Keynotes That Move the Room

Talks on connection and psychological safety - the glue that supports team performance. For conferences, town halls, leadership offsites and lunch-and-learns.

Drawing on stories from Google boardrooms, the Ireland Rugby camp and prison landings, Ronan makes the case that connection isn't soft. It's the hardest edge a team can have. Expect stories over slides, moments of genuine connection in the room, and practical takeaways people use the next morning.

1. Does the keynote have a title? The Connection Edge
2. One core talk adapted per audience, or 2 to 3 distinct topics? If distinct, give me a name + 2 lines each.

Connect to Perform - When people feel connected, they are more engaged, more willing to take smart risks, and better able to collaborate. We create the conditions for people to speak up, contribute fully and do their best work together.

Connect to Lead - By developing emotional intelligence and strengthening our inner facilitator, we build the self-awareness, confidence and relational skills needed to lead with greater impact.

Connect for Ease - When relationships are strong and the team climate is healthy, work can become a source of energy rather than depletion — supporting our emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

1. Confirm formats and timings below.

• The evidence for why belonging and psychological safety drive performance
• Stories from the most demanding team environments in the country
• A shared language and practical tools for connection
• Energy, and something worth talking about afterwards

• Conference keynote (45 to 90 minutes)
• Town hall / all-hands session (1 to 2 hours)
• Lunch and learn
• Event MC and facilitated panels
• Retreat and offsite facilitation (link to Lambay Island - https://www.lambayisland.ie/retreats/ronan-conway)

RTÉ Radio 1 (Tubridy, Brendan O'Connor) · The Irish Times · GAA National Coaching Conference · Leaders in Sport · The Sideline Live podcast

With links to listen/read. This is exactly what an event organiser needs to see to de-risk a booking.

I would use the video about Caelan / Prison talk on the about page. 

George Kingston (Google).

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