From Redundancy to Rising Success: Assumpta Gallagher’s Healthcare Journey
How the EMPOWER programme helped transform career setback into thriving healthcare consultancy
Assumpta Gallagher’s story is a testament to resilience and reinvention. After facing redundancy following 18 years in healthcare management, she transformed her expertise into Best Practice – a successful healthcare consultancy that’s revolutionizing GP practice management across Ireland.
What Assumpta Achieved Through EMPOWER
Best Practice now provides comprehensive healthcare practice management solutions to GP surgeries nationwide. From staff training programmes to practice optimization workshops, Assumpta helps healthcare professionals maximize their potential while ensuring excellent patient care.
Her consultancy offers tailored training solutions covering everything from reception management to clinical administration, with both in-house and remote delivery options to suit individual practice needs.
Real EMPOWER Programme Benefits
The EMPOWER programme was crucial in Assumpta’s entrepreneurial transformation:
- Increased confidence to launch her own consultancy
- Business networking skills to build professional relationships
- Strategic planning for sustainable growth
- Leadership development for managing her expanding business
The EMPOWER
Difference
“The EMPOWER Programme gave me increased confidence and new tools to work with,” Assumpta shares. For professionals facing career transitions, the programme provides essential support to transform expertise into entrepreneurial success.
Her work directly impacts healthcare quality by ensuring GP practices operate efficiently, with fully trained staff delivering optimal patient care. Best Practice addresses the critical need for professional development in Ireland’s healthcare sector.