Brendan Courtney’s professional journey as an Award-Winning TV Presenter coupled with his personal story as Ireland’s first openly Gay TV host has led to him becoming an inspirational speaker and advocate for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. His unique, entertaining and engaging style means not only is Brendan an in-demand TV... Read more
Brendan has hosted countless Events and Awards Ceremonies, everything from the BBC Arts Awards to the Health Care Workers Awards to the VIP Style Awards, He is a popular entertaining and engaging host.
Brendan is co-founder and designer at his fashion brand “Lennon Courtney”. Along with his business partner and podcast co-host Sonya Lennon on ‘The Lennon Courtney Podcast’ Brendan and Sonya started their business in 2013, their entrepreneurial story of high level pivots and adaptations for survival is inspiring.
Brendan Courtney’s professional journey as an Award-Winning TV Presenter coupled with his personal story as Ireland’s first openly Gay TV host has led to him becoming an inspirational speaker and advocate for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
His unique, entertaining and engaging style means not only is Brendan an in-demand TV star but also a globally sought after Live-Event / Awards Host and Speaker who inspires awareness to impact for positive change.
One of Ireland’s best known and well-loved TV Presenters, Broadcaster, Activist and Designers. Brendan Courtney has established himself as an intelligent, insightful generous host, on “Keys to my Life”, his original TV format currently broadcasting Sunday nights RTE1. At the same time, he is one of Ireland’s most trusted, empathetic and safe pair of hands on his recent ‘Live Studio’ series, RTE1’s ‘Ireland on Call’
Starting his career as a TV researcher he has been a TV Presenter for over 20 years. He has hosted countless TV series in Ireland and the UK including his own self-titled terrestrial TV talk show. Selling his first TV format ‘Wanderlust” to 19 countries, he went on to start, run and successfully exit his London based TV production company ‘Giant film & TV’.
Brendan also runs his own successful women’s wear fashion label ‘Lennon Courtney’ with his business partner Sonya Lennon, with whom he has also co-written two No.1 books on confidence and style.
Using his profile to advocate for equality in the areas of health, housing, age and gender Brendan Courtney recently achieved first-class honours in Europe’s first Masters of Business (MBA) Degree in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
His TV series “This Crowded House” examined the housing crisis and both of his recent documentaries ‘We need to talk about Dad” and ‘We need to talk about Mam’ dealt with aging, housing, health care and the family, and fuelled legal reform in Ireland.
Brendan Courtney was one of the key public faces of the ‘Yes Equality’ Marriage Referendum and as Ireland’s first openly Gay TV presenter, he has always crusaded for equality across gender, LGBTQ, age and housing. He is a regular corporate speaker on Equality, Inclusion & Diversity to audiences across the Globe.
His unique approach, engaging voice and personal story inspires awareness and makes an impact for positive change.
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Brendan Courtney'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 Brendan tailored to your event.
Brendan Courtney speaks on Authors, Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Brendan to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Brendan Courtney for events worldwide, subject to Brendan'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 Brendan Courtney 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 Brendan can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Brendan Courtney 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 Brendan can offer.
Brendan Courtney 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.
Brendan Courtney's areas of expertise include Authors, Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators. To get a clear sense of Brendan'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.
Brendan Courtney can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators is relevant. Details of Brendan'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 Brendan Courtney 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 Brendan Courtney, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Brendan's current availability for your dates.