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Helping Busy Humans Perform Better

We know you're busy. So here's the short version.

You’re probably skimming this page between two meetings, a Teams call and an email you keep meaning to reply to. Which is exactly why you should book Dermot.

He helps people perform better under pressure, communicate more effectively and build real resilience. Without the jargon. Without the death by PowerPoint. And usually with a few laughs along the way.

Still with us? Good. Here’s what you need to know.

25+ Years

Communicating ideas to audiences across Ireland and the world.

Trusted by 100+ Organisations

Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, HSBC, Pfizer, the HSE and many more.

No.1 Bestselling Books

Mind Full and Busy and Wrecked.

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We booked Dermot for a mindfulness and meditation talk and demonstration with the employees. I was impressed with his professionalism beforehand but was blown away by his delivery of the session. 100+ people all took part in the workshop, his ability to impart basic techniques in an engaging and funny way was complimented by many of the employees, I would highly recommend Dermot.
Google
It was absolutely brilliant and everyone is still talking about it today.
Meta/Facebook
Dermot was a roaring success... He was so on-point with the way he spoke about the impact of stress and the benefits of meditation and the message really resonated with so many in the room. He was funny and humble and an expert on the topic – honestly it was the highlight of the day for us all.
Insomnia
This was really was fantastic - Dermot is a natural and this session has had a big impact
HSBC
It was brilliant … Delighted with the attendance in the end it was great to see and hopefully lots of people got some benefits and tips!
Mastercard
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THE PRESSURE ADVANTAGE

Performing at your best when the stakes are high.

LEADING THROUGH CHANGE

Helping teams thrive in times of uncertainty.

GOOD BUSY

Sustainable performance in a world that never switches off.

POWER TALK

The human side of effective communication.

BREATHING FOR PERFORMANCE

The smallest tool with the biggest impact.

MINDFUL LEADERSHIP

Leading with clarity, confidence and calm.

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Why Dermot?

There are plenty of speakers who can tell people they’re stressed. Dermot helps them understand what to do about it.

For more than twenty-five years, Dermot has built a career communicating ideas. Whether through national radio, bestselling books, live theatre shows, corporate events or The Mind Full Podcast, his ability to connect with audiences has made him one of Ireland’s most trusted voices on wellbeing, resilience and performance.

What makes his approach different is simple. He speaks human. Instead of overwhelming people with theory, he translates complex ideas about stress, communication, performance, breathing, resilience and leadership into practical tools that people can actually use.

His sessions resonate equally with frontline teams, engineers, healthcare professionals, graduates, senior leaders and executives because they’re built around real life rather than theory. People don’t leave talking about neuroscience. They leave talking about the story that made them laugh, the idea that changed their perspective and the tool they’re going to use before their next presentation, difficult conversation or stressful day.

Organisations consistently tell us the same thing: People laugh. People engage. People participate. People keep talking about the session afterwards.

And most importantly, people actually use what they learn. That’s where the real impact happens.

The Keynote Topics in Full:

How to Perform at Your Best When It Matters Most

Pressure is unavoidable.

But pressure doesn’t have to become overwhelm.

In this engaging and highly practical keynote, Dermot shares the science of performance under pressure and teaches simple tools that help people stay calm, focused and effective when the stakes are high.

Key Outcomes:

  • Improved focus and clarity
  • Better decision-making
  • Increased resilience
  • Greater confidence under pressure
  • Practical tools for busy days

Sustainable Performance in a World That Never Switches Off

Being busy isn’t the problem.

Being busy in ways that drain our energy, attention and wellbeing is.

Based on the ideas from his No.1 bestselling book Busy and Wrecked, this keynote helps individuals and teams build sustainable habits that improve performance without sacrificing their health, relationships or sanity.

Key Outcomes:

  • Reduced overwhelm
  • Better energy management
  • Improved productivity
  • Healthier boundaries
  • Greater engagement
  • Better Work/Life Balance

The Human Side of Effective Communication

The quality of our conversations determines the quality of our relationships, leadership and teamwork.

But communication often breaks down when stress takes over.

Dermot shares practical techniques that improve communication, listening, confidence and connection both inside and outside the workplace.

Key Outcomes:

  • Better conversations
  • Stronger workplace relationships
  • Increased influence
  • Improved confidence
  • Reduced conflict
  • More Effective Leadership

The Smallest Tool with the Biggest Impact

Most people spend more than 20,000 breaths a day on autopilot. Yet few realise that the way we breathe impacts focus, energy, resilience, sleep and performance.

Drawing on his training with internationally renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown and Oxygen Advantage, Dermot introduces practical breathing techniques used by athletes, high performers and business leaders around the world. This is a fascinating talk which will offer real and surprising insights into how something we take for granted, like breathing, can transform how we deal with pressure, change and the busyness of life. Real tools for real life.

