ABOUT
WISER WORKING
Who We Are
Wiser Working has assembled an award-winning team of team of seasoned consultants, trainers, psychologists and coaches on a mission to help people have great experiences in the workplace.
In October 2022 we were awarded Best External Consultancy at the Annual CIPD Awards, recognising the impact of our client programmes.
We share a deep interest in all aspects of wellbeing (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) and are committed to helping busy leaders to perform in a sustainable way.
Our many years of experience in leadership, coaching, facilitating, training and consulting has benefitted a range of companies including AXA, AstraZeneca, HSBC, Peugeot Citroen, Moy Park and Microsoft.
We also enjoy sharing our experience with SME's and 3rd sector organisations.
Our Team
Noel Clerkin
Noel has been practising as an executive coach and team facilitator since 2002. Prior to that he held management and sales roles in the banking and financial information industries.
Having lived and worked in Dublin, Paris, London and New York, Noel draws on a rich array of experiences to bring perspective and wisdom to his clients.
He is a trusted advisor for senior leaders and has worked closely with business founders, sales leaders and HR directors to help them lead more effectively.
Dr. Lindsay Joyce
A registered psychologist, Lindsay specialises in simplifying psychological theory and applying it to real-world workplace contexts. Lindsay is also a sought-after keynote speaker and an authority in the field of resilience.
As a management consultant, teacher and manager, Lindsay has helped companies throughout the UK train their employees in a range of stress management and resilience techniques.
Dr. Martin Egan
Martin draws on his expertise in organisational culture development to help organisations create cultures that enhance performance, reduce stress levels and improve employee engagement.
He has a special interest in understanding the often-unconscious dynamics that exist within organisations and how these influence the behaviour of individuals and groups to shape corporate cultures.
Martin uses a number of diagnostic tools and facilitated interventions that drive new ways of thinking and behaving.
Claire Clerkin
Claire leads our wellness practice and oversees Wiser Working’s client diagnostic assessments. As a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Claire works with our clients to integrate elements of nutrition and lifestyle in building physical resilience.
Claire is a certified DISC practitioner.
With a background in marketing and research consultancy, Claire brings her experience of data insights and human health to Wiser Working's offering. Claire incorporates the fields of epigenetics and functional medicine into her consulting, coaching and training programmes.
Bernadette Dijkhuizen-Keogh
A qualified Mindfulness Skills teacher, Bernadette has been practising mindfulness and meditation for the past 20 years in various traditions. She has taught over 2,000 people and has built up an international mindfulness community of over 10,000 people.
Previously, Bernadette worked for over 15 years in highly pressurised digital marketing and partnership development roles. She now brings her business experience to her corporate training, allowing her to connect with the issues that people are facing, and work on practical solutions to foster lasting positive change.
She is currently studying Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher training with Bangor University.
Alison Underwood
Alison is a qualified executive coach, management trainer and nutritionist.
With 15 years experience, Alison has specialised in leadership development working with company directors and senior management, as a management trainer and executive coach. She has worked extensively in automotive and publishing.
Prior to focusing on people-development, Alison spent 15 years managing operational departments with a variety of clients in the Media, IT, Insurance, Property, Government and Professional Service industries.
Alison is a certified Firstbeat consultant.