Breandan has been a phenomenal leadership coach who has left a mark on my personal and professional development. He possesses an incredible combination of kindness, intelligence, and practical support. Whether it was navigating interpersonal dynamics or developing effective communication strategies, Breandan consistently offered practical and insightful support.
Biography
As a thought leader, educator, leadership coach and disability strategist, Breandan infuses his multifaceted roles with the values of connection, curiosity, and challenge. With a robust background blending academic insights and business acumen, Breandan’s career trajectory encompasses over 20 years of international cross-sector experience.
Known for his impact in Speaking and Keynotes, Breandan captivates audiences with compelling narratives and insightful presentations, drawing from over 15 years in investment banking in London and New York. Rising to global leadership roles amidst progressive sight loss due to an inherited retinal disease, he emerged as a recognized leader within the disability community, actively fostering awareness and challenging stigmas through initiatives with organizations like Dialogue in the Dark.
Biography
As a thought leader, educator, leadership coach and disability strategist, Breandan infuses his multifaceted roles with the values of connection, curiosity, and challenge. With a robust background blending academic insights and business acumen, Breandan’s career trajectory encompasses over 20 years of international cross-sector experience.
Known for his impact in Speaking and Keynotes, Breandan captivates audiences with compelling narratives and insightful presentations, drawing from over 15 years in investment banking in London and New York. Rising to global leadership roles amidst progressive sight loss due to an inherited retinal disease, he emerged as a recognized leader within the disability community, actively fostering awareness and challenging stigmas through initiatives with organizations like Dialogue in the Dark.
Breandan is non-judgmental, insightful, and empathetic as a coach. The result was that I had the freedom to be authentic. At the end of each coaching session, I felt that I had been heard, understood, and guided, and was clear on my next steps. Ultimately, I was grateful to learn, with Breandan's help, that I could be more than one thing, more than one story. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a coach.
Work Areas
Speaking & Keynotes
Breandan is a trailblazer in delivering impactful Speaking & Keynote presentations, advocating for the actualization of diversity and inclusion values in practice. His engagements aim to provoke thoughtful discussions and ignite actionable steps towards addressing exclusion and inequality experienced by individuals affected by disabilities, health conditions, and intersecting characteristics.
Speaking & Keynotes
Breandan is a trailblazer in delivering impactful Speaking & Keynote presentations, advocating for the actualization of diversity and inclusion values in practice. His engagements aim to provoke thoughtful discussions and ignite actionable steps towards addressing exclusion and inequality experienced by individuals affected by disabilities, health conditions, and intersecting characteristics.
Consulting & Initiatives
As an advisor and consultant, Breandan champions change within for-profit and non-profit organisations, helping them chart a tangible roadmap towards inclusivity. His expertise lies in guiding these entities through a transformative journey from initial awareness to the implementation of impactful actions that influence long-term change. Breandan emphasizes the integration of diversity and inclusion values into decision-making processes, actions, and overall impact.
Consulting & Initiatives
As an advisor and consultant, Breandan champions change within for-profit and non-profit organisations, helping them chart a tangible roadmap towards inclusivity. His expertise lies in guiding these entities through a transformative journey from initial awareness to the implementation of impactful actions that influence long-term change. Breandan emphasizes the integration of diversity and inclusion values into decision-making processes, actions, and overall impact.
Leadership Coaching
Breandan is a Leadership Coach with 20 years of professional experience across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. With a strong track record in supporting, developing, and empowering leaders through coaching, Breandan works with leaders at all stages of their professional and career journey.
Breandan did his coaching training with The Forton Group
Leadership Coaching
Breandan is a Leadership Coach with 20 years of professional experience across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. With a strong track record in supporting, developing, and empowering leaders through coaching, Breandan works with leaders at all stages of their professional and career journey.
Breandan did his coaching training with The Forton Group
Education
Breandan partners with colleges and universities to develop and deliver courses on disability, diversity, and inclusion in the higher education (HE) curriculum. This is a crucial upstream intervention designed to integrate these topics in mainstream education and support students to develop their knowledge and skills.
Some examples of recent courses developed and taught by Breandan
Education
Breandan partners with colleges and universities to develop and deliver courses on disability, diversity, and inclusion in the higher education (HE) curriculum. This is a crucial upstream intervention designed to integrate these topics in mainstream education and support students to develop their knowledge and skills.
Some examples of recent courses developed and taught by Breandan
Breandan provided me with an excellent framework for working through a career pivot. I am always impressed by his preparation and thoughtfulness during our meetings. I look forward to additional sessions as I continue this journey.
Media
Navigating Work, Life, What Nurtures and What Depletes
May 28, 2020
Attending to our Losses and Potential
Nov 10, 2021
“We Hear You”, with Shari Eberts and Holly Cohen
Feb 28, 2023