About Us
Meet our team - Passionate about developing people
Our people are sincerely interested in and committed to the PSM philosophy.
PSM presenters are practitioners of what they are presenting. You cannot present a PSM workshop or programme unless you are working with the material yourself.
We are masters at creating an environment which is non-threatening and non-exposing; an environment which encourages the full participation of the participants, making it very easy for them to speak freely, without fear or embarrassment of any kind.
Don Cullinane Mediator & Trainer
Passionate about?
"The big picture! I am passionate about strategic planning and large scale thinking which even the smallest companies should invest some time in. "If you are planning for 1 year grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years, grow trees. If you are planning for 100 years, grow men." – this is a legacy with which I want to be associated." Areas of expertise
People Development Business coaching Financial Management Strategic Planning Mediation The reason why I work for PSM:
The material, which PSM presents and makes available to its clients, is of such value in work, personal and family situations, that it needs to be heard by as many people as possible. The benefits emotionally, psychologically and even physically are extraordinary.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
Experiencing the PSM training first hand as a participant during an open workshop. I applied for a job a week later!
What interests me:
Astronomy: I think the history, scale and future of the universe is awesome!
Interesting fact about me:
I was a bass in the Irish Youth Choir and performed in the National Concert Hall with the RTE Symphony Orchestra. I also used to run an Irish shop in France and became somewhat of a connoisseur of Irish whiskie.
Family:
I am married and I have two gorgeous children, a boy and a girl. I hope to leave it at one of each!
Affiliations and Associations:
- Member of Mediators Institute of Ireland
- Member of Irish Commercial Mediation Association
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
"The big picture! I am passionate about strategic planning and large scale thinking which even the smallest companies should invest some time in. "If you are planning for 1 year grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years, grow trees. If you are planning for 100 years, grow men." – this is a legacy with which I want to be associated." Areas of expertise
People Development Business coaching Financial Management Strategic Planning Mediation The reason why I work for PSM:
The material, which PSM presents and makes available to its clients, is of such value in work, personal and family situations, that it needs to be heard by as many people as possible. The benefits emotionally, psychologically and even physically are extraordinary.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
Experiencing the PSM training first hand as a participant during an open workshop. I applied for a job a week later!
What interests me:
Astronomy: I think the history, scale and future of the universe is awesome!
Interesting fact about me:
I was a bass in the Irish Youth Choir and performed in the National Concert Hall with the RTE Symphony Orchestra. I also used to run an Irish shop in France and became somewhat of a connoisseur of Irish whiskie.
Family:
I am married and I have two gorgeous children, a boy and a girl. I hope to leave it at one of each!
Affiliations and Associations:
- Member of Mediators Institute of Ireland
- Member of Irish Commercial Mediation Association
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Trish Murphy Senior Trainer, Mediator & Consultant
Passionate about?
"I’m passionate about people’s rights to be happy and fulfilled." Areas of expertise
Mediation Individual psychotherapy Group-work Coaching using Emotional intelligence The reason why I work for PSM:
I work for PSM because of their principled approach to changing behaviour and developing people. I am always a little changed or developed myself from each workshop and programme that I work on. PSM is different because it does not attempt to ‘put into’ people, but seeks to ‘draw out’ the internal wisdom of each person.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
My favourite PSM moments always involve participants waking up to the knowledge that whatever they have been struggling with can in fact be let go. I love the fact that many people say they walk lighter as a result of PSM's programmes.
What interests me:
I love reading, friends and conversation. The most interesting possibilities open up for us on the margins – i.e. in ordinary conversation rather than in formal meetings. I find that conversations with people often open up possibilities not previously thought of. Having been brought up in a small hotel I have witnessed the powerful effects of conversing with people.
Interesting fact about me:
I lived and worked and studied in Israel, Japan and Oz. I currently live with 1,000 students!
Family:
I am a twin. I have 2 children aged 16 and 11 and I’m still married!
