Mary Collins

Mary Collins is a Senior Executive Development Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) within the Centre for Positive Health Sciences. She designs and delivers leadership development programs for healthcare professionals, integrating academic rigor up to PhD level with practical executive coaching. Her work also extends to a business psychology practice focusing on talent and leadership in diverse sectors.

Education:
- EdDoc (Dublin City University, 1 Sep 2016 – 1 Jan 2010)
- MSc in Education & Training Management (Dublin City University)
- Higher Diploma in Psychology (Dublin Business School)
- Advanced Diploma in Mental Health & Wellbeing Coaching (Kingstown College)
- Accredited Coaching Supervisor (ICCS, 2023)

Research Interests: Mary’s work explores Emotional Intelligence in Leadership, Multigenerational Workplace Strategies, and Women in Healthcare Leadership. She also investigates Workplace Wellbeing and Positive Health Coaching, emphasizing resilience and inclusive practices.

Recent Work Trends: Her publications address leadership challenges in healthcare, multigenerational workforce dynamics, and talent recruitment strategies. Notable contributions include chapters on oral health coaching and workplace culture transformation, reflecting her commitment to bridging psychological principles with professional development.

Awards:
- Coaching Hero Award (2019), bestowed by the Minister of State for Higher Education (Kingstown College).

Grants & Supervision: She leads the NCLC Intergenerational Leadership Study (Health Service Executive, 2024–2025) and the NCLC Intergenerational Leadership Project (National Clinical Leadership Centre, 2024). As Programme Director for the upcoming Postgraduate Programme in Leading Workplace Wellbeing, she shapes curricula and mentors future healthcare leaders through module leadership roles in MSc courses and clinical leadership diplomas.

Labs & Teams: Her work is conducted within the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences, collaborating on initiatives like the SPR Leadership Programme. She engages in cross-disciplinary teams to advance leadership education and positive psychology applications in healthcare.