Meet Catherine Moonan
Catherine is author of 'The Pitch Coach', the original guide to presenting, interviewing and public speaking. Fully revised and updated, her new book 'Life's A Pitch' was published in March 2025. 'Election Time At The Zoo', a story about leadership and communication, was be published in September 2025.
As Pitch Coach on RTÉ’s ‘Dragons’ Den’, Catherine has successfully coached more than 500 contestants on all the series to date and helped them to secure more than €5 million investment.
Catherine has also worked with thousands of start-ups and entrepreneurs on accelerator programmes in Ireland, UK, France and Italy.
In addition, Catherine has delivered her Pitch Workshop at ‘in person’ and virtual in-company events as well as 1-to-1 coaching of many senior managers in multinationals within the FinTech and Pharmaceutical industries on important pitches, presentations and company change announcements.
As Pitch Coach on RTÉ’s ‘Dragons’ Den’, Catherine has successfully coached more than 500 contestants on all the series to date and helped them to secure more than €5 million investment.
Catherine has also worked with thousands of start-ups and entrepreneurs on accelerator programmes in Ireland, UK, France and Italy.
In addition, Catherine has delivered her Pitch Workshop at ‘in person’ and virtual in-company events as well as 1-to-1 coaching of many senior managers in multinationals within the FinTech and Pharmaceutical industries on important pitches, presentations and company change announcements.
What they say...
Bobby Kerr
Broadcaster,
(Former) CEO, Insomnia.
(Former) CEO, Insomnia.
I HAVE WORKED with Catherine in her capacity as a pitch coach during the first four seasons on Dragons’ Den. Catherine is a true professional and knows her subject inside out.
She has a really calm approach and a lovely manner which puts her very nervous customers completely at ease.
She has a really calm approach and a lovely manner which puts her very nervous customers completely at ease.
Norah Casey
Broadcaster,
(Former) CEO, Harmonia.
(Former) CEO, Harmonia.
I HAD THE pleasure of working with Catherine on Dragons' Den, and I know that the contestants really valued her pitch coaching.
She eased their nerves beforehand and gave them the confidence to tell their unique story in an engaging manner.
She eased their nerves beforehand and gave them the confidence to tell their unique story in an engaging manner.
Richard Curran
Presenter,
Dragons’ Den.
Dragons’ Den.
CATHERINE DRAWS on her own career path, and extensive experience in pitch training.
Her practical advice benefits everyone from the startup business person to the individual who wants to improve their presentation skills in work or college.
Her practical advice benefits everyone from the startup business person to the individual who wants to improve their presentation skills in work or college.