Dr. Ailish McLaughlin

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Solutions Lead at UnlikelyAI

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Dr. Ailish McLaughlin is a Product Manager at Flexa Careers, leveraging a unique background that spans from a PhD in exercise physiology with GB Taekwondo to a full-stack software engineering bootcamp. She co-founded The Body School, where she built a virtual workout platform using low-code technology, demonstrating her ability to lead products from idea to market.

Outside of tech, Ailish is a dedicated athlete, having competed internationally in three different sports: swimming, semi-professional basketball, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is a self-described problem solver and lifelong learner, currently studying design thinking and user experience while actively reading books on product inspiration and listening to a variety of podcasts.

She holds a PhD where she studied the physiological demands of elite sport and has competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning a blue belt.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Charismatic

Informal

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

HR Tech
As a Product Manager at Flexa Careers, she is focused on solving problems for candidates and companies in the hiring space, frequently writing about what candidates care about.
Movement Health
Her PhD in exercise physiology and founding of The Body School show a deep commitment to bridging the gap between physiotherapy and yoga to improve physical health.
Women in the Workplace
She actively posts and hosts webinars about supporting women in the workplace, including topics like optimizing hormonal health.

Media Appearances

Dr. has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Solutions Lead at UnlikelyAI
8-2022 - 2-2025
Head of Product and Solutions at Flexa® Careers
4-2021 - 8-2022
Co-Founder at The Body School
4-2020 - 4-2021
Founder at ButtahBody
7-2017 - 5-2018
Strength And Conditioning Coach at GB Taekwondo

Education

2008 - 2012
Bachelor's degree from Trinity College, Dublin
11-2016 - 5-2020
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Liverpool John Moores University

More Information

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Exp : 10 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Solutions Lead at UnlikelyAI

Interested in

Sports

LJMU, English Institute of Sport, European Champion, Competing in brazillian jiu jitsu, GB Taekwondo

Health & Outdoor

Exercise physiology, Competing in brazillian jiu jitsu, Sports Nutrition

Lifestyle

Software Development Lifecycle, The Ultimate Guide to Design Thinking, User Experience: The Beginner...

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Ailish

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Ailish is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Ailish

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Ailish move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Dr. Ailish take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Dr. Ailish

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