Breda McCague

Breda McCague is an electrifying keynote speaker whose high-energy delivery and deep expertise ignite real change in audiences. With an infectious passion for driving transformational outcomes, Breda empowers individuals and organisations to embrace change with clarity, confidence and courage, ultimately leading them to both professional and personal success.

Aa a Senior Transformational Change Specialist in Financial Services for nearly two decades, Breda has led and delivered strategic, cultural and innovative change programmes across major global institutions throughout Ireland and the UK. Whether she’s working with small business owners or global multinationals, Breda’s unique ability to distil complex challenges into inspiring, actionable strategies makes her a standout in her field.

With over 20 years as an Officer in the Reserve Defence Forces, Breda brings a powerful blend of discipline, resilience and empathy to her talks. Her military background and Emotional Intelligence coaching combine to form a distinctive speaking style that motivates teams, reignites passion, and recalibrates focus.

Breda’s keynote topics span Transformational Leadership, Strategic Goal Setting, Visualisation, and High-Performance Mindset. As an Accredited Emotional Intelligence Coach, she supports audiences in cultivating the mindset needed to thrive in rapidly changing environments.

A passionate advocate for equality, Breda co-founded Lean-In Ireland and has co-chaired the organisation since 2017. She regularly speaks at and chairs Diversity & Inclusion events, where her insights on gender equity and workplace balance are both enlightening and actionable.

A proud mum of three boys, Breda is also an authentic voice for working parents, sharing tools and techniques for achieving a successful and fulfilling work-life blend.

Whether you’re booking Breda as your Keynote Speaker or your event’s MC, you can expect an experience that’s impactful, energising, and thoroughly engaging. Breda doesn’t just talk about change, she inspires it.

To book Keynote Speaker Breda McCague, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com