Harmonics Story - Harmonics

Harmonics - Transforming Organisations & People

Harmonics help individuals, teams and organisations to future proof and align their workforce to become fit for purpose to deliver on changing business needs. With offices in Limerick, Dublin and Cork, we employ 14 people full time and bring together a nationwide network of over 30 coaches and consultants each with their own area of specialism. We provide a business-to-business service for all sectors including Financial Services, Pharma, MedTech, Telco’s, Manufacturing, FMCG and Public Sector.

We had a bold vision to become the best Career Services Firm in Ireland. Our first client was the University of Limerick. We designed and delivered a Pilot Career Development Programme for all Female Staff which became a huge success and kickstarted our reputation.

2006

Melissa Foley joined Harmonics to set up the Recruitment Division. We wanted to create a values-based agency that deeply understood clients hiring needs while providing a quality hiring experience for candidates and clients.

2008

The recession was in full swing when Liam Croke and John Fitzgerald became business partners and set up a sister business Harmonics Financial which broadened our Outplacement offering to include personal financial planning to meet changing client needs.

2009

We wanted to play on the Global stage and became the Exclusive Irish Partner Firm of OI Global Partners. As independent business owners across 28 countries, we share best practice, diverse clients, thought leadership and technology resources ensuring that we are at the leading edge in our field.

2011

In a landmark year of rapid growth we were recognised by our Chamber as Best Services Business Award Winners. This was also in recognition of the creation of an Award-Winning Career Portal in the Financial Services Sector.

2012

The brainchild of our Founder John Fitzgerald was to create the Annual OIGP Global Future of Work Study. This Study provides rich Global Insight for our clients and informs our thinking on new Programme Development.

2016

To prepare people in Organisations for the disruption and changing future of work, we devised the Future Readiness Index. This Pulse Instrument helps Organisations and Individuals to assess how ‘change ready’ they are for the future.

2018

We published ‘Future Proof Your Career’, a practical book to help working professionals all over the world to succeed by anticipating change. While the book predates Covid19, the changes predicted have expediated even faster.

2019

We survived Covid19, we quickly adapted our services online quickly and thank all of our team for their tenacity and resolve in trying times.

2020

Meet the Leadership Team

John Fitzgerald

Founder, Career Futurist, Executive Coach, Author & Speaker

Born in County Limerick, John is proud to have started a local Business that has now become a Trusted National Name on ...

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John Fitzgerald

Founder, Career Futurist, Executive Coach, Author & Speaker

Born in County Limerick, John is proud to have started a local Business that has now become a Trusted National Name on People and Organisation Change. Since it’s inception in 2006, John has since built Harmonics to a team of over 30 coaches and change consultants. He is also the Managing Partner in Ireland for OI Global Partners a global career consultancy partnership with 225 offices across 28 offices worldwide. His passion is working with Organisations and individuals to help them anticipate Change and Future Proof.

He is the author of the book ‘Future Proof Your Career’ and has developed the Future Career Readiness methodology as a digital pulse measure for Organisations and individuals.

Fiachra Driscoll

General Manager, Executive & Career Coach

Fiachra joined Harmonics as General Manager in 2011. A chartered accountant, Fiachra has extensive cross-functional experience and has previously operated at Board ...

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Fiachra Driscoll

General Manager, Executive & Career Coach

Fiachra joined Harmonics as General Manager in 2011. A chartered accountant, Fiachra has extensive cross-functional experience and has previously operated at Board level, in a multinational environment, in both Commercial and Finance Director roles. A qualified coach, he has specialist expertise in Project Management, career and business performance coaching for senior executives.

Sue Larkin

Finance Manager

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Sue Larkin

Finance Manager

Sue joined Harmonics in July 2011 as Financial Accountant. She has responsibility for all accounting functions at Harmonics and supports all aspects of the business. In addition she manages the Payroll Service offered to all our clients and provides this service in a discreet, confidential and timely manner while always maintaining a strong relationship with both client and employee. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has worked in the past with Deloitte in Dublin and KPMG in the Channel Islands.

Mary Cummins

Programme Manager and Executive Career Coach

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Mary Cummins

Programme Manager and Executive Career Coach

Mary joined Harmonics in 2021 as a Career Coach with significant experience in working with individuals and organisations in the career transition and career management space. In 2022, Mary also assumed the role of Programme Manager with Harmonics, providing support in the areas of client program delivery and business operations.

Mary has worked in the Health Service for over 15 years, most recently as a Senior Manager applying her skills and knowledge in areas such as change management, transformational & purpose driven leadership, regulation, collaborative team working and people development.

Mary has also worked in the voluntary & public sectors as well as working on a consultancy basis with AHEAD, a division of UCD.

Liam McDonnell

Executive Coach and Market Intelligence Specialist

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Liam McDonnell

Executive Coach and Market Intelligence Specialist

A native of Limerick, Liam has 20+ years’ experience in the Executive Search arena, partnering with a broad range of multinational and indigenous clients in sourcing leadership, senior management and “specialist” technical talent.

He has successfully completed his Certificate in Professional Coaching, is a member of the International Coaching Federation and holds a Diploma in HR Management. Liam combines an in depth understanding of the jobs market from both an individual and employer perspective, together with a robust network, to deliver best in class career coaching support to clients.