IrishmanSpeaks for NorthStar Meetings Group
“Conor, in thirty years of association work, I have never seen a speaker as well received as you.”
Proposed Program #1 for NorthStar Meetings Hosted Buyer Event
The Gift of GAB (Goals, Attitude, Behavior): A Practical Framework to Build a Positive Workplace Culture
Today’s hospitality and meetings professionals face rising pressure to retain staff, exceed service expectations, and maintain morale. In this engaging session, Conor Cunneen introduces the “Gift of GAB” (Goals, Attitude, Behavior)—a practical, people-first approach to improving culture and performance. Attendees will walk away with actionable tools to energize teams, improve communication, and create a workplace where service and staff thrive.
What the heck is the Gift of GAB?
The Power of a Compliment for Meetings & Hospitality
Learn THE Most Powerful Word in a Business Conversation!
Testimonials for IrishmanSpeaks
Proposed Program #2 for NorthStar Meetings Hosted Buyer Events
The Business Case for Humor: How Relevant Humor Builds Trust, Loyalty, and Bookings
In a relationship-driven industry, connection is currency. This high-energy session explores how purposeful, well-placed humor creates instant rapport, elevates the guest and client experience, and strengthens sales conversations. With real-world examples and laugh-out-loud moments, Conor Cunneen shows planners and suppliers how to use humor as a strategic advantage to drive loyalty, engagement, and yes—bookings.
How Relevant Humor Can Boost Sales and Engagement
The L-A-U-G-H Acronym for Adding Humor to Build Connection
Who is IrishmanSpeaks - Conor Cunneen?
Conor Cunneen is an Irishman, happily exiled in Chicago where he says the people are friendly, the winters are chilly and he has been force fed more corned beef than he ever had in Ireland. He is a thoroughly entertaining, engaging and funny inspirational Keynote Speaker, Emcee / Master of Ceremonies whose MISSION is to leave audiences with a SMILE on the face, a SPRING in the step and memorable, actionable takeaways to improve the workplace and the home place.
Conor is a multiple author who has worked in Ireland, UK and USA. Conor is a Chicago Humorous Speaker of the Year. He is a very proud recipient of the Presidents Gold Medal for Volunteer Service for the work he does with those in job search.
He likes to play Metallica loud. His wife doesn’t like him to play Metalica lound!
