Abigail Ireland is a Peak Performance Strategist, international keynote speaker, coach, and facilitator.
Passionate about inspiring her audiences to bring their A-Game, Abigail Ireland is the founder of Understanding Performance, a leadership and training consultancy helping clients perform at their best in a sustainable way.
Her expertise is in high demand and she has been featured in a range of HR and media publications, including GQ Magazine, HR Magazine, and the ILM.
Highly educated, Abigail Ireland holds bachelor degrees in International Management and American Business from both the University of Massachusetts, and the University of Manchester, as well as a Masters in Business Administration. In 2008, she became a Chartered Banker recognised by the Chartered Banker Institute.
As well as being a qualified chartered banker, she is also a nutrition coach, executive coach, personal trainer, and NLP Practitioner, who is continuously uplevelling her own toolkit to best serve her clients with up-to-date insights.
In 2015, Abigail Ireland founded Language Lane, a digital start-up that connects people around the world through language and culture. To date, it has over 300 language tutors available across five continents. Then in 2020, she co-created the Third Planet Collective, a voluntary organisation focussed on education organisations and individuals on how they can take practical daily action in support of our planet.
She also serves as a Business Advisor for Young Enterprise start-up programmes, is London Ambassador for LMBDW (a group of over 100,000 female entrepreneurs worldwide), a Lean In Mentor for Women in banking and finance and a guest lecturer on MSc programmes in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship.
Abigail’s other credentials include:
– Certified Pn2 Nutrition Coach
– Master Trainer (Australian Institute of Fitness)
– Certificate IV in Fitness
– Certified Pilates Matwork Instructor
– Certified PunchFit Boxing Trainer
– Certified BarreConcept Instructor
– Certificate of Nutrition and Diet
– Sports Nutrition
Abigail specialises in masterclasses, programmes, and keynote talks designed to elevate excellence on an individual and team basis in a more sustainable way.
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Abigail Ireland’s peak performance coaching programmes will support your objectives, enabling transformation of both business and individual performance to drive future success. Tailored coaching services for individuals and small groups who want to develop high-performance habits in and out of work.
Leading a high-performance life isn’t just about tools, systems, and apps, although they do help. Abigail explores what you eat, how your treat your body, your mindset, physiology, approach to work and life, and communication style.
Abigail also offers nutrition and fitness coaching, where she gives executives the edge when it comes to energy, physical fitness, stamina, and mental clarity.
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Abigail has created a range of specialist workshops and programmes that integrate business, mind, and body concepts to drive high performance. Examples include:
– The High Performance Mindset
– Pinpoint Your Purpose
– Communicate With Impact
– Thriving at Work
– Be More Productive, Be Less Stressed
– Mastering Team Dynamics
– Stay Focused
– Stay Energised
– Stay Calm
– Managing Stress at Work
– Eating For High Performance
– Fitness For Focus
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– Master the Mindset of Potential
– Boost Your Energy and Vitality
– Take Control of Your Time, Energy and Focus
– Peak Performance
– Success
– Career Development
– Change Management
– Mindfulness
– Women and Leadership
– Entrepreneur
– Diversity and Inclusion
– Smart Nutrition for Work
– Human Performance
– Productivity
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Unlock Your Potential: Master the Mindset of Peak Performance
In this talk, Abigail Ireland explores the transformative power of your mindset in levelling up performance and realising your full potential. She draws from cutting-edge psychological research and her own anecdotes to provide audiences with the tools, insights, and confidence to break through limitations and achieve excellence in a sustainable way.
Key Takeaways:
– Understand the science of mindset: learn about the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology, that explain how our thoughts shape our abilities and outcomes
– Identify limiting beliefs: discover common mental barriers that hold people back and how to recognise them in your own thinking
– Cultivate a growth mindset: develop strategies to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, a fostering resilience, creativity, and continuous improvement
– Harness the power of visualisation: utilise mental imagery to prepare for success and build confidence in high-stakes situations
– Implement peak performance techniques: apply proven techniques from elite athletes, successful entrepreneurs, and top performers across various fields to elevate your own performance
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Reboot the System: Boost Your Energy and Vitality
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a high level of energy and vitality is essential for both personal and professional success. Abigail delves into the practical strategies and holistic approaches to rejuvenate your body and mind from the inside out.
Abigail Ireland Key Takeaways:
– Recognise Vitality: gain insights into what vitality truly means and why it’s crucial for peak performance and thriving
– Identify Energy Drainers: recognise common habits, environments, and mindsets that sap your energy and vitality
– Optimise Your Physiology: discover simple nutritional tips and adjustments that can significantly enhance energy levels and physical vitality
– Elevate Mental Performance: adopt habits to reduce stress, enhance brain power, and improve focus
– Introduce Restorative Practices: embrace the importance of sleep, relaxation, and rest to recharge your system effectively
– Create Your Vitality Roadmap: develop a personalised plan to maintain and enhance vitality over the long term by fine-tuning factors that matter
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Own Your Day: Take Control of Your Time, Energy, and Focus
In this era of constant distractions and overwhelming demands, mastering personal productivity and effectiveness is key to achieving goals and maintaining a balance in life. Abigail offers practical insights and techniques to help you take control of your day and maximise potential.
Key Takeaways:
– Break the Cycle: realise that no-one else can do it for you, so only you can make change happen
– Prioritise Effectively: understand the principles of time management and how to prioritise tasks to align with your goals
– Maximise Energy Levels: explore ways to manage and sustain your energy throughout the day, including optimal movement, nutrition, and rest
– Enhance Focus and Concentration: discover strategies to minimise distractions, improve concentration, and stay focussed on high-impact activities
– Implement Productivity Techniques: learn about powerful productivity methods and bust common myths, and learn to leverage resources to work and live smarter.
– Develop Daily Routines: Create morning and evening routines that set the tone for a productive day and promote restful sleep
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To check fees and availability for Abigail Ireland, contact Great Business Speakers on 0044 (0)1753 439289
So that really was expcellent. The session was informative, relateable, interesting, and motivating.
Attendee, Discovery
Abi is really good. Her energy is natural and welcoming without being artificial. I also love how she weaves in her personal experiences. Makes her relatable and her passion for the content clear.
Attendee, Avanado
Abigail is brilliant at making us realise very complex phenomena.
Attendee, TrustPilot
Loved Abi’s energy, she created a great atmosphere and made us all feel comfortable.
Attendee, Allianz
Abigail has a really good presenting style and made everyone feel included. Went away with valuable insights.
Attendee, Springer Nature
Abigail is so motivational! She suppled some really great tips and tricks to maintain motivation. I’ll be heading out for a jog during my lunch today all thanks to her energising discourse.
Attendee, Miss Jones Summit Â
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