Our Amazing Team
Clodagh Swords
Clodagh Swords, Voice Coach & Founder of Simply Voice, 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 Ireland and Europe, 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
Georgina ( PR & Personal Brand Facilitator) 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
Sebastian ( Communications Strategist & Facilitator),
Sebastian Grube is the Founder of .beyondcomms, a communications and marketing consultancy that empowers founders and owners to center purpose. Sebastian's interdisciplinary experience in business, theater, 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.
