Jim Kirwan
Employee Well Being & Lifestyle Coach
Jim Kirwan, Lifestyle coach, speaker, and author of "The eXercise Factor." With a background in HR and entrepreneurship, he inspires healthier lives.
Jim Kirwan is a renowned speaker, author, and consultant in the fields of lifestyle, wellbeing, and personal development. With over a decade of experience as a lifestyle and wellbeing coach, Jim has empowered countless individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential and lead healthier, happier lives.
Jim’s journey began in the USA, where he founded Get America Moving and authored the influential book “The eXercise Factor.” This groundbreaking work provides readers with practical strategies and insights to embark on a transformative journey towards improved health and vitality. Jim’s speaking engagements bring these concepts to life, inspiring audiences with his engaging style and wealth of knowledge.
Transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, Jim established TrySports, a specialty sports business that quickly gained acclaim for its commitment to customer service and community engagement. Through TrySports, Jim demonstrated his ability to build successful ventures while promoting the importance of physical activity and wellbeing.
Drawing from his extensive background in HR consultancy, Jim offers unique insights into employee wellbeing and organizational development. As the founder of ICO Personnel Management Services, he provided a range of HR solutions to businesses, emphasizing the link between employee satisfaction and overall company success.
In addition to his corporate endeavors, Jim is deeply involved in community initiatives such as Pat Falvey’s Forever Young Club. Partnering with the famous Irish explorer, Jim encourages individuals to embrace adventure and exploration as part of a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Returning to his native Ireland in 2016, Jim established “Your New Lifestyle Mission,” a coaching business dedicated to helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their wellness goals. Through personalized coaching programs and workshops, Jim empowers clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes and cultivate habits that support long-term health and happiness.
Jim’s speaking engagements are highly sought after for their practical wisdom, inspirational anecdotes, and actionable advice. Whether addressing corporate audiences, community groups, or educational institutions, Jim’s passion for empowering others shines through, leaving a lasting impact on all who have the privilege of hearing him speak.
To book Jim Kirwan for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com
- Wellness and lifestyle optimization
- The importance of exercise and physical activity
- Strategies for achieving work-life balance
- Employee wellbeing and organizational success
- Personal development and goal setting
Testimonials
‘Jim works with Citywork Corporate Wellbeing events as a Chair and influencer. His knowledge of the wellbeing agenda and everything that entails made him appear to be a good choice, the reality was far better than that! Jim’s command of the event brief is excellent, his knowledge of the speakers is superb and he has the ability to engage and bring an audience to life immediately. Jim made a massive contribution to Citywork in Dublin and we immediately agreed to work together on the next one in Edinburgh. I would strongly recommend Jim to prospective clients. – Rob Hollis, Director, Policy 21 Ltd (Citywork Corporate Wellbeing Events)
‘Jim gave an excellent talk. I was engaged the whole way through and weeks later, I still think about points that stood out at me. His passion for the topic really showed. It was a really motivating talk full of helpful and interesting points, facts and tips’. Irish Management Institute
“I saw Jim speak as a guest keynote speaker at the first Charleston Healthy Business Challenge and thought his passion for health and fitness would add great value to the annual Blue Cross Blue Shield Leader Workshops. His mission to “Get America Moving” and his keynote talk, “How To Create A Culture Of Health – Real Strategies You Can Use” was such an important part of our workshops in South Carolina. Jim’s passionate presentation was inspiring and I would definitely recommend him as a speaker.”
– Michael E. Harris, Vice President Major Group Sales, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
“Jim Kirwan is a dynamic, engaging speaker who motivates change by weaving real-life examples into his health and fitness message. His “four keys to success” are logical, easy to understand, and are a great tool for anyone looking to improve their health at any age.”
–Susan Johnson, PhD., Director of Health Promotion, Medical University of South Carolina
“I invited Jim to be our guest keynote speaker at a recent training day for all staff [200] in Spartanburg. He is a passionate speaker and we loved his signature talk “Your New Lifestyle Mission” and his dad’s story in particular was very moving! He definitely inspired many of our team to take action and I would certainly recommend Jim as a speaker for similar events”.
– Jayne Moorman, County Librarian, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, SC
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