Speaker
As a speaker, Claire is animated, dynamic and relatable. She inspires by being candid about her achievements; the obstacles she faces, the gauntlet of emotions she runs… and how she finds a way to do it anyway. Claire strives to lift and offer a peek behind the curtain at the many, messy ups and downs it takes to make our ordinary lives extraordinary.
Topics covered
Mental Health
Motivation
Resilience
Body image
Adventure
Author
Claire’s debut, bestselling book Under Water was published in March 2023 and has been shortlisted for an An Post Sports Book of the Year award. This is a candid story that charts the path from an inpatient in St. Patrick’s hospital to representing Ireland at the freediving world championships. It is a captivating story of how holding her breath taught her to live.
Breath trainer
Claire has an inimitable way of blending her unique background in theatre, voice, movement and puppetry with her passion for water and freediving to explore breath in its many forms. Teaching and facilitating workshops for twenty years, Claire approaches breath with an innate sensitivity as well as a playful curiosity for the role it plays in us getting to know ourselves, getting out of our own way, and achieving what we are truly capable of.
“Claire is professional beyond measure, knowledgeable, inclusive and brings an infectious energy to every event. Her approachable nature sets a relaxed and enjoyable tone and her breadth of experience brings a genuine relatability to each of her workshops. ”
“Claire was amazing, engaging the audience from the first moment she spoke. She was interesting, relatable, and was very clear when answering questions.
We at Dive Ireland Expo would 100% recommend Claire. We got great feedback after her presentation, she inspired and educated.
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Who I’ve worked with
LinkedIn
Salesforce
AIG
DocuSign
Gym Plus Coffee
VOYA
Dive Expo Ireland
Subjects
The Power of Breath
Mental Health Awareness
Body Image
Motivation
Mental Strategy
Resilience
Voice and Performance