Jane Downes - Visionary Woman Founder to Watch — 2026

Women Story
Jan 12
3 min read

Category: Career Coaching · Leadership Development · Professional Training · Executive & Transition Coaching

Jane Downes

Founder & Author, Clearview Coaching Group

📍 Based in: Dublin, Ireland

“Careers don’t stall because people lack talent — they stall because people lose clarity, confidence, and direction.”

In an era defined by career uncertainty, shifting workplace models, and constant reinvention, Jane Downes has quietly become one of Ireland’s most trusted voices on career performance, leadership progression, and professional change.

With over 21 years at the helm of Clearview Coaching Group and more than 23,000 hours of high-performance coaching delivered, Jane has helped thousands of professionals — from early-career talent to C-suite executives — navigate promotion, transition, and reinvention with clarity and confidence.

Recognised across Europe for her impact, Jane stands out not only as a coach, but as a thought leader, author, keynote speaker, and media authority on what it truly takes to build a sustainable, fulfilling career in today’s world.

Company Overview

Company Name: Clearview Coaching Group

Founded: 2004

Industry: Professional Training & Coaching

Headquarters: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Website: www.clearviewcoachgroup.com

LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-downes-2ba4751

What the Company Does:

Clearview Coaching Group is a multi-award-winning career and performance coaching firm specialising in:

Career performance & progression coaching
Career transition & outplacement coaching
Executive & leadership coaching
Interview coaching & personal branding
In-house career and leadership programmes for corporates
Keynote speaking & career-related workshops

Clearview is widely recognised as the “go-to” career coaching partner for individuals and organisations seeking measurable career outcomes, practical insight, and long-term professional growth.

The Founder’s Journey

Jane founded Clearview Coaching Group in 2004, long before career coaching became mainstream.

Over two decades, she has:

Coached CEOs, senior executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals across all sectors
Built one of Ireland’s most trusted career coaching brands
Developed proven coaching frameworks refined through thousands of real-world engagements
Established herself as a national media authority on careers and work

Alongside running Clearview, Jane is also the author of The Career Book – Help for the Restless Realist, praised by leading thinkers and broadcasters for its originality, depth, and practicality. Her second career book is scheduled for publication in 2026, further cementing her influence in the field.

What Makes Clearview Coaching Group Stand Out

Clearview’s impact lies in its results-driven, deeply human approach.

What differentiates the firm:

✔️ Expertly matched coaches for every client
✔️ Programs refined over 20+ years of delivery
✔️ Strong ROI focus for individuals and organisations
✔️ Deep understanding of real-world career pressures
✔️ Integration of emotional intelligence, confidence, resilience, and performance

Jane and her team don’t offer generic advice — they help clients make decisions, take action, and move forward with confidence.

Key Achievements & Milestones

🏆 Over 21 years of continuous operation in career coaching
⏱️ 23,000+ hours of career and executive coaching delivered
⭐ Consistent 5-Star Google Reviews
🤝 Trusted partner to Tier-1 tech firms and global organisations
📰 Regular contributor to national press including The Sunday Business Post
🎙️ Frequent expert voice on RTÉ Radio, Newstalk, and national media
✍️ Author of a bestselling career book, with a second book launching in 2026
🎤 Established keynote speaker at major career and leadership events

Awards & Recognition

🏆 Winner – Best Female Entrepreneur (Coaching & Training)Great Companies, 6th International Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024
🏆 Top 10 Leadership Development Training & Coaching Companies in Europe Manage HR Europe, 2023
🏆 Best in Ireland – Career Coaching Category (2023 & 2024)
🏆 EU Business Irish Enterprise Awards 2021Best Career & Performance Coaching Services

Why She’s One to Watch in 2026

Jane Downes is one to watch in 2026 because she represents the future of career leadership in a rapidly changing world.

📘 With her second career book launching in 2026, her influence is set to expand far beyond Ireland
🌍 Her work bridges individual ambition and organisational performance, a critical need in modern workplaces
🎙️ As a trusted media voice, she shapes national conversations on careers, leadership, and progression
🧠 Her coaching philosophy blends experience, emotional intelligence, and practical action — not theory
🏢 With increasing demand from global and tech-led organisations, Clearview’s impact continues to scale

In a time when professionals are questioning what’s next, Jane doesn’t just offer answers — she offers direction, confidence, and momentum.

Looking Ahead

As Clearview Coaching Group moves into its next chapter, Jane’s focus remains clear:

Expanding international coaching and corporate partnerships
Publishing thought-leading career frameworks for the modern professional
Continuing to shape how individuals and organisations think about career success

Her mission is simple yet powerful: to help people take control of their careers — with clarity, courage, and confidence.