About Us.
Our Story
What happens when a Clinical Psychologist and the MD of global HR services put their heads together? Mind Strength.
With a shared passion for the power of resilience to grow people and organisations, they made it their mission to create a programme that gives people the tools they’ve always needed to feel stronger, better and brighter – at work and in life.
“When your mind is in a stronger place, you get more from life and your work – and your work gets more from you.”
Dr Paola Carr-walker
Our Vision
Resilient Minds.
Resilient BUSINESS.
Our Purpose
We’re on a mission to transform how organisations build resilience in their people – to release higher performance in their business.
Meet the Team
Experts in psychology, human resources, behaviour change, corporate culture, and coaching.
Dr Paola Carr-Walker
BSc, MPsychol, DClinPsych, PgDip, AFBPsS
Co-Founder, Psychologist & Director
A Chartered Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Dr Paola Carr-Walker has spent two decades working across in-patient and community mental health services, and for the prison service. She also holds a postgraduate qualification in clinical neuropsychology. As HeadForwards’ co-founder, she applies rigorous psychological expertise and processes to enhance performance in the workplace and across all mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to psychosis and stress disorders.
Colm Coffey
BA FCIPD
Co-Founder & Director
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Colm Coffey builds on 14 years in executive leadership positions, including MD and Board responsibilities at KPMG and Vertex – and the role of HR Director at Cable & Wireless Worldwide. He founded HeadForwards in 2017 to apply fresh thinking to preserving mental health and promoting wellbeing within organisations, shaped by his deep knowledge of HR and corporate realities.
Greg Crowley
B.Corp Law, LL.B, LL.M
Head of Operations
Having trained as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG, Greg Crowley specialised in M&A tax, working on multi-national transactions. It was here he learnt how to navigate business challenges in a dynamic world. Taking this insight into industry, he helped grow a SME construction business through his role as Financial Controller. Having seen firsthand the power of resilience throughout his gaelic football sporting career, he is passionate about increasing organisational performance through the lessons learnt from sport.
We don't train. We TRANSFORM.
✔ We wire minds for high performance
✔ We deliver lasting behaviour change
✔ Science-backed and evidence based
✔ Measured results and ROI reporting
✔ Unique, hybrid mix of virtual learning modules and online coaching
✔ World-class network of coaches
We also OFFER:
Workshops
Webinars on specialist topics
Mental Health First Aid Training
Executive briefings
Keynote speaker sessions
How it Works
Get in touch today to discover how Mind Strength can grow your people and your business
✔ Build resilience
✔ Unlock high performance
✔ Increase productivity, engagement and organisational success
Simply fill out the form and we’ll be in touch shortly.
Let's Talk
Make sure your teams can manage, master and move through any challenge, with Mind Strength.
About US.
Simple Story
What happens when a Clinical Psychologist and the MD of global HR services put their heads together? Mind Strength.
With a shared passion for the power of resilience to grow people and organisations, they made it their mission to create a programme that gives people the tools they’ve always needed to feel stronger, better and brighter – at work and in life.
When your mind is in a stronger place, you get more from life and your work – and your work gets more from you.
DR PAOLA CARR-WALKER
Our Vision
Resilient Minds.
Resilient BUSINESS.
Our Purpose
We’re on a mission to transform how organisations build resilience in their people – to release higher performance in their business.
Meet the TEAM
Experts in psychology, human resources, behaviour change, corporate culture, and coaching.
Dr Paola Carr-Walker
BSc, MPsychol, DClinPsych, PgDip, AFBPsS
Co-Founder, Psychologist & Director
A Chartered Psychologist, Dr Paola Carr-Walker has spent two decades working across in-patient and community mental health services, and for the prison service. She also holds a postgraduate qualification in clinical neuropsychology. As HeadForwards’ co-founder, she applies rigorous psychological expertise and processes to enhance performance in the workplace and across all mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to psychosis and stress disorders.
Colm Coffey
BA FCIPD
Co-Founder & Director
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Colm Coffey builds on 14 years in executive leadership positions, including MD and Board responsibilities at KPMG and Vertex – and the role of HR Director at Cable & Wireless Worldwide. He founded HeadForwards in 2017 to apply fresh thinking to preserving mental health and promoting wellbeing within organisations, shaped by his deep knowledge of HR and corporate realities.
Greg Crowley
B.Corp Law, LL.B, LL.M
Head of Operations
Having trained as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG, Greg Crowley specialised in M&A tax, working on multi-national transactions. It was here he learnt how to navigate business challenges in a dynamic world. Taking this insight into industry, he helped grow a SME construction business through his role as Financial Controller. Having seen firsthand the power of resilience throughout his gaelic football sporting career, he is passionate about increasing organisational performance through the lessons learnt from sport.
We don't train. We Transform.
✔ We wire minds for high performance
✔ We deliver lasting behaviour change
✔ Science-backed and evidence based
✔ Measured results and ROI reporting
✔ Unique, hybrid mix of virtual learning modules and online coaching
✔ World-class network of coaches
We also OFFER:
Workshops
Webinars on specialist topics
Mental Health First Aid Training
Executive briefings
Keynote speaker sessions
How it Works
Get in touch today to discover how Mind Strength can grow your people and your business
✔ Build resilience
✔ Unlock high performance
✔ Increase productivity, engagement and organisational success
Simply fill out the form and we’ll be in touch shortly.
Let's Talk
Make sure your teams can manage, master and move through any challenge, with Mind Strength.
