"Did You Hear?"
A painting by Gráinne
"Family, Painting and my work have given me my true values in life"
Gráinne O’ Reilly M.A., B.Psych., H.D.E., Dip.IPD. MISMA.
Consultant Corporate Psychologist
Gráinne began her working life as a Lecturer in Personnel Management, then moved into the electronics industry in Human Resources and subsequently to the pharmaceutical, marine manufacturing industry as Human Resources Director for large manufacturing companies in Cork.
Gráinne set up an independent Consultancy Practice - "Lorg" in 1989 and has done extensive work with both Companies and Private clients on Management Effectiveness, Work/Life Balance, Life and Career Planning, & Pressure Stress Management. She has also done in-Company work on Executive Outplacement, Career/Life Planning, Employee Retention, Management Development, and Recruitment.
Throughout her working career both in Industry and Private Practice, Gráinne has identified Stress as being one of the greatest constraints on Managerial and Employee efficiency and productivity. She consequently has used her qualifications, training, experience and personal qualities to bring focused practical solutions to this area of worklife.
"The Squire" A painting by Gráinne
Gráinne has a special interest in the drugless management of stress-related health disorders.
Gráinne has a Degree in Psychology from University College Galway and a Masters Degree in Industrial Relations from Keele University. She also has a Higher Diploma in Education from University College Galway and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from University of Limerick and holds a Certificate in Training & Development.
Gráinne is currently undertaking her doctorate in Psychology & Stress Management and is also currently studying an International Diploma in Career Planning. In 2003 Gráinne began a diploma in Bach Therapy to augment her Stress Management Practice.
Gráinne also paints in her spare time and has a keen interest in the Irish language and music. She believes strongly in the value of our cultural heritage, and passing on this value to the next generation. She has a love of “Irishness” - its music, characters and countryside. This reflects in her paintings, many of which she has sold privately over the last 8 years.