“I have been lucky enough to meet some incredibly smart and capable people during my 30 years in business. At the top of the list sits Tony Griffin. Whether it is his storytelling capabilities, his own inspirational life story or his ability to communicate with vision and clarity, Tony stands in a category of his own. Tony understands that humanity is moved by authenticity and kindness. He practices what he preaches and he possesses a superpower of being able to relate to just about anyone he meets. The best part of learning from Tony through the years is that it not just high level fluff. Tony transfers knowledge that can be applied to the arena that really matters-life. I leverage many of Tony’s lessons daily and I am better businessman, leader and a person as a result.”

“Tony is a living embodied of the excellence blueprint, not only is he qualified through lived experience in multiple domains but he creates transformation by making his talks more intervention than passive transmission enabling audiences to move closer to their individual and collective goals. He does all of this whilst entertaining and captivating with a great mix of passionate drive, humour and relatable humanity. You won’t forget or regret the investment of a talk by Tony Griffin.”

"I worked with Tony during the build up to my National Elite Championship Finals. He helped me to develop my mental game plan, and be prepared to manage the nerves and anxieties that all athletes feel on game day. Tony has an aura and a presence about him that makes you feel at ease. He has the ability to help an individual open up and find a sense of belief inside yourself without saying many words. Tony is a beacon of positivity to anyone he comes in contact with in his work or simply walking on the street."

Tony Griffin visited Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine on Thursday, September 19th, to speak with our 5th and 6th-year students. From the moment he began speaking until his final words, his talk was truly inspirational. He captivated the students with his personal journey, sharing the highs and lows of his life in a way that deeply resonated with them. Despite addressing over 120 5th-year students and around 80 6th-year students in separate sessions, Tony was completely at ease, and the students were fully engaged, hanging on to his every word.

His message was simple yet powerful: everyone experiences ups and downs, everyone faces struggles, and everyone cries at times. Through a simple "step into the line, step out of the line" exercise, Tony demonstrated to the students just how alike they all are. It was a poignant reminder that everyone has challenges to face in life, and no one is alone in that.

In my 24 years as Principal, I’ve heard many talks, but this one was truly special. Tony connected with the students in a remarkable way, and I’ve heard from many parents that it was a topic of discussion at the dinner table that night. His straightforward message got students thinking, helping them realize that life is a journey filled with both joy and excitement, alongside inevitable challenges. As a school, it was wonderful to see our students take an hour to relax and reflect.

I wish I had recorded the talk because it was truly exceptional. Talks like this can’t be replicated online – they need to be experienced in person. It was captivating, and the message is one that every teenager should hear. Even as a Principal, far from my teenage years, I found myself learning from Tony’s words.

Well done, Tony! I encourage you to bring this talk to many more schools, as your message is one that students truly need to hear, and your ability to connect is a rare gift.