Inspiring motivational speaker, Paul McNeive, teaches audiences that with spirit, mental resilience, and determination, personal challenges can be overcome. After losing both of his legs in a fire, he was spurred on to rise through the ranks of Savills until he was their Managing Director, an impactful story of hope in the face of tragedy. Paul’s motivational speeches resonate with audiences of all ages, teaching them the power of perseverance and the importance of believing in your own capabilities. He works with elite corporate audiences, instilling in them the strategies needed to inspire high-performance teams.
Paul is an incredible person, whose achievements inspire those who know him every single day. After losing both legs in a fire, he went on to become the first double amputee to earn their helicopter pilots license, proving to the world that with innovation anything is possible. While in rehabilitation, Paul learned valuable lessons in goal-setting and self-motivation, topics of both his autobiographical book, Small Steps, and his motivational speeches. As a speaker, his message is simple - with marginal gains, the goals we set are always within our reach. He has since published his debut thriller, The Manhattan Project, in 2018, which became a bestselling novel.
As a customer service speaker, Paul promotes the importance of making consumers feel important. Audiences of his speeches remember his simple motto – “make ‘em feel special” – which refers to the style of customer service that nurtures long lasting, authentic relationships with buyers. Having worked in a multi-million-euro company, Savills, he has experienced first-hand the importance of investing in your consumers. Paul’s after dinner speeches discuss his career as a business mogul, both educating, entertaining and enlightening audiences. As a seminar host, he facilitates discussions on strategy and change management, in a bid to inspire innovative thinking in senior management.
Whether Paul is performing his number one song, popular comedy set or appearing on The Late Late Show, his down to earth personality and natural charm resonates with audiences. His writing, which features weekly in the Irish Independent, projects his reach even further, while his position on the board of The National Rehabilitation Hospital serves to support others struggling with disabilities. As an ambassador for The National Burns Hospital and The Douglas Bader Foundation, Paul uses his experience to help others, making him the perfect host at charity fundraising events. A speaker, host or special guest like Paul is truly unforgettable.
How to hire Paul McNeive
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Paul McNeive for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Paul's official speaking topics are listed below.
- Client development
- Leadership and motivation
- Winning pitches
- Lessons of positivity
- Goal-setting
"We were delighted to have Paul McNeive attend our annual staff conference and to present his thoughts and ideas on how you move people and businesses forwards, by degrees. We employ over 2000 staff in the UK and whilst only a percentage of those employees attended the Conference it has been interesting to hear many more people within the business talking about moving things 'one degree at a time' and also identifying who are the 'Canaries' in our business. Clearly, Paul's messages have permeated out already and that, in my view is a real indication of how effective he was. He is also a very nice guy and an absolute pleasure to work with. The queue from the Conference attendees to speak to him afterwards and to receive a copy of his book went round the block!" - Nick, Chief Executive, Praescape
“We were fortunate enough to have Paul deliver keynote addresses for us at a number of events across the country. With a diverse range of attendees, from start-
“Paul spoke at a training event of mine, one in which we were asking people to embrace change; challenge themselves to be the best they can be; and be bolder and more ambitious in their actions and behaviours. Well, did we choose the best person to embody and represent all this! Paul spoke with eloquence, emotion, insight and not a little humour. His story is compelling and his delivery engaging. Paul was a perfect way to end the day – painting a picture of what is possible when vision is combined with strength of will.” - John, Partner Smith & Williamson, Chartered Accountants
"We used Paul to speak to our Managers from across Ireland; his story is thought provoking and inspiring and his messages on customer service are simple but incredibly effective. The feedback from Paul's presentation was outstanding" - Duncan, Head of Retail Advancement (Ireland), Specsavers
"I don't think words can describe the effect you had on so many people from your speech yesterday. I was completely blown away by your presentation.I listened to the comments in the room once you finished and what I witnessed was something amazing. All I have heard today from managers is how amazing you were-