Affiliations and Associations:
- Ex-chair and current executive member of FTAI – family therapy association of Ireland
- EX- Irish representative to the European Association for Family therapy
- Accredited with the ICP and EAP (Irish council for Psychotherapy and European Association for Psychotherapy
- Board member of SDIB (sexual dysfunction information Bureau)
"I’m passionate about people’s rights to be happy and fulfilled." Areas of expertise
Mediation Individual psychotherapy Group-work Coaching using Emotional intelligence The reason why I work for PSM:
I work for PSM because of their principled approach to changing behaviour and developing people. I am always a little changed or developed myself from each workshop and programme that I work on. PSM is different because it does not attempt to ‘put into’ people, but seeks to ‘draw out’ the internal wisdom of each person.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
My favourite PSM moments always involve participants waking up to the knowledge that whatever they have been struggling with can in fact be let go. I love the fact that many people say they walk lighter as a result of PSM's programmes.
What interests me:
I love reading, friends and conversation. The most interesting possibilities open up for us on the margins – i.e. in ordinary conversation rather than in formal meetings. I find that conversations with people often open up possibilities not previously thought of. Having been brought up in a small hotel I have witnessed the powerful effects of conversing with people.
Interesting fact about me:
I lived and worked and studied in Israel, Japan and Oz. I currently live with 1,000 students!
Family:
I am a twin. I have 2 children aged 16 and 11 and I’m still married!
Affiliations and Associations:
- Ex-chair and current executive member of FTAI – family therapy association of Ireland
- EX- Irish representative to the European Association for Family therapy
- Accredited with the ICP and EAP (Irish council for Psychotherapy and European Association for Psychotherapy
- Board member of SDIB (sexual dysfunction information Bureau)
Stephanie Fitzgerald Consultant & Trainer
Passionate about?
Helping people to fulfil their potential and to recognise their strengths and the limitless potential that is within them. I love bringing people from different sides together to find a common ground to work from and to discover a way forward. Areas of expertise
Developing collaborative partnerships Empowering and supporting people Identifying and developing strengths and talents Reflective thinking Solution-focused Therapy (UKASFP) The reason why I work for PSM:
PSM is at the cutting edge of where change actually happens – within people. To be part of the process that facilitates this change inspires me and drives the work I do.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
When I met Brian, the founder of PSM, I had this realisation that here was a people development company that actually believed in the limitless potential of the people they work with. Finally!
What interests me:
I believe in the benefits that technology can bring to learning and education. I like working with technology and learning about what it can do and how it can benefit people.
Interesting fact about me:
I won a Social Entrepreneur Award in 2007 for my work in setting up a parent support network for parents of children with special needs.
Family:
It's just my fiancé Noel and I at the moment, and of course our immediate families!
Affiliations and Associations:
- Graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Member of the United Kingdom Association for Solution Focused Practice
Helping people to fulfil their potential and to recognise their strengths and the limitless potential that is within them. I love bringing people from different sides together to find a common ground to work from and to discover a way forward. Areas of expertise
Developing collaborative partnerships Empowering and supporting people Identifying and developing strengths and talents Reflective thinking Solution-focused Therapy (UKASFP) The reason why I work for PSM:
PSM is at the cutting edge of where change actually happens – within people. To be part of the process that facilitates this change inspires me and drives the work I do.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
When I met Brian, the founder of PSM, I had this realisation that here was a people development company that actually believed in the limitless potential of the people they work with. Finally!
What interests me:
I believe in the benefits that technology can bring to learning and education. I like working with technology and learning about what it can do and how it can benefit people.
Interesting fact about me:
I won a Social Entrepreneur Award in 2007 for my work in setting up a parent support network for parents of children with special needs.
Family:
It's just my fiancé Noel and I at the moment, and of course our immediate families!
Affiliations and Associations:
- Graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Member of the United Kingdom Association for Solution Focused Practice
Stephen Gordon Trainer & EQi Assessor
Passionate about?
Seeing people benefiting from self development and reaching their potential, where some limitation is seen and overcome in their professional or personal lives. Areas of expertise
IT People Development Accredited Emotional Intelligence Psychometric Testing EQi (BarOn EQi) Finance The reason why I work for PSM:
I love the way the company and its people are genuinely interested and focused on helping people and organisations grow and develop. The programmes are real, based on principles, show a true understanding of the human condition, and have a profound effect on people’s thinking and behaviour. There is also a continuous effort to refine and improve the services in line with changing times.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
My favourite moments are when I am working with people and the penny drops, i.e. something new is understood either by me or by one of the participants. These are really the moments when people realise they can take responsibility for their own lives.
