If you’re exploring your career options or looking for guidance on your next move, Jobs Expo Cork on Saturday, 11th April 2026, at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs is the place to be. One of the highlights of the event is the opportunity to connect with professional career coaches who specialise in helping jobseekers, graduates, and career changers navigate their next steps with confidence.
Why Career Coaches Matter
Career coaches offer personalised guidance to help you identify your strengths, clarify your career goals, and develop a strategy to achieve them. They provide practical advice on CVs, interview preparation, networking, and career transitions. At Jobs Expo Cork, several expert coaches will be available to offer insights and one-to-one guidance.
Meet the Experts
Luke Treacy – CEO of Business Technology Academy
Luke is an experienced executive in technology, media and digital publishing having previously served as CEO/Managing Director of two businesses in the UK and two in Ireland including an AI focused research business based on Silicon Roundabout in London.
Luke holds an MBA from Imperial College London and has previously studied Artificial Intelligence at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Digital Strategies at the University of Oxford.
Killian O’Leary – Director of Client Partnerships at Career Decisions Ireland
Killian is focused on building key relationships with Technology professionals & is passionate about bringing a different Recruitment offering to the Tech community Nationwide!
Killian recently finished up as ‘Technology Partner’ at ‘Barden Recruitment’ having successfully built and helped mature this practice from Greenfield!
Helping people to achieve ‘Career Success’ is his passion!
Coaching people to realise their full potential will form the centre-piece of his Recruitment offering!
Bringing a dedicated ‘Executive search’ function to the Technology sector is something Killian has long since seen the need for!
Possessing 10 Yrs + Recruiting experience, a qualified Career & Leadership Coach Killian engages his Clients & Candidates in a consultative & engaging manner!
He excels at being a ‘Trusted Advisor’ to clients within all Tech verticals!
Killian aims to build on his vast experience to date of forming long-lasting relationships with Senior Technology Leaders offering them an outlet to talk about their own Careers and to act as a ‘sounding-board’ for ideas they may have to further develop themselves professionally.
Killian is always open to having open & honest conversations with Career-minded people & his approach to – Recruitment, Goal-setting and ‘Career-success’ can be viewed at ‘ProgressCoaching.ie’ & Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUqHxEAddO0
Juracy Antunes – Human Resources Professional, Career Coach, Author, and Social Impact Advocate
Dan Potts – Senior Career Coach and Consultant at The Career Coach
Dan Potts is a seasoned career coach with over 14 years of experience working with clients from all corners of the globe. He takes a collaborative, creative, and open-ended approach to help his clients explore their passions, lead fulfilling lives, and reach their full potential as both professionals and individuals.
As a business leader, Dan has worked with clients across various industries and has extensive experience in recruiting for global businesses. This gives him a unique insight into the hiring process and profile building, ensuring that his clients receive real-world insights into their professional journeys and get the most value out of their programmes.
Dan’s commitment to his clients is unwavering, and his guarantee is that he will work tirelessly to help them achieve excellence with positivity, realism, optimism, and a willingness to support their success. If you’re ready for a change, Dan will be right there with you, offering his expertise in career, mindset, and life coaching.
Geraldine McCarthy – Career & Business Coach | HR Consultant
A qualified ICF accredited professional coach with a Human Resources background in business partnering gives Geraldine invaluable insights into organisational dynamics, recruitment & selection, and talent management. Coupled with a Masters in Work and Organisational Behaviour from the University of Limerick, her first hand experience in optimising workplace environments equips her with a nuanced understanding of the intricate interplay between individual fulfillment and organisational success.
Now coaching clients across many industries—from technology, retail, banking and pharmaceutical, Geraldine helps people identify their strengths, leverage transferable skills, and position themselves for success. Whether you are exploring new fields, aiming for advancement, or simply seeking clarity in your career direction, Geraldine provides the tools and insights you need to approach your job search confidently and build a resilient, rewarding career path.
Melissa Roa – Career Coach, Entrepreneur, and People Development Specialist
Melissa Roa is a Career Coach, Entrepreneur, and People Development Specialist dedicated to empowering professionals and businesses to reach their full potential. As the Founder of Coaching Close to You, she has helped over 900 clients successfully navigate career transitions, interview preparation, leadership development, and personal branding, enabling them to secure new job opportunities and build confidence in their professional journeys.
With more than 14 years of experience working across multiple countries, Melissa has successfully adapted to diverse industries, including Big Tech, startups, and corporate environments. Her background in career coaching, customer success, and corporate training has given her a deep understanding of global job markets and the skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
Melissa believes that success is not about luck, but about preparation, self-awareness, and continuous learning. Through strategic coaching, storytelling techniques, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), she helps professionals unlock their potential, overcome self-doubt, and position themselves for success in highly competitive industries.
At Coaching Close to You, Melissa and her team offer tailored career coaching solutions, specializing in career transitions, leadership development, corporate workshops, layoff support, and personal branding strategies. Whether you’re an individual looking to grow your career or a company aiming to develop high-performing teams, Melissa provides the insights and tools necessary for long-term success.
Consiglia Sorge – EMCC Coach and Mentor
Consiglia Sorge is a highly experienced coach and trainer with a rich background in finance and accounting. With over two decades of experience working with multinational corporations such as Dell, EMC, VMware, Baxter, and Deloitte, she understands the intricacies and challenges of the corporate world. Her career has been marked by managing tight deadlines, multitasking, and balancing the demands of a young family. This unique perspective fuels her passion for creating a harmonious workplace environment. As an EMCC accredited coach, Consiglia is dedicated to helping individuals find balance, satisfaction, and success in their professional and personal lives.
Róisín Kelleher – Career Guidance Counsellor
Róisín Kelleher set up the ‘Aisling Career Guidance and Recruitment Service’ in Bandon, Co. Cork, having spent many years in business, before becoming a teacher and career guidance counsellor.
Dedicated to career guidance and education, Róisín provides a comprehensive and personal guidance service, where all clients are encouraged to realise their potential.
Clients come from all life stages: second and third level students, graduates, post graduates, job seekers, and people changing career.
Róisín is enthusiastic and passionate about her work and obtains great fulfillment from helping people to achieve their potential.
A UCC graduate in Psychology and Sociology, with a Diploma and Masters Degree in Career Guidance, Teaching Diplomas in Typewriting and Shorthand, Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing (Levels A and B) from the British Psychological Society and an IMI Certificate in Recruitment.
A former President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, she has spoken at many conferences in different parts of the world on career guidance issues. She has been the guidance counsellor on C103 radio over many years, and has served on bodies such as the National Psychological Service, Commission on the Points System, Dept of Social and Family Affairs Workshops for Unemployed, Counsellor in Youth Reach Centres, and Governing Body of CIT now MTU. She has recently developed a Career Interest Assessment for students and adults. Róisín will be pleased to speak at Jobs Expo on:
The Importance of Career Guidance and its Role in People’s Lives
Why Attend
Connecting with a career coach at Jobs Expo Cork can help you:
- Clarify your career direction
- Identify transferable skills
- Improve your CV and interview performance
- Explore sectors and roles you may not have considered
- Gain practical strategies to secure your next opportunity
Whether you’re entering the job market for the first time, considering a career change, or aiming to progress in your current role, the Expo offers the guidance and resources to help you take the next step.
Register Now for FREE!
Register now to attend Jobs Expo Cork on 11th April 2026 to meet these career coaches in person. Ask questions, schedule a mini consultation, and get personalised advice to help you move forward with confidence.
Mark your calendar and make the most of this opportunity to connect with experts who can shape your career journey.