Network Ireland Waterford is delighted to kick off 2026 with Work Smarter, a highly recommended event designed to help professionals start the year with clarity and confidence. This engaging session brings together two industry experts Nicky Devereux and Elaine Fitzgerald - McBarron to share their tips, tricks and practical ways to work smarter.
Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Location: The Viking Hotel, Waterford
Nicky Devereux is the founder of Lumen Virtual (lumenvirtual.com), where she helps busy business owners create more success and less stress by streamlining operations, managing teams, improving workflows, and putting the right systems in place. A Certified Online Business Manager® and ClickUp Verified Power User, Nicky is known for practical, no-fluff productivity improvements that actually stick. She’s also the National Operations & Admin Manager for Network Ireland, supporting the organisation’s work across the country. In this session, Nicky shares productivity tips and simple ways to use AI in your day-to-day workflows to save time and reduce overwhelm.
Elaine Fitzgerald - McBarron is the co-founder of verða, a chronobiology‑driven Startup helping female professionals work with their natural rhythms instead of against them. She translates the science of sleep, energy, and timing into practical tools for setting boundaries and creating workdays that protect both performance and wellbeing.
