Winter Platinum Gala Lunch

Jordie Barrett

New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, are the most successful sports team in history. They are undefeated in over 75% of their international matches over the last 100 years! So how the All Blacks nurtured and sustained peak performance, and what can business leaders learn from them.

Join us at the Executive Forum Platinum Corporate Lunch with New Zealand rugby star Jordie Barrett, who has an unique connection to Ireland, as he shares insights on leadership, teamwork, and resilience …. the All Blacks way.

 Jordie will be in conversation with Joe Molloy - 8 times sports journalist of the year.

This event is recommended for Executive Leaders and their teams.

This event is now sold out, email dearbhaile@executiveforum.ie with queries or to be added to the waitlist.

Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan. Places allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Unlimited attendance for live webinar events.

2024 Sales Model Changes That Had A Positive Impact On This Year’s Sales Revenue

Networking sales lunch masterclass in the Merrion Hotel.

Johnny Campbell - CEO, SocialTalent

Mark Barry - Vice President of Sales & Managing Director, EMEA, HubSpot

This event is recommended for leaders and their teams.

Meet the Grocer

 Members from our FMCG community are invited to the second of our bi-annual FMCG Directors Series Lunch where Commercial Director of the Musgrave Group, Sharon Buckley will share insights on the challenges and prospects for the Grocery sector over the next 18 months.

Invitation only - Exclusively for our members from the FMCG sector.

Please note this event is not being streamed or recorded.

Be Inspired!

Dee Ahearn, CEO, Barretstown

Orla O’Brien, CEO, Irish Blood Transfusion Service

The Inspire Women in Leadership Lunch is one of the our Gala lunch events and a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from two female leaders who are Chief Organisational Officers.

 It’s an occasion not to be missed! -

• Gala lunch with prosecco reception .

• Inspiring insights from two of Ireland’s most senior female CEOs.

• Opportunity to network with some of the most talented and ambitious female executives in the country.

Many member organisations utilise the occasion to acknowledge the contribution of some of the great women in their organisation. You might like to do the same.

The CEO Networking Dinner with

Richie Boucher & Louise Phelan

This is a great opportunity for the Chief Company Officers in our membership community to join a small and exclusive gathering of company / organisational leaders at one of our exclusive CEO Networking Dinner events.

By invitation only. Must be at CEO level to attend. No substitution allowed.

Resilience & Coping Under Pressure

Niamh Fitzpatrick

Renowned psychologist & author Niamh Fitzpatrick share tips and insights on how to cope and become more resilient in the face of mounting pressure (In the workplace and life).

This event is recommended for Executive Leaders and their teams.

Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan. Places allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Unlimited attendance for live webinar events.

• Chintan Patel, C.T.O., Cisco UK & Ireland

• Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Ireland

• Jason Ward, Vice President Global Alliances EMEA, Dell Technologies

• Aisling Curtis, Market Leader for Strategic Alliances, PwC

Networking lunch masterclass in the Merrion Hotel

As we hurtle towards 2025, the future of artificial intelligence (AI) promises to be an exhilarating journey filled with transformative advancements that will leave continue to revolutionise how we live, work, and conduct business. In this, our A.I. 2025 Masterclass, our 4 expert speakers, will explore the potential impact of AI on the Irish economy between now and the end of 2025 , and how these changes will reshape our world in the coming years

Please note this event is a half day symposium (not a 40 minute event)
10:30 -11:00 - Registration
11:00 - 11:40 - 2 speakers
11:40 - 12:00 - Break
12:00 - 12.50 - 2 Speaekrs, Q&A and Lunch 

This event is now sold out. Email dearbhaile@executiveforum.ie if you wish to be added to a waiting list. Members can use the button below to register for a live webinar broadcast of this event.

International Mental Health Day Lunch

Join us on October 10th, International Mental Health Day, where our guest speakers will share personal insights on how individuals and organisations can better manage our wellbeing better to live a happier, healthier and satisfying life.

Guest Speaker Panel

Brent Pope: TV rugby analyst , a qualified psychotherapist, Entrepreneur and a mental health advocate. Brent has publicly shared his experience of a life living with mental health issues, where he tries to thrive rather than survive.

Richie Sadlier: Former professional footballer, psychotherapist, author, pundit and Dad. Richie experienced mental health issues throughout his life where had to confront his unhealthy coping strategies on his journey to where he is today.

This event is now sold out. Email dearbhaile@executiveforum.ie if you wish to be added to a waiting list. Members can use the button below to register for a live webinar broadcast of this event.

Ryan Clarke

General Manager, Xerox Ireland

Brendan Grieve

General Manager, Enterprise Mobility

This event is for the Under 30s in your organisation who have the potential to be Future Leaders in your business.   

Please note:

• All attendees will be Under 30.

• The keynote speakers were appointed to CEO positions in their 30s.

• This event is by invitation only.  

• People can attend this event if nominated by you.

It will be a great way for your nominated attendees to network with future leaders from other organisations, and an opportunity to get career advice from two CEOs who were in their shoes not so long ago.

Autumn Platinum Gala Lunch

Every so often a special guest speaker comes the way of the Executive Forum who is an inspiring sporting leader on an international scale.

Ronan O’Gara, Head Coach of two times European champions La Rochelle is such a person.  Ronan is still Ireland’s record point scorer and second most capped player of all time. Should be a fascinating ‘fireside style’ interview.

 This event is recommended for Executive Leaders and their teams.

