About Us
The Story Behind Rue Cloud
Meet Cian Walsh
Turning Experience Into Impact
I’m Cian Walsh, founder of Rue Cloud Coaching.
For over a decade, I’ve worked in recruitment leadership at global tech and Fortune 100 companies, including LinkedIn. I’ve helped people get hired across Ireland, Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
I’ve reviewed tens of thousands of CVs, run interview processes at scale, built graduate recruitment programmes, and trained hiring managers. I understand how hiring decisions are actually made — what gets you shortlisted, what interviewers listen for, and how offers are decided.
In 2024, I was diagnosed with ADHD. As I navigated my own diagnosis alongside my career, I noticed something missing. There were career coaches. There were ADHD coaches. But there were very few who truly understood both — and how they intersect in real, high-pressure work environments. So I trained in both.
Rue Cloud Coaching was created to bring those two worlds together: real recruiter insight and practical ADHD coaching, combined in one place.
Rue Cloud Coaching is for ambitious people — especially those with ADHD — who want clarity, confidence, and real career momentum.
What Rue Cloud Coaching Helps With
Career clarity and next - step decision making
CV and LinkedIn optimisation
Interview preparation and offer readiness
Understanding how employers assess candidates
Managing ADHD at work
Building structure, confidence, and momentum
Ready to Work Together?
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move — but know you’re capable of more — Rue Cloud Coaching can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with clients across Ireland and internationally, offering 1:1 coaching tailored to your goals, experience, and how your brain works.
Book a discovery call to see if Rue Cloud Coaching is the right fit for you.
Explore coaching options and start building momentum.
The Mission
Changing Stories & Futures
Rue Cloud Coaching was built with one purpose: to help people rewrite their story:
For Individuals:
that means reframing ADHD, building confidence, and navigating careers with clarity.
For Job Seekers:
it’s about transforming CVs, interviews, and LinkedIn profiles into career-launching tools.
For Organisations:
it’s building inclusive cultures where neurodiverse and underrepresented talent don’t just fit in, they thrive.
Chaos can still carry potential.
The Story
Rue Cloud is about perspective.
When I was a child, I was fascinated by the phrase “red sky at night.” The red sky in the morning was a warning. The red sky at night was a delight. The sky could look the same. The colour didn’t change. Only time - and your outlook - did. That idea never left me.
Because careers and ADHD work the same way. The same traits that feel chaotic, heavy, or threatening in one chapter can become powerful, creative, and full of potential in another.
Rua: Irish for red - represents the same sky. The same mind. The same traits.
Cloud: When you’re stuck in your career or struggling with ADHD, your world can feel clouded — clouded thinking, clouded confidence, clouded direction.
Rue Cloud exists to shift your perspective. To improve your outlook.
Successful Candidates
Insider Knowledge
What We Do
Why Work With Rue Cloud?
There are hundreds of coaches out there. But Rue Cloud is different because it’s grounded in:
Insider Knowledge
10+ years at world leading Tech Companies, I know how hiring decisions are made.
Credibility
Over 1,000 candidates supported into roles worldwide.
Lived Experience
I don’t just talk about ADHD and inclusion, I’ve lived it, and I’ve led it.
Your questions, answered with clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about ADHD coaching, career support, and our services at Rue Cloud Coaching, all designed to help you move forward with confidence.
What is career coaching and how does it help with progression?
Career coaching helps professionals gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers. It supports progression, promotion, leadership development, and career transitions by aligning skills, experience, and goals with a clear strategy for growth.
Can career coaching help with career changes or pivots?
Yes. Career coaching is highly effective for career pivots and industry changes. Coaching focuses on transferable skills, reframing experience, and building a realistic transition plan into roles that better align with your strengths and long-term goals.
Who is career coaching suitable for?
Career coaching is suitable for professionals at all stages, from early-career to senior leadership. It is especially helpful for those feeling stuck, under-utilised, considering a change, or preparing for their next level of responsibility.
What is ADHD coaching and how does it work?
ADHD coaching supports adults with ADHD traits by providing practical tools, structure, and accountability. It focuses on challenges such as focus, procrastination, time management, overwhelm, and consistency in work and daily life.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to work with an ADHD coach?
No. You do not need a formal ADHD diagnosis to benefit from ADHD coaching. Coaching is suitable for anyone who identifies with ADHD traits and wants support building systems that work with their brain.
How can ADHD coaching improve work performance?
ADHD coaching helps improve focus, prioritisation, follow-through, and confidence at work. Clients often experience reduced overwhelm, better routines, increased productivity, and improved career performance over time.
What is interview coaching and what does it include?
Interview coaching helps you prepare strategically for interviews to secure job offers. It includes interview preparation, storytelling, confidence-building, job search strategy ,CV review, LinkedIn profile optimisation, and offer-stage support.
Do you help with LinkedIn profile optimisation?
Yes. LinkedIn profile optimisation is a core part of interview coaching. As a former LinkedIn recruiter
and Rock Your Profile Ambassador, I help clients optimise their profiles for recruiter visibility and
shortlisting.
How many coaching sessions will I need?
The number of coaching sessions depends on your goals. Some clients benefit from 1–3 focused
sessions, while others choose ongoing coaching for career development, ADHD support, or a full job search.