Are you looking for an engaging keynote speaker for your next event?
Aoife O’Brien, International Keynote Speaker
Do you want to inspire your employees at your next work event?
Aoife O’Brien is an international keynote speaker. She has spoken to audiences of up to 1000 participants, in person and online, across EMEA as well as globally. She has a unique ability to engage with her audience, and ensures they have clear and practical next steps to take away and implement immediately, even in a virtual environment. She can inspire your team, and equip with the tools they need to create a happier workplace.

“I would highly recommend Aoife as a speaker.“
VIVIENNE REILLY, NETWORK IRELAND
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Check out what our clients have to say about her:
Fiona Gohier, MSD
Aoife was the speaker for the Women’s Network DE&I month event at MSD in September. She gave a valuable, engaging session in person and online to approx. 50 people, on the subject of “Happier Careers, Happier Lives”. Her content was so relevant and thought provoking, and it resonated with everyone who attended. The content was new for many, but Aoife delivered it in an inclusive manner, with polished delivery and lots of humour. In the days and weeks following the event, many people spoke to me about the changes they had made and the different way they were thinking since Aoife’s talk. Aoife shared wonderful resources and made the entire experience easy for the Women’s Network from the moment we engaged with her. It was really easy to work with her on a practical level – she has a user-friendly booking system, and she was very accommodating with our scheduling requests. Overall, a very positive experience and we would work with Aoife again in a heartbeat!
Rumana Shaikh, HubSpot
Her content was well curated and well thought, the delivery was powerful and her impact was very evident through the live discussion and on the spot quick thinking that Aoife showcased when answering audience questions. I am very confident in Aoife’s abilities to adapt and address what is key for the organisations she collaborates with. Personally I love the warmth of her personality, her authenticity and genuine investment in all the pursuits she puts her energy in.
Mandeep Saini, Ciena
I have worked with Aoife on several occasions whilst working at two different companies and have very much enjoyed partnering with her. Aoife was extremely flexible and friendly when working with us and was happy to customise the Imposter Syndrome session to meet the goals and outcomes of our Thrive development program, including inviting our Ciena leaders onto the session and engaging them in the discussion so our participants could hear their experiences!
Rebecca Palmer, Thrive Mentoring Group
Aoife brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and genuine care to her work. Her presentation was not only practical, engaging and insightful, but also deeply resonated with our audience. Her ability to break down complex ideas into relatable and actionable insights was impressive. Beyond her presentation skills, Aoife demonstrated a high level of integrity and diligence in her work. She conducted thorough research to ensure that her data was not only accurate but also tailored to the specific needs of our group. I wholeheartedly recommend Aoife as a speaker, mentor, and expert in her field.
Liz Petrik, Ciena
I highly recommend working with Aoife as a speaker based on the recent talk she gave at our leadership summit. She spoke about recognizing imposter syndrome and shared practical tips for managing it. The feedback in the room was overwhelmingly positive. Working with Aoife was a pleasure. She tailored the content to fit our summit’s objectives and made the experience comfortable and enjoyable for everyone involved. If you’re considering using Aoife’s services, rest assured that she will deliver a knowledgeable and engaging presentation that will leave a lasting impact on your audience!
Jasmine Long, Intranet Connections
I had the pleasure of having Aoife as a guest speaker for “Beyond the Pizza Party: Modern Employee Recognition for all Organizations” as part of Intranet Connections thought leadership webinar series. We had great success with 80+ registrations in different positions from various industries including financial, government and healthcare.
Aoife spoke on the importance of employee recognition regarding employee engagement, retention and workplace happiness. She brought in an incredible amount of knowledge, ideas and offered practical solutions that organizations could immediately implement.
In addition, I appreciated how eager and easy it was to work with Aoife. She is a true thought leader that is easy to communicate with, personable and professional. I look forward to working with Aoife again in the future and would highly recommend her to any organization looking for a speaker!
Manuela Pejcik, IOB
I had the pleasure of working with Aoife to deliver Imposter Syndrome event to IOB members.
From start to finish the experience of working with Aoife was seamless and efficient– booking in a chat with her, getting all the information and then the talk itself.
She is a very knowledgeable speaker, and her enthusiasm and expertise is very evident throughout. We had great feedback from the participants who left with insights and tips on how to overcome the imposter syndrome.
I look forward to working with Aoife again.
Belen Solanas, Ciena
The EMEA Women at Ciena group were delighted to host Aoife as a guest speaker to come and talk to us on the topic of the ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and provide us with practical tips on how best to overcome this. The session was widely appreciated by our employees and highly relatable to all! Great engagement from all in attendance and highly recommend Aoife as a guest speaker!
Lenka Tittelova, IBM
We booked Aoife to talk about the Imposter Syndrome and the ways it undermines the perception of success and impacts employee recognition. The event was amazing – her passion and knowledge about the topic, her ability to interact with audience that sparked interest and resulted in many participant questions. As event organizer, I also appreciate how easy it was to reach out and communicate with her, her proactive approach to overal creation of the event experience, and her positive attitude and always present smile on her face that makes one feel at ease and comfortable around her. I would recommend Aoife as a speaker anytime.
Michelle O’Donnell-Keating, Central Bank of Ireland
As Chair of the Womens’ Network at the Central Bank of Ireland, we are always looking for ways to empower and support our colleagues. This year to mark IWD 2023 we were delighted to welcome Aoife to discuss and unpack the concept of imposter syndrome. It was a pleasure to work with Aoife leading up to IWD. She is creative, positive and solution focused. The session she delivered to colleagues was impactful and thought provoking and challenged us to better understand ourselves and our motivations. I would definitely recommend working with Aoife and hope to do so again.
Richard Kilfeather, AbbVie
Aoife delivered an excellent presentation and workshop on Imposter Syndrome to members of the AbbVie team across Ireland, Europe and the Middle-East. Aoife adapted the format of the workshop to deliver virtually to a large group. The feedback was excellent from all our attendees. Thank you Aoife for all your hard work in delivering an excellent workshop. Looking forward to working with Aoife again in the future.
Tanja Hallam, F5
Aoife held a workshop about Imposter Syndrome for our Women’s Inclusion Group in EMEA. The workshop was interactive and contained a real plan of action on how to deal with and overcome it. The session was very well received and we got a lot of positive feedback from our colleagues. I highly recommend working with Aoife and I look forward to scheduling another session with her next quarter.
A pleasure to work with
It was a pleasure working with Aoife as part of our advanced clinical practice annual study day. This years theme was tackling imposter syndrome and Aoife’s presentation was one of the highlights of the day. Although Aoife’s background is business and HR her tools in identifying imposter syndrome and the barriers, she faced resonated with a team of clinical staff and are just as applicable to a hospital setting. Everyone left her talk with a better self-awareness of their own version of imposter syndrome and more importantly felt equipped with the tools to manage it. Aoife was engaging, warm, and this was reflected in the positive feedback she received from the delegates. We look forward to working with Aoife again in the future.
The session deeply resonated
I invited Aoife to speak at our inaugural event for Early Career HR Professionals, to speak in relation to Imposter Syndrome. It was the perfect kickoff to the series. The session deeply resonated with the audience and sparked some great conversations afterward about confidence in the workplace. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Aoife to anyone looking for a speaker who truly connects with the room.
Aoife covers topics relating to how to be Happier at Work, which includes but is not limited to:
- Imposter to Empowered® 3 Steps to overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- How to Retain Top Talent
- Developing a positive workplace culture
- Taking Ownership of your Career
- Unlocking Your Potential at Work
- The importance of values and how to use them
- How to Drive Employee Engagement
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