I’m Declan Scott, founder of Spirited Business, and I’m excited to guide you in conscious leadership! With over 30 years of experience in high performance, culture change, and resilience, my mission is to help leaders and teams harmonize personal growth with professional success.
My journey began as an international tax advisor and Chartered Accountant, but I always sought something beyond numbers. I considered becoming a priest, motivated by a life of service, and instead chose to blend spirituality with business—guiding individuals to find purpose in their careers.
My entrepreneurial spirit, ignited on the border with Northern Ireland, led to various ventures, including co-founding a boutique chocolate company in New Zealand. After the Christchurch earthquakes, I initiated a number of projects to support affected communities and saw first hand the power and privilege of living from a place that I now call Spirited Business.
I hold a master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin, graduated from the NYU Inner MBA program, am a Certified HeartMath® Trainer and a Spiritual Intelligence Coach and Mentor and a host of other certifications. In essence, my coaching integrates deep inner work with practical tools to foster clear communication and purpose-driven performance.
I also founded the Spirited Business Network, a nonprofit that connects individuals and organizations committed to transforming business for positive impact.
I believe business can awaken our true selves—let’s embark on this transformative journey together!
When the outer path grows unclear, it’s time to turn inward.
Declan offers a coaching space that is quiet, clear, and deeply focused. His clients include CEOs, creatives, founders, and facilitators—each navigating the tension between what the world asks of them and what their soul knows to be true.
Special Focus Areas
- Resilience
- Culture Change
- Leadership
- High Performance Mindsets
- Collaboration
Qualifications/Certifications
- LSi Assessment Certified
- NYU Inner MBA
- Certified Resilience Consultant /Coach
- Heartmath® Certified Trainer & Mentor
- Axialent University – Conscious Business Application Certified Coach
- BSc Management – Trinity College Dublin
- MA Management – Trinity College Dublin
- Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland (FCA)
