Rani Sheilagh

Cyberpsychologist • Wellness & Lifestyle Futurist • Author of Live Life Yummie

Helping people and organisations thrive in a hyperconnected world through the power of connection, wellbeing, food, pleasure and digital wisdom.

Available for keynotes, conferences, leadership events, wellbeing programmes and panel discussions.

Why Organisations Invite Rani

Technology has transformed how we live and work, yet many organisations are grappling with declining engagement, growing loneliness and a widespread hunger for connection. Today, only 20% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, while 1 in 5 employees globally report experiencing loneliness.

Research consistently shows that organisations with strong cultures of connection, belonging and wellbeing are more likely to attract and retain talent, foster innovation, strengthen collaboration and support high performance. Positive workplace cultures (whether in-person, hybrid or remote) don't just benefit individuals; they contribute to healthier, more resilient and more successful organisations.

Rani Sheilagh is an Irish cyberpsychologist (Msc, MPS), wellness and lifestyle futurist, speaker and author of Live Life Yummie.

Drawing on her expertise in cyberpsychology, wellbeing and human behaviour, Rani Sheilagh helps audiences understand how technology, culture and modern life are shaping the way we live, work and connect.

Combining research, storytelling and practical insights, her talks explore how people can thrive in a hyperconnected world by strengthening a sense of belonging, cultivating meaningful relationships and creating cultures where both people and organisations can flourish.

What Participants Take Away

• A deeper understanding of what it means to thrive in a hyperconnected world

• Practical ideas for creating more connection, wellbeing and balance in everyday life

• Greater awareness of how technology influences behaviour, relationships and wellbeing

• Fresh perspectives on food, pleasure, lifestyle and human connection

• Opportunities for reflection, conversation and meaningful engagement

• Simple actions they can take immediately to create positive change

What Organisations Take Away

• More informed leaders equipped to foster connection, wellbeing and belonging

• Stronger conversations around wellbeing, connection and culture

• Increased awareness of the human impact of digital habits and workplace norms

• Practical insights that can support healthier, more connected teams

• Shared language and ideas that continue beyond the event

• An engaging experience that encourages participation, reflection and discussion

Popular Keynotes

Human Connection Advantage

How organisations can strengthen belonging, engagement and wellbeing in a hyperconnected workplace.

Audience outcomes:

• Greater awareness of human connection needs

• Stronger workplace relationships

• Practical ideas to foster belonging and engagement

Digital Balance Without Digital Detox

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

Audience outcomes:

• Greater digital self-awareness

• Practical tools for digital wellbeing

• A more balanced approach to technology

Pleasure Is Intelligence

Why joy, pleasure and human flourishing are essential ingredients for living and working well.

Audience outcomes:

• A fresh perspective on wellbeing

• Greater resilience and self-awareness

• Practical ways to cultivate joy and meaning

Food, Connection and Human Flourishing

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

Audience outcomes:

• Deeper appreciation of food as a social connector

• New insights into wellbeing and belonging

• Practical ideas for fostering connection

About Rani

Rani Sheilagh is an Irish cyberpsychologist, wellness and lifestyle futurist, speaker and author of Live Life Yummie: The Yummietarian Blueprint for Living Well in a Hyperconnected World.

With a background spanning cyberpsychology, communications, wellbeing and entrepreneurship, she explores how technology is reshaping human behaviour, relationships and wellbeing, while helping people cultivate richer, more connected and more joyful lives.

Rani has more than two decades of experience teaching mindfulness and wellbeing practices and has worked internationally across communications, culture, healthcare, innovation and education.

Speaking Formats

• Conference Keynotes

• Leadership Events

• Corporate Wellbeing Programmes

• Panel Discussions

• Podcasts and Media Interviews

• Facilitated Conversations and Audience Experiences

Enquiries

To discuss speaking opportunities, conference bookings or media appearances:

Contact Rani at 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.