With a background in campaigning, public affairs and communications, Máirtín Mac Gabhann is a speaker, consultant and advocate whose work has shaped legislation, shifted public behaviour and inspired audiences across sectors.
Drawing from lived experience and years of frontline communication work, Máirtín brings a direct, engaging and human approach to every stage or room he walks into. His talks blend real-world insight with relatable storytelling, giving audiences practical tools they can use in leadership, resilience, influence and communication.
His style makes him a strong partner for organisations looking to strengthen their people, build trust, understand strategic influence, or drive meaningful change. Audiences leave with clarity, confidence and a better sense of what it takes to get important things done.
Máirtín is a dynamic, focus-driven public relations professional, whom I have worked with as PR Associate; CDP Alumni Fellow and CIPR member. Best described as a change-maker, whose persistence is unrivalled, and best illustrated with the Donate4Daithi campaign, where he influenced policy change for NI organ donation in Westminster.
As a PR professional, Máirtín has worked on similar grass-roots campaigns as a PR Associate Advisor. His fresh approach to storytelling creates agile campaigns that create real-world change. Máirtín is a passionate speaker, strategist and courageous campaigner.
We invited Máirtín as our guest speaker and he was outstanding!
Máirtín took us through the emotions, but he delivered it with purpose. The story of the journey so far is one that any decent human being will be drawn into emotionally but more than that Máirtín related this so well to the attributes of leadership.
The feedback from everyone in the room was that this was very inspirational. Many thoughts certainly turned towards the 'why' we do what we do.
Máirtín is a fantastic speaker and an absolute gentleman.
Máirtín is an incredibly powerful and impactful public speaker. Drawing on an incredible range of experiences – both personal and political – as he campaigned to bring Dáithí’s Law, Máirtín is able to deliver talks that are equally challenging and inspiring.
With a focus on building relationships, strategy and storytelling, Máirtín is capable of reaching a range of audiences with an uplifting message of hope in adversity. He would be perfect for any public speaking setting, whether in the public, private or charitable sectors.
Brilliant to have Máirtín talk to the participants on Pivotal's Policy Leadership Development Programme - he shared insightful learning about what works in campaigning for policy change, which left all of us better informed, encouraged and inspired.
His storytelling approach is engaging and compelling, and everyone took away important points to consider further and put into practice. Our thanks to Máirtín for his time, energy and willingness to share personal and powerful stories.
Máirtín is an exceptional campaigner and communications expert.
He is a natural storyteller with an ability to capture high levels of engagement with his audiences.
The ideal person to help develop personal, team or organisation confidence in achieving your goals.
Máirtín has been a true source of honesty and intelligence. How amazing when someone helps another person without any thought, just because they believe it’s right. Máirtín is super smart and quick to think of solutions. I will never forget his kindness and helpful guidance.
Follow Máirtín Mac Gabhann and I guarantee your life will be changed.
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