Gerard O'Donovan


Gerard O’Donovan is an Irish author who is also known for founding Europe's largest coach training organization.
O'Donovan also founded The Alpha Group, Westminster Insurance, and the popular magazine The International Coaching News.
Gerard has appeared many times on BBC, FOX News, Romanian Television, The Irish Times and many more.

Early life

Born in Bantry County, Cork, Ireland, O'Donovan attended Bantry Primary School and Bantry Secondary School. Later, while serving in the Royal Marines, he attended The Open University. At the age of 17, he joined the Royal Marines, and spent nine years in the Royal Marines Commandos.

Career

After studying Psychology and Business, in 1993, O'Donovan founded Noble Manhattan Personal Development, which later became Noble Manhattan Coaching, now a major part of the Noble Manhattan group.
O'Donovan is best known for his coaching models and theories such as leadership development theory and leadership growth model.

Personal life

He currently lives with his family in Weymouth, Dorset, in southern England.
Gerard O'Donovan is married to Gail O'Donovan. They have three children, namely Christopher, James and Michael.

Books

O'Donovan is the author of the books A Coach's Story and Coaching with Confidence.