About
Our Story
My name is Ray Comerford, founder of 5th Level Coaching
With an extensive international business background in people and business development, a Master's in Strategic HR, and professional accreditation from the International Coaching Federation, I bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the arena of coaching.
Surviving a battle with serious cancer ten years ago, I have experienced first-hand the struggle with my own motivation and self-doubt. My journey to reclaim a normal and fulfilling life has since become a source of strength, deepening my resolve and dedication to support others in overcoming their own challenges.
Having spent over 30 years in senior management, working with leaders, teams, and individuals across diverse nationalities and backgrounds, my global perspective and human-centric approach give me real strengths in the coaching field. My track record bears witness to numerous success stories - clients who have actualised their potential, transformed their lives and surpassed their goals under my guidance.
I am proud to lead this team of professionals, and associates who share my values and commitment to partnering with each one of our clients in achieving their goals.
We are passionate about what we do, We find great joy in helping others through coaching. In your journey with us, you don't just find qualified coaches, but mentors driven by an authentic desire to see you thrive. Together, you and they will take on the path toward unlocking your untapped potential and securing your future success.
Our Team
Life Coach
Alice O’Donnell
Alice qualified as a life coach with Kingstown College and has over 30 years experience in the Education sector. She specialises in working with neurodivergent clients, their employers and families in a positive and affirming way. Her work as chairperson of an autism charity and her family experience have led her to working in this area. Clients include people who are autistic as well as those who have a diagnosis of epilepsy and ADHD. She is an experienced mentor and coach and has also worked extensively with newly qualified teachers as well as children.
Her approach is supportive while challenging clients to look at their lives in order to make the changes that are needed to enable a more joyful and rewarding life. If you choose to work with Alice you will be encouraged to identify and follow through on small steps that lead to big changes. Through coaching her clients develop a true sense of their authentic self which leads to greater self confidence, a better sense of direction and a more fulfilling life.
Coach
Barry Hughes
Meet Barry, your trusted partner in achieving business and executive success. As a qualified and experienced coach, Barry specialises in working with clients one-on-one to help them reach their goals. Operating within a confidential and safe environment, Barry ensures that Each client’s unique journey is guided by personalised strategies and unwavering support. Elevate your professional trajectory with Barry’s proven coaching expertise, where your ambitions are met and exceeded.
Barry is a human resources and organisation development specialist with two decades of experience in industry and professional services. He has collaborated closely with senior leaders on various HR and organisation development strategies across multiple organisations, driving organisational success, and fostering effective workplace environments. In his previous HR roles, Barry designed and implemented talent management programmes, led large-scale redundancies, and demonstrated a keen ability to navigate complex organisational challenges with practical solutions. He also shares his insights as a regular HR speaker at business conferences, a guest lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast and DCU, and contributes to various podcasts on the topic of HR. His qualifications include a diploma in business and executive coaching and a diploma in advanced employment law. MBS in HR Strategies. He is a member of the British Psychological Society and the CIPD.
Transformational Coach
Clinton Pascoe
Clinton Pascoe is a transformational coach, facilitator, and speaker who has worked with clients within the UK and internationally. He specializes in removing the internal blocks that hold peak performers back from being both truly successful and fulfilled. Clinton has been requested to coach and speak on a range of topics, including managing change, imposter syndrome, and connecting vision and values.
Having reached an executive level within an education trust, Clinton had to overcome the impact of constant self-sabotage to ultimately achieve success and fulfilment. With his first-class ability to identify the issue, Clinton removes clients’ internal barriers to create mental freedom. Clinton has a Bachelor of Education, is an NLP master practitioner, and is a member of the International Coaching Federation, having completed extensive ICF accredited training. He is also a mental fitness coach for Positive Intelligence™. Insights, challenge, and internal transformation are key features that clients experience with Clinton.
Personal, Business & Executive Coach
Daniele Davi
Daniele is a professional coach who partners with clients to create a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can freely express themselves, feel understood and valued, breathe and brainstorm, and find solutions to small and big challenges, one step at a time. He is invested in unlocking his clients’ potential, empowering them with tools useful to reach their goals and a more balanced and happy life.
