Client success stories,
in their own words.
Verbatim, named feedback from HR, Talent and L&D leaders — on team workshops, off-sites, Everything DiSC® and Insights Discovery® certification, and leadership coaching. Every quote is exactly as the client wrote it: submitted directly, or posted publicly on Google. Nothing rewritten. Nothing invented.
Teams and leaders I've worked with include
Includes both consulting clients and global organisations where I held senior HR and talent roles
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Since the workshop, we've begun to see stronger trust and understanding across the team.
What teams say after the day.
Half-day team workshops, full-day off-sites and leadership sessions — most grounded in Everything DiSC® or Insights Discovery® profiles. Every quote is shown with its source: submitted directly by the client, or a public five-star Google review.
The DiSC workshop gave us a shared language to talk about our different working and communication styles. It made it easier to appreciate each other's perspectives and approach conversations with greater awareness and intention—something that's especially important in the high-pressure, fast-paced hospitality environment in which we work.
Since the workshop, we've begun to see stronger trust and understanding across the team. People are excited to use the framework and are more mindful about how they communicate and collaborate. There's a greater sense of openness and respect for different styles, helping to create a more supportive team dynamic that ultimately allows us to work better together and serve our guests even more effectively.
I was looking for a good Insights Facilitator for a number of months and was delighted to have found David and the fact he was local to us was even better. Was a great presenter and the team got great value for our time with him. Great day sharing our experiences with the colours etc and David guided the workshop at the right pace and examples. Would recommend and we will be using David again.
I would highly recommend David's Insights Discovery workshop. The session was engaging, practical, and very well delivered from start to finish. David created a relaxed, open environment that encouraged everyone to participate and to really think about how we work and communicate with each other. I particularly enjoyed David's interaction with the group. David made the content easy to understand and relevant to our day-to-day work, while also keeping the session interesting and enjoyable.
It was a very worthwhile course and I came away with a much better understanding of different working styles and how to communicate more effectively. I would strongly recommend this workshop.
David's session on building high-performing teams inside 3SIXTY Leaders Club was nothing short of exceptional. His depth of knowledge, engaging approach, and ability to create a safe, open space for discussion made a huge impact on our members. The fact that so many women felt comfortable asking questions and diving into real challenges is a testament to his expertise and facilitation style.
If you're looking for someone who not only understands the mechanics of high-performing teams but also knows how to connect, engage, and truly empower leaders, David is your guy. Our members walked away with tangible strategies and a renewed sense of confidence in their leadership. Highly recommend!
I took part in a session David ran for our team and it was genuinely one of the most engaging and useful workshops I've been to.
The session was interactive and relaxed, and David created a space where everyone felt comfortable contributing. I walked away with a much better understanding of how to communicate with different working styles, and the tools he shared were really practical.
Would absolutely recommend him for any team looking to work better together!
The StrengthsFinder session that David ran for our global leadership team was incredibly impactful in bringing together a new team, identifying individual and team strengths to accelerate effective collaboration.
We held the session as a kickoff on the first morning of our offsite and it really helped set a tone of openness, valuing all inputs and especially highlighting what each leader brings to our team.
I have since observed the team using the language of their strengths in working together and in building out their personal developing plans in terms of how they will achieve their short and long term goals.
Working with David O'Grady was enlightening for our group as a whole, but also significant for each individual. By giving us the tools to allow us to recognise our core values and communication styles, it has opened up constructive & clear conversations in our meetings. This has enabled us to work together in a meaningful way to create a strategy for success. I highly recommend David & his DiSC program.
We invited David O'Grady to facilitate a CliftonStrengths workshop for our Global People & Organisational Development team off-site in Galway.
The session gave us practical insight into how our individual strengths show up — not just within the team, but also in how we collaborate with key stakeholders across the business. David's facilitation was clear, engaging, and directly relevant to how we work. Feedback from the group was overwhelmingly positive.
As an HR professional, I really valued how David brought the StrengthsFinder framework to life in a way that deepened self-awareness, strengthened team connection, and supported more effective cross-functional collaboration. I'd highly recommend him to any HR or Talent Leader looking to integrate strengths-based development into their L&D strategy or leadership programmes.
