Just Connect Mid Ulster

Tina O'Hagan

Director of Tina O'Hagan Sales Training

Tina O'Hagan, originally from Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, has spent the past seven years living and working between Northern Ireland and Australia. She is the owner of two businesses: a Foodservice Design & Food Waste Consultancy (www.tinaohagan.com.au) and a Sales Training, Business Mentoring, and Coaching Consultancy (www.tinaohagan.com). With over 35 years of experience, particularly in sales, marketing, and B2B business development, Tina specializes in new business development, particularly within the Hospitality and Food Industry. She has mastered the sales cycle, honed her selling and people skills, and built strong relationships based on respect, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. Tina’s expertise in diagnosing business challenges and offering customized solutions has played a pivotal role in her success. Through her food service consultancy, she adopts a holistic and collaborative approach, helping businesses not only grow but also build positive company cultures. She empowers individuals to rethink their practices, fostering sustainability within their operations.

Margaret Taggart

Transmission Design Engineer at NIE Networks

Margaret Taggart graduated with a MEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast in 2019. After obtaining a scholarship with NIE Networks she has worked in various roles across the company developing her professional knowledge, technical skills and personal experience along the way. Margaret is a Transmission Design Engineer focusing on Primary Plant and Protection helping to deliver a sustainable energy system for all. Alongside her role Margaret is involved in several initiatives within NIE Networks helping to promote diversity and inclusion as well as outreach programmes encouraging students to pursue STEM career pathways. She is also part of the Women In Business Young Women’s Network, Chair of the IET Northern Ireland Young Professional’s and active in the IET NI Local Network where she has built strong connections over the years collaborating with organisations, academia and other professional bodies. She was recognised for her work in this area in the Northern Ireland 30 Under 30 List in 2024.

Maire Nawaz

Owner of Beecome More

Maire (pronounced Myra) is a dynamic leader with a passion for high performance, mindset-driven transformation, and lifelong learning. As the Founder of Beecome More, Maire provides transformational leadership and sales programmes that nourish minds, empower growth, and create a lasting impact. With over 20 years of leadership experience across Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Communications, Maire has successfully led teams, driven sales growth, and navigated the challenges of senior leadership and board-level decision-making. Since launching Beecome More, Maire has worked with some of Northern Ireland’s top companies, including Creagh Concrete, Errigal Contracts, Lynas Foodservice, Breedon, The ICC, Lowry Contracts & Civil Engineering, and Henry Brothers, delivering high-impact leadership and sales programmes that enhance performance, transform talent, and drive measurable results. Maire believes that success starts from within. By helping individuals develop the right mindset, behaviours, and strategies, they can unlock their full potential, lead with confidence, and achieve more than they ever thought possible—not just in business, but in life. Outside of work, Maire is a married mum of two, sharing her home with their lovable Labradoodle, Rosie. She loves spending time by the beach, where she finds space to unwind, reflect, and recharge.