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Shane Casey.

Actor & Writer

Shane Casey is an acclaimed actor and writer, best known for his role as Billy Murphy in The Young Offenders. Combining storytelling with lived experience, Shane delivers engaging, impactful talks on resilience, communication, and navigating life’s challenges with humour and honesty. His unique ability to connect with audiences through relatable stories and emotional insight makes him a standout speaker for corporate events focused on wellbeing, mindset, and authentic leadership.

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Biography

Shane Casey brings a refreshing and engaging perspective to corporate audiences through his distinctive communication and resilience workshops. Drawing on his personal journey from early setbacks to creative success to also being named 2024 Cork Person of the Year, Shane uses candid storytelling to explore key themes such as self-awareness, emotional resilience, mental wellbeing, and the importance of meaningful support networks.

Delivered with warmth and humour, Shane’s keynotes offer a unique blend of entertainment and personal insight, exploring the highs and lows of working in a creative industry and the lessons that can be applied to everyday professional life. He encourages audiences to reflect on how they communicate, who they turn to in challenging times, and how to build internal and external resilience.

With over 100 workshop sessions delivered to a wide range of groups, Shane’s style is dynamic, conversational, and deeply human. His signature message, “Don’t go to the butcher for a haircut”, is a powerful reminder to seek the right kind of support in both personal and professional settings, a concept that resonates strongly in today’s workplace culture.

Speaking Topics

Resilience Through Change
Drawing from real-life experiences, Shane explores how to adapt, recover and thrive through personal and professional challenges.
The Power of Storytelling in Communication
How authentic storytelling can break down barriers, build connection and enhance communication in the workplace.
Emotional Wellbeing and Everyday Mental Health
A practical, relatable look at how we manage stress, support one another and maintain mental wellbeing in a busy world.
Authenticity and Vulnerability in Leadership
Why being real matters — and how honesty and humour can be powerful leadership tools.
Building Support Networks That Work
Understanding who to turn to, when to ask for help, and how to foster a culture of support and trust within teams.
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Reframing Failure
Insights on self-doubt, setbacks and the importance of perspective in personal growth and performance.
Communication That Connects
Improving interpersonal communication skills through empathy, humour and emotional intelligence.