Are you ready to amplify your impact and lead with confidence? Join us for a transformative Business Breakfast event featuring Alan Shortt, a leading communications expert and motivational speaker.

“Finding Your Business Voice” is an engaging session designed to help professionals discover and refine their authentic communication style. Alan will guide you through:

• Mastering the Art of Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience.
• Enhancing Presentation Skills: Develop techniques to engage and influence effectively.
• Building Leadership Presence: Cultivate confidence and clarity in all your communications.
• Navigating Media Interactions: Gain strategies for impactful interviews and public speaking.

Alan Shortt is an Executive Communication Coach, Media Skills Advisor, and Motivational Speaker with over 30 years of experience in radio, television, and live performance. He is the founder of Media Skills Ireland and has worked with high-profile clients such as Sir Richard Branson, Conor McGregor, and Tony Robbins. Alan has also shared the stage with leaders like Joe Schmidt and Jack Canfield, delivering insights on the science of communication and leadership presence.

His approach, encapsulated in his motto “Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable”, empowers individuals to step into their authentic voice and lead with purpose.

Why Attend?

• Inspiration: Gain insights from Alan’s extensive experience in communication and leadership.
• Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your business network.
• Skill Development: Learn practical techniques to enhance your communication effectiveness.

This breakfast seminar is open to all and is free of charge as part of Carlow Business Day 2025. The event is a partnership with the Local Enterprise Office, Carlow Tourism, Network Ireland (Carlow), Carlow Libraries, Carlow County Development Partnership, County Carlow Chamber, KCETB (Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board), Carlow College, Bagenalstown Chamber of Commerce Group, Carlow & Kilkenny Skillnet, and SETU.

Event Schedule

• 7.30am – Arrival & Registration
• 7.40am – Breakfast & Networking
• 8.00am – Welcome by Kieran Comerford , Head of Economic Development & Enterprise.
• 8.20am – “Finding Your Business Voice” with Alan Shortt
• 9.00am – Q & A
• 9.15am – Closing Words by Nicola Doran, Chief Executive, County Carlow Chamber

About Alan Shortt

Alan Shortt is a distinguished Executive Communication Coach, Media Skills Advisor, and Motivational Speaker specializing in "The Science of Communication." With over three decades in the media industry, Alan has worked as a banker, broadcaster, presenter, actor, comedian, scriptwriter, and producer. He has collaborated with RTE Radio/TV, BBC Radio Ulster, Channel 4, and lectured at the Gaiety School of Acting in "Master the Media."

Alan has developed the “5 Steps to Communication Success”, empowering professionals to enhance their communication skills and leadership presence. His holistic coaching style inspires clients to connect with audiences and deliver memorable presentations. Alan's motto, “Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable”, reflects his belief in embracing challenges to foster growth and authenticity in communication.