Meet Stephen Quinlan

A coach who
understands starting again.

I’m Stephen, a qualified personal trainer and the founder of Mind Matters in Templemore, Co. Tipperary. I help people build a stronger routine through fitness, nutrition and practical habits.

Stephen Quinlan, founder of Mind Matters
Stephen Quinlan · Your coach

My story

Mind Matters grew from a change in my own life.

After an injury, I went through a difficult period. I struggled physically and mentally, lost my direction and knew something needed to change.

Fitness, self-development and taking practical steps helped me begin rebuilding. I became a qualified personal trainer and started Mind Matters to help other people make positive changes in their own lives.

That experience taught me to pay attention to the person behind the goal. Your work, your responsibilities and the way you feel about yourself all affect the plan you can realistically follow.

My role is to help you understand your next step and build a routine you can return to as life changes.

Stephen speaking with a client on a video call

How I coach

Practical. Personal. Built around you.

Stephen coaching a client through a dumbbell exercise

Understand your starting point

We begin with your goals, experience and lifestyle. You can be honest about what has been difficult.

Stephen making notes and planning at his desk

Give you a clear direction

Your personalised training and nutrition plans give you something concrete to work with.

Stephen and a client smiling during an online coaching call

Match the support to you

Choose a plan to follow independently, regular accountability or individual coaching calls.

Stephen writing in his gratitude journal at his desk

What matters to me

Progress you can carry into everyday life.

Getting stronger matters. So does feeling more capable, showing up for yourself and making room for habits that support your wellbeing.

I value discipline, growth and a positive approach. In practice, that means taking responsibility for the next step, learning from setbacks and recognising progress along the way.

You’ll see the same approach in THE GAME: Gratitude, Affirmations, Meditation and Exercise.

Open the free THE GAME guide

From existing Mind Matters clients

Structure you can put into practice.

“I find the app excellent with daily structure.”
Mark Barrett

Excerpts from client feedback already shared on this website. Individual experiences and results vary.

Your next step

Let’s talk about your next step.

If you’d like a clearer direction with your fitness and nutrition, tell me where you’re starting from.