. Having worked with multiple and diverse teams, he has learned what makes teams and businesses high performing and exceptional. He believes the soul of a business is its culture. That is the one thing that will make or break a business long term and it all starts and ends at the door of the organization, it all starts and ends with the hiring process.

Daragh Knox is a career and leadership coach with over 25 years’ experience working in a variety of sectors; electronics, metal fabrication, software services, pharmaceuticals, food, SMEs, and medical devices.

Daragh has national and international experience and specializes in coach and mentoring across all organizational tiers and with people at all stages of their careers.

He set up Knox Career Coaching and Mentoring in 2022 and works with clients all over Ireland. His motivation as a coach, mentor and consultant is his motto for his clients – Everybody Wins – individual, family, company and economy.

Dan Potts is a seasoned career coach with over 14 years of experience working with clients from all corners of the globe. He takes a collaborative, creative, and open-ended approach to help his clients explore their passions, lead fulfilling lives, and reach their full potential as both professionals and individuals.

Owen Murray is an interview expert having worked in recruitment for 13 years. He has worked at LinkedIn, Facebook, Tik Tok and Accenture and is now the CEO/founder of urhired.ie. Owen empowers any job seeker at any level to find their dream job in less than 90 days including anyone with ADHD and/or anxiety.

He understands that interviewing can be stressful and how it can affect anyone's mental health having been made redundant three times in his career. He will help you increase your confidence to secure your dream job! Please check out his podcast "The Interview Expert" available wherever you get your podcasts!

Marielle is one of the co-founders of ThriveUp Career, a business dedicated to helping professionals worldwide achieve their career aspirations. 

With over five years of experience in recruitment, Marielle has worked across diverse industries such as tech, sales, aviation, and pharmaceuticals. She has a proven track record in high-volume hiring for leading companies like Google and AWS. 

She is passionate about career development and helping people grow and succeed in their professional journeys. Her mission is to support expats in returning to the job market and achieving their professional goals.

Silvia Caroline is one of the co-founders of ThriveUp Career, a business dedicated to helping professionals worldwide achieve their career aspirations. 

With 18 years of experience, she has worked across industries like Tech, Hospitality, Aerospace, Manufacturing, and Construction, specialising in talent acquisition, training & development, and career coaching. 

She is passionate about inspiring people to unlock their potential and thrive personally and professionally.

James specialises in helping people who feel stuck in their careers. His coaching is useful for people who:

- Want to change their job / career
- Need a winning CV, cover letter and Linkedin profile
- Feel overwhelmed with different career options
- Are searching for a sense of purpose
- Struggle to deal with setbacks and rejections
- Have difficulties balancing priorities

In her talk, Brand Your Way to the Top: The Power of Personal Branding on Your Career Ladder, Carol will explore the transformative power of personal branding for executives. She will share insights on developing a brand identity that commands attention, earns respect, and establishes leaders as authorities in their fields. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their professional image and make a lasting impression in their industries.

Through her engaging and informative style, Carol empowers her audience to take control of their personal narrative, Cultivating meaningful relationships within their professional and personal networks. Her talk is essential for anyone looking to make a significant impact in their career through the power of strategic branding.

A qualified ICF accredited professional coach with a Human Resources background in business partnering gives Geraldine invaluable insights into organisational dynamics, recruitment & selection, and talent management. Coupled with a Masters in Work and Organisational Behaviour from the University of Limerick, her first hand experience in optimising workplace environments equips her with a nuanced understanding of the intricate interplay between individual fulfillment and organisational success.

Now coaching clients across many industries—from technology, retail, banking and pharmaceutical, Geraldine helps people identify their strengths, leverage transferable skills, and position themselves for success. Whether you are exploring new fields, aiming for advancement, or simply seeking clarity in your career direction, Geraldine provides the tools and insights you need to approach your job search confidently.

Stephen Byrne, BA (Hons) Psychology, Pg Dip Adult Guidance & counselling, delivering career advice and exploring career research with CareersPortal. In Change Guidance, Stephen supports peoples readiness, willingness, and ability to change as a Career Adviser. Providing one-to-one online coaching to those looking to develop in career and approach their change with confidence. Change can be in belief, attitude, skills, approach or situation.

Across the 33 sectors in Ireland's labour market, jobs, job seeking requirements are in ongoing development and change. Your values during your career will change. Your proximity to readiness will change. Approaching change and developing readiness to change in your career journey, are key skills to continue to grow toward your goals. These goals may require pathways in education, training, and employment.