Pádraig Ó Céidigh

World entrepreneur finalist
Politician and member of Parliament
Adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and business
Professional business consultant offering professional coaching and training

About Pádraig Ó Céidigh

Pádraig Ó Céidigh has had multiple careers. He’s been a teacher, an accountant, a lawyer, and an entrepreneur. In 1993, he bought a tiny, failing airline and turned it into a thriving regional carrier with revenues in excess of $150 million. He went on to found and develop businesses across a range of sectors, including property, publishing, printing, and healthcare. Pádraig is a former winner of Ireland EY Entrepreneur of the Year and represented Ireland at EY World Entrepreneur of the Year. He’s also found time to serve on various state and non-state boards and was a senator in the Irish parliament from 2016 to 2020. An alumnus of the University of Galway and Harvard University, he is currently an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and business at the University of Galway. Pádraig lives in the west of Ireland with his wife, Caitlín. The Purposeful Decision Maker is his first book.

About the Book

The Purposeful Decision Maker presents Pádraig Ó Céidigh’s groundbreaking and holistic approach to decision-making in life and business. He explores both his own rich experience and the most up-to-date thinking in this area to arrive at a methodology for making great decisions consistently.

Coming November 2024
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“As the world rushes toward an uncertain future, The Purposeful Decision Maker is a much-needed, timely guide to making great decisions consistently. Pádraig uniquely blends what is personal with what is strategic. A must-read for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and anyone who is ready to be more purposeful in the decisions they make today for shaping the future they want tomorrow.”

LAILA MAROUF, PHD, founder and chief knowledge officer, Knowledge Mindfulness Group

“Anytime you get a chance to sit and listen to—or in this case, read—Pádraig, you should take it. Such fascinating experiences and insights. Just extraordinary.”

MICK MULVANEY, former White House chief of staff

“Pádraig Ó Céidigh is one of Ireland’s truly great entrepreneurs and leaders. Reading this incisive book, one comes away vastly better equipped to make the best decisions.”

LORD KARAN BILIMORIA, CBE, DL, founder and chairman of Cobra Beer and former president of the Confederation of British Industry

“Good decision-making separates elite performers from the rest. Pádraig's book will help you develop this priceless skill.”

PAUL O’CONNELL, former captain of both the Irish rugby team and the British and Irish Lions rugby team

“The Purposeful Decision Maker is not just a book; it’s a catalyst for personal and professional transformation, empowering readers to make choices that resonate with their deepest values and drive progress in every facet of life. For me, this is one of the most powerful books I have read in a very long time.”

FRANK O’KEEFFE, managing partner, EY Ireland

Media

Pádraig Ó Céidigh is available for interviews, speaking events, and other media opportunities. To book Pádraig Ó Céidigh, please contact Anthony Wm. LaSasso at anthony@amplifypublishing.com.