ABOUT Lá NUA COACHING

Creating Space for Clarity Through Comfortable Conversation

ABOUT Lá NUA COACHING

OUR STORY

Lá Nua Coaching was founded by Mary Guilfoyle with a clear vision: to create a coaching practice where clients find clarity through comfortable, authentic conversation.


Throughout her life, Mary has been the person friends confide in, the colleague others turn to for clarity. While working in healthcare for over 32 years, she discovered her true gift wasn't in providing answers, but in creating the space where people could find their own.


This led to formal coaching training and the development of our "Comfortable Conversation" approach—combining attentive listening with proven coaching techniques, minus the rigid frameworks that can feel clinical.


Lá Nua (pronounced "law noo-ah") means "New Day" in Irish, reflecting our belief that even overwhelming challenges can shift when we create space to see them clearly.

WHERE NEW POSSIBILITIES BEGIN

Meet Mary Guilfoyle, Founder & Lead Coach

As founder and lead coach, Mary brings comprehensive professional training and natural talent to her work with clients.


What makes Mary's coaching distinctive is what clients describe as "comfortable clarity." She creates an environment where clients feel immediately at ease, silence is welcomed for deeper thinking, and insights emerge naturally through genuine conversation.


Professional Credentials:


  • The Irish Lifecoach Institute (ILI) Diploma
  • Napier University Edinburgh - Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing (1998)
  • BSc in Nursing (2000)
  • ITEC International Therapy Examination Council - Diploma in Anatomy Physiology and Body Massage (2001)
  • ITEC Aestheticienne Diploma (2001)
  • CIBTAC Aestheticienne Diploma (2001)
  • "Misneach" School of Reflexology - Diploma in Reflexology (2005)


This diverse background in healthcare, wellness, and coaching creates a uniquely holistic perspective. Mary's extensive experience in nursing and therapeutic disciplines enhances her ability to listen deeply, create safe spaces, and understand both the physical and emotional aspects of clients' experiences.

ABOUT Lá NUA COACHING

OUR VALUES

At Lá Nua Coaching, our practice is guided by these core beliefs:


  • Everyone already possesses the wisdom they need; our role is creating the space where they can access it
  • Small, meaningful actions create more sustainable change than dramatic overhauls
  • The quality of our listening creates the quality of our insights
  • Comfort and clarity go hand in hand—we think best when we feel at ease
  • Genuine conversation uncovers deeper truths than structured exercises alone


WE'D LOVE TO LEARN WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE TODAY

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CREATING COMFORTABLE SPACE

Mary has a natural talent for establishing an environment where clients feel truly heard.

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THE POWER OF REFLECTION

Through careful listening, Mary helps you recognize patterns that may be influencing your choices.

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FOCUS WITHOUT RIGIDITY

Mary helps you narrow down from feeling overwhelmed to taking manageable action.

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SMALL STEPS, REAL MOVEMENT

Mary believes lasting change comes from actions you genuinely want to take.