Tall Ship Tenacious - Training Ship for both Disabled and Able-bodied people to work together
My experience
I work part-time in fundraising with Spinal Injuries Ireland, which keeps me closely connected to the real experiences of people with spinal cord injuries - and their families.
Through this role, I’ve seen how injury affects not just the individual, but the whole support network. This perspective shapes my coaching: practical, compassionate, and grounded in real life.
I am not a medical or rehabilitation professional - I am a life coach focused on mindset, confidence, and emotional wellbeing alongside your recovery journey.
My own journey – Tenacious Ship
My time aboard the Tenacious Ship - a tall ship crewed by people of all abilities — was life-changing.
It showed me what’s possible when people are supported rather than limited. That experience deeply influences how I coach today: inclusive, empowering, and forward-looking.
(You can read more about this on my About page and Journal)
Disability & Personal Change
Life can change in a moment.
When it does, confidence, identity, and direction can feel lost overnight.
Who I work with
I support:
People adjusting to life after spinal cord injury
Wheelchair users and those in or post-rehabilitation
People whose disability has affected their confidence, identity, or relationships
Family members, partners, carers, and close friends supporting someone after injury
You don’t need to have a spinal injury to work with me = you just need to be navigating change and wanting a clearer way forward.
How I can help you
Through one-to-one coaching, I help you to:
Adjust emotionally to change
Rebuild confidence and self-belief
Reduce overwhelm and self-doubt
Improve communication and relationships
Find clarity, purpose, and next steps
Support for families and carers
Injury changes family life too. I also coach partners, parents, carers, and close supporters to help you:
Manage stress and overwhelm
Navigate new roles in the family
Communicate more clearly
Avoid burnout
Look after your own wellbeing
Your wellbeing matters too.
Take the next step
If you’re living with a disability - or supporting someone who is - and feel stuck or unsure what comes next,
I invite you to book a free discovery call to see if coaching is right for you.
I’m Stephen, I work with people living with disability - and their families who support them - to rebuild confidence, resilience, and a sense of possibility after life-changing events such as spinal cord injury or major health challenges.
My coaching isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reconnect with your strengths, regain clarity, and move forward with purpose.
Disability & Life Change Programme
A structured pathway from adjustment to confidence, clarity, and forward movement
This program is designed for:
People living with disability
People adjusting to life after spinal cord injury
Wheelchair users in or post rehabilitation
Family members, partners, carers, and close supporters
Anyone whose life has changed through disability or injury
Program Overview (12 weeks – 1:1 coaching)
Weekly 60-minute sessions (online or in person)
I can also offer shorter options:
6-week program
3-month program
Ongoing monthly coaching
Phase 1 : Adjustment & Acceptance (Weeks 1–3)
Focus: Processing change and stabilising emotions
We work on:
Making sense of what has happened
Acknowledging grief, loss, frustration, or anger
Understanding how disability has impacted identity
Building emotional safety and trust in coaching
Clarifying what you need most right now
Outcome:
You feel heard, grounded, and clearer about your situation.
Focus: Confidence, mindset, and identity
We work on:
Reconnecting with your strengths
Challenging negative self-talk
Redefining your identity beyond your disability
Building confidence in daily life
Restoring a sense of personal power
Outcome:
You start to begin feeling human again - not just “a person with a disability.”
Focus: Moving forward
We work on:
Clarifying your goals and aspirations
Exploring what a meaningful life looks like now
Rebuilding motivation and hope
Identifying new opportunities in work, relationships, or life
Creating a vision for your future
Outcome:
You feel more hopeful and forward-looking.
Focus: Real-world application
We work on:
Turning clarity into practical next steps
Building confidence in decision-making
Strengthening resilience for challenges ahead
Creating a simple personal action plan
Celebrating progress and growth
Outcome:
You leave with confidence, direction, and tools you can use long-term.
Special Support Track for Families & Carers (Optional Add-On)
If the client is a family member, partner, or carer, sessions focus on:
Managing stress and emotional overload
Navigating new family roles
Healthy communication with their loved one
Preventing burnout
Maintaining their own identity and wellbeing
I can offer this as:
Individual coaching for family members, or
A blended model: some sessions with you and your disability + some with your family.