Ronan Harrington

Ronan Harrington is one of the world’s leading voices on sustainable high performance. A powerful blend of behavioural science, personal adversity, and practical tools, his keynotes help organisations achieve extraordinary productivity without sacrificing wellbeing. Known for his emotional depth, sharp insight and warm humour, Ronan inspires audiences to shift from burnout to resilience – and from reactive culture to lasting excellence. His pioneering Resilient Performance Method is trusted by some of the world’s biggest organisations, including Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, Oxford University, L’Oréal, and the UK Treasury.

Ronan began his journey with a BA in Psychology from the University of Galway, before earning a Master’s in Economics for Transition at Schumacher College and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford. His early career saw him shaping global strategy as a Futurist at the UK Foreign Office, advising on long-term geopolitical risks. He later became Director of Futures Strategy at RPC, driving innovation and culture change. These formative roles gave Ronan rare insight into the pressures modern leaders face – and set the foundation for his future work in resilience, leadership and mental wellbeing.

Over the last decade, Ronan has gained widespread recognition for both his thought leadership and delivery. In 2024, he was named a LinkedIn Top Voice on Public Speaking. At the 2023 Speaker Awards, he was voted among the Top 5 Best Storytellers and highly commended as Best Live Speaker. As Resilience Specialist at Mycelium, his programme was commended by the 2020 ‘This Can Happen’ Awards for workplace mental health. Ronan was also Strategic Lead at RethinkX, co-authoring the acclaimed report Rethinking Humanity. In 2025, he achieved a major milestone by partnering with all four Big 4 firms to implement his Resilient Performance Method.

What sets Ronan apart is his lived experience. After operating at the highest levels of leadership, he was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition that continues to shape his outlook. This personal adversity gives his message depth and credibility – audiences don’t just hear about resilience, they feel it. Whether addressing burnout, AI disruption, or high-performance cultures, Ronan delivers clear, actionable strategies that move the needle. His talks are more than inspirational – they’re transformational.