This event is now sold out. Email dearbhaile@executiveforum.ie if you wish to be added to a waiting list.

Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan. Places allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

The CEO Networking Dinner with

Marguerite Brosnan

This is a great opportunity for the Chief Company Officers in our membership community to join a small and exclusive gathering of company / organisational leaders at one of our exclusive CEO Networking Dinner events at The Merrion Hotel.

Our guest speaker is Marguerite Brosnan - CEO of AXA Insurance.

By invitation only. Must be at CEO level to attend. No substitution allowed.

Corporate Storytelling – Turning Data Into Powerful Messages

Paul Slattery, executive presence and presentation skills coach will discuss how to turn real world data into powerful presentation messages at this Summer School webinar.

This webinar is part of our Bite Sized series of online events on leadership and business skills, with each session wrapping up in under 20 minutes.

Teamwork: Bond and Connect Quickly to Achieve an Immediate Goal

Ray Goggins, a former Special Forces operative and leadership expert will discuss how to bond and connect with your corporate team in this Summer School webinar.

This webinar is part of our Bite Sized series of online events on leadership and business skills, with each session wrapping up in under 20 minutes.

Your Perfect Hybrid Workday

We all know firsthand how it feels when there are never enough hours in the day to get the work done. The modern workday can be hectic as people struggle with noisy notifications, overflowing inboxes, packed calendars, and endless to-do lists. Workload continues to be the top cause of work-related stress, and 1 in 2 people regularly work more than 40 hours a week. In this online session you will learn how to create a better hybrid workday structure. to get everything done, help you feel in control and allow you spend more time enjoying the things that matter most.

Who is Niamh Moynahan ?

Niamh Moynihan is the founder of Better Workday and author of Remote Working Essentials. She is passionate about helping people to rediscover the joy in work and to avoid the burnout cycle. During her 14 years of industry in the Technology sector, she repeatedly experienced the challenges of achieving a work-life balance as she advanced her career.

This event is recommended for Executive Leaders and their teams.

Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan. Places allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Unlimited attendance for live webinar events.

How to Craft Powerful Presentation Messages

Paul Slattery, executive presence and presentation skills coach will share the methods of crafting powerful presentation messages at this Summer School webinar.

This webinar is part of our Bite Sized series of online events on leadership and business skills, with each session wrapping up in under 20 minutes.

Executive Presence: Keys to Building Credibility With Senior Stakeholders

Paul Slattery, executive presence and presentation skills coach will reveal the keys to enhancing your executive presence and building credibility at this Summer School webinar.

This webinar is part of our Bite Sized series of online events on leadership and business skills, with each session wrapping up in under 20 minutes.

Zena Everett

We’re swamped with urgent demands, zoom meetings and a level of received data that is doubling by the day!

No wonder we often feel overwhelmed and under resourced.

Help is at hand.  In this punchy and thought-provoking session leadership coach Zena Everett, award-winning author of The Crazy Busy Cure, will share:

• Insights on how successful people rise above the noise and thrive. 

• Practical tools and techniques to give you (and your team) more time and control.

• Advice on how to get ahead and stay ahead .. and thrive under the pressure!

This event is recommended for Executive Leaders and their teams.

Improve Your Resilience & Perform Better Under Pressure

Ray Goggins, a former Special Forces operative and leadership expert will discuss how to Improve Your Resilience & Perform Better Under Pressure in this Summer School webinar.

This webinar is part of our Bite Sized series of online events on leadership and business skills, with each session wrapping up in under 20 minutes.

Motivation Mastery: Inspiring Peak Performance in Your Team

Walter Bradley, director at Dale Carnegie Ireland will discuss the team motivation and performance in this Summer School webinar.

This webinar is part of our Bite Sized series of online events on leadership and business skills, with each session wrapping up in under 20 minutes.

3rd Annual Pride Celebration Gala Lunch

Delighted to announce that our annual pride members gala lunch will take place in The Shelbourne Hotel, the guest speaker this year is rugby legend and LGBTQ+ ambassador Gareth Thomas.

This event is exclusively for the LGBT+ Community and their supporters in our membership companies.

4 Key Skills of Standout Leadership

Ray Goggins, a former Special Forces operative and leadership expert will discuss the 4 Key Skills of Standout Leadership in this Summer School webinar.

This webinar is part of our Bite Sized series of online events on leadership and business skills, with each session wrapping up in under 20 minutes.

Resilience, Reinvention & Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Sometimes life throws challenges and curve balls that can decimate self confidence and impact personal wellbeing. Irish rugby legend, Sene Naoupu has had to deal with such challenges both personally and professionally.  In this live online session, Sene will share insights and lessons learned from her life changing challenges.

Content will include:

1. Developing the strength and resilience when everything around you you is collapsing

2. Overcoming trauma and loss

3. Rediscovering self-belief and your sense of purpos

4. Attracting imposter syndrome moments to become stronger

5. Surrounding yourself with the right people to be your

6. Importance of taking risks and being fearless

Who is Sene Naoupu?

Sene is a former international rugby player , business woman and charity ambassador . She’s first generation New Zealand-born Samoan, and was part of the 2015 Six Nations winning team, and has represented Ireland at both 15s and 7s. Sene is passionate about improving social impact for people, teams, communities and businesses through the power of sport.

https://www.irishrugby.ie/women/sene-naoupu/

Highly recommended for organisational leaders and their teams.

Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan. Places allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Unlimited attendance for live webinar events.