David and his team were outstanding! David really took his time to understand our culture and created a safe and engaging environment to learn, laugh, and connect. DISC is a new tool I'm happy to continue using for both professional and personal relationships. Thank you David for your time and expertise :)
I recently undertook a DiSC session with David O'Grady through my workplace. David is an engaging and insightful facilitator. The session was very worthwhile in understanding how better to communicate with colleagues and customers. I left the session with the reassurance that in a team everyone's contribution is important and vital to success.
Fantastic day was had with David, the training is extremely interesting and valuable. Would highly recommend.
Attended a full day training with David and all my colleagues. It was very insightful, our team has already benefitted from DiSC
David and his team were informative and insightful! They helped me to understand more about my personality and work style, as well as, how to strategize and put into action more efficient ways to communicate and work with others of different DiSC styles! Thank you, David and team!
Thinking about a session like these? Read about team workshops & off-sites.
What practitioners say about the partnership.
People I've supported through Everything DiSC® certification and into confident delivery — and a team whose workshop was delivered by a practitioner from that programme.
Your certification partner: David O'Grady — Everything DiSC® Authorised Partner, supporting you from first workshop to confident in-house delivery.
I can't express enough how valuable David's partnership has been over the past 18 months. Our journey began in May 2023 when he facilitated a half-day DiSC workshop for our newly formed leadership group. The enthusiastic feedback from the participants prompted us to expand the use of DiSC throughout the company, leading to David certifying one of our HR Business Partners to deliver the program. Through his coaching and ongoing mentorship, David has empowered us to implement DiSC on a larger scale while providing our HRBP with an outstanding professional development experience. Additionally, we've enlisted David as a leadership coach for our emerging talent, helping them rapidly enhance their business acumen and strategic thinking. This collaboration has allowed us to nurture and promote our internal talent, saving us the time and resources that would have gone into searching externally. If you're contemplating whether working with David is a worthwhile investment of your time and money, let me assure you: it absolutely is. He is a thoughtful and attentive business partner who brings unparalleled quality to your learning and development strategy.
Working with David through my Everything DiSC certification was an incredibly valuable experience. What makes him such a strong partner isn't just his deep understanding of the tool, but his decades of hands-on experience leading HR and Talent functions in large organisations. He brings a practical, real world lens to everything, showing you not just how to use DiSC, but how to design sessions that truly shift behaviour and support real business outcomes.
David has been a great support throughout. From the start when I was considering certification, he gave me the confidence that it was the right move for me. Since then, he's always been available, no question ever feels like too much, and his advice has been invaluable. Before my first workshop, he took the time to review my material and share feedback, which made a big difference. I went in feeling confident, and actually excited rather than nervous.
If you're thinking about becoming a DiSC practitioner, I'd highly recommend David as a partner.
The Hali team really enjoyed the DiSC workshop – it was both energising and genuinely insightful. David had everything organised perfectly, and Padraic delivered the session with great energy and impact. It was practical, engaging, and we've already started using some of the tools in our day-to-day chats.
Thinking about certification? Explore Everything DiSC certification or Insights Discovery accreditation.
What leaders say about the coaching.
One-to-one leadership coaching, including Hogan assessment debriefs — for senior directors, emerging leaders and people stepping up.
How I workVirtual leadership coaching across Irish, UK and US time zones — with senior directors, emerging leaders and people stepping up.
David's coaching was invaluable in shifting my mindset from self-doubt to self-trust. I learnt to recognise the value of my perspective and contribute with conviction, moving from reactionary responses to intentional, thoughtful actions. This newfound clarity allowed me to make decisions aligned with my values, rather than being driven solely by obligation or loyalty.
The most significant change was stepping into my leadership role more consciously. David helped me transition from doing to leading, encouraging me to share my perspective earlier and embrace ambiguity. This shift empowered me to shape my place within the organisation, rather than merely adapting to it.
David's coaching provided immense value by offering a reflective space to identify and work through my challenges. It helped me gain clarity on my work style, build confidence, and develop strategies to navigate professional situations, connections and relationships effectively. The impact has been transformative! David's ability to ask thought-provoking questions, combined with tailored guidance, really helped me explore my professional approach in a way that I haven't been able to before. I would absolutely recommend David, and felt he genuinely cared about my growth. Thank you David!
