Our Amazing Team


Clodagh Swords

Founder & Corporate Voice Coach

Clodagh, is a multifaceted professional with a background in acting, singing, and advanced public speaking. Despite facing personal challenges, she created Simply Voice in 2011 as a means to rediscover her own power and expression. Recognising its transformative potential, she established it as a business in 2018.

With a solid foundation in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin, Clodagh's expertise extends to facilitation, communications, and improvisation. Her journey includes obtaining a first-class MA in Applied Drama/Voice and facilitation, specialising in improvisation and voice techniques.

Driven by a passion for helping others, Clodagh has honed the Simply Voice method, conducting workshops across the world, positively impacting thousands since 2018. Continuously expanding her skills, she is also accredited as a Life Coach, a qualified 'Train the Trainer' facilitator, and is currently training as a Non-Violent Communication (NVC) trainer.

Georgina Heffernan

PR & Brand Trainer

Georgina initially drawn to Simply Voice for music, found herself returning weekly. The experience not only developed her singing voice but also boosted her confidence and alleviated performance anxiety. Now, as part of the team, she shares her journey to assist others in crafting authentic personal brands.

Georgina Heffernan, a prominent figure in Irish publishing and media, boasts a diverse skill set as an entrepreneur, journalist, educator, and digital PR expert. Her creativity and curiosity are evident in her myriad ventures.

Georgina's expertise has earned her appearances on various TV shows like Xpose, Off the Rails, and NBC's Today show, along with features on national radio programs. Recognized for her PR excellence, she's received prestigious awards from the Public Relations Institute of Ireland and the European Institute of Education.

In 2016, Georgina secured significant investment on RTE's Dragon's Den, leading to the launch of her lifestyle magazine and website. She now is the owner of her own PR company www.likesharelove.net

Sebastian Grube

Communications Strategist & Facilitator

Sebastian Grube is delighted to be partnering with Simply Voice to offer our clients brand and communications strategy. He is the Founder of .beyondcomms, a communications and marketing consultancy that empowers founders and owners to centre purpose. Sebastian's interdisciplinary experience in business, theatre, and music allows him to apply artistic sensibilities to brand strategy and communication. He has worked in a variety of industries, including technology, blockchain, hospitality, and legal services, and has collaborated with non-profits like the Irish Baroque Orchestra as well as multimillion-dollar companies like Vancis Capital. Sebastian’s approach unearths deep insights and ideas that you never knew you had. He is passionate about working with impact-oriented founders to build purpose-driven businesses that create a better world for all.

https://beyondcomms.io/

AOIFE DUNICAN

Corporate Stylist

Aoife Dunican is delighted to partner with Simply Voice to co-run our latest corporate offering- Speak Smart, Dress Sharp Masterclass. Aoife is the founder of The Stylebob, a leading personal and corporate styling consultancy that helps professionals enhance their confidence, presence, and impact through strategic image. A certified personal stylist from the London College of Style, Aoife combines her background in professional services with practical expertise to bring personal image to life. She has spoken on global stages, inspiring audiences to take ownership of their confidence and communication through style. Aoife also speaks about style and sustainability which is central to her own style ethos.

Aoife writes a weekly style advice column for The Business Post and is a regular contributor to podcasts, radio, and magazines where she shares insights on the intersection of image, confidence, and professional success.

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