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Structured online courses that move students and trainees through professional exams with confidence, not exhaustion
Each course builds exam strategy, mindset, confidence, and the techniques that turn effort into results. Take them independently, or embed them into how your firm trains its people.
Exam Success for Firms
I work with firms and companies so their trainees pass professional exams as quickly as possible without sacrificing their wellbeing, their confidence or their long-term career growth.
My work with organisations strengthens how they prepare exam trainees: bespoke firm programmes, workshops and targeted coaching through the most demanding exam cycles. It builds on your existing training structures and delivers on both performance and wellbeing.
Coaching
Coaching gives you focused, one-to-one space to work through exam pressure, career decisions, or periods of transition. It's calm, evidence-based work that clears your thinking and builds confidence that holds when the pressure is on.
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I attended virtual study coaching sessions with Edel this year. I was sitting part 3 tax exams with the Irish Tax Institute and was really struggling to study effectively and efficiently. After sessions with Edel, I had a much clearer view on how to succeed with these exams. Edel worked with me to figure out what study methods worked best for me. I found that her sessions were so effective once I implemented her suggestions between sessions as I was then able to discuss with her what did and/or did not work for me. Edel is a highly motivating person and she changed my perspective from thinking that I was never going to pass these exams to believing I could achieve anything.
- Mairead C
I worked with Edel to prepare for professional accounting exams. This was a good experience. Edel is very pleasant to talk to. We went over some areas which involved study frequency and recall methods. I found Edel’s techniques very helpful. To get the most out of every session you really need to implement her advice and do regular sessions. It also involves looking at your own strengths and weaknesses and using the sessions to fix any problem areas that you might need advice on. It was great to get an examiners perspective and made me think more about approach and layout. Overall I would recommend Edel
- Gillian L
I started with Edel a few months ago, due to poor performance in exams. Over the sessions that I have done with Edel, the strategies for both exam and mental management have been such a great help. What Edel provided has allowed me to easier navigate professional exam questions and manage my stress much better, in ways that I would have never considered. Would highly recommend Edel and thank you so much for your help.
- David
Edel is an excellent exam and study coach. She has real empathy and gets to the root of the issue very quickly. We worked on changing my mindset and my study environment which really helped me. I would highly recommend Edel to support students going through tax and accounting exams.
- Lynn G
I would highly recommend working with Edel to anyone looking for support and guidance in managing the challenges of working and studying for professional exams.
Edel’s expertise and experience in the industry, along with her deep understanding of professional exams, allow her to offer well-rounded advice, backed by a genuine care for her clients.
When I found myself at a crossroads and uncertain about the next steps in my career, Edel offered the support and guidance I needed to move forward successfully.
The tools and insights I gained from working with Edel are now invaluable, allowing me to apply them whenever I encounter challenging situations moving forward.
Overall, I could not recommend Edel enough to anyone striving to achieve their goals.
- Nicola C
Edel completed her module: Mastery Learning and Study Techniques for Success for a group of employees today and it was a great experience for all. Our employees got great hints and tips that they can now put into practice to help them achieve their qualifications. I would highly recommend Edel to any organisation looking for support in this area for their employees.
- Jane B
I first went to Edel 6 months prior to my Chartered Accounting exams. Edel worked with me to highlight what my main concerns were & how to tackle them.
There was no pressure to do X amount of sessions. It was all up to me & how I was feeling. I went for about 1 a month and found that ideal time to apply practice the techniques I discussed with Edel in the previous sessions and reflect on how they worked in the following appointment.
Not only did Edel provide great advice but also a listening ear. I felt completely at ease and that I could completely trust her when discussing any of my concerns.
I found that I managed my exams a lot better having gone to Edel and would highly recommend.
- Lydia K
I worked with Edel in order to help reduce my stress levels during exam sittings. Edel was extremely helpful and showed me how to do breathing exercises in order to calm my mind when I began to feel anxious during the exam which really benefitted me on exam day. We also spoke about my goals and personal issues which could effect my exam performance. She provided me with very beneficial information and it was great to have an ear to listen and someone to trust. I would highly recommend Edel and would return to her for future help. Thanks Edel!
- Eimear G
I got in touch with Edel following an unfortunate exam result which left me feeling deflated and lacking motivation. Edel was quick to respond and got the ball rolling with a coaching session. Before that I filled in a questionnaire which was really helpful in self-reflecting. The coaching session was brilliant! Edel was approachable, kind, and she really took the time to understand my thought process and where I was getting stuck in my study plan. She also helped me deal with negative thoughts gave great advice on how to bounce back from exam failure. I am really glad I did the coaching as it made a huge difference in my mindset and I was able to effectively manage my revision plan in a way that suited me. I highly recommend Edel's coaching to anyone!
- Anna P
I found working with Edel great. From our first session, I felt comfortable and was able to talk to her honestly. With a main focus on well being not only from an exam perspective but in general. Her guidance and knowledge helped me massively. I couldn't recommend her more as a coach. Richard.
- Richard C
Edel’s coaching and guidance had massive impact over the six months that I worked with her preparing for my accountacy exams. Edel went above and beyond to help me and remained in contact after sessions to check in. I couldn’t recommend Edel more to anyone who needs help with exam preparation/confidence. Edel made the exams a lot more manageable than what they were six months ago. Thank you so much Edel.
- Sarah M
I was heading into my final semester in college and I wasn't performing well in exams. I was referred to Edel from a friend and I'm so glad I was because I have learnt so much especially around study techniques and study environments. I will keep trying to apply those study techniques for future exams and I will also definitely undertake more sessions with Edel down the line. I would strongly recommend Edel to anyone.
- Ciarán H
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Edel Walsh
I spent over a decade writing and marking professional exam papers, and twelve years lecturing trainees through ACA, ACCA, CPA and CTA before moving into talent and leadership development at EY. I have sat on both sides of the exam desk, which means I know exactly why capable people underperform, and how to fix it without burning them out.
Technical training rarely solves it. The factors that decide exam performance are the ones firms tend to leave unaddressed: preparation, confidence, pressure, accountability and wellbeing. That is the work I do.
The goal is clear, stronger exam results, trainees who stay, and confidence that holds long after the exam cycle ends.
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