
Keynote speaker
Ronan HarringtonSpecialist in Sustainable Performance and Organisational Resilience
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
About Ronan Harrington
Ronan Harrington is an acclaimed advisor on high-performance cultures and a former Lead Futurist for the Foreign Office. During his tenure with the government, he specialised in forecasting geopolitical risks and anticipated many of the systemic disruptions currently facing global industries. Today, he translates this foresight into practical strategies that help organisations maintain peak productivity without sacrificing the wellbeing of their workforce. He is the architect of the Resilient High-Performance Method, a framework developed alongside firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG.
His expertise has been sought by a prestigious list of global brands, including Siemens, L’Oréal, Aviva, Sky, and the UK Treasury. By providing a shared language for resilience, Ronan helps teams navigate the complexities of AI transitions, market volatility, and structural change. He offers a science-based perspective on preventing burnout, framing it as a critical organisational priority rather than an individual hurdle. His approach ensures that departments can deliver consistent results while protecting their long-term mental and physical health.
Following a career in senior government roles, Ronan draws on personal experience with chronic health challenges to add profound credibility to his teachings. He facilitates honest discussions on how to lead effectively in demanding environments, offering audiences the necessary tools to adapt and thrive through periods of intense pressure. Clients book Ronan for his rare ability to combine strategic forecasting with human-centric leadership principles.
On stage, Ronan Harrington is best known for talks on Wellbeing, Peak Performance, Resilience and Leadership. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Health & Wellbeing and Leadership & Coaching, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Ronan Harrington is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, Ronan Harrington travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Ronan Harrington would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Ronan Harrington?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Ronan's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Ronan Harrington cost to book?
- Ronan Harrington sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Ronan Harrington speak on?
- Ronan speaks on Wellbeing, Peak Performance, Resilience, Leadership.
- Where is Ronan Harrington based?
- Ronan is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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