Cork conferences, kick offs and wellbeing days
Resilience Speaker Cork
Enda O’Doherty is a resilience and mental health keynote speaker who speaks to teams across Cork, from the city centre to the pharma and technology campuses of Ringaskiddy, Little Island and Carrigtwohill. Based in Waterford, he is under two hours from most Cork venues, so there are no flights or overnight costs to add to your budget.
A resilience keynote for Cork teams
Cork has one of the busiest workplaces in the country. Pharmaceutical and medical device plants run around the clock in the lower harbour, global technology companies run shift work and customer operations across the city, and the public sector carries some of the heaviest workloads in Munster. Teams like these are skilled and committed, and many of them are tired.
Enda’s keynote gives them practical ways to handle pressure, setback and change. He draws on 36 years in education, on running nine marathons in eight days carrying a washing machine on his back, and on the day altitude sickness stopped him an hour from the summit of Kilimanjaro and he had to let his friends carry the load. That story, and the tools that come with it, land as well on a factory floor in Ringaskiddy as in a boardroom on the South Mall.
The keynote runs for about an hour and is shaped around your agenda, in hotel conference rooms from Fota Island to the city centre, on site at your own campus, or online for teams spread across several sites. For the full detail on the talk itself, see Enda’s page as a resilience speaker in Ireland.
Why resilience matters now
50%
of Irish workers find their work mentally demanding or stressful. Law Society Gazette, 2026
1 in 4
Irish employees took leave for their mental health in a single year. Law Society Gazette, 2026
2x
Job stress among Irish employees doubled between 2010 and 2015, with manufacturing among the hardest hit. ESRI for the HSA
Three keynotes to choose from
Carrying the Load
Resilience under pressure. How to keep going when the load gets heavy, and why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
I’m Fine
Mental health and the courage to ask for help. An honest, often funny talk about the two most dangerous words at work, based on Enda’s book I’m Fine!
The Long Haul
Leading teams through sustained change. What endurance events teach about pacing, recovery and keeping people together over the long run.
What your team will take away
- Simple tools to manage pressure and recover from setbacks
- The confidence to say “I’m not fine” and to ask a colleague how they really are
- A shared language for wellbeing that managers can keep using
- Clear signposting to the support your organisation already offers
Formats for Cork events
- Conference keynote: about one hour, including questions
- Sales or company kick off: 45 to 60 minutes to open or close the day
- Town hall or shift briefing: 30 to 45 minutes, repeatable across shifts
- Lunch and learn: 30 to 45 minutes for smaller teams
- Online session: about 45 minutes for remote or multi site teams
What leaders say
“He balanced humour, insight and wisdom without ever losing sight of the seriousness of the subject matter.”
Declan Kelly, Head of Quality, Sanofi Waterford
“Enda delivered an incredible story during his presentation at TikTok.”
Shannon Boucher, Director of Commerce, TikTok Shop
“Everyone left energised and inspired, particularly in highlighting male mental health.”
Deirdre Hannigan, Chief Risk Officer, AIB
Enda has spoken to over 20,000 delegates at organisations including JPMorgan, Pfizer, TikTok, Accenture, Vodafone, AIB, Sanofi and Kerry Foods, and has featured on RTÉ News, The Pat Kenny Show and in The Irish Times.
Frequently asked questions
Does Enda O’Doherty speak at events in Cork?
Yes. Enda speaks at conferences, kick offs, town halls and wellbeing days across Cork city and county. He is based in Waterford, under two hours from most Cork venues.
How much does a resilience speaker cost in Cork?
Enda’s keynote fees start at €2,000, and because he is based nearby there are no flights or hotel costs. The final quote depends on the format, length and number of sessions. See the full guide to keynote speaker costs in Ireland.
Can the talk be delivered to shift workers?
Yes. A shorter version can be repeated across shifts on the same day, which suits manufacturing and pharmaceutical sites.
Can the keynote be delivered online for Cork teams?
Yes. Enda delivers live online sessions for teams working remotely or across several sites, as well as in person events.
How far in advance should we book?
Eight to twelve weeks is ideal. Dates around World Mental Health Day in October, National Workplace Wellbeing Day in April and January kick offs book up first.
Planning an event in Cork?
Tell Enda your date, audience and what you want people to leave with. He answers every enquiry personally.
Updated 31 October 2026
