Dr. Maureen Gaffney is a well know psychologist, writer and broadcaster, and a commentator on current trends and changes in Irish society. Her special interest and expertise is the science and art of peak performance – being ‘At your Best’ at an individual and organisational level. Her book Flourishing which... Read more
Dr. Maureen Gaffney is a well know psychologist, writer and broadcaster, and a commentator on current trends and changes in Irish society. Her special interest and expertise is the science and art of peak performance – being ‘At your Best’ at an individual and organisational level. Her book Flourishing which sets out the scientific principles underlying ‘Being at Your Best’ remained in the Irish non-fiction bestseller list for 22 months. She is a much-sought after speaker at conferences around the world.
She has worked with major companies in Ireland and in the US including the Intel Corporation, Boston Scientific, Microsoft, and Hewlett Packard. She designs and delivers programmes on leadership and emotional intelligence; resilience and change management; and on how to build flourishing teams and organisational cultures. She has a special interest in gender intelligence and helps companies to understand and leverage gender differences and gender-specific strengths to build high-performing teams.
Dr. Gaffney has experience in many other sectors. She was Director of the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology in Trinity College Dublin for many years and Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Society at University College Dublin. She served on a number of state and private boards, including the Law Reform Commission, The Health service Executive, the Council of the Economic and Social research Institute and as Executive Chair of the National Economic and Social Forum, and as Chair of the Insurance Ombudsman Council of Ireland.
She earned her B.A. in Psychology at University College Cork, her M.A. in Behavioural Sciences at the University of Chicago and her PhD at Trinity College Dublin and completed Executive Education programmes in leadership and corporate governance in the Harvard Kennedy School and the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. She is a member of Harvard Kennedy School Women’s Leadership Board and serves on its Executive Committee.
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Maureen Gaffney'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 Maureen tailored to your event.
Maureen Gaffney speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Maureen to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Maureen Gaffney for events worldwide, subject to Maureen'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 Maureen Gaffney 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 Maureen can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Maureen Gaffney 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 Maureen can offer.
Maureen Gaffney 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.
Maureen Gaffney's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Maureen'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.
Maureen Gaffney can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Maureen'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 Maureen Gaffney 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 Maureen Gaffney, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Maureen's current availability for your dates.