Keynote Speaking
Emotional Intelligence & Human-Centred Leadership
Title: “Why People Problems Aren’t About People – They’re About Disconnection”
Overview:
In a world of KPIs, strategy decks, and endless meetings, we’ve lost something vital: the human connection at the heart of high-performing teams. Emotional intelligence is not just about naming feelings, it’s about knowing how to show up when it matters most.
In this keynote, Chartered Psychologist and EmC lead trainer Niamh Hannan brings a fresh, science-backed lens to emotional intelligence at work. She introduces the concept of emotional connection, why it matters more than ever in hybrid, high-pressure environments, and what leaders can actually do to build it.
Key Takeaways:
- Why emotional safety is the hidden engine of productivity and performance
- The ‘negative cycle’ of disconnection that quietly erodes trust, and how to break it
- A practical roadmap for emotionally intelligent leadership that restores motivation and morale
Perfect for:
Leadership summits, people strategy conferences, and organisations serious about reducing friction and building real resilience through emotionally intelligent culture.
Leading from Within / Authentic Leadership, Values & Connection
Title: “From Head to Heart: The New Intelligence in Leadership”
Overview:
The leaders who thrive in today’s world aren’t just strategic thinkers, they’re relationship builders. In this age of AI, your ability to lead from within, to lead with integrity, empathy, and emotional clarity, is no longer a ‘nice to have’, it’s a business necessity.
This keynote is an invitation to rediscover the power of authentic leadership through the science of emotional connection. With over 25 years’ experience in psychology and leadership coaching, Niamh H
Key Takeaways:
- How leading with vulnerability allows you to lead with credibility
- The neuroscience of emotional connection: why people engage, and why they don’t
- A science-based model for creating connected, courageous cultures
Perfect for:
Executive offsites, women in leadership events, values-led organisations, and leadership development retreats.
Mental Health & Resilience
Title: “Beyond Burnout: The Relationship Cure for Resilience at Work”
Overview:
Mental health conversations at work often focus on the individual, stress management, sleep, workload. But real resilience isn’t built in isolation. It’s built in relationship. And when workplace relationships are strained, even the most capable professionals struggle.
In this keynote, Niamh Hannan reframes resilience as a collective capacity, rooted in how we connect, support, and repair. She shares insights from the Emotional Connection (EmC) process that help teams shift from silent stress to shared strength.
Key Takeaways:
- Why resilience fails when connection is missing, and what to do about it
- The emotional brain & neuroscience – understanding why connection impacts stress levels and resilience
- A relational model that fosters wellbeing, reduces conflict, and keeps people engaged
Perfect for:
Wellbeing conferences, HR leadership forums, resilience summits, and any organisation focused on sustainable performance.