Defining Your Core Values Before Setting Goals
Most people skip this step and wonder why their goals feel hollow. We'll walk through how to uncover what genuinely matters to you — separate from external expectations.
Read articleSíle O'Connor
Senior Goal Clarity Coach & Workshop Director
Clarity Path Limited
About
Who Síle Is
Síle's been helping people across Ireland get clear on what actually matters to them for over 14 years now. She started as an HR consultant in Dublin and noticed something that frustrated her — talented people were chasing goals that looked good on paper but felt hollow because they weren't genuinely theirs. They were pursuing what they thought they should want, not what they actually wanted.
That's what pushed her toward formal coaching certification and eventually toward building her own practice. She's worked with over 2,000 clients, holding Master's degree in Organisational Psychology from UCD and formal certification through the International Coach Federation. But the credentials matter less than what she's actually good at: helping you untangle your real values from the noise of external expectations, then building a vision that sticks.
Her real breakthrough came when she developed a visual goal-boarding methodology that keeps clients connected to their chosen direction every single day. It's not complicated, but it works. And that's what Clarity Path Limited's workshops are built around — practical, sustainable approaches to goal clarity that don't require you to overhaul your entire life.
Background
Career Journey
01
HR Consultant & Organisational Development
2010–2015 | Dublin
Started in corporate HR, working with teams across financial services and tech. Noticed the gap between company goal-setting frameworks and what actually motivated people. Began exploring individual coaching methodologies on the side.
02
Life Coach & Personal Development Specialist
2015–2021 | Ireland (nationwide)
Transitioned to individual coaching after completing ICF certification. Worked with professionals, entrepreneurs, and people navigating major life transitions. Developed her signature visual goal-boarding approach during this period.
03
Senior Goal Clarity Coach & Workshop Director
2021–Present | Clarity Path Limited
Founded Clarity Path Limited to scale her approach through workshops and group programmes. Now leads quarterly retreats, monthly milestone workshops, and one-on-one coaching for clients seeking values-aligned goal clarity across Ireland.
Specialisation
What Síle Does
Four core areas where she brings real depth and experience
Values-Aligned Goal Setting
Helps you dig beneath the surface to understand what genuinely matters to you — separate from what you think you should want. This foundation changes everything about how you approach goals.
Monthly Milestone Planning
Takes your big aspirations and breaks them into real, actionable monthly steps. You'll know exactly what to work on, when, and why it matters to your larger vision.
Visual Goal Board Creation
Works with you to create a visual representation of your direction that you'll see every day. Not abstract — practical, personal, and genuinely motivating.
Quarterly Progress Review
Facilitates quarterly check-ins that aren't about judgment — they're about reflection and course correction. You'll adjust what's not working and recommit to what is.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
Master's in Organisational Psychology
University College Dublin
Certified Professional Coach
International Coach Federation
Values-Based Life Coaching Specialisation
Institute of Professional Coaches Ireland
By the Numbers
Impact & Experience
2,000+
Clients coached
14
Years in goal clarity work
150+
Workshops facilitated
92%
Complete quarterly reviews
Philosophy
How Síle Approaches This Work
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach
Your goals aren't like anyone else's, so why should the process be? She works with you as an individual — understanding your context, your constraints, your actual life — not forcing you into a predetermined framework.
Values Come First
Too many goal-setting systems jump straight to targets without asking the fundamental question: What matters most to you? Síle starts there. Goals built on actual values stick. Goals built on "should" fall apart.
Action Over Motivation
Waiting for motivation is a trap. Her approach focuses on breaking things into small enough steps that you can actually do them — which creates momentum, which creates the motivation you need to keep going.
Quarterly Reflection, Not Judgment
Progress reviews aren't performance evaluations. They're moments to step back, see what's working, adjust what isn't, and reconnect with why you started. That's how you build sustainable change.
Resources
Featured Articles
Deep dives into goal clarity and personal vision planning
Breaking Big Aspirations Into Monthly Milestones
Big goals feel overwhelming. Monthly milestones are manageable. Learn the framework Síle uses to help clients transform "someday" into a concrete action plan.
Read articleCreating Your Visual Goal Board: Daily Reminder of Direction
See it every day. Remember why it matters. A visual goal board isn't about vision board clichés — it's a practical tool that keeps your direction front and centre.
Read articleQuarterly Progress Reviews: Adjust, Refine, and Recommit
Every three months, step back and assess. This isn't judgment — it's reflection. We'll show you how Síle structures quarterly reviews to keep you on track without the pressure.
Read articleReady to Get Clear on Your Direction?
Síle's workshops and coaching programmes are designed to help you build a personal vision that actually aligns with who you are and what matters to you.