Professional Philosophy
My approach bridges the high-stakes worlds of corporate finance, high-pressure sales, and competitive pool. Through my work, I provide the essential survival tools and mental grit necessary for professionals and players to perform at their peak in these intense arenas.
Core Milestones
Finance & Analytics
Fellow of the ACCA
Reached the esteemed Fellow rank within the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Corporate Strategy
Led regional sales teams and managed large sales portfolios. Won numerous sales awards.
Elite Sports
Ireland National Pool Player
High ranking pool player at County & National level. All Ireland winner with Team Carlow in 2019 & represented Ireland at European Championship level.
Competitive Wins
Numerous local titles illustrating mental toughness and consistency under pressure.
News & Updates
New Publication: In the Field
Real stories from the front line of face-to-face selling, where data, discipline and grit turn everyday meetings into wins.
Competitive Mindset
How to build a competitive mindset that turns pressure, setbacks and tight targets into fuel for consistent performance in the field.
Author's Note
Personal reflections on balancing a career in finance while maintaining a dedicated writing practice.
Author Portfolio
My work bridges the high-stakes worlds of global finance, professional sales, and elite cue sports. Drawing on a decade in corporate leadership and national-level pool competition, I craft narratives and toolsets that blend financial nous with the mental grit required under pressure. Whether navigating complex office politics or clinical match-play, these stories provide actionable insights for professionals seeking precision in every arena.
In The Field
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Precision
How to walk into real conversations with customers and walk out with signed deals.
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Data Drives
Stories from the front line of face-to-face selling—what works, what fails, and why.
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Strategic Grit
The humour, pressure and small daily wins that keep direct salespeople going.
Latest Writing
The Logic of Closing
Studying the behavioral science behind a final agreement and the balance between data and professional empathy.
Leading with a Pen
How the structure required for professional writing enhances the management of volatile sales environments.
Resilience
Balancing high corporate expectations with the raw persistence needed to thrive in competitive global markets.
Professional Inquiries
Whether you are interested in sharing ideas, forming writers groups or a literary collaboration
joc7049@gmail.com
+353 862512028
Global Commissions
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“True strategy is where data meets the drive. I don’t just read the numbers—I live them, in the field.”
— James O’Connor