Cilian Fennell is a Director of Stillwater Communications and is one of Ireland’s leading communications and messaging development experts. He is known for his authenticity, passion and understanding of storytelling and communication, and works with leaders across all sectors in Ireland and internationally. After travelling extensively as a fisherman and... Read more
Cilian Fennell is a Director of Stillwater Communications and is one of Ireland’s leading communications and messaging development experts. He is known for his authenticity, passion and understanding of storytelling and communication, and works with leaders across all sectors in Ireland and internationally.
After travelling extensively as a fisherman and sailor, Fennell began a career in television. His experiences as producer of the Late Late Show in RTÉ and Head of Programmes in TG4 gave him an insight into connection and engagement with a wide range of audiences. In 2016, he was the Creator and Producer of RTÉ’s Centenary Show, which won an IFTA and Celtic Media Award for Best Live Show and Best Entertainment respectively.
Cilian Fennell has successfully adapted the story model to a business model and now helps companies and individuals to discover, develop and deliver their story effectively. Working with narrative enquiry he guides organisations to find the true story that drives them and helps them articulate it to their various audiences.
He has extensive experience coaching start-ups and established businesses in London, San Francisco and Dublin that are pitching for investment or growth opportunities. The resident pitching coach at PCH’s Highway 1 incubator programme in San Francisco, Cilian Fennell has coached over 100 start ups since 2014, who between them have raised over $160 million.
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You can book Cilian Fennell through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Cilian's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Cilian Fennell's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Cilian tailored to your event.
Cilian Fennell speaks on Motivation, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Cilian to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Cilian Fennell for events worldwide, subject to Cilian's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Cilian Fennell is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Cilian can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Cilian Fennell on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Cilian can offer.
Cilian Fennell delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Cilian Fennell's areas of expertise include Motivation, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Cilian's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Cilian Fennell can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Motivation, Strategy is relevant. Details of Cilian's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Cilian Fennell is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Cilian Fennell, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Cilian's current availability for your dates.