Motivational
Speaker
Breda McCague
Breda McCague is a dynamic motivational speaker with a background in the Irish Reserve Defence Forces and senior roles in global finance. Her talks focus on mindset, resilience, and embracing change, drawing on her experience in leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal transformation.
breda McCague
Breda McCague is a powerful and engaging motivational speaker known for inspiring individuals and teams to embrace change and unlock their full potential.
With over 20 years of experience in the Irish Reserve Defence Forces and senior roles in global finance, she brings a rare blend of discipline, insight, and leadership.
As a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and co-founder of Lean In Ireland, Breda’s talks focus on mindset, resilience, and transformational leadership – empowering audiences to drive meaningful personal and professional growth.
35+
Years experience between the Irish Reserve Defence Forces & Global Finance.
100%
Accredited Emotional Intelligence Coach and co-founder of Lean In Ireland.
Introduction to
Breda McCague
Breda McCague is a dynamic and impactful speaker who brings energy, clarity, and inspiration to every room she enters.
With over 20 years as an Officer in the Irish Reserve Defence Forces and close to two decades leading transformational change in global financial institutions, Breda blends military precision with deep corporate insight.
She specialises in mindset, emotional intelligence, strategic goal setting, and leadership, helping individuals and organisations navigate change with confidence and purpose.
Her engaging keynotes are known for reigniting focus, motivating action, and unlocking high performance across all levels – from small business owners to senior leaders in multinational companies.
As an accredited Emotional Intelligence Coach and co-founder of Lean In Ireland, Breda is also a strong advocate for equality and inclusive leadership, frequently speaking at diversity events and corporate launches.
Passionate about empowering people to take control of their success, Breda’s talks leave lasting impact on both careers and lives.
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Breda McCague on
Motivation
Breda McCague’s talks are high-energy, thought-provoking, and designed to spark real change.
She works with individuals, teams, and leaders across all industries – helping them shift mindsets, build resilience, and develop the clarity and confidence needed to lead through change.
Whether she’s speaking on strategic goal setting, motivation, emotional intelligence, or transformational leadership, Breda empowers audiences to take ownership of their growth and performance.
Her sessions are engaging, practical, and always leave people with a renewed sense of focus, motivation, and belief in what’s possible.
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Listen to Breda's TED Talk
Tedx: Breda Mccague
In her TEDx talk, ‘Want to make better decisions? Learn how to use perspective hacks’, Breda McCague delves into the transformative power of mindset shifts.
She introduces the concept of “perspective swaps” – intentional changes in how we view challenges and opportunities to enhance decision-making and emotional resilience.
Drawing from her extensive experience in leadership and transformation, McCague illustrates how these cognitive tools can lead to improved outcomes in both personal and professional spheres.
Her engaging presentation offers practical strategies for rethinking situations, empowering audiences to navigate change with confidence and clarity.
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Congratulations to Breda
Women Changing the World Award
Breda has won the 2025 international ‘Women Changing the World Award’.
A Corporate and Public Sector Award.
She has been recognised by an international judging panel for her transformative work in delivering mindset education, emotional intelligence training, and leadership development across both corporate and public sectors.
Her commitment to trauma-informed, relevant learning is empowering people of all ages to break through conditioned thinking and reach their full potential.
This award is a powerful recognition of her unwavering commitment to creating a better world for all.
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Testimonials
How to
Book Breda Mccague
If you would like to book Breda McCague to speak to your team during your next visit to Dunsany Estate, please contact us in advance to secure your booking.
Additionally, if you’re interested in hosting Breda to speak at your business premises, we are happy to accommodate bookings for corporate events at your location as well.
Feel free to reach out to discuss your requirements and to arrange a session that fits your needs.
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