As well as achieving academic success and becoming a published author, John is also an award-winning Entrepreneur and Inventor with granted patents. John has extensive Business experience and has designed, patented and commercialized many interactive mechanical and software products which are endorsed internationally. He has represented Ireland at international design exhibitions and also won a number of business innovation awards. He now specializes in business mentoring, Life Coaching and Career Guidance.

John is also an artist and has held a number of exhibitions