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Keynotes That Help People Think Clearly, Communicate Better, and Make Smarter Decisions

Practical, science-based keynotes for leaders and teams who want more than inspiration — they want better thinking, better conversations, and real change in how decisions get made. 
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The talks that open conversations, shift thinking and send people away with something they can use

People Leave Managers, Not Organisations:

What the science of human behaviour tells us about great leadership, trust and why people really stay or go.

Learning to Lead Under Pressure:

How leaders make smarter choices, hold better conversations and perform at their best when it matters most.

Learning to Learn:

How people learn, unlearn and transfer knowledge into real-world performance — and why most training doesn’t stick.

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Choose the level of depth that fits your context

— Core keynote

✓ A proven keynote built around Gerry's core themes
✓ Clear message and structure delivered with consistency
✓ Light adaptation to your audience or industry
✓ Minimal preparation required

Best for: organisations that need a strong, memorable message with a fast turnaround
Preparation: a short briefing conversation
Timeline: fastest option

— Adapted keynote

✓ Gerry's core framework, shaped around your industry, role or organisational context
✓ Same depth of insight, with language and examples that resonate with your specific audience
✓ Real situations your people will recognise
✓ High relevance without a heavy build

Best for: teams that need depth and connection without a full custom process
Preparation: briefing + focused interview
Timeline: moderate preparation

— Custom keynote

✓ A fully bespoke session built around a specific challenge or strategic moment
✓ Content and flow developed from scratch in close collaboration
✓ Designed for situations where a standard format simply won't do
✓ Gerry's most immersive and high-impact format

Best for: Critical moments where the stakes are high and the message needs to land with precision
Preparation: Interviews, deeper discovery, ongoing collaboration
Timeline: Longest preparation, highest level of involvement

— Keynote Plus 

The full day format. A morning keynote that sets the thinking, followed by an afternoon workshop where your people put it into practice.

✓ Insight and application in a single day
✓ Workshop themes flow directly from the keynote
✓ Ideal when you need both the spark and the substance
✓ Particularly suited to away days, leadership retreats and annual conferences

Best for: organisations that want lasting behavioural change, not just a memorable morning
Preparation: briefing plus focused interview
Timeline: moderate to full preparation depending on workshop depth

What does working with Gerry involve? 

Keynote fees range from €2,500 for a Core Keynote to €10,000 for a keynote that is adapted or highly customised. 

Keynote Plus — a morning keynote combined with an afternoon workshop — is priced on request, depending on scope and preparation involved. 

All travel and accommodation is arranged and agreed as part of the briefing conversation. 

To discuss your event and budget, get in touch. 

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Everything your event team needs to know 

Availability — Gerry takes a limited number of keynote engagements each year. Early enquiry is recommended. 

Format — 20–90 minutes, shaped to your programme and audience 

Travel — All travel and accommodation agreed as part of the briefing conversation 

Briefing — Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand your audience, context and goals 

Production — Requirements around staging, AV, recording and video rights are discussed and agreed during the briefing process 

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A short call is usually enough to know whether this is the right fit. No obligation, no hard sell — just a conversation about your event and what your audience needs. 
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