Daniele holds a Computer Science BSc, a Diploma in Professional Coaching Practice (Personal, Business and Executive Coaching - ILI & ICF accredited), a Certificate in Addiction Recovery Coaching, and several other certifications including team coaching, agile, and organizational transformation. With his coaching tools, powerful and thought-provoking questions, he will guide you to explore your thoughts, feelings, challenges, and goals deeply and in unique ways. He is fluent in English and Italian.
Personal, Business & Executive Coach
Dr. Vicky Pringle
Vicky is a seasoned doctor with over 30 years of experience. She has honed her empathic communication skills over the years and brings them to her coaching practice. Her coaching approach is informal, supportive, and non-directive, creating a safe space for clients to explore potential changes in their work and personal lives. Vicky has supported clients who have completed leadership training, offering an impartial perspective as they apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Additionally, she has helped leaders who have undergone coach training integrate coaching techniques into their leadership style.
Valuing an evidence-based approach, Vicky is currently pursuing a MSc in Business Psychology with Coaching. Her studies delve into the psychology behind coaching and leadership, organizational culture, and more. Drawing from her own positive experience with non-directive coaching, she remains dedicated to attending regular coaching sessions, using the process to clarify her goals and navigate challenges.
Personal & Business Coach
Elías Dos Santos
Elías has had a diverse career, covering teaching, sales, customer service, and communications before transitioning to coaching. He is passionate about helping individuals tap into their true potential and experience personal and professional growth. Elías believes that everyone possesses the strength and potential for positive change and is fully committed to supporting you on your transformational journey towards becoming the best version of yourself and unlocking your true potential.
Through his own personal journey, Elías discovered the power of vulnerability and the ability to overcome limitations. He understands the transformative impact of coaching and has achieved remarkable results by encouraging clients to move beyond their comfort zone. Elías is a graduate of The Irish Life Coach Institute, specializing in Personal, Business, and Executive Coaching, and in Addiction Coaching. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Mediator and Coach
Gearoid Browne
At 5th Level Coaching, we offer a Mediation Service to help individuals resolve communication and reach agreement on problematic issues. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for our clients to explore the issues that matter to them and to discover their own unique solutions.
Gearoid is an accredited MII Mediator with many years of experience providing mediation in the Workplace, Separating Couples, Commercial, and Elder Mediation. He works with parents looking for co-parenting agreements, improving communication, and planning for the future more positively, and employees to resolve interpersonal issues and promote a safe and respectful working environment. Gearoid also provides conflict coaching. His background is in HR, Learning and Development, Health and Wellbeing, and Conflict Coaching. In addition to being a qualified Mediator, he holds an MBS in Strategic HR and an MSc in eLearning. Gearoid’s empathetic and listening style, combined with his years of experience in people development, gives him a real edge in helping individuals find the solutions they need.
Personal Development Coach
Kirsten Ross
Kirsten is a qualified coach with Barefoot Coaching and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She is passionate about understanding the deep, messy workings of our minds to discover how we can be our best selves. Currently teaching Mindfulness and working as a nurse in A&E and General Practice, her experience has led her to see the full extent of ups and downs that life can bring. Through her own journey of working through anxiety, stress, burn out and imposter syndrome, Kirsten understands the struggles many of us face on a day-to-day basis, and welcomes space to challenge unhelpful patterns and bring kindness to ourselves and our experience.
Kirsten’s coaching style involves holding space for the challenges and celebrating achievement. She helps clients overcome the hard-wired hurdles of their minds to enable more choice in how they can live life to the fullest. With her expertise, Kirsten provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to challenge unhelpful patterns and bring kindness to themselves and their experience.
Coach
Ray Comerford
With over 30 years of experience in senior management, Ray brings a wealth of experience to coaching. His international background in people and business development, a MBS in Strategic HR, advanced qualifications in Personal, Business and Executive Coaching, competence with several psychometric tools, and professional accreditation from the International Coaching Federation have given him real strengths in the life, career and business coaching fields.
Surviving a battle with serious illness ten years ago, he has experienced first-hand the struggle with self-doubt. His journey to reclaim a full and healthy life has strengthened his resolve and dedication to supporting others in overcoming their challenges. His track record bears witness to numerous success stories - clients who have realised their potential, transformed their lives, and even surpassed their personal and career goals.
Ray is passionate about what he does, whether he is working with individuals or teams and finds great joy in helping others to become their best selves.