Whether in war zones or boardrooms, Wellbeing is the foundation of performance
What I Do
Helping organisations create the conditions for their people to thrive at work and in life, perform at their best and contribute to long-term business growth.
Corporate Wellbeing
Wellbeing is embedded in how leaders lead, how work is organised and how people are supported to thrive - creating healthier, more sustainable ways to work and live.
Keynote Speaking
Practical talks grounded in decades of experience leading through crises and working with people and organisations in demanding environments. They examine what sustained pressure costs, why recovery matters and how people can perform well without sacrificing what matters.
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Team Retreats & Away Days
Dedicated space for leadership teams to step back from day-to-day demands, reflect, challenge current thinking and realign around what matters - returning energised and with greater clarity, cohesion.
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The Cost of Doing Nothing
The numbers are clear. Poor wellbeing carries a significant and growing business cost. The right investment strengthens and grows your people and business.
Irish employees took mental health leave in 2024
SD Worxcost of poor mental health per employee, per year
IBEC, 2024of variance in employee engagement is attributable to the manager
Gallupreturn for every €1 invested in workplace mental health - rising to €6.30 for culture change and awareness initiatives.
Deloitte, 2024The question isn’t whether wellbeing is worth investing in. It’s where to focus that investment to make the greatest impact - for people and results.
The Business Impact of Strategic Wellbeing
When wellbeing is embedded in leadership, culture and the way work is designed, it strengthens how people think, collaborate and perform - creating healthier teams and better business outcomes.
Reduced Burnout & Absenteeism
When leaders are well and work is managed in ways that support your people and their growth, stress is easier to handle. People have a greater capacity to remain focused, protect their energy and perform consistently - reducing friction in teams, burnout and avoidable absence.
Stronger Engagement & Retention
People are more likely to stay and contribute fully within organisations where they feel valued, supported and able to grow. A strong wellbeing culture builds commitment, strengthens performance and helps organisations retain talented people.
Stronger Leadership & Teams
Leaders who manage their energy and lead with greater self-awareness make clearer decisions, communicate more effectively and create the trust and confidence teams need to perform well and deliver growth.
Sustainable High Performance
When strong leadership, a supportive and challenging culture and individual capacity come together, high performance and growth that is sustainable is the natural outcome.
Wellbeing by Design
We partner with boards, leaders, HR directors and management teams to achieve sustainable high performance over time.
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Calodagh McCumiskey
Leadership & Wellbeing Specialist · Keynote Speaker
For 14 years I led humanitarian operations across 4 continents - through war, drought, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes and epidemics. I learned firsthand what sustained pressure does to people and teams, and exactly what allows them to keep functioning - and even thrive - in the most demanding conditions.
For the past 15 years, I've brought that understanding into organisations across Ireland and beyond, developing my own frameworks and approaches for building resilience, clarity and sustainable performance.
Wellbeing isn’t something fluffy. It’s the foundation of sustainable performance - driving optimal decisions, strong leadership and results that last. When people are well and present, they think more clearly, lead better and perform at their best without causing undue friction or burnout to get there.
My work is grounded, person-centred and practical: built to strengthen the business, and the people driving it.
Read my storyMy Approach
Every organisation is different. I start by understanding where your real pressure points and friction lie - then build an approach that fits your industry, culture, people and goals.
Understand
Your organisation, your people, your priorities - and where the pressure points really are.
Design
A tailored approach, aligned with your culture, people and goals.
Embed
Wellbeing into how leaders lead, how work gets done, and how people are supported and challenged.
Keynote Speaking
Talks that shift how people think about performance, recovery and growth.
Drawing on almost 30 years working in high-pressure environments - from humanitarian crises to corporate boardrooms - I deliver practical, thought-provoking keynotes that challenge conventional thinking on performance, leadership and wellbeing at work. Each talk is tailored to the audience, industry and event.
Signature Keynote
AI and the Human Cost of Getting It Wrong
How to harness what AI offers without losing our hearts. AI can elevate us in extraordinary ways - our efficiency, our reach, our possibilities. But if we outsource our thinking, our connection and our judgement to it, the cost is real - mentally, emotionally, spiritually. This talk is about conscious choice: how to embrace the possibilities of AI without losing what makes us human.
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Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker, a strategic partner, or a fresh perspective on how wellbeing fits into your organisation - I'd love to hear from you.
Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand your needs and explore the best way forward.
Based in Ireland. Working with organisations across Dublin, nationwide, and internationally.