The HayesCulleton Group

Three businesses. One mission.

From the conference stage to the classroom and the boardroom — each business in the Group helps a different set of people reach their highest potential.

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Susan HayesCulleton on stage hosting a conference

“Your professionalism, enthusiasm and quick wit helped to keep the sessions flow with a very positive energy.”

Robin McCormick, Director at Coreso — EirGrid Customer Conference

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The Positive Economist

Making economics actionable.

Susan HayesCulleton's platform for making economics actionable. As presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk and MC at 600+ corporate and industry events, Susan cuts through noise and focuses on one thing: what you can do right now to stay ahead of emerging trends.

Presenter of Taking Stock, Newstalk's international economics show

What we offer

Keynote speaking
Master of ceremonies
Webinars
Data & insights
Corporate training

Who it's for

Corporate, government and industry events
Leaders turning economic shifts into competitive advantage
International professionals preparing for market shifts

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Deutsche Börse Group & Clearstream

Rethinking financial confidence

A keynote for the global women@dbg networking event in Cork, exploring gender gaps in financial literacy, stock market participation and pension provision — and the steps attendees can take to strengthen their long-term financial security.

“Susan's talk left me considering my financial thermostat — how comfortable I am with money, and how best to ensure that my financial security is best served into the future.”

Maria Cronin, Vice President, Clearstream

Data that moves the room

A broker event keynote on intergenerational wealth transfer — what it means for households, financial advisors and the wider lending landscape, delivered in a way that is accessible and immediately applicable.

projected to change hands in Ireland over 20 years: €295bn; projected to change hands in Ireland over 20 years

Keeping a conference flowing

Susan helped deliver EirGrid's Customer Conference in Cork, keeping the sessions moving with professionalism, quick wit and positive energy.

“Your professionalism, enthusiasm and quick wit helped to keep the sessions flow with a very positive energy.”

Robin McCormick, Director at Coreso

Active Peers AI

Scalable active learning ecosystems, personalised for every participant.

Active Peers AI designs and powers end-to-end learning journeys for organisations who want more than standalone events or content — supporting large numbers of participants with tailored, measurable experiences without overwhelming your team.

What we offer

Programme design and delivery support
Participant, mentor and stakeholder portals
Structured journeys with milestones, tasks, journals and peer groups
AI matchmaking to foster beneficial connections
Impact reporting and stories to share with funders

Who it's for

Enterprise and regional development teams
State agencies and public bodies
Universities, colleges and secondary schools
Corporate teams developing talent and leadership
Networks and membership associations

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Savvy Teens + Active Peers AI

Engineering Across the Border — with MEGA, supported by InterTradeIreland

Real-world engineering, all-island

An all-island initiative led by Savvy Teens and MEGA that embedded real-world STEM experiences into students' education. Powered by Active Peers AI, its platform connected students, teachers and engineering professionals on real manufacturing challenges — mapping learning journeys, equipping mentors and giving the programme team real-time visibility of progress and outcomes.

students across the island: 300+; students across the island
manufacturing & engineering professionals: 50+; manufacturing & engineering professionals
years: 2; years

“In my 14 years of teaching I've attended a lot of events, participated in a lot of projects … I was the most proud of this one.”

Teacher, St. Pius X College

Savvy Teens + Active Peers AI

STEM TY Challenge — supported by STEM South West

A STEM challenge for secondary schools

A three-month, teacher-led Transition Year module: students visit a STEM company, get industry feedback on their work and showcase it at the end. Active Peers AI facilitated the Mentor Training Day and three Skills Bridge Days for STEM Cork Life Sciences Group.

months, January to March: 3; months, January to March
Skills Bridge Days: 3; Skills Bridge Days

“How TY students may not be aware of the STEM opportunities available to them during school and college — placement, etc.”

Industry mentor, on the new perspective they gained

From participant to mentor

Short talks, structured mentoring and peer learning on practical ways to grow a business — from spotting where customers drop off to understanding a funder's perspective. Active Peers AI built the event app: speaker slides, attendee LinkedIn profiles and live feedback organisers could act on. Now in its second year, delivered by Susan both times. Keith Sleater of Sleater Solutions reported 50% sales growth after taking the advice to “work on the business, not in the business” — and came back as a mentor.

sales growth for a past participant, now a mentor: 50%; sales growth for a past participant, now a mentor
years running: 2; years running

Savvy Teens

Careers, communication, confidence.

A team of innovative, experienced and solution-focused thinkers and facilitators who are passionate about working with young people and equipping them with real-world skills. Over the past decade, Savvy Teens has cultivated scalable, high-impact ecosystems for tens of thousands of teenagers — spaces that are welcoming and challenging, helping young people feel comfortable while pushing beyond their comfort zones. Savvy Teens designs every activity and removes the admin — planning, promoting, administrating and reporting the programme.

Tens of thousands of teenagers reached over the past decade

What we offer

Transition Year (TY) work experience programme
Industry collabs
School roadshow
Book sponsorship & digital educational content
Career & CAO sessions
Content production
Book production and distribution
Data, insights and impact tracking

Who it's for

Forward-thinking companies building a future talent pipeline
Organisations with corporate social responsibility goals
Schools and students looking for real-world experience

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Savvy Teens + Active Peers AI

Engineering Across the Border — with MEGA, supported by InterTradeIreland

Real-world engineering, all-island

students across the island: 300+; students across the island
manufacturing & engineering professionals: 50+; manufacturing & engineering professionals
years: 2; years

“In my 14 years of teaching I've attended a lot of events, participated in a lot of projects … I was the most proud of this one.”

Teacher, St. Pius X College

Savvy Teens + Active Peers AI

STEM TY Challenge — supported by STEM South West

A STEM challenge for secondary schools

months, January to March: 3; months, January to March
Skills Bridge Days: 3; Skills Bridge Days

“How TY students may not be aware of the STEM opportunities available to them during school and college — placement, etc.”

Industry mentor, on the new perspective they gained

TY weeks and a careers webinar

Transition Year weeks introducing students with an aptitude for maths to the actuarial profession, plus an online webinar on the life of an actuary for Senior Cycle students.

webinar registrants: 209; webinar registrants
panellists: 6; panellists
questions from students: 68; questions from students

Savvy Women Online

Top tips to upskill yourself and lead a richer life.

A free educational platform empowering and enabling women to build financial literacy and confidence — home to The Savvy Podcast by Susan HayesCulleton and the Savvy Guides.

What we offer

The Savvy Podcast
The Savvy Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom
The Savvy Guide to Making More Money

Who it's for

Women building financial skills and business knowledge
Anyone who wants practical, jargon-free money advice

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It all starts with one conversation

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