Sales kick offs, sales conferences and awards events
Sales Kick Off Speaker Ireland
Enda O’Doherty is a motivational guest speaker for sales teams. He has opened and closed sales kick offs and offsites for Tripadvisor, TikTok Shop and AIB, and his message is built for people who live with targets: resilience when the answer is no, pacing for the long haul, and the honesty to ask for help before the wheels come off.
A guest speaker who understands pressure
Sales teams carry a particular kind of weight. Targets reset every quarter, rejection is part of the job, and the best people often hide how tired they are because the culture rewards looking fine. A kick off is the one moment in the year when the whole team is in a room together, and the speaker you choose sets the tone for the months that follow.
Enda’s talk is not a pep rally. He ran nine marathons in eight days carrying a washing machine on his back, completed two Ironman races, and climbed Kilimanjaro with that same washing machine until altitude sickness stopped him an hour from the summit and he had to let his friends carry it. Sales people recognise that story: the long slog, the setback, the moment you need the team. He turns it into practical habits for pacing, recovery and resilience that outlast the energy of the day.
He shapes the talk around your kick off theme, your numbers and your language. After a Tripadvisor sales offsite, Gerry Hurley said Enda’s passion, energy, humour and audience participation kept the team completely engaged throughout. See Enda’s corporate keynote speaker page for the full picture.
Why it matters now
27%
of voluntary turnover in Irish organisations is driven by workload or burnout. CIPD HR Practices in Ireland 2026
10x
Employees under the highest time pressure are ten times more likely to suffer job stress. ESRI for the HSA
50%
of Irish workers find their work mentally demanding or stressful. Law Society Gazette, 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.
The Long Haul
Pacing a team through a year of targets. What endurance events teach about recovery, consistency and finishing strong.
I’m Fine
Mental health and the courage to ask for help, told with humour. Based on Enda’s book I’m Fine!
What your people will take away
- Practical habits for bouncing back after a lost deal or a missed month
- A way of pacing the year rather than sprinting every quarter
- Permission to say “I’m not fine” before burnout, and to check on a colleague
- A shared story and language the team keeps using all year
Formats
- Opening keynote: 45 to 60 minutes to set the tone for the kick off
- Closing session: 30 to 45 minutes to send people home with energy and a plan
- Sales conference keynote: about one hour, including questions
- Awards dinner talk: 20 to 30 minutes, lighter and story led
- Online session: about 45 minutes for distributed sales teams
What leaders say
“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
“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 has spoken to over 20,000 delegates at organisations including Tripadvisor, TikTok, JPMorgan, Pfizer, Accenture, Vodafone and AIB, with audiences of up to 10,000, and has featured on RTÉ News, The Pat Kenny Show and in The Irish Times.
Frequently asked questions
What does a sales kick off speaker do?
A sales kick off speaker opens or closes your event with a talk that sets the tone for the year, lifts energy and gives the team something practical to take back to their desks. Enda’s talks focus on resilience, pacing and asking for help, shaped around your targets and theme.
Can the talk be tailored to our sales targets and theme?
Yes. Enda holds a planning call with you before the event to understand your numbers, your kick off theme and the pressures your team faces, and builds the talk around them.
How much does a sales kick off speaker cost in Ireland?
Enda’s fees start at €2,000 and include a planning call, a tailored talk, questions from the audience and a follow up resource for the team. See the full guide to keynote speaker costs in Ireland.
How early should we book for a January kick off?
As early as you can. January is the busiest month for kick offs, so eight to twelve weeks’ notice is the minimum and booking in the autumn is safer.
Can Enda speak to a sales team spread across several countries?
Yes. He can speak to the room at your kick off while remote colleagues join online, or deliver a fully online session for a distributed team.
Planning a sales kick off?
Tell Enda your date, your team and your theme. He answers every enquiry personally and will tell you honestly if he is the right fit.
Updated 1 November 2026
