Resilience for Real Life
Clearer Minds, Stronger Teams, Better Outcomes
“When people are more self aware, present and energised, their focus and attention span improve, decision-making sharpens, and confidence, productivity and performance transition to new heights.
I help people and organisations move from ‘coping’ to thoughtfully managing and even thriving - so they can work and live better, support each other, and enjoy healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives.”
Calodagh helps people transform stress into strength, make space for what truly matters, and build workplace cultures where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. The impact is immediate – with better outcomes starting from the very first session.
She draws on 14 years of experience managing teams and projects in high-stress situations across Africa and Asia - working during and in the aftermath of war, drought, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, and epidemics. She knows firsthand what prolonged stress does to individuals, organisations and communities and more importantly, how to recover from it.
For the past 16 years, she has brought together wellbeing science, practical tools, and lived frontline experience to design solutions that help people move from where they are to where they want to be.
Services
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Wellbeing Consultancy
Calodagh’s consultancy delivers powerful results because it’s built on a rare combination of humanitarian leadership experience, wellbeing science and trusted expertise in translating wellbeing best practice into real-world results. With 14 years leading teams in high-pressure humanitarian crises across Africa and Asia, and over 17 years specialising in workplace wellbeing, she understands stress at its most intense and how to overcome it.
Event Speaking
When organisations want more than generic wellbeing and motivation, they turn to Calodagh McCumiskey. She delivers engaging, evidence-based talks that leave audiences with practical tools and renewed motivation and focus. With a background in crisis leadership and nearly two decades of expertise in the wellbeing field, she helps people perform under pressure - without burning out.
1:1 Life Coaching
You’re “successful” but it doesn’t always feel that way. Something’s missing. The pressure never stops, your mind rarely rests and quality time for you never happens. This isn’t about pausing your ambition. It’s about finding clarity in the noise, reclaiming space in your week and building a life that energises rather than drains you.
Calodagh’s coaching is for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to move beyond burnout and find success and fulfilment in the work they do, the life they lead and the person they’re becoming. She works with you to put order in the chaos, make space for what matters and create momentum through small actions.
Future-Proof Your Business. Why Smart Leaders Invest In Wellbeing
Burnout is no longer the exception - it’s becoming the norm. More than 72% of employees report at least one symptom of burnout. Irish professionals are feeling the weight: 60% experienced workplace stress last year, with 4 in 10 already having taken stress-related leave.
But burnout doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s driven by three chronic forces that most businesses underestimate: sleep deprivation, disconnection, and digital overload.
One in three Irish adults now sleeps less than six hours a night. One in five is lonely all or most of the time. According to Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends report, 74% of adults in Ireland check their phones first thing in the morning. Over half stay up later than planned because of their devices. One-third check their phones at least 50 times a day. This constant digital pull disrupts sleep, fractures focus and drains our ability to be fully present - at work and in life.
These figures paint a clear picture: stress is not going away. It’s rising and it’s costing businesses dearly in terms of productivity, focus, morale, and talent retention and yet, many organisations still view wellbeing as optional.
It’s not.
The data shows that investing in wellbeing is not only ethical, it’s profitable. With an average ROI of €4.70 for every €1 spent, Investing in high-quality, practical wellbeing is a growth strategy, not just a support service.
Smart leaders see the writing on the wall: if you want clarity, energy, and real performance in today’s world, you need to invest in the whole human experience, including how people focus, connect, live and sleep.
Who I Work With?
I partner with organisations, leadership teams, and mission-driven professionals navigating high-stress, rapid change, or critical transition points.
I am proud to work with amazing clients including: IKEA, Fannin, Integer, The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER), The Department of Agriculture, Teagasc, Wexford County Council, the HSE and Various Education Centres around Ireland. I regularly work with Family Carers Ireland in partnerships with organisations including HSBC Bank, Mercer, Dillon Eustace, Irish Rail, and the ESB.
I’m most often brought in to support:
Organisations, to strengthen their wellbeing strategy and initiatives in a way that supports people, business performance and growth. Working with senior leaders, HR, and management, I help embed wellbeing so it becomes a driver of operations and progress, not an add-on. This includes tackling underlying issues like stress, low morale and team friction through tailored advice, training, and ongoing support that addresses real challenges and unlocks innovation and potential across the board.
I speak at conferences, leadership forums and company wide events. I regularly present a series of talks for clients - covering various subjects such as; key wellbeing themes, handling change and challenge, and maintaining energy and motivation. These can be tailored to leadership teams, all staff or targeted groups and run quarterly or monthly.
I design and deliver bespoke group programmes for leaders and teams, to help them manage stress, strengthen emotional intelligence, and build psychological safety within their teams. These programmes provide practical tools to navigate pressure, communicate more effectively, support one another, and improve how they show up in their work and wider lives. Each programme is tailored to the specific needs and goals of the people and the business to ensure meaningful and lasting impact.