Key Outcomes:

  • Improved focus and concentration
  • Better stress regulation
  • Increased energy
  • Better sleep and recovery
  • Greater emotional control

Helping Teams Thrive in Times of Uncertainty

The organisations that thrive aren’t the ones that avoid change.

They’re the ones that adapt best to it.

This keynote provides practical tools for maintaining resilience, clarity and connection during periods of uncertainty and transformation.

Key Outcomes:

  • Increased adaptability
  • Improved resilience
  • Greater psychological safety
  • Better communication through change
  • Stronger team culture

Leading with Clarity, Confidence and Calm

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about creating the conditions for people to perform at their best.

This session helps leaders develop the self-awareness, communication skills and resilience needed to lead effectively in today’s demanding environment.

Key Outcomes:

  • Better decision-making
  • Stronger leadership presence
  • Improved communication
  • Enhanced resilience
  • Greater team engagement

Where the Real Change Happens

The keynote may start the conversation. The real transformation happens afterwards. Many organisations choose to extend the impact through longer-term programmes that help turn ideas into habits and habits into culture.

THE GOOD BUSY PROGRAMME

A six-month human performance and wellbeing journey. Designed for organisations that want lasting behavioural change rather than a one-off motivational talk.
  • Launch keynote
  • Monthly workshops
  • Guided audio practices
  • Team challenges
  • Leadership resources
  • Practical implementation tools
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THE RESILIENT LEADER SERIES

A leadership development programme designed to help managers and leaders perform effectively in demanding environments.
  • Leadership keynote
  • Interactive workshops
  • Small-group leadership sessions
  • Practical implementation resources
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DERMOT ON DEMAND

A year-round partnership for organisations looking to make wellbeing, resilience and performance part of everyday culture.
  • Quarterly keynote sessions
  • Monthly virtual workshops
  • Seasonal wellbeing campaigns
  • Access to exclusive content
  • Guided meditation & breathing resources
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Trusted by teams at....

We at Northern Trust would highly recommend Dermot Whelan for a mindfulness and meditation workshop in the workplace. He took us through some great facts in this workshop and showed us how to practice a short daily meditation which was so easy to do. We all left the workshop in a more relaxed manner. Dermot has a lovely personality and added in some great comic relief to this event. We took a lot from this from workshop and it was refreshing to see how much Dermot wanted to give back and help others on this topic. We wish Dermot continued success.
Northern Trust
Oh my god everyone loved him! Best guest we’ve had in ages! THANK YOU!
Accenture
Dermot was knowledgeable, engaging, funny and got everyone interested and involved. He explained meditation and mindfulness practices in a way that resonated with us and was simple to understand. It can be easy to get caught up in the working day and think that we don’t have time for ourselves. But Dermot’s explanation and approach made it clear that meditation is something that we can do anywhere and can be as short or as long as we make it. Since April, we have introduced a 30 second breathing pause at the start of some of our meetings. Some people have taken up meditation or used it more often than they did. Dermot’s talk has helped us to do that in our business and I would highly recommend Dermot to any company looking to do the same.
Head of HR/The Convention Centre Dublin
Highest event turnout for an external speaker Optum has ever had across UK and Ireland…the feedback and thank you messages that came into the chat box after the event were brilliant!
Optum
Dermot was an absolute rock star and was just what we needed...he grabbed the audience of 500 from the get go and had them entertained and engaged throughout.
BT
I was impressed with his professionalism beforehand but was blown away by his delivery of the session…I would highly recommend Dermot.
Google
All of our guests enjoyed his anecdotes and had such a laugh...Dermot’s approach was a breath of fresh air to an audience who are very technical and can be very sceptical of this subject matter.
888 Holdings
We got fantastic feedback and Dermot has certainly made a long-lasting impact on many people. The way Dermot juggles with funny and serious moments is truly impressive.
Novartis
We are absolutely delighted with how it all went. I think the talk was perfectly suited to the audience here and I'm sure the participants got something very positive and useful out of it.
European Commission JRC Italy
It was absolutely brilliant and everyone is still talking about it today.
Meta/Facebook
We booked Dermot for a mindfulness and meditation talk and demonstration with the employees. I was impressed with his professionalism beforehand but was blown away by his delivery of the session. 100+ people all took part in the workshop, his ability to impart basic techniques in an engaging and funny way was complimented by many of the employees, I would highly recommend Dermot.
Google
Dermot was a roaring success... He was so on-point with the way he spoke about the impact of stress and the benefits of meditation and the message really resonated with so many in the room. He was funny and humble and an expert on the topic – honestly it was the highlight of the day for us all.
Insomnia
This was really was fantastic - Dermot is a natural and this session has had a big impact
HSBC
It was brilliant … Delighted with the attendance in the end it was great to see and hopefully lots of people got some benefits and tips!
Mastercard

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