From the ocean to the boardroom

Hi, I'm Mike Jones — a little about me, and why I chose to train as a coach and what to expect if you work with me to reach new heights and make transformational change in your life.

My journey in personal development began at a young age, when as a scout I was exposed to the world of challenge and adventure. That developed into a goal-setting mindset and a drive to achieve. I took this passion for adventure to the West of Ireland when I attended college to complete a BA in Outdoor Education, which became the foundation for my pathway into personal development and coaching — though it's been a winding road, so try to keep up.

Following an incredible journey through college, I was afforded the opportunity to put my newfound knowledge into practice through my work at the University of Limerick. I quickly put my skills into action designing and delivering corporate team-building programmes for major multinationals and brands such as Dell and Waterford Crystal. I was also thrown into high-performance sport, working with some of the country's leading coaches to help prepare their teams for success — including senior inter-county hurling, camogie and football, as well as provincial and national senior and underage rugby teams.

As I continued my journey of personal self-discovery, I took the bold move to follow my passion for kayaking and resigned from my role with UL to start my own business, which I aptly named "My Next Adventure". Since then, my adventures have taken me all over the world and taught me a vast amount about how to overcome adversity, bounce back from failure, and above all achieve success beyond my wildest dreams. As a leader, I've conducted complex search-and-rescue missions in extreme conditions and under immense pressure; as a guide, I've led people through some of the world's most inhospitable environments — including expeditions on Kilimanjaro and Elbrus — to help them achieve their dreams. It was through that success as a leader and guide that I found my passion for coaching, and set up Mike Jones Coaching.

If you are seeking change and want a coach to help guide you on the journey, please get in touch — I would be delighted to support you on your next life adventure.