

Pharmacist & Entrepreneur
Helping us make more informed decisions about our health so that we can take a preventative and holistic approach to our health and wellbeing in both the physical and digital world.
Biography
Oonagh O’ Hagan is a qualified pharmacist and the owner and Managing Director of the Meaghers Pharmacy Group, a group of nine physical pharmacies in Dublin and the thriving online store www.meaghers.ie, serving customers in over 60 countries all over the world. Oonagh is a driven entrepreneur and was named as Image Magazine’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2016, ‘Irish Tatler Businesswoman of the Year’ in 2023 and was one of the 24 finalists in the ‘Ernest and Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ program in 2021. Oonagh is keen to promote and champion other female business entrepreneurs and as such is a Lead Entrepreneur on the Going for Growth programme which supports Irish female entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses both in Ireland and beyond.
Oonagh credits the open and honest culture in Meaghers, together with the proactive engagement with her customers as the two most significant factors in the growth of the Meaghers business. She is proud to have Meaghers recognised as one of Ireland’s Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies for eight consecutive years, as well as one of Ireland’s Great Places to Work for the past three years reaching the TOP 30 places to work in Ireland for 2023.
Topics
How to Embrace the Digital World
How to pivot and move your business from a more traditional sales channel to embracing the digital world entering new markets and serving new customers both in Ireland and abroad.
Do you feel your business is stagnant and you are not appealing to new customers or addressing their needs and wants in today’s world?
Do you feel that your business has become less relevant and your competitors are out performing you?
Maybe it’s time to look at changing how you can appeal to consumers in today’s world and it might just be time to embrace all opportunities in the digital world.
Meaghers Pharmacy has nine physical pharmacies in Dublin but many of their most loyal customers are from the tip of Donegal or Kerry or even further afield in San Francisco.. Find out how Oonagh has transformed her business from a traditional pharmacy model to serving an expanded customer base in the digital world.
In this session you will find out how to
- Embrace the digital world through an omnichannel approach.
- Engage and service new customers in new markets growing your market share without necessarily having a physical presence there.
- Become a destination brand for many specialised goods and services.
Embracing Adversity to Adapt and Change your Business
Do you feel that you need a mindset shift to embrace the new fast moving world we live in?
How can you face challenges with a new mindset and be comfortable in change?
How can you use adversity as your biggest strength to adapt and change your business driving innovation and performance.
How to Build an Award Winning Culture Within your Team
Do you find it difficult to attract, retain and develop the best people within your business?
Do you find it difficult to keep your culture alive?
Learn how to build an award winning team with an open and highly trusted culture operating to high performance levels.
Learn about the Meaghers Pharmacy journey to becoming one of Ireland’s top 30 Great Places to Work in Ireland for three consecutive years.
Learn how to keep your culture alive in a changing work environment where flexibility and collaboration are key.
Oonagh can speak on how to embrace a preventive approach to health to understand the key elements to your health journey with any of the following topics:
- Female health
- Menopause journey
- Gut health
- Immune health
Learn how to take a much more preventive approach to your health so that you can make more informed decisions around your health through your diet, exercise, sleep and stress management as well as the role of supplements and engaging in health screening services.
Masterclasses
You may want to go deeper with your audience. Masterclasses can be tailored and developed to suit your audience needs, be it a 90-minute Masterclass, a half-day or full-day workshop or a full online or face-to-face programme. Please contact one of our expert team to discuss.
Digital Transformation of Your Business
Gut Health & How it Supports Your Overall Health
Supporting Your Immune Health
Navigating Your Menopause Journey
This is not only important for women, but also necessary knowledge in workplaces
Testimonials
“A superb Masterclass. A true professional. Thank you Oonagh.”
“Wonderful Masterclass . Thanks Oonagh. All young people trying to figure out careers should tune into you. So inspirational”
“A fantastic masterclass. Oonagh is a great inspiration. Thank you.
Thank you, very good. Very motivated and inspirational! Also very brave, thanks!”
“Amazing presentation. Very empowering. Thank You for taking the time.
Super session this morning. Thanks to Oonagh and the Committee.”
“Fabulous presentation, Oonagh is amazing, thank you for facilitating class this morning. So positive”
“Thanks so much to Oonagh and the Masterclass team for a very interesting and informative session!”
“Fantastic masterclass. well done Oonagh you are inspirational and very motivating. thank you!”
“Excellent presentation and what an inspiring lady. Thanks so much to the team for organising her to speak to us. What a way to start a Wednesday and a new month”
“Well Done Oonagh really inspiring and honest”
“Excellent masterclass! Thanks for sharing Oonagh loved every minute of it.”
“Excellent Masterclass. Thanks for sharing Oonagh”
“Thank you , very interesting masterclass!!”
“Excellent Masterclass! Thank you Oonagh and the Committee!”
“Thanks to Oonagh for sharing her story with us and thanks to the team for organising another great masterclass.”
“Super Masterclass. Oonagh, your genuine authenticity shines through when you speak. Fab!”
“Excellent masterclass, thanks so much for sharing Oonagh. Brilliant session.”