Sara Dart

Senior Vice President, Education in Ireland, Enterprise Ireland

“Participating in Smurfit’s Leadership Communication for Results course was the best investment I’ve made in my professional development. The course was highly interactive and the facilitators - who were excellent - kept our entire cohort very engaged throughout our time together. by the end of three days, you could see significant improvement in Everyone’s skill level. Personally, I’m much more comfortable with public speaking and more confident in my presentation skills after taking part in the course."

Michael Darragh Macauley

CEO, Santuary Runners

"Participating in Smurfit Executive Development's Leadership Communication for Results Programme was of huge benefit to me personally and for my professional career. It was really interactive and Barbara and Aideen, our facilitators throughout, delivered engaging content right from the off. I find myself referring to the programme learnings on a regular basis and it has improved my communication impact greatly - I highly recommend it!"

Darragh Madden

Senior Director Solution Engineering - UK & Ireland, Salesforce

"I had the pleasure of attending my first in-person development course at Smurfit Executive Development in May of this year. 'Leadership Communication for Results' was held over 3 days in the beautiful Smurfit campus in Blackrock. What a fantastic experience collaborating with a class of fellow professionals. The course was run by the incredibly engaging Barbara Moynihan who really facilitated a dynamic learning environment. As we move from a virtual to a more blended in-person working environment I couldn't recommend this course highly enough."

Sarah McCaffrey

Regional Wellness Specialist, Linkedin

"I completed the Leadership Communication for Results programme in April 2025 and found it incredibly valuable. It helped me build confidence and develop a more authentic communication style that I now use daily in both professional and personal settings. The 3-day course was practical, insightful, and empowering. An unexpected highlight for me was the peer support and knowledge sharing. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their communication impact."

Alan Canty

Offshore Wind Supply Chain Manager, Engineering & Major Projects ESB

“The Leadership Communication for Results course at Smurfit Executive Development has been an invaluable experience . The practical approach, expert faculty and collaborative environment have significantly enhanced my communication skills , enabling me to convey ideas more effectively and confidently in a professional setting”

Julie Kavanagh

Enterprise Account Executive

Google Cloud (New York)

"The course exceeded my expectations - a real mix of theory and practice. Both facilitators took time to walk us through the frameworks we needed for effective communication and a lot of time was spent in breakout groups where I learnt a lot from working with my peers. Aideen and Barbara fostered an environment where everyone was willing to speak up and encourage one another."

Niamh Connolly

Head of Ambient Air Quality, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

"Being able to communicate clearly is important, regardless of what role you have or level you are at. This course gave excellent, practical advice on how to communicate better for results, through role playing, best practice and feedback. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to bolster their communication skills."

Leonard Tobin

Corporate Consultant, Zurich Ireland

"Communication is a vital skill for all professionals, but effective communication is what will set you apart from the rest of the pack in delivering results. During the 3-day course we learnt to break down the fundamentals of communication and this provided us with actionable improvements. I saw immediate benefits in my day-to-day work interacting with internal and external stakeholders of varying levels.’’