What interests me:
Philosophy, horse riding & eventing, reading.
Interesting fact about me:
I was a sailing instructor for 6 years and I also competed in Show jumping and eventing for 10 years!
Family:
I have 5 brothers and 1 sister.
Seeing people benefiting from self development and reaching their potential, where some limitation is seen and overcome in their professional or personal lives. Areas of expertise
IT People Development Accredited Emotional Intelligence Psychometric Testing EQi (BarOn EQi) Finance The reason why I work for PSM:
I love the way the company and its people are genuinely interested and focused on helping people and organisations grow and develop. The programmes are real, based on principles, show a true understanding of the human condition, and have a profound effect on people’s thinking and behaviour. There is also a continuous effort to refine and improve the services in line with changing times.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
My favourite moments are when I am working with people and the penny drops, i.e. something new is understood either by me or by one of the participants. These are really the moments when people realise they can take responsibility for their own lives.
What interests me:
Philosophy, horse riding & eventing, reading.
Interesting fact about me:
I was a sailing instructor for 6 years and I also competed in Show jumping and eventing for 10 years!
Family:
I have 5 brothers and 1 sister.
David Hallowell Trainer
Passionate about?
Making a difference to people's lives. Areas of expertise
Stress Management People Development The reason why I work for PSM:
The feeling of fulfilment when you are able to change someone’s life for the better or when you see the penny drop for someone who has been struggling with some aspect of their life.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
When a man who had struggled to get a promotion for 7 or 8 years contacted us at the office to say thanks, and to tell us that he had received his promotion and that PSM’s training was what had made the difference.
What interests me:
Entrepreneurialism and wine
Interesting fact about me:
I Coached table tennis at interprovincial standard.
Family:
Well there's my wife Claire who is fantastic, my son Jake who's nuts, and we've another one on the way.
Making a difference to people's lives. Areas of expertise
Stress Management People Development The reason why I work for PSM:
The feeling of fulfilment when you are able to change someone’s life for the better or when you see the penny drop for someone who has been struggling with some aspect of their life.
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
When a man who had struggled to get a promotion for 7 or 8 years contacted us at the office to say thanks, and to tell us that he had received his promotion and that PSM’s training was what had made the difference.
What interests me:
Entrepreneurialism and wine
Interesting fact about me:
I Coached table tennis at interprovincial standard.
Family:
Well there's my wife Claire who is fantastic, my son Jake who's nuts, and we've another one on the way.
Laura Bourgois Head of Marketing & Communications
Passionate about?
"Ideas. I am passionate about the art of communicating ideas to others and I am passionate about achieving the impossible! I love having the chance to engage in creativity on a daily basis which is what I get to do with PSM." Areas of expertise
Marketing & Communications Branding The reason why I work for PSM:
I believe that the work this company does is meaningful and effective. I see PSM as becoming the touchstone and the reference point for all work of this kind. I want to help it grow and I want to see it established all over the world, because I believe that they are the very best people development company out there!
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
When a client recently reported that in their workplace, they now use the expression “that’s not very PSM-ish”. Brilliant!
What interests me:
Too many things! One subject that I could talk about all day is psychoanalysis.
Interesting fact about me:
In 2002 I won the Irish part of a European contest in Ancient Greek and was awarded in Athens by the president of Greece with a laurel wreath.
Family:
My wonderful husband Fabien who is my rock.
"Ideas. I am passionate about the art of communicating ideas to others and I am passionate about achieving the impossible! I love having the chance to engage in creativity on a daily basis which is what I get to do with PSM." Areas of expertise
Marketing & Communications Branding The reason why I work for PSM:
I believe that the work this company does is meaningful and effective. I see PSM as becoming the touchstone and the reference point for all work of this kind. I want to help it grow and I want to see it established all over the world, because I believe that they are the very best people development company out there!
My Favourite PSM moment so far?
When a client recently reported that in their workplace, they now use the expression “that’s not very PSM-ish”. Brilliant!
What interests me:
Too many things! One subject that I could talk about all day is psychoanalysis.
Interesting fact about me:
In 2002 I won the Irish part of a European contest in Ancient Greek and was awarded in Athens by the president of Greece with a laurel wreath.
Family:
My wonderful husband Fabien who is my rock.
