Dublin conferences, kick offs, town halls and wellbeing days
Keynote Speaker Dublin
Enda O’Doherty is a motivational keynote and guest speaker on resilience, mental health and leadership who speaks regularly in Dublin, from the Convention Centre and the Aviva Stadium to the offices of the IFSC, Grand Canal Dock and Sandyford. He has spoken to over 20,000 delegates for companies including AIB, TikTok, Accenture and Vodafone.
A keynote speaker for Dublin events
Most of Ireland’s biggest conferences, sales kick offs and leadership summits happen in Dublin, and so do many of the hardest jobs. Financial services teams in the IFSC, technology companies around Grand Canal Dock, pharmaceutical and professional services firms across the city and county, and large public bodies all carry heavy workloads and high expectations.
Enda’s keynote gives those teams 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. The story lands as well with a trading floor as with a graduate intake.
He has spoken on the Pendulum Summit stage at the Convention Centre Dublin, at an SAP Concur event in the Aviva Stadium, to AIB’s capital markets teams and to TikTok’s commerce team. Based in Waterford, he is a two hour drive from the city, so there are no flights or hotel costs added to your quote. For the full detail on his talks, see Enda’s corporate keynote speaker page.
Why it matters now
51%
of Irish organisations say mental health is now the leading cause of absence. CIPD HR Practices in Ireland 2026
50%
of Irish workers find their work mentally demanding or stressful. Law Society Gazette, 2026
61%
of HR leaders say line manager capability is the biggest constraint on their impact. CIPD, 2026
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 people 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
- Conference keynote: about one hour, including questions
- Sales or company kick off: 45 to 60 minutes to open or close the day
- Town hall: 30 to 45 minutes, in person or streamed to other offices
- Lunch and learn: 30 to 45 minutes for smaller teams
- Online session: about 45 minutes for hybrid and remote teams
What leaders say
“Enda delivered an incredible story during his presentation at TikTok.”
Shannon Boucher, Director of Commerce, TikTok Shop
“I’m still receiving complimentary emails two weeks after a recent seminar to our 700 staff.”
Niamh O’Leary, AIB Capital Markets
“Enda spoke at our recent virtual townhall and was a real hit!”
Cathy Bryce, Managing Director, Corporate & Business Banking, AIB Capital Markets
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 Dublin?
Yes. Enda speaks at conferences, kick offs, town halls and wellbeing days across Dublin city and county, including the Convention Centre Dublin, the Aviva Stadium and company offices. He is based in Waterford, about two hours away.
Who is a good keynote speaker for a conference in Dublin?
It depends on your audience and what you want them to leave with. For resilience, workplace mental health and leadership under pressure, Enda O’Doherty has spoken to over 20,000 delegates at companies such as AIB, TikTok, Accenture and Vodafone. For a wider comparison, see the guide to the best motivational speakers in Ireland.
How much does a keynote speaker cost in Dublin?
Enda’s keynote fees start at €2,000, with no flights or hotel costs because he drives from Waterford. The final quote depends on the format, length and number of sessions. See the full guide to keynote speaker costs in Ireland.
Can the keynote be streamed to other offices?
Yes. Enda regularly speaks to a room in Dublin while colleagues in other Irish, UK or European offices join online, and he can deliver fully online sessions as well.
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 Dublin?
Tell Enda your date, audience and what you want people to leave with. He answers every enquiry personally.
Updated 1 November 2026
