At Thrive Coaching & Development, we specialise in coaching, leadership development, and coaching skills training that builds confidence, performance and real capability.
We work with organisations and individuals who want to create lasting impact - developing confident leaders and building a strong coaching culture. Whether it's one to one coaching, ILM accredited training, supervision, or tailored team sessions, our approach is grounded, practical and built around your needs.
Founded by Marie Ferris, an experienced executive coach and learning specialist, Thrive brings over 25 years’ experience working in and alongside complex organisations. We understand the challenges of leading change, building internal coaching capacity, and delivering learning that actually sticks.
All of our programmes are designed with that in mind - combining evidence based practice with real world insight. We don’t believe in off-the-shelf solutions. Instead, we work closely with you to design development that fits your culture, priorities and people.
While Marie leads the design and delivery of most programmes, we also collaborate with a trusted network of highly experienced associates who share our values and approac, ensuring we can scale support while keeping the personal touch.
If you're looking for coaching or development that’s practical, personal and rooted in deep expertise, we’d love to work with you.
About Marie Ferris
Expertise You Can Trust
My approach is grounded in evidence-based, academic rigour and 25 years of hands-on leadership development. When you work with me, you are partnering with a coach who understands the reality of the boardroom as well as the theory of the classroom.
Practical Experience: Having worked within large, complex organisations, I understand the challenge of shifting culture and changing long-held habits. I bring a "sleeves rolled up" perspective to every project, ensuring programmes are as practical as they are professional.
Award-Winning Impact: Winner of a National Training and Development Award for Excellence in Coaching.
Deep Coaching Insight: Over 1,000 hours of 1-to-1 experience, supporting everyone from new managers to C-Suite executives.
Academic & Professional Depth: MSc in Human Resource Management focused on coaching for managers and co-author of a best-practice guide on coaching cultures for Advance HE.
Accredited Standards: CIPD qualified, MBTI practitioner, Barefott trained Coach Supervisor and member of the Association for Coaching Irish Leadership team.
