Navigate the future of work with clarity and confidence.
Empowering individuals and teams to take control of their career, rediscover their passion and love what they do again.
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Ditch the boring, heard-it-before advice— let’s get real on truly owning your career.
Is your team stuck in a rut? Dealing with high turnover? Low energy? Or just “going through the motions”?
It’s time to turn things around.
Hi, I’m Ciara, and at Positive Prospects, we don’t just talk about career development—we make it happen.
In today’s rapidly changing work environment, employees need more than just basic support and generic advice; they need expert personalised guidance to navigate their careers with confidence and purpose. Whether you’re an organisation seeking to engage and retain talent or an individual looking to make bold career choices, we’re here to help you succeed.
Ready to spark real change?
Why invest in Career Development Training?
Concerned that investing in career development might cause your team to leave?
The truth is, it actually encourages them to stay!
As the workplace evolves rapidly, employees are looking for more than just a job—they’re looking for purpose, recognition, and opportunities for growth. Your people are your most valuable asset. Investing in their development increases happiness, job satisfaction, and motivation, leading to a stronger, more dedicated team prepared for the future.
My approach provides you and your team with the tools to succeed.
Here’s what you can expect:
Empowered employees:
Enable your team to take control of their careers.
Increased confidence:
Help them overcome imposter syndrome and realise their full potential.
Enhanced collaboration:
Leverage strengths to improve teamwork.
Engaged culture:
Foster a workplace where employees are motivated to excel.
Invest in your team’s growth, and you’ll see them—and your business—thrive!
The Positive Prospects experience
Picture your team starting each day energised, confident, and ready to conquer their goals. That’s the impact we create at Positive Prospects.
We push boundaries, unlock potential, and drive real, lasting results. Our career development programs are designed to integrate seamlessly into your team’s daily rhythm, making them practical, relevant, and enjoyable.
No fluff—just real, actionable strategies that help your people perform at their best and navigate the complex world of work with confidence.
How I can support:
Team Training & Workshops
Reignite your people’s passion with inspiring, hands-on sessions that drive real change. These interactive workshops are practical and immediately applicable, delivering results from day one.
Keynote Speaking
Need a speaker who can truly captivate and motivate? Our talks are crafted to resonate deeply, spark fresh ideas, and leave your audience energised and ready to take action.
Career Coaching
Feeling stuck in a career rut? Our one-on-one and group coaching sessions cut through the noise, offering you or your team members the clarity and confidence they need to take the next step in their careers.
Team Training & Workshops
Reignite your people’s passion with inspiring, hands-on sessions that drive real change. These interactive workshops are practical and immediately applicable, delivering results from day one.
Keynote Speaking
Need a speaker who can truly captivate and motivate? My talks are crafted to resonate deeply, spark fresh ideas, and leave your audience energised and ready to take action.
Career Coaching
Feeling stuck in a career rut? My one-on-one and group coaching sessions cut through the noise, offering you or your team members the clarity and confidence they need to take the next step in their careers.
Meet your coach
Ciara Spillane
Hi, I’m Ciara—a career consultant who does things differently.
I understand that work is changing, and people want more from their careers but sometimes feel stuck on how to achieve it. That’s why I created Positive Prospects—to bring a fresh, effective approach to career development.
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve supported people in every stage of their careers, from post-school to retirement. Whether it’s one-on-one coaching, personalised group training, or inspiring talks, I’m here to help your people unlock their potential and love what they do.
Our latest posts
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Navigating careers in the 100-year life
This is taken from an article in Silicon Republic which I pitched and contributed to. As people continue to live longer, the expectations of work and the working environment are shifting. From a wellbeing point of view, what does this mean for the individual? From the...
Supporting people navigate the tricky world of work and why it’s important to me
Lately, I've been immersed in crafting the copy for my new website—a task that’s turned out to be more than just a marketing exercise. It’s been an opportunity to revisit the core reasons why I started Positive Prospects in the first place. Reflecting on the journey...
Unlock Your Team’s Potential: Mastering Career Week Essentials
Are you ready to enhance your team's career experience? In this newsletter, we'll explore the essential steps to organizing an impactful Career Week for your team. As an experienced Career Coach who has both organised career weeks in former companies including Google,...
Careers in the 100 Year Life
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Client Testimonials
What clients are saying.
“If you're looking to elevate your team's potential with a fun and inclusive workshop, Ciara is the one to call, you won't regret it!”
“We had the pleasure of welcoming Ciara to our agency for a dynamic team development workshop. Ciara is a truly gifted facilitator who not only guided our team to uncover their unique strengths but did so with energy and enthusiasm that kept everyone engaged and inspired. Her session empowered the teams to understand how to harness their top strengths more effectively to achieve our goals.”
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Ed Kelly - Creative Director, Kooba
“Her approach to creating customized workshops that meet the needs of our employee population is so appreciated.”
“Ciara has been a wonderful partner to work with over the last year. I appreciate her thoughtful approach to every collaboration we have worked on together. She incorporates our identified objectives seamlessly and always delivers engaging and informative sessions that leave a lasting impact on our participants. Her knowledge and expertise is deep and her commitment to continuing to hone her craft and learn the most up-to-date career development practices is another reason I enjoy partnering with her! Thank you, Ciara.”
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vanessa - workday
“Ciara delivered a really positive strengths based exercise for us. All of the participants had not met each other previously. Ciara is a master facilitator who created a very supportive and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice was heard”
“She incorporated fun and engaging exercises which got people talking and fostered a sense of community and belonging. I would highly recommend her, super organised and reliable. Thanks so much Ciara!”
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Éabha Harper-McKeever - Social Entrepreneurs Ireland
“The session with Ciara was very impactful for our staff members as the interactive nature and Ciara’s personable nature made everyone feel comfortable to speak about their own experiences.”
“Ciara provided a session for FBD Career Week 2023 on Self Awareness in Career Planning. The session allowed for employees to give their insights into how they felt about their careers while also provided an opportunity for everyone to take note of where they currently are to put a plan in place to executive in the coming year. We are delighted to invite Ciara back for another session for FBD Career Week 2024!”
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Bryan - FBD Insurance
“Feedback from people who have attended sessions is always positive and the sessions are so popular most attract a waiting list.”
“Ciara, Positive Prospects, has delivered several very successful training and information sessions to family carers. We would have no hesitation in recommending Ciara as she delivers professional session in an emphatic manner to reflect her audience. We are looking forward to many more sessions with Ciara.”
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Vicky - Family Carers Ireland
“We had great fun at the strengths workshop. I feel I know so much more about the other team members. We have been chatting about it since and are actively building in ways we can work better as a group to use our unique strengths”
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Attendee - Strengths Workshop
“Ciara has a warm and engaging manner and her sessions really spark the interest of the high potential managers recruited to the programme.”
“I have engaged positive prospects to create & deliver Leadership sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending her as a training in all things relating to leadership and professional development.”
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Julie Dowsett - University College Dublin
“The session was inspirational and it is a reminder for us on how we can continue to thrive during the tough times. The approach is practical and effective. We enjoyed the session which left us much to reflect on.”
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Hong, L&D Partner - amazon
