Managing neurodiversity in the workplace

In in-person event at the Intercontinental is now fully booked out. Members can still register for a live webinar livestream of this event using the button below.

Global research estimates that between 15-20 of the world’s population have some form of neurodivergence.  1 (Ref: USA - National Cancer Institute 2022)

 Progressive organisations realise that to be a truly inclusive they must create a workplace where neurodiverse employees can fully integrate and untap their potential.  

In this DEI Series event, Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Advocate – Dr Eddie Murphy and Melanie Sheridan, Culture & Capability Manager at Irish Distillers will share professional insights and leadership advice on how to support, integrate and manage neurodiverse talent in your workplace. Neuroinclusion is an opportunity that will likely only become more important over time, and there’s no better time to get started than right now. 

 We suggest that this event is a must attend for all leaders in your organisation.

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.

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.

Zena Everett

If you are overwhelmed and chronically busy, this live webinar with author and productivity expert Zena Everett will give you practical tools to regain focus and control and turbo-charge productivity.

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.

Inclusion in the Irish Workplace

Lynn Ruane - Politician, Author & Social Justice Advocate

Diversity and inclusion has been a hot topic for the last 10 years. In 2024, an increasingly diverse workforce and growing competition for talent are making DEI more pressing than ever in Ireland. But how far have Irish based employers come – and how far do we have to go? In this DEI Series event, we’ve asked our speaker to give their perspective on what it is like to be an outsider and where Irish employers need to make more progress.

This event is recommended for leaders and their teams.

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.

Think Big - Act Small!

• Dr Grace Lordan

  We all have big ambitions for the future but those dreams only become reality if we do something towards them regularly. To achieve audacious goals, we need to think big and act small. Whether it’s to fantasise about landing that big promotion or setting up your own company, this webinar will help you create a clear pathway to the future you want.

Using cutting-edge research from behavioural science, this session will share immediate actionable solutions and tips that will help you get a tiny bit closer to your dream. Like how to:

• Overcome a fear of failure and throw yourself at opportunity

• Craft the optimum environment for work and give yourself ample time for tasks

• Rewrite self-narratives and tackle imposter syndrome

• Watch out for other people's biases and stop them from holding you back

Who is Dr Grace Lordon?

A native Dubliner, Grace is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has also served as an expert advisor to the UK government sitting on their skills and productivity board.

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.

Platinum Gala Lunch

Every so often a special guest speaker comes the way of The Executive Institute 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. He will be in conversation with Joe Molloy on 5th of September (TBC) - It should be a fascinating look into what business can learn from high performance sports leaders.

 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.

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.

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.

Speakers TBC

Networking lunch masterclass in the Merrion Hotel.

This event is recommended for leaders and their teams.

Ryan Clarke

General Manager, Xerox Ireland

Brendan Grieve

General Manager, Enterprise Holdings

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.

World Mental Health Day with

Brent Pope

Brent Pope is a TV rugby analyst , a qualified psychotherapist, a business owner, an author, and a mental health advocate. For the past twenty years, he has worked with all of Ireland's mental health charities and organisations. Brent has publicly shared his experience of a life living with mental health issues, where he tries to thrive rather than survive. On Mental Health Day 2024, Brent will share insights on how to manage your wellbeing better to live a happier, healthier and satisfying life.

This event is recommended for all of our members.

Speaker TBC

Networking lunch masterclass in the Merrion Hotel.

This event is recommended for leaders and their teams.

Niamh Fitzpatrick

On this live webinar renowned psychologist & author Niamh Fitzpatrick will work to facilitate change in your team by training people in the psychological skills that set the scene for high level performance under pressure in the workplace.

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.

Robert McKernan

Robert McKernan is a strategist, sales trainer and mentor that will provide expert, personal and practical advice to improve your team’s sales performance in online meetings.

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.

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.

By invitation - only FMCG organisations may attend this event

Please note this event is not being streamed or recorded.

Speaker TBC

Networking lunch masterclass in the Merrion Hotel.

This event is recommended for leaders and their teams.