Testimonials and Awards 
| | A mildly happy Conor Cunneen is presented with Chicago Humorous Speaker of the Year award at the annual Chicago Toastmasters Conference. Conor's speech was about introducing a customer service culture in San Quentin prison! He titled it "Capturing the Guest". |
“In my close to thirty years of association work, I have never seen a speaker as well received as you.” Incentive Marketing Association Conor Cunneen is very professional, knowledgeable, trusting and entertaining. He goes the extra mile to invest the time to know his audience and their business processes and challenges. Ethics & Integrity is a strong fiber in Conor's message, nor only from a professional standpoint but also personally. Conor's SHEIFGAB PROCESS is very timely and applicable in today's environment. Les Young Vice President - Corporate Services
Aerospace Products International “Sound business practices wrapped in Irish wit. Conor Cunneen’s delivery may be from the Emerald Isle but his message is as practical in today’s business environment as if delivered from Wall Street itself (just a lot less stuffy!). We want to hear more!” Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance "I fully expected your superior humor (as a humorous keynote speaker). On this score you delivered 110%. What I did not expect was the remarkably substantive, moving and motivating thoughts you expressed with your magnificent prose........... Our firm has some eighty lawyers. All of us attended good law schools. Our attorneys also have undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering and science disciplines. I have never heard a speaker with the double whammy combination of humor and substance which I heard from you today". Timothy Malloy, McAndrews Held & Malloy. “You saved the best for the end of the day – Conor Cunneen” / “Your knowledge, expertise and style are truly impressive” Illinois Hospital Association "Conor (re Brands in Foodservice conference, London)
You did a terrific job at the conference on Tuesday. ...I just wanted you to know you were the outstanding speaker on the day - and received rave reviews. Some of the comments received back on the questionnaire in regard to your presentation were:"
‘Worth attending for this alone’
‘Easy to listen to/ motivational, interesting’
‘Excellent presentation and delivery’ / ‘Interesting and inspirational- thought provoking’ Steve Warshal, Centaur Conferences UK. “Sound business practices wrapped in Irish wit. Conor Cunneen’s delivery may be from the Emerald Isle but his message is as practical in today’s business environment as if delivered from Wall Street itself (just a lot less stuffy!). We want to hear more!” Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance "When you come into a room, the room lights up". "When you come into a room, the room lights up". Joy Dooley, presenter JobTalk AM Radio 1530 Chicago
"I have never seen that group so animated. Your high energy, creativity, Irish humor and great stories were perfect for this group that has really struggled with the tough reality of the job market in their industry". Carol Kruse, Right Management Consultants
"The numerous literary references you made enhanced the presentation....... and as you can see from the evaluations, some words to describe you were 'excellent, great, inspiring and motivational". "The numerous literary references you made enhanced the presentation....... and as you can see from the evaluations, some words to describe you were 'excellent, great, inspiring and motivational". Beth O'Neill, Illinois Employment and Training Centre.
"Your charming delivery and insightful topics hit home with everyone. Your mixture of home grown anecdotes coupled with your knowledge of foodservice really connected with our group of foodservice professionals". . Michael S Gordon, Gordon Hanrahan Advertising and Trade Relations.
"Conor was outstanding. Everyone raved about him.... a dynamic speaker with a warm, friendly and humorous approach to delivering a solid message". N Wajler, College of Dupage
"Conor, as you know I am no stranger to public speaking. I have been studying and working in the area for years. I am a student of Zig Ziglar and Denis Waitley to name two. They both like you are informative and entertaining....It is fair to say that your presentation is on a par with Zig Ziglar's. Do you realize that even with the tornado sirens going off, no one moved until you were done speaking. True." Thomas F Cunningham, General Manager, Exodus Technology Services, Inc. Irishman Conor Cunneen is a Chicago based humorous keynote speaker who has been referenced as "James Joyce meets Tom Peters" and as an "Irish Dilbert." Conor provides Substance with Humor as a humorous business keynote speaker. Conor weaves large dollops of Irish blarney through serious business messages to provide memorable presentations. If you are seeking a "Keynote speaker cancer," Conor is the right man for your event. He is a keynote speaker who has had two bouts of cancer resulting in a thyroidectomy and a prostatectomy. Conor now says he has a unique Irish condition of "there's not much left-of-me." He has developed a memorable keynote geared to the cancer and cancer treating community titled "It's just a flesh wound." Prior to his prostatectomy, Conor purchased a pair of Monty Python pajamas bearing the legend "It's just a flesh wound." Yes, if you are seeking a "keynote speaker cancer," Chicago based humorous keynote speaker Conor Cunneen is the man for you. Phone Conor at 630 718 1643 |
