Academic profile
I’m research-active educator in the field of international business, Ireland. This means I’m interested in behaviours and activities within international, entrepreneurial businesses. My doctoral research looked at how international entrepreneurs manage their emotions for better opportunity evaluation and exploitation, with implications for firm-level internationalisation. Previously, my research has examined the adoption of work-specific technologies by internationally-oriented knowledge workers, and the ways international entrepreneurs accumulate and leverage international experience within innovative online businesses.
As an emerging academic, I contribute to teaching and learning in a range of roles in higher education in Ireland and Australia. I hold a PhD in International Entrepreneurship and Master of Business (Research) in International Business from Queensland University of Technology, Australia; a Master of Arts in Technical and Specialised Translation (German, French, & Spanish) from the University of Westminster, London; and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Languages (Spanish, French, & German) from the University of Limerick, Ireland. I also hold a Cambridge English Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) (EQF Level 5), and a Diploma in Business Coaching (AQF Level 5).
My ORCID is 0000-0002-2961-452X.
Business experience
After completing my training in the UK as a professional translator in 2005, I used emerging technologies to build a niche language services firm which served a range of clients across Europe, South America, and central and western Africa. By 2006 I was running a completely location-independent, cloud-based business, and was recognised within the industry for the strength of my online marketing expertise.
During this time, I helped many businesses strategically leverage the digital-human divide to successfully launch and grow into international markets. For example, in 2011, I helped establish one of the first online training providers for professional linguists. Within months, that business was serving small businesses and larger institutions across almost 100 countries in Europe, North America, South America and Australasia.
I’ve been fortunate to work with some incredible founders and business owners over my career. That’s why I’m driven to ensure my academic work gives back to businesses in a tangible way. I do this by actively maintaining my connection with interesting, smart and engaged business leaders of all shapes and sizes, as a research-oriented academic with active teaching, speaking, and leadership responsibilities. I’ve brought my business experience to bear as a consultant and advisor to a number of high-growth international start-ups, and am currently seeking opportunities to contribute to internationally-oriented organisations at a strategic and governance level, as a non-executive director.
Personal life
On a more personal note, I live with my partner and daughter in south west of Ireland, where we recently relocated after over 15 years in Australia. In my spare time, I like to…
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