One of Ireland’s best known and well-loved TV Presenters, Broadcaster, Activist and Designer.  Brendan Courtney has established himself as an intelligent, insightful generous host, on “Keys to my Life”, his original TV format.  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 he 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  ‘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 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. Brendan has campaigned for social change and positive attitudes around sexuality, age and accessible housing. His acclaimed documentary work and vocal advocacy both at key events and in publication in traditional and social media has made him a sought after speaker and commentator. 

 

 

 

 

Brendan Courtney

TV Presenter, Expert Speaker and Facilitator on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Brendan is an inspirational advocate for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Having navigated media and business as an out gay man, he is an authority on the importance, impact and knowledge gap the commercial world face around Equality, Diversion & Inclusion (EDI). His unique approach, engaging voice and personal story has made Brendan a sought-after TV presenter, speaker and consultant who inspires awareness and creates impact for positive change. 

One of Ireland’s best known and well-loved TV Presenters, Broadcaster, Activist and Designer.  Brendan Courtney has established himself as an intelligent, insightful generous host, on “Keys to my Life”, his original TV format.  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 he 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  ‘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 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. Brendan has campaigned for social change and positive attitudes around sexuality, age and accessible housing. His acclaimed documentary work and vocal advocacy both at key events and in publication in traditional and social media has made him a sought after speaker and commentator. 

 

 

 

 

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  • STICKS & STONES - The New Lexicon of Language’s Landmines. What you can and can’t say anymore! A thought provoking talk that’s fun and insightful.  Encouraging dialogue with understanding to empower and better equip the audience to navigate our new world of ‘appropriate’.
  • A GUIDE TO PRIDE -A enlightening and informative talk on - How to do Pride with Pride! How to avoid rainbow washing and make sure your organisation is welcoming all LGBTQ+ stakeholders. Also what can you as an individual do to support and enjoy PRIDE?
  • ADVOCACY & ALLYSHIP - Allyship is a Verb not a Noun. This Insightful talk is a practical guide to allyship & advocacy in the workplace, designed to inspire engagement and ownership withing the workforce.
  • STUCK IN A RUT! - Confirmation Bias and Cognitive Dissonance  - How to change a mind. The perils of Confirmation Bias and Cognitive Dissonance explained.
  • SQUEEZING THE CREATIVE JUICE- Brendan has started his own businesses  - 4 times!  – 2 failed but 2 succeed!  He has learned to adapt and pivot for success in business.  From being a prominent figure-head during the Marriage Equality Referendum, to studying fashion at the London College of Fashion in his 30’s and then launching his globally successful fashion label – Lennon Courtney. He is a master of creative thinking and will show your team how to unlock their creative power. This talk breaks down a super easy to follow format for creative thinking.

“Brendan was a fantastic guest speaker at one of our inclusion events. His talk was a perfect balance of humour and also really informative takeaways for colleagues. His passion for inclusion really shines through when he speaks.”

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