Inclusion isn’t a buzzword; it’s how business wins.
Andrea Dermody & team know how to INFLUENCE SYSTEMS, SHIFT CULTURE, and create STRATEGIES THAT STICK.
We speak YOUR LANGUAGE, work alongside your team, and help you take small, strategic actions that
drive LASTING BUSINESS IMPACT.
Want a workplace where people thrive
& businesses lead the future?
WORK WITH US IN 3 WAYS:
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ADVISORY
Think of this as just-in-time Leadership and D&I support.
From three hours of quick-fire advice or 12 months of steady partnership, we give your HR team the boost it needs to deliver inclusion with confidence. Or work with us one-on-one to support underrepresented employees, helping them navigate the culture, grow their influence, and thrive.
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CONSULTANCY
Advice is great, but sometimes you need more. That’s where consultancy comes in. We partner with you end-to-end - from strategy design to hands-on delivery - cutting through the noise and focusing on what really moves the needle. If you want more than a plan on paper, we’ll help you make change happen and guide you along the way.
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TRAINING
D&I training shouldn’t be a tick-box exercise. Ours is built to stick. From employee networks and board development to leadership programmes that fast-track diverse talent, we design interactive learning that sparks real change. This isn’t about awareness; it’s about equipping your people with the tools to lead inclusion every day.
SIGNATURE Dermody Programmes
Our 5 programmes can be customised to your culture, giving your teams the clarity,
confidence, and tools to make inclusion part of every day:
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Employee Networks
This programme will help to build resilient employee networks that go beyond awareness to deliver real business impact. Done right, they become culture-shapers, talent magnets, and engines of business impact. This programme gives members and sponsors the tools to build resilient, strategic networks that last, with a clear purpose, measurable results, and influence that reaches every corner of the organisation.
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Ready to Rise:
the Leadership launchpad
Talent is everywhere; opportunity is not. This immersive programme unlocks the potential of women and all underrepresented talent, giving them the visibility, confidence, and networks they need to rise. Because participants don’t just learn leadership, they step into it.
Invest in your future leaders and build a pipeline that reflects the diversity of your organisation.
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Becoming the CEO of your career
Every career has turning points. The question is: are you leading them, or letting them happen to you? Your career is your most important business - and you are the CEO. This powerful masterclass gives women the clarity, confidence, and tools to take charge of their growth and future with purpose. Expect bold vision-setting, practical planning, and the skills to thrive and shine in today’s workplace.
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REIMAGINING EDI
Inclusion isn’t a statement; it’s a habit. This hands-on session provides leaders, teams, and HR professionals with the tools to embed equity and belonging into their daily work. From spotting barriers to building a bold roadmap, it’s about moving beyond the numbers to make inclusion real, learning how to audit culture honestly and how to build a multi-year inclusion roadmap with our signature B.R.A.V.E. model.
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Inclusive leadership
True inclusion begins in the boardroom. This programme equips senior leaders with the tools, insight, and courage to embed diversity and inclusion into everyday decision-making - driving better governance, stronger cultures, and lasting business results. Help your leaders move beyond good intentions to lead with impact. This programme is the foundation of lasting cultural change.
PEOPLE
76%
Of job seekers evaluate the diversity of a workplace when considering job offers
PERFORMANCE
2x
Inclusive organisations are twice as likely to meet or exceed financial targets
RISK
-30%
Diversity of thinking
in teams can lead to
a 30% decrease in risk
REPUTATION
67%
Of consumers would reconsider purchasing from a company that did not align with their values
MEET
ANDREA DERMODY
Andrea Dermody is one of Ireland’s foremost leaders in diversity and inclusion, a strategist, speaker, and changemaker with over two decades of international experience transforming workplaces.
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Formerly Head of D&I for State Street EMEA, Andrea now advises some of the world’s leading organisations across finance, tech, utilities, and construction, helping them turn inclusion from aspiration into action. She serves as Programme Director of Balance for Better Business, has shaped national initiatives such as Enterprise Ireland’s Level Project, is an adjunct lecturer with DCU on career development and leadership for women and is a driving force behind gender and LGBT+ inclusion through the 30% Club.
A sought-after consultant, lecturer, and keynote speaker, Andrea is recognised for her ability to cut through complexity, inspire change, and deliver measurable impact. Her passion is clear: to build workplaces where people thrive, leaders lead with purpose, and organisations unlock their full potential.
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20+ years’ experience across financial services, technology, utilities, and construction
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Programme Director, Balance for Better Business – a government-backed initiative driving gender balance in senior leadership
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Key contributor to Enterprise Ireland’s Level Project, advancing women in leadership in Irish SMEs
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Former Head of D&I Strategy, EMEA at State Street
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Deputy Chair, 30% Club (Ireland) Financial Services Sub-Committee, leading pivotal gender research
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Founding Steering Committee Member, Outstanding in Ireland, advancing LGBT+ inclusion
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Senior consultant with DCU Centre of Excellence for D&I, designing industry-wide strategies
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Adjunct Faculty, DCU Business School, co-delivering career-transforming leadership programmes for women
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Recognised keynote speaker at national and international events, including Women in Finance and UCD Women in Leadership Conference
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Founder of Dermody, providing D&I advisory and consultancy since 2019
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Chartered Fellow of CIPD, qualified Executive Coach, and experienced HR and talent management leader
WE WORK WITH THE BEST
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
THEY CALL ON US WHEN...
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They need a leading voice on diversity and inclusion in Ireland
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For sustainable (and actionable) strategies that fit seamlessly with existing policies and processes
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To help leaders unlock the power of inclusive workplaces
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To cut through the jargon. Driving real change
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For future-ready teams, upskilled with the knowledge and tools to lead inclusion
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For stronger compliance, with inclusion recognised as a safeguard against groupthink and a driver of diversity of thought
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For clarity and confidence, backed by a clear plan that avoids overwhelm and burnout while keeping progress on track
Andrea took the time to learn about our strategic objectives and organisational culture, and about where we were on the D&I journey.
As a result, her observations and recommendations have been both
insightful and of practical benefit.
Jackie O'Regan
Head of Organisation Development at Irish Water
ANDREA
DERMODY
SPEAKER.
TRAINER.
ADVISOR.
