Being and Performing WELL

A breakfast event co-hosted with Lisburn Castlereagh City Council as part of the LCCC Entrepreneurs Network Series.

Alan Kerins

Elite Athlete, Social Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Legacy Architect

A Galway native, Alan is an elite athlete, social entrepreneur, philanthropist, legacy architect and one of Ireland's leading thinkers on performance, empowerment and wellbeing. As a sportsman he has the distinction of winning All-Ireland football and hurling medals for both his County and Club – a feat rarely achieved. He is also the only man in history to win All-Ireland Club medals in both hurling and football with different clubs. As a philanthropist Alan has raised over 20 million euro for many vital and lifesaving projects and programmes for communities all over the World. He has built several multi-award-winning social enterprises and led campaigns that planted 3 million trees, trained 10,000+ families in sustainable agriculture, and brought 130+ elite athletes on legacy missions that transcend the playing field.

Vivian McKinnon

Entrepreneur, Acclaimed Spear & Embodiment of Resilience

Vivian is Ireland’s first flotation specialist and the founder and owner of Hydro-ease, NI’s premier dedicated flotation centre. What truly sets her apart is her remarkable personal journey, from adversity to empowerment, from benefits to entrepreneur, and from the streets to a TED Talk. Her vulnerability, authenticity and lived experience resonate deeply with audiences, leaving a lasting impact. This is why she has been invited to speak to audiences around the world. She is trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Clinical Hypnosis, Havening, Brain spotting and Compassionate Inquiry, which she uses to guide and support others in discovering their truth.