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Shane O’Sullivan.

Performance Psychology Consultant, C-Suite Executive, Chair and MC

Shane O'Sullivan is a renowned Irish business speaker and elite Ballygunner hurler. A former Executive Committee member at Permanent TSB Plc, he helped lead significant transformations from 2012 to 2021. Shane combines his athletic and business insights to inspire excellence, focusing on leadership, teamwork, and resilience. His achievements in hurling and business make him a sought-after speaker for motivating teams in competitive environments.

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Biography

Shane O’Sullivan is an esteemed Irish business speaker and accomplished hurler for Ballygunner, known for his strategic thinking on and off the field. With a solid background in business and sports, Shane has seamlessly blended his athletic insights with business acumen to offer unique perspectives on leadership, teamwork, and resilience.

In his business career, Shane was an Executive Committee member at Permanent TSB Plc between 2012 and 2021, a period of very significant transformation and renewal for that organisation. Shane has developed a reputation for driving innovation and fostering high-performing teams within the corporate sector. His extensive experience includes roles in project management and business development, where he has been instrumental in leading projects to successful outcomes while ensuring team dynamics contribute positively to the organization’s goals.

As a Ballygunner hurler, Shane has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, contributing significantly to his team’s successes in county championships and All -Ireland’s. His athletic discipline translates into his business presentations, where he emphasises the importance of dedication, strategic planning, and mental toughness.

Shane’s dual expertise in sports and business makes him a sought-after speaker at conferences and workshops, where he inspires audiences with lessons drawn from both his sporting and professional life. His engaging style and practical insights help individuals and teams achieve their potential in highly competitive environments.

To book Experienced Business Leader Shane O’Sullivan for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com.

Speaking Topics

  • High Performance
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Goal Setting
  • Dealing With & Resolving Conflict
  • Resilience
  • Managing High-Stress Environements
  • Optimising Individuals & Teams
  • Competitive Business Analysis
  • Developing Critical Gaps

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Testimonials

Shane’s coaching challenges you to think about where you are as a leader and not only where you wish to go but how to get there too. Goals set out are held to account. I was a bit apprehensive of coaching at the outset but the coaching process certainly has changed my thought process in this respect . I found working with Shane to be a very beneficial experience both professionally and personally.

– John W. Sr Director, Stryker USA

Over the last 12 months, I have had the pleasure of working with Shane. We discussed aspects from both my personal and professional life and helped me to see the positives in every situation. He reinforced that “taking action” is the antidote to fear and anxiety. Most importantly, I was introduced to various concepts that I have put into practice each and every day which have enabled me to approach each new day with a positive and resilient attitude.My experience has been life-changing and I highly recommend Inspiring Excellence for Professional/Executive Coaching.

– Sean L. Senior Manager, Global Renewable Energy Company, USA