Partnering with David O'Grady using the Hogan assessment was an insightful and rewarding experience. David brings a warm and friendly presence to his coaching, creating an environment where open reflection feels natural and productive. He listens deeply and attentively, ensuring that each perspective is fully heard and valued.
Working with David was truly transformative. Our sessions focused on identifying and understanding mine and my teams Strengths, which not only gave us clarity about our natural talents but also empowered the team to leverage those strengths more effectively. Personally the impact of our work together has been profound. I now have a deeper sense of self-awareness and a clear framework to approach challenges and opportunities with confidence.
Considering coaching for yourself or a leader on your team? Read about executive coaching.
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Three ways these stories start.
Most of the work on this page began one of three ways: a team that needed a day done well, a practitioner who wanted a partner, or a leader ready for a thinking space.
Workshops & off-sites
A facilitated half-day or full day built on your team's own Everything DiSC, Insights Discovery or The Five Behaviors® profiles. The workshop stories above all started here.
Certification & accreditation
Bring the capability in-house with Everything DiSC certification or Insights Discovery accreditation. The preparation and ongoing support are what the practitioners above describe.
An integration partnership
Maggie Bertram's certification story above shows the shape: a workshop that grows into certified internal practitioners and coaching for emerging talent. An integration partnership adds ongoing profile supply, with everything working to one plan.
About these stories.
Who is David O'Grady and what does he do? +
David O'Grady is a leadership and team-development coach and facilitator based near Athlone, Ireland. He runs team workshops and leadership off-sites, supports Everything DiSC and Insights Discovery practitioners through certification, and provides one-to-one leadership coaching. He works on-site across Ireland and virtually across Irish, UK and US time zones, and is an Everything DiSC Authorised Partner, a licensed Insights Discovery practitioner, Hogan and Gallup CliftonStrengths certified, an ICF coach and Chartered MCIPD.
Are the testimonials on this page real? +
Yes. Every quote on this page is reproduced word for word. Text testimonials come from two sources: reviews clients submitted directly through the testimonial collection tool, and public Google reviews, which can be read at source via the link on this page. Each card is labelled with its source. The two video stories are the clients themselves on camera. Nothing is rewritten, paraphrased or invented.
Who are the clients behind these stories? +
Named people at organisations including HubSpot, Snyk, Tauck, Aerogen, Novo Nordisk, OMT Global and Octus, alongside Irish businesses such as Direct Medical - Vivisol Ireland, Hali, People Compass and 3SIXTY Leaders Club. Every name, role and company shown comes directly from the client's own submission or their public review.
What results do teams report after working with David O'Grady? +
Clients describe gaining a shared language for different working and communication styles, stronger trust and openness across the team, and practical tools they keep using day to day. Leaders in one-to-one coaching describe shifting from self-doubt to self-trust, clearer and more intentional decisions, and moving from doing to leading. Several note their team still using the language of the work long after the session.
What kinds of work do the stories cover? +
Three kinds, and the page is grouped the same way. Team workshops and leadership off-sites built on Everything DiSC®, Insights Discovery® or CliftonStrengths®. Certification and accreditation, where I support practitioners through Everything DiSC certification and beyond it. And one-to-one leadership coaching, including Hogan assessment debriefs.
Do you work with teams outside Ireland? +
Yes. Sessions run on-site anywhere in Ireland and virtually across Irish, UK and US time zones. Several of the stories on this page come from US-based teams, including Tauck, and from global teams at HubSpot and Snyk.
Why are some quotes shorter than the original review? +
Some longer testimonials are excerpted for space. An excerpt is always a continuous, unedited passage of the original — words are never changed, reordered or added. The Google reviews can be read in full at source via the link on this page.
How do I start a piece of work like these? +
Book a 20-minute scoping call, or send a message through the form on this page. Tell me about your team and what you want to be different. I'll reply personally, usually within one working day, and after the scoping call you'll get a clear proposal — usually with options to choose between.
Your team's story starts with a call.
Tell me where your team is strong, where it drags, and what you want to be different. I'll come back with a clear recommendation — format, tool and agenda.
Start the conversation
I'll reply personally, usually within one working day.
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