SIGNATURE TALK

PLEASURE IS INTELLIGENCE

Human Flourishing in a Hyperconnected World

What if pleasure isn't indulgence, but intelligence?

In a culture increasingly shaped by distraction, optimisation and digital acceleration, Rani Sheilagh explores why pleasure, attention and meaningful human connection aren't frivolous extras. They are fundamental to how we live and work well.

Drawing on cyberpsychology, research, food culture, wellness and lived experience, Rani invites audiences to rethink our relationship with technology, productivity and wellbeing, and to consider what genuinely helps human beings flourish.

Audiences will explore:

• A fresh perspective on pleasure as part of human flourishing

• Greater awareness of how attention shapes everyday experience

• A deeper understanding of technology, behaviour and connection

• Practical ways to cultivate greater presence and meaningful connection

• A provocative question: Are we designing our lives around what matters, or simply around what demands our attention?

WHY BOOK RANI?

Rani brings an unusual combination of cyberpsychology, wellness expertise, storytelling and more than two decades of experience across entrepreneurship, communications and culture.

Her talks connect research with real life, translating complex ideas about technology, attention, pleasure, wellbeing and human behaviour into engaging stories and practical insights.

Warm, curious and conversational, Rani creates space for audiences not simply to listen, but to reflect, connect and see familiar parts of modern life differently.

• Research-informed
  Cyberpsychology, human behaviour and wellbeing.

• Human and accessible
  Ideas translated through stories, humour and lived experience.

• Designed for connection
  Talks designed to spark conversation, reflection and connection.

OTHER SPEAKING THEMES

HUMAN CONNECTION IN A HYPERCONNECTED WORLD

How we can strengthen belonging, relationships and meaningful human connection in increasingly digital lives and workplaces.

DIGITAL WELLBEING WITHOUT DIGITAL DETOX

How to develop a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology without disconnecting from modern life.

FOOD, CONNECTION & HUMAN FLOURISHING

What food can teach us about belonging, culture, ritual, wellbeing and human connection.

About Rani

Rani Sheilagh is an Irish-Indian writer, author, cyberpsychologist and speaker whose work explores how pleasure, food, wellbeing, technology and human connection shape the way we live.

Drawing on a career spanning cyberpsychology, wellness, entrepreneurship, communications and culture, Rani combines research, storytelling and lived experience to bring a deeply human perspective to modern life.

She is the author of Live Life Yummie: A Delicious Rebellion, a cultural, lifestyle and wellbeing manifesto and new mindset for modern life.

MORE ABOUT RANI >

Available for

Keynotes • Conferences • Festivals • Leadership Events • Panels • Author Conversations • Facilitated Conversations • Selected Participatory Experiences

For speaking, author events and selected experience enquiries: hello@ranisheilagh.com

When Nobody Wanted to Leave

One of the most meaningful compliments I have ever received was not spoken.

It happened when nobody wanted to leave.

Although the evening celebrated the launch of Live Life Yummie, I designed it to be much more than a book launch. My intention was to create an experience centred around food, conversation, connection and community.

Long after the formal part of the evening had ended, people stayed.

They gathered around tables. They met new people. They exchanged stories and ideas. Conversations flowed naturally and the room remained full of warmth, curiosity and connection.

As a cyberpsychologist, I was fascinated by what was unfolding.

As someone who has spent years creating experiences, communities and conversations, I recognised something else.

When people feel welcome, present and connected, they do not rush for the exit.

They stay.

That simple idea continues to inspire much of my work today.

Whether through keynote talks, facilitated conversations or Yummietarian™ experiences, I create experiences that encourage people to slow down, engage more deeply and connect more meaningfully with one another.

The video captures a glimpse of that evening.