Sean Manning
Sean’s career previous to coaching was in finance and accountancy, where he gained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Accounting. However, in 2016 Sean experienced a hemorrhagic stroke which paralysed his left side. He realised he would need to work differently and, following his own recovery, became a mentor to fellow traumatic brain injury patients. This ignited a love for coaching, which he has followed by building on his lived experience and by obtaining professional training.
Sean was trained at Kingstown College in Dublin in a variety of coaching methodologies that he adapts to accommodate a client’s particular strengths, challenges and goals. He has a professional diploma in coaching and mentoring and is also a certified cognitive coach.
When Sean is coaching at his best, it is a fluid conversation, entirely focused on what his clients have brought this week. Sean has learned the central importance of physical comfort as a neurodivergent person – his personal ‘essentials’ are a cup of coffee, good lighting and warmth.
Sean says, “it doesn’t really feel like “work” to help my fellow neurodivergent individuals work through whatever issues they might have and move forward. It’s quite amazing to think of my journey to becoming a coach at Genius Within, I couldn’t think of a better position to be in.”
As a former ‘Big 4’ accounting professional, Sean is familiar with the challenges posed by intense roles, and has developed a particular strength in supporting neurodivergent clients who work in stressful work environments.
Qualifications
Ba in Economics from Boston College
Ms in Accounting from Boston College
Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring from Kingstown College