Executive Outplacement
Coaching · Ireland
When a senior leader leaves, how they leave says everything about you.
One-to-one transition coaching for senior managers, heads of function, directors, VPs and C-suite executives — so they land well, and your organisation is remembered for handling it properly.
Confidential · same-day reply
1,350+
professionals coached
4,000+
sessions
4.9★
across 95 Google reviews
As featured in
The Irish Times, RTÉ, Newstalk, Ireland AM
The business case
Why it matters to the business
Protect your employer brand
Senior exits are noticed by your market, your clients and your future hires.
Support the people who stay
Teams watch closely how leavers are treated, and draw their own conclusions.
Reduce risk
A structured, supported exit lowers the chance of disputes and protracted negotiations.
Get them moving
Leaders with a clear next step move on faster and with less friction.
In recent years, we've engaged Ronan to help a couple of our people successfully navigate meaningful change in their lives. He earned instant professional credibility with me, but, more importantly, he built instant rapport and trust with them, providing them with concrete actions they could take to shift their thinking and equip themselves to find and take the right next step in their career. He has a professional and calm way of doing things, but blends this with friendliness and informality — a perfect blend for us.
Derek Carter · Chief People Officer, Strong RootsThe difference
You work with me. Not a pool of associates.
Large outplacement providers assign your leader to whichever consultant is available. Here, every session is with me — the same person from the first conversation to the last.
For senior leaders, that continuity matters. They are more candid, they move faster, and you have one accountable point of contact throughout.
The programme
What your leader gets
Eight one-to-one sessions over 90 days, delivered online or in person in Dublin.
- 01
Reset
Process the change and get clear on what they actually want next.
- 02
Value proposition
Articulate their strategic impact, achievements and commercial value.
- 03
Personal brand
A senior-level CV and LinkedIn profile that signal leadership readiness.
- 04
Market
A structured, discreet job-search and networking plan.
- 05
Close
Interview preparation and salary negotiation.
Sessions are fully confidential. You receive confirmation of engagement and completion — never session content.
For managers
Support before the conversation, not just after it.
How a redundancy is delivered shapes how it's received — by the leader leaving and by the team watching. I can brief the managers who will deliver the news, so they go in prepared.
- 01
Prepare
Plan the conversation: what to say, what not to say, and how to handle the first reaction.
- 02
Rehearse
Practise the difficult moments so the message lands clearly and humanely.
- 03
Follow through
Agree what happens next for the leader, including the handover to outplacement coaching.
Manager briefing can be added to any engagement — ask on the call.
For HR
How it works
- Step 1
A 20-minute call
We talk through the situation, the leader and what a good outcome looks like for you.
- Step 2
Agree scope
We confirm the engagement and invoice per leader.
- Step 3
Introduction
I'm introduced to the leader, typically within days.
- Step 4
Completion
HR receives confirmation of completion at the end of the programme.
Have a senior exit coming up?
Get in touchWho it's for
Senior leaders at a point of transition
Senior managers, heads of function, directors, VPs and C-suite executives leaving through restructuring, redundancy, role elimination or a negotiated exit.
For your organisation
- Protects your employer brand in the market
- Reassures the team that stays
- Lowers the risk of a contested exit
- One fixed fee, one point of contact
- Manager briefing before the conversation
For your leader
- Space to reset after a difficult change
- A clear, credible story of their value
- A senior-level CV and LinkedIn profile
- A structured plan to their next role
Experience across corporate, finance, consulting, technology and the public sector.
Investment
One clear fee, per leader
€2,500
per leader
- 8 one-to-one sessions over 90 days
- Online or in person, Dublin
- Invoiced to the organisation
Supporting several leaders? Ask about group arrangements. Email info@ronankennedy.ie
About
Ronan Kennedy
Ronan has worked as an executive coach and thinking partner since 2014, supporting senior managers, heads of function, directors, VPs and C-suite leaders across Ireland, the UK and the US.
His work with departing leaders is practical and discreet: helping them take stock, articulate their value and move into their next role with clarity — while the organisation they leave is seen to have done right by them.
FAQ
Questions HR leaders ask
Who pays?
The organisation. The programme is invoiced directly to the employer.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Sessions are fully confidential. HR receives confirmation of engagement and completion only — never session content.
How quickly can you start?
Typically within days of our initial call.
Online or in person?
Both. In person in Dublin, and online for leaders anywhere in Ireland, the UK or further afield.
Can it be included in a severance package?
Yes. Outplacement coaching is commonly offered as part of an exit agreement.
Can you help our managers prepare for the conversation?
Yes. I brief the managers who will deliver the news, so the conversation is clear, humane and well handled. It can be added to any engagement.
What if the leader lands a role quickly?
Unused sessions can support their first months in the new role, within the 90 days.
Get in touch
Planning a senior exit?
Tell me a little about the situation. I reply personally, usually the same working day.
Prefer email?