Motivational Keynote Speaker

15/04/2024

What a night with the clann , Melissa Lawless from the Kiltullagh Choir and the insanely talented James Colohan and Aileen Henderson

22/01/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are coming back to your screen on February 19th! 'The Exceptional Communicator' is open for bookings NOW on https://lnkd.in/enFUfAq9
Numbers limited to 25 per cohort to maximise engagement and student ROI.
Here's what a sample of first cohort students said:

"A great engaging course, especially given the online setting - great interactions too with course participants. Lots of colourful anecdotes from Kevin’s varied business background helped paint a picture of how active listening, engagement and actions greatly improves communication with customers and colleagues. Plenty of tips and pointers for the active business persons communications toolbox!"
Fergal McAndrew
COHORT 1
Senior Relationship Manager - Private Banking
AIB Private Banking

"The key messages in this course can be used in everyday life not just the business world. I often go into meetings focused on the 3/4 key points I need to get across rather connecting with the customers story that I am trying to influence. The clear message here is "Don't just tell stories - listen for stories"
Dermot Hession
COHORT 1
UK Account Manager
Sofa Source

"Brilliantly interactive and engaging. Refreshing to hear Kevin focus on 'being the best version of yourself' as wanting to be the next JFK. Great content on putting together a compelling story and how to deal with the most difficult customers and co-workers. The importance of knowing who you are when you turn up at that important meeting/pitch element contained many good insights and tips. His passion for the content was there for all to see. hashtag "
John Ryan
COHORT 1
Research and Development Manager
Adesco

"Kevin Kelly’s Exceptional Communicator course was engaging, information and enjoyable. He flipped conventional thinking about the art of storytelling on its head and focussed instead on the much more subtle but powerful art of really listening to the other person’s story. This was clearly demonstrated in a practical way throughout the course by the level of interaction and engagement. Kevin also cleverly used a balanced combination of visuals, research, and opportunities to practice exceptional communication that embraced all learning styles. Highly recommended."
Eileen Bennett
COHORT 1
CEO
Horses Connect Enterprises

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. As I soon transition from the academic world to industry I wanted to improve my ability to communicate difficult concepts easily. I found the Exceptional Communicator course delivered by Kevin Kelly definitely helped me understand how to do so. The supportive, interactive and fun atmosphere challenged me to develop my communication and interpersonal skills. Kevin managed to engage and integrate participants from multiple disciplines at different career stages. I found the content very informative and particularly liked how he used personal case studies for us to assess. 10/10 would recommend!"
Shane Maher
COHORT 1
PhD Student
UCD
Professional Speaking Association Ireland Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILE)Shannon Toastmasters

16/01/2024

Seven Personal Leadership Strategies for a New Year

1. Be deliberate about being Real. In a low trust culture, being authentic is the key to engagement.

2. Be present and meet the Silence. Differentiate yourself with your presence, not your presents. The greatest gift you can deliver in 2024 is a positive presence, a listening ear, being a person that show others they truly matter.

3. Model off excellence but compare yourself to yourself. Your NYR must be to become the best version of yourself – not the new improved version of someone else.

4. Environment impacts Ex*****on. Surrounds yourself with people who will challenge you to become the best version of yourself and distance yourself from the low impact fake brigade and the negativity bias of the media. Remember your minds works like a computer – FIFO – Fake in, Fake out.

5. Immerse yourself in the journey towards your goal because the journey is the joy. Most often there is no one on the top of the mountain waiting for you. However, along the way magic has happened, great teachers have appeared, obstacles have set you back and then have been surmounted, failure has become feedback, every emotion has been experienced….

6. Focus on the controllables! As our ski instructor Nicholai kept telling us – forget about the colour of the slope Green, Red, Blue, Black, and instead focus on your technique.

7. Open your mind, drown your ego, and welcome your next great teacher who is in front of you.

02/07/2021

Pre-match warm up for Conor

22/08/2020

24/03/2020

How challenging is it for a Leader to get their message across?

17/02/2020

Leading at the Edge Conference Launch Oct 07 Galway, Ireland

12/11/2019

As research reveals, more than one might realize.

31/01/2019

The ideas of the Greek philosopher can still help us create better lives and communities

10/01/2019

The problem with New Years Resolutions - if it really meant enough to you and you had enough reasons to act.....you would have started the process before Jan 01 - the only relevant date for following your goals is NOW