About

Effective execution and healthy relationships

Healthy leaders don’t separate the personal from the professional. Who we are shapes how we work, and how we work reflects what we believe. Kevin’s approach to leadership and organisational development is grounded in a deep commitment to helping leaders build both effective organisations and meaningful relationships. To this, he brings solid academic foundations, diverse practical experience, and real humanity.

From separateness to togetherness

Kevin grew up in South Africa during Apartheid—a system built on the lie that separation is good. People were divided by race in every aspect of life: where they lived, learned, worked, and even loved. But he was raised in a family that stood firmly against that system, committed to fostering togetherness in a world designed to keep people apart. That early experience shaped everything about how he works today. After completing his first degree in psychology and literature, he worked in local communities to support leaders who were actively dismantling systems of division. Some were well-known figures, others were homeless leaders you’ll never hear about—but all were courageous and wise. This part of Kevin’s life forged a lasting belief: leadership is about delivering results and building strong, healthy relationships. Healthy leaders do both.

Leadership across cultures & continents

Kevin’s career has not been conventional. He’s worked with leadership teams across sectors, cultures, and continents.

In South Africa he worked with marginalised communities, guiding leaders through personal and organisational challenges.
In Uganda, Kevin was embedded within a company’s leadership team, helping them navigate cultural complexity and major business transitions.
In London, he served as Group Head of Organisational Development for a FTSE 100 company, leading initiatives that strengthened leadership and organisational health.
Today, he works globally with businesses of all sizes—from owner-founder-led companies to global corporations—and serves as adjunct faculty with Duke Corporate Education and on several global coaching panels.

Every step of this journey has reinforced Kevin’s belief that leadership is both a strategic and human endeavour.

Grounded in knowledge and practice

To complement his hands-on leadership experience, Kevin has pursued broad academic and professional development:

Degrees in Psychology, Counselling, and Adult Development provided deep understanding of human behaviour and leadership dynamics.
Advanced studies in Professional Leadership and Organisational Development brought the frameworks to support leaders and teams effectively.
Professional registrations with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD) reflect a commitment to high professional standards.
Certifications in tools like Time to Think (individual and team coaching), Hogan, Insights Discovery, Stepping Out, and Decision Mojo blend evidence-based insights with practical action.
Kevin’s contributions as a published author and columnist have honed his ability to connect, inform and inspire.
Regular professional supervision ensures Kevin’s work remains reflective, ethical, and grounded in best practice.

This blend of deep knowledge and real-world experience allows Kevin to deliver development that is both insightful and practical.

Being Personal

A naturalised Irish citizen, Kevin lives in a rural community between the Cooley Mountains and the Dundalk Estuary. There he restored and extended an old two-up and two-down cottage while living in a caravan.

Outside of work, he keeps an old motorcycle, a classic VW bus, and an antique red tractor. When the tide is right, he pushes his kayak out from his front field into the bay and paddles out to the Irish Sea. He loves cooking slow, simple dishes in inherited cast-iron pots.

Adventure has always been part of Kevin’s life. Amongst many long distances, he’s run the Marathon des Sables and completed the New York City Marathon without shoes. He spent 12 years writing about the intersection between self-leadership and sport for GoMulti and Trail magazines. Stepping out of his comfort zone keeps Kevin reflecting and making meaning beyond the habits life brings.

What you’ll get working with Kevin