Siobhan O'Connell

Siobhan's journey into productivity consulting began unexpectedly during her corporate career at a Dublin financial services firm, where she noticed her team was burning out despite long hours. She developed her first time-blocking system out of necessity, which caught the attention of senior leadership and eventually led to a company-wide restructuring of work practices.

This success prompted her to pursue formal training in coaching and organizational psychology, completing her studies at UCD while still employed. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology from University College Dublin and a postgraduate certification in Performance Coaching from the Institute of Life Coach Training in Dublin. What drives her is seeing professionals reclaim their evenings and weekends without sacrificing career ambition.

Over the past decade, she's worked with the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, delivered workshops at multiple Irish universities, and developed proprietary frameworks like the 'Irish Rhythm Method' for work-life balance that account for cultural factors unique to the Irish workforce. As Senior Productivity Strategist at chocolatepinatas Limited, she's guided over 200 organizations across Ireland—from Dublin startups to Cork-based enterprises—in implementing customized prioritization systems that have increased team efficiency by an average of 35%.

She believes that productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most with intention. Her evidence-based approach blends behavioral psychology with practical systems, always grounded in real-world challenges she's witnessed across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and beyond.