Progressing through the ranks at sea, living and working in some of the world's most challenging environments, Clare
learned from experience how to live and lead the change she wants to see in others. Growing through adversity and overcoming many obstacles such as loneliness, inherent bias, and her own perfectionism, Clare developed resilience, determination and self-efficacy. She learned how to challenge the status quo and how important it is to be part of a team
and champion others. In her life ashore, Clare continued to smash gender barriers as she became the first woman to take an
engineering position in not one, but two Irish companies.
Clare again broke the mould when she founded Invictess, the only organisation in Ireland solely dedicated to working with
and advocating for females challenging stereotypes in STEM and non-traditional roles. Invictess strives to build stronger
foundations for female leadership and talent pools globally; to engage, attract and retain female talent through equitable
opportunity in our organisations. Clare is uniquely positioned to do this as she has lived the experience.
Her experience of 15 years working in an all-male environment, and her ability to share her personal experience & learnings
with humour & candour, makes her a Powerhouse in women's leadership. She now uses these tools and skills in her role as a
qualified coach and trainer.

Clare O'Connor

Change Maker, Former Marine Engineering Officer, Inspirational Speaker

Clare spent ten years travelling the world as a Marine Engineering Officer in the Merchant Navy, and for nine months of
one year, did not see another woman or a child. She did not have another female colleague for a period of 18 months, and
has never had a female superior. In Irish History, only a handful of women had achieved the same qualification by the time
she sat her Chief Engineers exams. This is Clare's passionate and inspirational story of how she navigated these waters,
reconstructing conventional stereotypes and changing perceptions.

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Progressing through the ranks at sea, living and working in some of the world's most challenging environments, Clare
learned from experience how to live and lead the change she wants to see in others. Growing through adversity and overcoming many obstacles such as loneliness, inherent bias, and her own perfectionism, Clare developed resilience, determination and self-efficacy. She learned how to challenge the status quo and how important it is to be part of a team
and champion others. In her life ashore, Clare continued to smash gender barriers as she became the first woman to take an
engineering position in not one, but two Irish companies.
Clare again broke the mould when she founded Invictess, the only organisation in Ireland solely dedicated to working with
and advocating for females challenging stereotypes in STEM and non-traditional roles. Invictess strives to build stronger
foundations for female leadership and talent pools globally; to engage, attract and retain female talent through equitable
opportunity in our organisations. Clare is uniquely positioned to do this as she has lived the experience.
Her experience of 15 years working in an all-male environment, and her ability to share her personal experience & learnings
with humour & candour, makes her a Powerhouse in women's leadership. She now uses these tools and skills in her role as a
qualified coach and trainer.

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