Natural Resilience

Ciaran Devine

We used Ciaran May for a team building event where we wanted to get everyone together, inspire them, push their personal capabilities and have some fun.

Ciaran really helped us do that with the group activities he organised and with his expert coaching. He shared some great stories with us and offered various techniques like breath work that were really positive for our team.

I have to say it was really inspiring and memorable day and he really supported our team to become closer and more determined together.

I recommend Ciaran May and Natural Resilience wholeheartedly. Ciaran’s a genuinely clever, open, honest and inspirational guy.

Andrew Bree

Ciaran has helped me in countless ways these last couple of years. Ive got to really explore myself and my capabilities outside of swimming. Working alongside him is simply life changing, he leads with the heart but is also an innovative thinker. He has a big energy and a very calming presence, a special guy with a unique outlook on life. He embodies his message which is clear to see for all those that know him which makes it impossible not to be inspired.

Having competed at the highest level in Sports for over 20 years and I can safely say that Ciaran May is one of the top coaches in the world. I highly recommend him to athletes, business owners and anyone that wants to truly understand themselves and the world around them.

Gareth Corry

“This year started with some clear goals and also and understanding that something internal was holding me back. This lead to a search for a new coach preferably someone likeminded that would be able to guide and help. Ciaran was a perfect fit.

We had a number of sessions including a great session dealing with a family emergency. These sessions cleared a lot of my blockages giving me a level of clarity I hadn’t experienced in years. I am free of those self-limiting beliefs that have been holding me back for years.

My family life feels even better than before, in a sporting context I have had a few breakthroughs and Personal Bests and in a business sense my goals are clearer, my mind is focused. This is the best Ive felt in a very long time.

Ciaran is professional and has an amazing skill set. What sets Ciaran apart are his own life experience, his training, both in the professional business sense but also his own sporting career. He has a powerful calming presence that immediately pts you at ease. For all these reasons and more I will continue to work with Ciaran”

Domhnall Nugent

“My professional sports career and my business career are two things that mean a lot to me and I knew I was reaching nowhere near my full potential in both. I reached out to Ciaran May about 12 months ago. At that time my confidence, self image and performance in sports were under par.

I attended an event run by Ciaran on goal setting and achievement and for the first time began to understand the process of success in sports, life and business.

The saying “You dont know until you know” sums up my time with Ciaran. I thought I was self aware and had everything sorted but he has took everything to a whole new level. Its safe to say that how I I view myself, my potential and the world around me has totally changed.

Ciaran has given me the tools to build a relationship with myself as I undertake this new journey into sport and business. I have genuine new found purpose in life thanks to Ciaran May

Jacqui Pope

Ciaran is incredible at what he does, I attended one of his Natural Resilience Workshops and I was completely blown away with the day, In fact I would go as far as saying it changed my life. It was as a result of my time with Ciaran that I saw an opportunity for him to deliver some workshops with my team. I am currently Head Of Service for GLL in Belfast with a team of around 700. My team across Belfast absolutely loved their time with Ciaran, they still talk about it. Team engagement is hugely important to us a business Ciaran was amazing to work with. I would actually encourage you to speak with him about what he could offer your business, you wont regret it”

Firmus Energy

“I had the pleasure of meeting Ciaran when we brought him in to deliver one of our leadership events. He most definitely pushed us out of comfort zones and gave us the confidence to face our fears head on by shifting our mindsets and reframing our thoughts. I personally would not have been very reluctant to do anything “scary” before like abseiling. I was the one usually standing at the bottom holding the coats but with the support, guidance and encouragement from Ciaran I climbed the wall and abseiled back down in one piece, I felt so proud of myself.

We finished the day off with a cold dip in the sea, something I would never have volunteered for previously but once again, through the mindset and breath control techniques that Ciaran showed us, we were able to submerge in the icy water right up to our necks even enjoying the moment and having the craic. I felt exhilarated for hours after. The trick is, the more we face challenges, the we will start to rewire our thinking. Ciaran has overcome ALOT in his life and has made it his personal mission to give back to others and share his zest for life. I have so much respect for this amazing man”

Firmus Energy

“5 stars all around. I could not recommend Ciaran and his natural resilience approach highly enough.

I have been involved in many company and team building days, but Ciaran’s knowledge, insight and skills to deliver a real, impactful message took it to a whole new level.

Ciaran’s approach created a level playing field amongst participants and demonstrated the potential for each of us to stretch ourselves, without snapping! As leaders in our business, we experienced the benefits and positivity of engagement at a ‘human’ level…identifying our priorities, finding our strengths and recognising how these can deliver success, both personally and professionally.”

Co-Founder of Podiem and Pacem, Co-Owner of MLN

“I have had the pleasure of working with Ciaran on several different events and on each occasion his contribution has been excellent. He speaks to, and engages with, his audience with passion and humility – this is a mighty combination. His grasp of his subject matter (for us it was ‘self-belief’, ‘overcoming fear’ and ‘cultivating confidence’) means that his messages are consistently and constructively thought-provoking. What sets Ciaran apart is his lived experience – he met our audiences where they were at, and this gave his message authenticity and impact.  I would also say that Ciaran’s level of affability means that the experience of doing business with him is always a pleasant and enjoyable one and there is a lot to be said for that. I would have no hesitation in recommending him”.

Dr Steven Kilroy

Ciaran from Natural Resilience delivered a refreshing and inspirational workshop on mental health and resilience to our MBA students at Trinity College Dublin. The workshop was a transformative experience to attendees. The workshop made apparent how one can perform at the highest level over the long term while navigating complex personal challenges in the process. Ciaran’s passion, honesty and ability to draw on his personal experiences, made the content of the workshop relatable and practical. He also created a relaxed and supportive atmosphere for attendees and equipped them with many practical tools that can be aopte for personal and professional growth. I highly recommend Ciaran for anyone seeking tips on motivation, resilience and mental health improvement as well as a fresh perspective on success.

Gareth Kirk

Ciaran is an authentic and genuine leader in his field. His unique and first-to-market business concept through natural resilience brings a real breath of fresh air (quite literally) to personal and team development. He has the ability to put his clients at ease and develop his style in session to flex to the needs of team members and really get the best out of them. We have engaged with Ciaran on a number of events from small interactive group sessions to full conferences with 400 attendees, and have had very positive feedback. He introduced me to cold water submersion over 2 years ago and this has become a part of my lifestyle and daily prep for work and life. He is a true entrepreneur and is always considering ways to evolve both himself and his business. Keep up the great work.

Chris Carson

We engaged Ciaran to deliver a session on High Performance Habits to our team as part of our overall Wellbeing strategy and create strong engagement. Ciaran first took the time to meet with me to understand the background of the company and our needs. The session he delivered was incredibly engaging . Ciaran is an excellent speaker sharing personal experience to support the learning, coming across as very authentic as well as knowledgeable. The feedback and the buzz from the wider team was highly positive, creating a lot of self-reflection and determination on goal setting amongst them. Ciaran also took the time to speak individually with team members. I would certainly use Ciaran’s services again as part of our ongoing focus on Employee Wellbeing and in other areas.